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The Spencer Arms, Putney, SW15
SW15
SW15 1HJ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 4 of 10) see review guidelines
Tris C left this review about The Spencer Arms
Situated on upmarket Lower Richmond Road and overlooking Putney Common, this is a large Victorian pub.
With a photo on their website, the interior has been substantially made over, with an olive green and white colour scheme, open kitchen to the right-hand rear with conventional tables (with flowers in bottles) and some Chesterfields, then a more snug area to the left, roped off for a ‘function’ attended by some rather mouthy types, with several hyperactive little children in tow, running amok throughout the whole pub, repeatedly taking refuge under or near to our table, bumping into my legs, with absolutely no attempt made at parental control; also featured was a doggy water bowl, the contents sloshed onto the floor. Otherwise, there were just three other customers seated at the bar, a rather sorry sight for a Saturday night, a problem certainly not encountered at the neighbouring Half Moon, Bricklayer’s or Duke’s Head.
Aside from an unused pump, ales offered were Wimbledon Common, Sambrook’s Junction and Proper Job at £2.80 a half, but slightly cloudy and definitely on the turn, so perhaps they read Will’s review and took things too far; it was served by a vague barman, to whom I was invisible.
With the lack of atmosphere, unrestrained children (at gone 10.00pm) and off beer, to be frank, the Spencer is a bit crap.
On 15th February 2024
- rating: 3
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Will Larter left this review about Spencer
A large corner pub, of a type to be seen all over London, with an open plan layout and sofas arranged in comfy groups, and a feel of cafe bar or living room rather than pub, the widnows with views to Putney Common, combined with the pale colour scheme, giving an airy feel. Four hand pumps with three beers on, and when I expressed an interest in a beer called Wimbledon Common 3.7%, the barman told me proudly that it was "fresh on". Unfortunately it could probably have done with sitting in the cellar for another day or two, as it was only too fresh. Nevertheless, it was quite a pleasant visit for me, though I'm not sure I would come here often if I lived locally.
Date of visit: 3rd November 2021
On 24th March 2022
- rating: 5
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