Putney Station

Vinous folk with a nose for a bargain have been heading to Putney Station for years. Although the wine list isn’t long, it is extraordinarily good value – courtesy of owners Brinkley’s – offering drinkable bottles of house wines from £8, & 2010 Cloudy Bay for £25. In contrast, the restaurant (a chrome & wood affair) won’t set pulses racing. It does, however, provide decent, inexpensive wine-bar type food, easy to order, easy to eat: the likes of deep-fried calamari with chilli mayonnaise, crispy duck salad with chilli & lime, burgers & pizzas. Best order a snack to keep the wolf from the door, yet drink like a king. Outside, there’s a pleasant terrace to the front, but a much more attractive patio garden at the back.
WINE LIST: Brinkley’s offers excellent choice & value for money thanks to its wine shop. This allows the restaurant to deliver a well-rounded list at retail prices, offering great value at all price points, as well as wines from most regions. House wine starts at £13.50. BEST BUY WHITE 2010 Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand £25. BEST BUY RED 1998 Imperial, Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain, £35.