The Telegraph, Putney Heath, SW15

Peculiar pub, stranded off main roads in a semi-rural area in the middle of Putney Heath, yet only 100m from the Tibbet's Corner interchange beloved of the travel news. There is a noticeably laid-back feel in the main room, which has a large bar and a mixture of tables and sofas. Something does not feel quite right however: perhaps it is the squareness of the room and the high ceiling. Adjoining is a comfortable restaurant area, with numerous tables outside for the summer. There is a function room upstairs. Beers available at time of visit included London Pride, Tribute and By the Horns Transatlantic Cowboy, with no complaints about condition. Pleasant enough, although it could be even better. Served by the 424 bus from Putney or a short walk from the 93 route.

I have mixed feelings about this pub. It is tucked away off Putney Heath near Tibbets Corner and is not easily accessible by public transport. It has a rather nice outside seating area for those days when the weather is good enough to enjoy it, with indoor seating consisting of a mixture of mainly sofas with some stools and “normal” tables. The Telegraph features gastro-pub food at gastro-pub prices; the staff all wear black – we all know places like this; super-comfortable, super-clean, etc. They had Summer Lightning, Landlord and St Austell Tribute on yesterday. I had a couple of pints of the Tribute, which was excellent, but expensive (even by London standards) at £3.20 a pint. You wouldn't want to go here for a traditional pub atmosphere but is a comfortable enough place if you are happy to pay the high prices.

A little unusual looking situated as it is, for a moment I thought I'd stumbled across a Travelodge, however first impressions can deceive. "A Country Pub in London" a sign on the wall proclaims. There is also a plaque commemorating three members of the Canadian Fire Service who were stationed nearby during WW2. A large pub split into two main areas, with a small snug open to the main bar. The right hand room appeared set up for dining. A broad range of different seating including sofas, leather armchairs and bar stools as well as the more traditional. Wooden floors with rugs, a long central bar against the back wall and candles on tables. A selection of board games and newspapers are available, quiz night and a forthcoming blues band are advertised. Five handpumps but only 3 beers on yesterday, Sharps Doombar, Taylors Landlord on two pumps and Adnams Bitter. One pump unused. Pleasant enough for a couple after a walk on the common but I can't get rid of that hotel feel.

Agreed, great beer at this grand pub. Is a quite idylic actualy. Hidden on the heath with a big garden. In the summer is very busy.

A very surprising pub in the middle of Putney Heath.From the outside it looks like a beefeater type place but inside it is a comfortable bar selling 6 real ales and the one I tried was(at a price) perfect.Is advertised as "A country pub in London"Well worth a visit.