'''Putney''' is a smart suburb of London on the south bank of the River Thames.
Get in
Arriving from Airports
From Gatwick - take a train towards Clapham Junction. Change at Clapham Junction to a train for Putney which leaves from platform 5.
From Heathrow via Heathrow Express - take the Heathrow Express to Paddington and then take the District Line towards Wimbledon to Putney Bridge/East Putney.
From Luton - take the [http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/content/2/193/by-rail.html airport shuttle bus] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luton_Airport_Parkway_railway_station Luton Parkway station]. Then take the mainline train to Blackfriars, where you then change to the District line towards Wimbledon to Putney Bridge/East Putney.
By Overland Rail
Trains leave '''Waterloo Station''' for Putney every 10 minutes and the journey takes around 20 minutes.
By Tube
Putney is connected to the London Tube network by '''East Putney Station''', which is east of Putney High Street and by '''Putney Bridge Station''', which is north of the River Thames. Both stations are about a 5 minute walk from Putney High Street.
From Paddington, take the District Line towards Wimbledon to Putney Bridge/East Putney. Journey time is approximately 18 minutes.
By Bus
Putney is connected by bus from the following '''city centre Tube/Rail stations''': South Kensington, Knightsbridge and Hyde Park (Bus 430, Bus 14, Bus 74). Clapham Junction (Bus 39, Bus 337, Bus 37). Victoria Station (Bus 170). Earl's Court (Bus 74).
Bus 14 also connects Putney with Oxford Street area (Warren Street, Goodge Street, Tottenham Court), West End (Piccadilly Circus) and Buckingham Palace area (Green Park). Bus 220 connects Putney with Hammersmith and Sheperd's Bush. Bus N10 is a night bus that connects Putney with King's Cross Station and Euston Station.
Putney is also easily connected by bus from other '''London South West''' attractive areas:
[http://www.visitrichmond.co.uk/ Richmond] (Bus 337),
[http://www.wimbledon-village.com/ Wimbledon Village] (Bus 93) and
[http://www.visitlondon.com/areas/villages/barnes-village Barnes Village] (Bus 337, Bus 265)
Full details of Putney bus service can be found on TFL bus maps [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/putney-2213.pdf] [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/eastputneyandwesthill-13940.pdf] [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/putneynightbuses-13438.pdf]
See
Do
'''Putney High Street''' for shopping, also international and British dining experience.
'''Thames Path'''. Start from Embankment street where you can sample the atmospheric local pub The Duke's Head [http://www.dukesheadputney.co.uk]. If you feel energetic, from Embankment street walk south to Lower Richmond rd via Festing Road (a road of cute little white houses). Continue walking to the west until you reach Barnes Village [http://www.visitlondon.com/areas/villages/barnes-village].
'''Putney Walk''' starts at Putney Rail Station, passing historical houses, old pubs, cemetary, the Embankment, etc. [http://www.london-footprints.co.uk/wkputneyroute.htm See trail here]
'''Putney Arts Theater''' [http://www.putneyartstheatre.org.uk] comes recommended for anyone interested in anything to do with theatre. They run drama courses for adults and children and around 8 shows a year are produced by adults and children alike. Putney Theater company offers opportunities for anyone interested in any type of theater work from acting to writing to set design. Group 64 is the youth drama group for kids, they run weekly classes, holiday projects but also put together shows.
'''All-year warm swimming pool'''. Putney Leisure Centre [http://www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk] offers a swimming and sauna session for __4 per person.
'''Events held by St. Mary's and or All Saints'''' [http://www.allsaintsputney.co.uk/]. St Mary's is located by the Putney bridge while All Saints' is on Putney Common just off the Lower Richmond Road - "..a very lively parish in the liberal catholic tradition but made up of people of many different styles"
Buy
Putney High Street has a selection of high street shops as well as a small shopping centre.
