The Telegraph, Putney Heath, SW15

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.