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The Spencer Arms, Putney, SW15

237 Lower Richmond Road
SW15
SW15 1HJ
Phone: 02087880640
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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
[User has posted 1956 recommendations about 1923 pubs]


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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
[User has posted 3700 recommendations about 3439 pubs]

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Map location corrected by Just a quick pint, then I'm off
Barnes, 0.72 miles, 13 min walk (show)
Putney, 0.89 miles, 17 min walk (show)
Barnes Bridge, 1.34 miles, 25 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Spencer Arms, SW15
15th Feb 2024, 05:24
Review submitted by Tris C amended by Tris C
 
14th Feb 2024, 19:34
Review submitted by Tris C

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 10 September 2023 by paulof horsham
  • CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10%. - last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Car Park : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Darts : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 10 September 2023 by paulof horsham
  • Function Room : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 10 September 2023 by paulof horsham
  • Jukebox : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Karaoke : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Live Music : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 10 September 2023 by paulof horsham
  • Micropub : No last updated 10 September 2023 by paulof horsham
  • Pinball : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Pool Table : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Mondays 20.00. - last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 10 September 2023 by paulof horsham
  • Real Cider : No last updated 15 February 2024 by Tris C
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