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A drab exterior does this Putney Common boozer a disservice - the interior is far more lively and welcoming. A big, open-plan room curves around three sides of the central bar, and offers a convivial mix of seating at wooden tables and leather sofas. Beer and wine lovers are equally well catered for - draught ales include London Pride and Adnams Broadside, while the diligent wine list has a superb range by the glass. A daily changing menu offers a selection of solidly British recipes and ingredients. A perfect place to end up after a Sunday stroll by the river.
Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008/9
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The Spencers Arms should be used as a prime example of how to cater for the diversity of modern clientele prevalent in all major cities,let alone London. Offering no tricksy themes other than comfort, a big hearty welcome and the delicious prospect of a day,or evening,well spent.
The staff pull off the difficult task of being both informal and informative with great aplomb and,rare these days,leave one with the impression that there's nothing they'd prefer be doing other then making sure you're having a good time.
The food is well prepared and tastily varied with a recently added balanced and healthy childrens menu. The sevice is excellent and the location superb. As a proud Welshman with the inbuilt reluctance to praise any English institution to highly, I can think of no greater accolade than to thoroughly reccomend a visit. Truly, fairy lights under a Putney sky.
Organised Saturday lunch here for a group of 8, having visited earlier this year for a great Sunday lunch. Service was relaxed and friendly - very much in keeping with the atmosphere of the place. Promising start.
The food was really disappointing. £18 for a tiny steak (although perfectly cooked) with a handful of oily chips - not great. Spare ribs were plentiful but overcooked and dry. Good sea bream (although accompanied by bullet-like peas).
The worst - "macaroni cheese" was undercooked penne pasta served in a bath of watery melted flavourless cheese - insulting for £6.
Shame as everything else was fine.
Maybe the chef was having an off day?
Maybe Sunday lunch is the best bet here?
Maybe this place has lost it?
Won't be hurrying back. Shame.