The Bricklayers Arms, Putney, SW15

Randomness Guide to London - Bricklayer's Arms entry

Randomness Guide to London - Bricklayer's Arms entry

This is a small traditional pub, set down a side street just away from the River Thames. The pub offers a full range of Timothy Taylor beers, with usually a couple of guest ales and one or two ciders on as well. The Ram Tam and Dark Mild in particular are very good here and were served by some friendly and efficient barmaids. The pub's front room has a very traditional feel to it, with a few seating options around the edges, but it can get a bit cramped when busy. To the rear there is what looks like an extension, which has a very functional layout and offers a lot more seating. A side door leads to a small beer garden. The décor is fairly standard, but the walls had a lot of old posters from previous beer festivals which were nice to look through. These festivals are still put on at various stages throughout the year. Given it's proximity to Fulham Football Club, it can get very busy on match days and sadly the beer is then sold in plastic glasses, so plan ahead in that respect to avoid disappointment. All in all, a very good pub and the perfect stop off point for anyone doing a walk along the river.

A fine backstreet pub, unusual for the area, the full range of Tim Taylor's beers plus 3 guests, Bath Brewery Gem and Barnstormer plus Downton's Chocolate orange....didn't try this as it doesn't sound like my cuppa. Warm, convivial and friendly, large wooden tables, huge Sunday roasts, in all a cosy spot for a leisurely Sunday afternoon with the papers. I assume its different when Fulham are at home though. Nice outside area too for the warmer months.