Eat
Budget
'''Sally @ St Mary_fs''' [http://www.allsaintsputney.co.uk/] ? _eAn eclectic vision of the church and the community_f. A homemade food and coffee cafe at St Mary_fs church, Putney High Street. Open 7 days a week
'''KFC''', [http://www.kfc.co.uk]. American style fried chicken - bargain meal for 4 persons consisting a bucket of fried chicken, fries and soft drink for around __10.
When the weather is nice grab a sandwich, panini or a burger at the nearest Sainsbury's (on 2-6 Werter Road, London, SW15 2LJ) or Tesco Express (on Putney High Street). Eat on any of the riverside benches on Embankment street, while watching the Thames.
Mid Range
'''La Mancha''', [http://www.lamanchabar.eclipse.co.uk/]. Spanish - has some of the best Tapas outside of Spain. Tapas dishes from __3, meal with wine for two people for around __50.
'''Ma Goa''', [http://www.ma-goa.com/]. 242 - 244 Upper Richmond Road. Indian - has won various awards for its fine Indian cuisine.
'''Gourmet Burger King''', [http://www.gbkinfo.com/] 333 Putney Bridge Rd. Gourmet burger, a favorite for many. Try the venison sausage, sweet potato and rocket leaves burger - an awesome mix of sweet and savory. Meals for two around __25.
'''Cafe Rouge''', [http://www.caferouge.com/] 200-204 Putney Bridge Rd. French chain restaurant - As the location is a bit hidden it is often quite.. ideal for a romantic dinner for couples.
Splurge
'''Various restaurants and bars in Putney Wharf area'''. Just behind the St Mary's Church.
'''Thai Square''', [http://www.caferouge.com/] Putney Bridge, 2-4 Lower Richmond Road. Award winning Thai bar/restaurant. Great food, impressive decor, great view of the Thames river.
Drink
Putney is blessed with a fine selection of pubs. Among the most atmospheric are the ones on the river bank which include:
'''Boathouse''', [http://www.boathouseputney.co.uk]. 32 Brewhouse Lane - in Putney Wharf area, also worth checking other restaurants/cafes around.
'''Duke's Head''', [http://www.dukesheadputney.co.uk]. 8 Lower Richmond Rd? - A Lovely gastropub with great views on and along the river. A regular for locals.
On the High Street, there are:
'''The Spotted Horse''', [http://www.spottedhorse.co.uk/]. 122 Putney High St? - Described as the oldest pub on the high street, a refurb has made this local the new kid on the block. Thankfully, the local charm and hospitality remains.
'''The Slug and Lettuse''', [http://www.spottedhorse.co.uk/]. 146-148 Putney High St - The pub have a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with comfy chairs and pleasant surroundings. They also serve a variety of modern food. Catering for vegetarians is provided.
Just behind the Exchange Shopping Centre on the High Street there are:
'''Moomba Bar & Kitchen''', [http://www.moomba.co.uk/]. 5 Lacy Road - Moomba has been a long term fixture on the Putney food & drink scene. It enjoys rave reviews for its stylish decor, gorgeous menus & friendly service.
'''The Coat & Badge?''', [http://www.geronimo.co.uk/]. 10 Lacy Rd - The old-world outward appearance of this pub (established 1715) belies an interior that is distinctly modern. This Putney pub packs in a sizeable crowd of trendy locals, keen to enjoy the attentive service, good pub grub and a wide choice of wines and beers
Sleep
'''Premier Inn''', 3 Putney Bridge Approach, Tel: 0870 238 3302, [http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23883]. On the North bank of the river, with room prices started from __90.
Contact
'''Putney's Local Website''' [http://www.putneysw15.com/] is a website run for and by local residents, community groups and businesses. Become a member to fully participate in FORUMS (free).
'''Wandsworth Borough Council''' [http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/Home/default.htm], The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PU. Tel: 020 8871 60003. Wandsworth is the borough in which Putney belongs to.