Woodman, Wimbledon

Designed by TH Nowell Parr, most of this distinctive 1898 pub was rebuilt in the 1930s after a fire.

Dumbed down under Spirit ownership with 'Flaming Grill' branding and uninteresting beers, it was then sold by Greene King to developers Goldcrest and closed in May 2017, signage removed. After local campaigning, Goldcrest however delivered on their promise to restore the pub to its former glory, while planning to build on what had been its large car park.

Leased to an enthusiastic independent operator, the pub reopened on 27 April 2019, bare walls, white decor, sofas, pink stools and chairs creating a welcoming atmosphere for the whole community. Now well established as something of a gastropub, with oven-baked pizzas also available to take away, the Woodman has a fresh and open feel with the light wood, big windows, flowers and art. The beer garden offers plenty of tables. Six bed and breakfast rooms are upstairs.

Selective sport. Tuesday quiz.

After supply ties had initially dictates a very limited cask beer range, two Sambrook's beers can now regularly be found.

Bus 156 (Wimbledon to Wandsworth) stops outside. Wimbledon Park tube station is no more than five minutes' walk.