Search

Spencer

Book online

237 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1HJ Full details & map

Gastropub: Modern European

Time Out says 1 Users say 1/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Oct 31 2011

The Spencer may have dropped the 'Arms' from its name, but they are still proudly painted on the grey-green walls of this large corner pub. Mismatched wooden tables complete the predictable shabby-chic look. In summer, you can sit out on Putney Common: not London's most impressive green space, but a calm enough spot in which to enjoy a pint of London Pride or Landlord, or, more likely, a glass of something from the extensive wine list.

When ordering food, our advice would be to stick with the main courses - there are plenty to choose from, whether you're after a quality burger or something more sophisticated - as starters and desserts seem a bit uninspiring. A grilled half-chicken (free-range, of course) with lemon and garlic was lip-smackingly juicy, and came with a mountain of skinny chips. Monkfish and chorizo brochette on a hillock of not-very-herby tabouleh looked quite sad in comparison. Despite a focus on the grill, vegetarians are well catered for, with a halloumi burger/meat-free roast on Sundays and several pastas and salads. Friendly Aussie waiting staff add to the lively, down-to-earth vibe that characterises this neighbourhood hangout.

Book online

Tags: European, Modern European, Creative cooking, Speciality beers, South West, Putney, Mid-range, Restaurant, Gastropub

Comment 1 Tweet Share

Book now

Spencer details

Address

Spencer

237 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1HJ

Transport Putney Bridge tube or Putney rail or bus 22, 265, 485

Telephone

020 8788 0640

Spencer website

Open 11am-midnight Mon-Sat; 11am-11pm Sun. Lunch served noon-3pm, dinner served 6-10pm Mon-Sat. Meals served noon-9pm Sun

Main courses £8.95-£24.50

Credit cards AmEx, MC, V

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 12, pavement ), Babies and children welcome ( until 9pm: high chairs; nappy-changing facilities ), Disabled ( toilet )

Spencer map

Restaurants & cafés near Spencer

Hudson's

See all restaurants near Spencer

Just drinking? See Bars & Pubs

Share your thoughts

Name (will appear on the site) *
Email (will not appear on the site) *
Add a star rating Min 1 star. Zero stars will be treated as unrated.
Enter text...
Keep me in the know with the latest London news, offers and events.

* Mandatory fields for leaving a comment

Comments & ratings 1/5 (Average of 1 rating)

By putneyregular - Oct 2 2011

1/5

It's been my regular for some time but have always had a problem with the quality of the staff. Then today I encountered various lame excuses for short measuring in a plastic brim glass. If it's a brim glass the beer (not including the head) should be to the brim. They serve it at least 12mm short as a result. At around £4.30 a pint that's probably around 40p I'm being overcharged. When I complained I was given excuses such as ‘customers expect a head’, ‘the head keeps the beer cold’ and 'if I'd asked they would have topped it up'. I do not want to have to ask to get what I paid for. The glass glasses have pint lines and are served correctly but this experience has seriously p****d me off.