BITE user comments - theguzzler
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There are a lot better ways to get people drunk as quickly as possible than serving Sauvignon blanc at �7.50 a glass! Some mixed messages from Lucy from Putney......
Come on this pub is a refreshing change to the normal 'gastro/refurb hell' we are subjected to so often...I am also sure most neighbours are very happy with the improvement to the clientele......I thought football was not shown here, am sure it wont be for long if idiots described ruin it for us!
20 Sep 2009 21:18
I post this again as I suspect the previous commenter has an axe to grind!
The Venue
The Telegraph Inn, set in the peaceful, leafy surrounds of Putney Heath, has all the character and serenity you�d expect of a countryside pub - all within a stone�s throw of one of London�s buzzing high streets. Walk, ride, or take the dog along to this polished, rustic venue complete with an expansive beer garden.
Inside is relaxed sumptuousness, mixing familiar pub touches with modern, elegant furnishings: cushy lounge chairs, high cocktail tables, giant dining tables with high-backed chairs and pews to sit at. There�s even a small curtained room with couches and a fireplace that looks straight out of someone�s living room. Out front is gorgeous, too - a sun-blushed garden with picnic tables set under expansive trees and wooden arbours decorated with climbing vines tie in with the classic cream facade adorned with teal shutters. Adding extra character, there�s a blues bar tucked upstairs that attracts top British, European, American and Canadian musicians.
The Atmosphere
Telegraph Inn has an air of historic significance about it. It�s a little out of the way so you won�t find it too crammed, with the most competitive seat-snatching days occurring when the sun comes out or there is a cricket match on Putney Heath nearby.
You�ll find a whole bunch of punters; cyclists, dog walkers, families, young things, sports watchers (there�s a TV inside) and fine folk from nearby affluent areas. In any case, you�re guaranteed a relaxed tipple.
The Food
A delicious sounding, if pricey, menu puts a spin on the tried and tested gastro menus so familiar across London. Traditional dishes like cod and chips (�12) and free range sausage and mash (�9.50) appear alongside the Moroccan spiced lamb burger with halloumi and tzatziki (�11), black bream with piedmonte peppers, crab and saffron aioli (�14) and even a whole lobster (�25).
If you don�t fancy forking out that much cash, there are tempting light bites on offer at the Telegraph Inn from the �4.25-�7 mark. There�s also prime cuts of meat on a grilling menu, sandwiches, and you can build your own grazing board with treats like chilli and coriander prawns, marinated olives, brie-smoked Applewood Cheddar, chorizo and rustic bread and hummus (all at �1.50 per item).
The Drink
There�s a great selection of ales at the Telegraph Inn with special guest appearances from Naked Ladies and Twickenham Fine Ale on tap. They add to an already impressive draught selection that includes Adnams Broadside, Doom Bar, Tribute, Hoegaarden, Stella and Staropramen.
There is a small choice in bottles with Budweiser, Corona and Leffe making an appearance. A broad global wine list ticks off the obligatory NZ Sauvignon Blanc, Burgundy Chablis and Californian Zinfandel with some corkers thrown in like a German Riesling and a Danube Pinot Grigio. All are excellent choices ranging from �3.40-�5.60 for a small glass and �13-�29 a bottle.
The Last Word
A quaint pub with one of the best beer gardens around, great food and real ale make The Telegraph Inn worth the bus ride from Putney High Street. It lives up to its self-proclaimed title of a �Country Pub in London�.
'View London Official Review'
20 Sep 2009 21:11
Who wants to schlep beyond London in search of a countryside pub when authentic rural charm is waiting for you just around the corner?
The Venue
The Telegraph Inn, set in the peaceful, leafy surrounds of Putney Heath, has all the character and serenity you�d expect of a countryside pub - all within a stone�s throw of one of London�s buzzing high streets. Walk, ride, or take the dog along to this polished, rustic venue complete with an expansive beer garden.
Inside is relaxed sumptuousness, mixing familiar pub touches with modern, elegant furnishings: cushy lounge chairs, high cocktail tables, giant dining tables with high-backed chairs and pews to sit at. There�s even a small curtained room with couches and a fireplace that looks straight out of someone�s living room. Out front is gorgeous, too - a sun-blushed garden with picnic tables set under expansive trees and wooden arbours decorated with climbing vines tie in with the classic cream facade adorned with teal shutters. Adding extra character, there�s a blues bar tucked upstairs that attracts top British, European, American and Canadian musicians.
The Atmosphere
Telegraph Inn has an air of historic significance about it. It�s a little out of the way so you won�t find it too crammed, with the most competitive seat-snatching days occurring when the sun comes out or there is a cricket match on Putney Heath nearby.
You�ll find a whole bunch of punters; cyclists, dog walkers, families, young things, sports watchers (there�s a TV inside) and fine folk from nearby affluent areas. In any case, you�re guaranteed a relaxed tipple.
