The Boathouse, Putney, SW15

I quite enjoyed it here. It was a much pleasanter drinking experience than the packed Spoons next door. A decent pint of Proper Job. Glad to have called in.

A modern Young's pub within the Putney Wharf development. A functional glass box has been added onto the front of a large Victorian stock brick edifice which was once a vinegar distillery. The pub is large and spread over three floors with the top deck being a restaurant. The best of the river views will be from up there but you get partial views and a bit of ambience from the ground floor terrace which was a pleasant spot to sit for a while on a nice afternoon. The modern designer interior lacks any character however just like many of the brand's places these days. Stuff to see on the walls includes rowing scenes, river pictures and a brass plaque which commemorates the 1941 bombing of The Castle pub which sat nearby, the result of which lead to a large loss of life. Ordinary Bitter and Special on plus a nice drop from Twickenham Fine Ales, Summer Sun (£4.00). An ok spot for a nice day when you can sit in the sun overlooking the river and a good double up with the decent spoons next door.