Pub in Merton Park
Leather Bottle
277 Kingston Road, Merton Park, SW19 3NWClosest station: Wimbledon Chase, about 7 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 757 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Leather Bottle
Real ales & seasonal pub food in a long-running destination.
Large one bar pub with various distinct areas and a welcoming atmosphere. Large variety of seating, from high stools, chairs and upholstered benches, with appropriate tables. Painted, panellled and wallpapered walls with some interesting pictures e.g. ‘Lord Nelson’s Villa’ and the Liberty works. Note leaded glass in upper windows. Flooring a mixture of tiling and polished wood.
A Liiley's cider available on handpump.
The current building dates from 1897 although it is understood a pub of the same name stood in what is now the pub car park from the early 18th century. It was the Old Leather Bottle for a time. Reopened Saturday 8 June 2024 after refurbishment. (Previous reopening 22 May 2015 after refurbishment.)
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Paved area at back. Patio at front (with booths) and side. Closes: 10pm.
- Live Music: Friday evenings.
- Sports TV: Sky Sports and TNT Sport
- Family Friendly: Children allowed until 9pm. Baby changing in accessible toilet.
- Games: Board games coming soon. Note the Scrabble boards in some tables.
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Events: Quiz Thursdays at 8pm.
- Disabled Access: Entrance from car park.
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Parking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Greene King
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8542 7490
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 757 ratings
4 out of 5Phil Stoneon Google, August 2024
Great local pub especially after the refurb. Lots of large TVs for sport fans and a decent food menu. Plenty of free parking in the area after 6pm too.
5 out of 5Fred J Pearceon Google, June 2024
Had lunch with my eldest daughter. Have not been in this pub since 1976. Just had a refurb and it looks top notch. Service great, good selection of ales, lagers and ciders, let alone the spirits.
4 out of 5Hlystan Geeon Google, July 2024
My second visit to this pub and this time I tried the food. Had the chicken sharwarma tacos, which were quite nice. They had plenty of chicken and were nicely presented, but I feel they could have had more flavour.
4 out of 5Susannah Garcia-Santoson Google, September 2024
We had the wake for a family funeral here and it was the perfect place for our 70 guests. The food was plentiful and we were able to use the TV for video and photographs. The service was excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful.
4 out of 5Efe Geeon Google, June 2024
I only had a drink here, but it seems really nice. Will try the food next time.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.