The Food
A delicious sounding, if pricey, menu puts a spin on the tried and tested gastro menus so familiar across London. Traditional dishes like cod and chips (�12) and free range sausage and mash (�9.50) appear alongside the Moroccan spiced lamb burger with halloumi and tzatziki (�11), black bream with piedmonte peppers, crab and saffron aioli (�14) and even a whole lobster (�25).
If you don�t fancy forking out that much cash, there are tempting light bites on offer at the Telegraph Inn from the �4.25-�7 mark. There�s also prime cuts of meat on a grilling menu, sandwiches, and you can build your own grazing board with treats like chilli and coriander prawns, marinated olives, brie-smoked Applewood Cheddar, chorizo and rustic bread and hummus (all at �1.50 per item).
The Drink
There�s a great selection of ales at the Telegraph Inn with special guest appearances from Naked Ladies and Twickenham Fine Ale on tap. They add to an already impressive draught selection that includes Adnams Broadside, Doom Bar, Tribute, Hoegaarden, Stella and Staropramen.
There is a small choice in bottles with Budweiser, Corona and Leffe making an appearance. A broad global wine list ticks off the obligatory NZ Sauvignon Blanc, Burgundy Chablis and Californian Zinfandel with some corkers thrown in like a German Riesling and a Danube Pinot Grigio. All are excellent choices ranging from �3.40-�5.60 for a small glass and �13-�29 a bottle.
The Last Word
A quaint pub with one of the best beer gardens around, great food and real ale make The Telegraph Inn worth the bus ride from Putney High Street. It lives up to its self-proclaimed title of a �Country Pub in London�.
'From view london'
30 Jul 2009 15:16
Brakespear, Tribute, Adnams, Spitfire and Doom Bar available tonight, nice!
7 Oct 2008 23:25
Huge pub very impressivley refurbished - staff are good, beer is good although standard Youngs fare with only Deuchars or Tribute making guest appearances. Service in the Restaurant is fantastic and you should order from the specials that are offered separately from the standard card menu.
Well worth a visit although possibly worth keeping mind that the pub is frequented mainly by 20-30 year olds...........not that there is anything wrong with that!
30 May 2008 20:24
Unlucky with the beer Malderman, today they had 5 beers on - Tribute, Summer Lightning (excellent), Adnams, Doom Bar and Landlord!
30 May 2008 20:11
Top quality food here, top quality beer too........highly reccomended. Great pub to visit after a walk on Wimbledon Common, they accept dogs and kids in the daytime.
29 May 2008 13:24
Great pub with great beer, only food at lunchtimes is a shame though.
29 May 2008 13:22
The 'guzzler' is not the manager of this pub just a fan.
6 Jan 2007 12:10
The Fox and Grapes, Wimbledon Common
Bit harsh me thinks Miles, I was in there too on New Years day and it was packed out with a great atmosphere, the staff were under pressure so I dont begrudge a few glasses on the bar. The Harveys was tasty and unusual to find round here, earlier that week they had Landlord, Twickenham Ale, Weltons, Directors and Harveys! If they can keep a selection like that available without running so low in the future I am happy to pay �3 a pint rather than go to a cheaper bland Youngs refurb hell pub. The layout is much better than before, they have lost the long tables and food was good.
3 Jan 2007 17:05
Just re opened after a beatifull refurb, they have kept the flagstone floors and old beams, added a stylish small dining area, done a cracking job on the garden, kept the boule court, added a kitchen and built new toilets. All done in excellent taste. The beer has improved too, with Harveys Sussex Best in particularly good nick. Friendly new young landlord. Really couldn't fault it, very impressed. This is a genuinely traditional, friendly, wet led boozer. Plenty of loyal characters propping up the bar. They have a plasma screen but promise only to turn it on for the rugby or cricket.........perfect!
3 Jan 2007 16:49
Ok, time to update the reviews on this cracking little pub. The pub has been taken over and dramatically changed and improved Lovely little French restaurant at one end and a friendly traditional pub in the main section. I have noticed the beer improved too recently with most unusual beers for the area, Deuchars, Camerons! Pleasant aussie staff with a young English manager and a real character French
guy running the restaurant. Well worth a visit, they do pub grub too!
8 Jun 2006 21:24
The Quaffer is wrong, perhaps he needs a sence of humour bypass! This is a fantastic place. True it is a very grown up pub but that is heaven for those of us escaping the usuall alcopop ridden, hellishly loud pubs! Perfect place for ale, wine and lovely food. Lively on the weekends and superb Sunday roasts. Magic
9 Nov 2005 21:38
The Jolly Gardners, Putney
Cracking pub, food beer atmosphere staff all present and correct. This best pub in Putney excepting the Bricklayers of course.........
21 Sep 2009 10:26