Green Man, Putney Heath, SW15

Reputed to date from around 1700, and once the haunt of highwaymen, when the pub probably stood alone on the wild heath. It's all rather different today with a bus terminus opposite and four lanes of traffic roaring past. The bar is ahead on entering, there are two slightly raised areas either side, a small snug with a single circular table to the left, and a seperate area/room with TV to the right. The decor and seating style changes as you move around the pub. A bit of a mix of modern/comfortable yet with other more traditional areas. There are a few board games and some books on a shelf. There is a small outdoor terrace to the frontage, and a raised deck to the rear which then steps down to a large walled garden, shaded by trees. This area has giant chess sets, and Connect Four amongst varied seating types and a large stainless steel fountain/sculpture. There is a barbeque area here too. Young's beers, Ordinary, Special, Wells Bombardier and Sambrook's Wandle on.

Randomness Guide to London - Green Man entry

Randomness Guide to London - Green Man entry