Review

Spencer

3 out of 5 stars
  • Bars and pubs | Gastropubs
  • price 2 of 4
  • Putney
  • Recommended
Advertising

Time Out says

On a sunny afternoon, the Spencer’s numerous tables on the edge of Putney Common are a joy, especially for families or dog owners. They’re large, solid, well-designed tables too, far better than the pub norm. The pub’s corner premises are pleasant enough, with big windows, grey-green wood panelling and the usual battered wooden tables and old school chairs; leather sofas and banquettes mark out the restaurant area. It all gets a bit noisy when busy, though, and there are no quiet corners in which to hide. Amiable bar staff deal efficiently with any queue, dispensing pints (three real ales plus standard lagers) or wine (a nicely priced list, with around 20 choices by the glass).

Food is a please-all selection of standards, including assorted burgers, pies (shepherd’s, fish), cumberland sausages and mash, chicken caesar salad and a few pasta dishes. Start with a classic prawn cocktail; finish with lemon tart or crème brûlée. It’s not adventurous, but execution is better than you might expect. Crab, chilli and parsley linguine came with copious amounts of fresh crab, and was a nicely balanced mix of flavours, though strangely devoid of any oil. Fish pie was creamy and packed with salmon, but marred by a too-sharp sauce. Sunday brings roasts with all the trimmings.

Details

Address
237 Lower Richmond Road
London
SW15 1HJ
Transport:
Tube: Putney Bridge tube or Putney rail or bus 22, 265, 485
Price:
Main courses £9.75-£24.95
Opening hours:
Open 11am-midnight Mon-Sat; 11am-11pm Sun. Lunch served noon-3pm Mon-Fri; noon-4pm Sat. Dinner served 6-10pm Mon-Fri; 5-10pm Sat. Meals served noon-9pm Sun
Do you own this business?Sign in & claim business
Advertising
London for less
    You may also like
    You may also like