The Bolingbroke, Wandsworth Common, SW11

I visited this place on the notion that it’s a Victorian pub and whilst the building must date from the 19th century, this is in fact a modern addition to the pub scene, named after a nearby original, demolished in 2008. The interior looks suitably pubby, with a boarded floor, conventional bar front and back, dark smoky blue walls, white ceiling and mixed furniture with some peripheral pews with décor in the form of many eclectic prints, with youngish customers typical of this trendy street. There were just two pumps, both delivering Landlord at £2.80 a half and in good nick, served by a very flustered manager. This is a pleasant enough place, but I wouldn’t have bothered visiting if I’d known it was a conversion; still, as I was about to find out on my six-hole mini-crawl, it was downhill from here.

A pretty non-descript gastro pub, stripped out inside and full of dining familys , it would appear there is no change since Malden mans visit. Beers on were Timothy Taylors Landlord and Sambrooks Wandle. Not really my thing.

Official pages of the Bollingbroke, contains menus and wine list - www.renaissancepubs.co.uk

Official pages of the Bollingbroke, contains menus and wine list - www.renaissancepubs.co.uk