The Bricklayer’s Arms — Restaurant in London

I've always been told that this place was quirky, but always popular with people who want a decent pub that isn't catering to the mass market larger crowd. It turns out it's true, there's a decent selection of real ales, although it's well known that they run out of stock of many, and occasionally all of the ales. Contrary to what you might read elsewhere, they do take cards. The atmosphere is really good, a genuine family run pub in London. As long as you understand what this place isn't, not a gastropub, not a cutting edge craft beer taproom, and not a cocktail and dance venue, then you should enjoy it for the charm of a local with a great...

A real ale lover's paradise. Head in here on any given day of the week and chances are you'll find a beer you've never heard of. Head back a day later and it'll be gone, replaced with another beer you've never heard it. Tucked away from the bottom of the High Street, The Bricklayers is a friendly local with a nice little beer garden. In short, it's a quite lovely little pub to while away the hours in. Plus, and conforming to the cliche (but in the best possible way) there's a folk singaround every last Sunday afternoon...

Just how pubs should be. Nearly tucked away on a side street near the river and having not been here in years the Bricklayers didn’t disappoint.

There’s a vast range of cask ales on offer and plenty of keg too. The staff were very friendly and quick to line up the drinks. You can’t knock any pub that has Tayto crisps either. Prices are much more affable than the majority of pubs in Putney.

It was great to find a non generic pub with a good crowd, decent music and excellent beer. It will be top of my list when next...