The Alma, Wandsworth, SW18

The Alma page at the Youngs site - www.youngs.co.uk

The Alma page at the Youngs site - www.youngs.co.uk

The first thing that strikes you about this pub is the startlingly green tiling that covers all sides of the exterior. It would be hard to walk past this pub without noticing it. In fact the exterior is so impressive that one is almost obliged to go in to have a pint, and who am I to fight against such an obligation? Inside it retains some of its original Victorian features, including some superb back painted mirrors at the back. The servery is in the centre of the room now, but of course it would originally have served a number of separate rooms. It’s now a bare-boarded single room pub in the Young’s style, but with some seriously solid wooden tables. It’s a Young’s pub – with Bitter, Special and London Gold on during my visit. I didn’t eat, but noticed the “snack” menu on a chalkboard with items (such as whitebait) for around £3 - £4, for those lacking the luxury of a long enough lunch break, or lacking the inclination, to sample the more expensive, more “gastrofied” stuff on the main menu available in the separate dining room at the back. It’s definitely worth dropping in to have a look at the décor, and perhaps have a pint, if you’re in the area.

Randomness Guide to London - Alma entry

Randomness Guide to London - Alma entry