The Telegraph

3.4 (46)

£25 and under

Modern European

Telegraph Road, Putney Heath, London, London SW15 3TU

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About this restaurant

A country pub in the heart of London, dating back to 1856.. The Telegraph retains much of the charm of a traditional pub yet offers a very modern approach to dining. Tucked away from busy roads and prying eyes, The Telegraph is surrounded by the greenery of the Heath, providing visitors with an opportunity to really get away from it all as they relax in the stylish bar and dining room or under the vine laden pergola of the pub’s pretty garden. With the only large function room in the area, above the bar & restaurant, seating up to 90 people or 140 standing the Telegraph offers no hire charge for this decadent space. Though unpretentious, The Telegraph’s menu is nonetheless full of beautifully presented and deliciously skillfully prepared dishes. Pub classics are listed alongside modern European plates and excellent grazing boards.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 11:30pm Friday – Saturday: 11am - 12am Sunday: 12pm - 10:30pm
Phone number
020 8788 2011
Website
http://www.thetelegraphputney.co.uk/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Arthur Knights

Location
Telegraph Road, Putney Heath, London, London SW15 3TU
Neighborhood
Putney
Parking details
Up to 50 free spaces
Entertainment
Live Music every second Thursday.

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Telegraph.

3.4

(46)

3.4Food
3.0Service
3.5Ambience
3.2Value

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46 Reviews

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food4thought Gold
London6 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 30, 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I live locally to the Telegraph and have been there many times over the years. The proximity to Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common is great for a dog walk (since they're allowed) before or after your meal. The downstairs sections and outside picnic tables are cozy. However, this time we were "stuck" upstairs with all the big group bookings. We were a smaller table of five put in the corner. It was loud and we were basically forgotten. I had to keep getting up to ask for things. Likewise, my daughter asked for no gravy on her roast and it came covered with gravy, which had to be sent back, and she also asked for an extra Yorkshire pudding, which they supplied but was burnt to a crisp. Lastly, they didn't even have our booking from OpenTable, so CALL them as they said the systems aren't linked! First time that's happened to me through OpenTable, so I don't understand how it works.
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gourmandsurrey
London83 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 11, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The Telegraph in Putney is a good upgraded pub. The menu is varied but not advertised in not having table service. Although not busy, slow delivery of food. However, all dishes for 7 people very good and would consider going again and recommending.
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Jen75
London17 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 31, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Requested the 'snug' for a family of 5 get together so had our own area for the evening.Was quiet in the main bar (although there was a party going on in the usual downstairs dining area). Good food and service and would go again.
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ForeignLondoner
London1 review
4.0
Dined on July 27, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
If you live in London and you really hope to escape the busy city environment without going very far, the Telegraph is an excellent choice. The food is good and the beer garden in a hot summer's day is just all you need.
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Nostrastockers
London60 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a bit tucked away but well worth a visit. Lovely setting, good food and great service. Particularly good for a lazy Sunday afternoon with lunch...
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Happy18
Surrey1 review
4.0
Dined on June 29, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This is a quaint place - a country pub tucked into the leafy lanes near Putney Common. Friendly booking over the phone. The starters/ sharing platers were generous, would recommend the whitebait. Eating alfresco has a charm and this is what the Telegraph scores the most points on, especially for its lovely garden. Mustn't forget the sticky toffee pudding.... Yum doesn't do that level of deliciousness justice. Will be back on a weeknight to try the pork belly.
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BlueSaint
London5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 29, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Decent location, though disappointing outdoor space. Chicken for Caesar Salad was from a packet. Huge portions can never compensate for lack of quality ingredients or imaginative cooking. Not dreadful but no reason to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
1.0
Dined on June 1, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Went for Sunday lunch, had to send the burger back as the bum was so stale it fell apart. We were then told that it was a seeded bun and that was how it was... Asked another waitress if they were doing anything to remedy this and we're told that she was too busy. Should have left when we walked in and saw others sending good back. Such a great venue that it's such a shame it's being run into the ground. And they seem to wash their glasses in orange juice... Filthy!
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DaJaWo
London23 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 18, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Has excllent outdoor seating in a setting that feels more like a village than london.
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beinggabriel
London21 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 13, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This is my 2nd trip to the Telegraph and, although the service first time was poor, the service this time was awful. The waitress, although friendly, was inattentive. The wait between starter and main was around 45 minutes, during which time she came over and asked if we were ready to order some desserts! Of a party of six, one of the mains was late; we'd almost finished our meals by the time it came out. When we did eventually want to order dessert there was nobody around to ask. I walked around to see if there were any staff but there was nobody to be found. Eventually somebody walked past and I managed to get their attention for some menus. Overall dining experience took almost 3 hours. Good food but won't go back because of the service.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 11:30pm Friday – Saturday: 11am - 12am Sunday: 12pm - 10:30pm
Phone number
020 8788 2011
Website
http://www.thetelegraphputney.co.uk/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Arthur Knights

Location
Telegraph Road, Putney Heath, London, London SW15 3TU
Neighborhood
Putney
Parking details
Up to 50 free spaces
Entertainment
Live Music every second Thursday.

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