Pub in Putney
Railway
202 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 6TDClosest station: Putney, about 1 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 547 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Railway
Spacious and bright family-friendly hostelry in former Victorian hotel, with budget meal deals.
Originally an hotel erected opposite Putney station in 1889, renamed Drummonds from 1986 to 1993, the restored Railway was an attractive Wetherspoon's corner pub with bars on the ground and first floors connected by two staircases and latterly showcasing locally brewed beers. There were 'intimate' booths downstairs and the walls were adorned with old photographs and local history information panels. The ornate exterior featured illuminated figurines.
A Revolution cocktail bar from 2017 to 2023, then closed, refurbished and reopened by Urban Pubs & Bars, back again as the Railway in early September 2023. The spacious ground floor bar has a comfortable snug to the rear. Upstairs are more drinking areas and above is a sheltered roof garden.
Appealing snacks and meals are on offer and the cask beer is from a local brewery.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Roof garden
- Live Music: Loft sessions alternate Tuesdays
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Serves LocAle
- Events: Quiz Sundays 7.30pm
- Disabled Access
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Urban Pubs & Bars
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8161 0446
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 547 ratings
4 out of 5Dave Culledgeon Google, May 2024
Good food and beer options. Good setup for watching the football upstairs, but went to see the FA cup final and they didn’t open the doors until 2.30 half an hour before kickoff and as soon as the final whistle blew staff told us they were closing the bar upstairs. We might have stayed for another drink or two. Seems odd decision when downstairs was mostly empty.
5 out of 5Jane Protopapaon Google, September 2024
We hired out the bar up stairs for a birthday party. We pre-ordered the food which was from the finger food menu and also the pizzas. All the food was amazing, and from start the finish all the staff were so friendly and helpful, they couldn't do enough for us. We highly recommend using The Railway for any special event.Thank you to everyone for a great evening!
5 out of 5Sergio Portilloon Google, March 2024
The Railway Pub Putney used to be what once was a pub/bar/dance venue called Revolution but what it is now is way better than before. Their kitchen was restructed and the food is a lot better than before. There are new refied dishes and their drinks are good. They offer a good selection of alcoholic drinks and also non-alcoholic ones. The railway seems to be a great ootion now for all sorts of people. The design of the place and the music is relaxing and nothing too loud. It definately have a way different air to what it used to have before. It seems to be way more refined and more…
5 out of 5Rui Abrunhoon Google, July 2024
Had a great time at the railway watching Wimbledon. Staff were great. Pizzas were delicious, I personalised my one plus they have jubel which is amazing
5 out of 5Jack Rouseon Google, October 2024
Really good food, great atmosphere, however was very busy due being a Saturday afternoon/evening so service wasn’t as regular and had to get up and ask for food order & bill which we sited for a while for, and get our own water as it never turned up. Appreciate though it was very busy, and would come back as staff were friendly just very occupied! Pizza, stack beef burger, chicken wings and truffle fries all verrrrry good!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.