The Duke’s Head Putney is a historic riverside pub on Lower Richmond Road, close to the Thames and Putney Embankment. Its characterful rooms and waterside position make it a popular local meeting place, particularly when rowing events bring extra energy to this part of southwest London.
The kitchen serves modern British pub food shaped by fresh seasonal ingredients. Small plates and sharing boards lead into familiar mains such as battered haddock, steak, burgers, pie and sausages, while fish, salads and carefully composed vegetable dishes add lighter alternatives.
Sunday roasts are a central part of the week, bringing together British meat, roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Brunch, event menus and plant based choices extend the selection, allowing couples, families and larger groups to find something suited to the occasion.
Young’s beer, wine, cocktails and refreshing spritzes accompany meals in the restaurant and drinks beside the river. Spaces for parties, weddings and private events give the pub a broader role, while daily service keeps The Duke’s Head rooted in everyday Putney life.
Address: 8 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 1JN, United Kingdom
Duke's Head Menu
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SMALL PLATES
Classic prawn cocktail
Marie rose sauce, soda bread
Pea, mint & goats cheese croquettes
Wild garlic pesto
Chalk steam trout rillete
lemon creme fraiche, toasted sourdough
Roasted tomato & basil soup
cheese twist
Pork shoulder, ham hock & pear terrine
Beer mustard, toasted sourdough
Rosemary & garlic focaccia, rusted sourdough
wild garlic butter
Burrata & Isle of Wight tomatoes
Wild garlic pesto, pine nuts
Cobble lane prosciutto, melon
lemon zest oil
SHARERS
Baked camembert
Spring crudites, honey drizzle, sourdough
Gardeners board
pea hummus, whipped feta with harissa oil, heritage squash, crudites, radish & pickled cucmber, focaccia (vg)
Duke's charcuterie board
fennel salami, prosciutto, coppa, soppressata chorizo, sourdough, picallili
MAINS
Cyder battered haddock
triple cooked chips, mushy peas, curry & tartar sauce
8oz Bavette steak
triple cooked chips, roast tomato, rocket salad
Hertfordshire Chicken ceasar salad
cos lettuce, anchovies, brioche croutons, St. Ewes egg
British short rib & brisket beef burger
Sesame seeded bun, cheese, pickles, burger sauce, crispy onions, fries. (plant option available)
Dry aged pork chop
St. Ewes fried egg, pickled cucumber, chips
Whole Brixham plaice
Burnt butter, crispy capers, sauteed new potatoes
Chicken chasseur, leek & white wine pie
Mashed potato, peas & gravy
Ox cheek tagliatelle
Isle of Wight tomatoes, parmesan
Chestnut mushroom, broad bean, wild rice salad
Fennel, radichio, shallots, sesame seeds (vg)
Lamb & apricot sausages
mash, gravy, crispy sage
Spiced cauliflower salad
crushed new potatoes, broad beans, pea & garlic pesto (vg)
SIDES
Onion rings
cyder battered
Padron peppers
maldon sea salt
Ox Cheek mac and cheese
bechamel, toasted sourdough breadcrumbs
Tenderstem broccoli
wild chilli & garlic (vg)
Isle of Wight tomato salad
Rocket, rapessed oil & capers
Pitchfork cheddar fries
PUDDINGS
Bakewell tart
clotted cream
Sticky toffee pudding
vanilla ice cream
Bramley apple and fig crumble
vanilla custard
Chocolate brownie
honeycomb, salted caramel ice cream
Affogato
vanilla ice cream, ladyfingers
Cheese board
pitchfork cheddar, quince jelly, grapes, seeded crispbread
BAR SNACKS
Scotch Egg
Nocarella Olives
Cheese Straws
Sausage Roll
Truffle popcorn
Rosemary and garlic focaccia, rustic sourdough, orange and rosemary butter
(v)
SMALL PLATES & SHARERS
Burrata, caramelised fig, prosciutto, kale pesto
Hassleback Jerusalem artichokes, burnt cauliflower puree, chilli oil
(vg)
Roast beetroot soup, goat cheese bonbon
(v)
Smoked salmon, pomegranate salsa, creme fraiche, rocket, sourdough
Chicken liver mousse, toasted brioche, winter truffle
Duke’s charcuterie board, fennel salami, prosciutto, coppa, soppressata chorizo, cheddar, grapes, sourdough, orange and rosemary butter
Gardeners board, rosemary and beetroot hummus, whipped feta with harissa oil, heritage squash, crudites, focaccia
(vg)
Baked camembert, honey caramelised fig, rosemary, sourdough
(v)
SUNDAY ROASTS
All served with duck fat roast potatoes, maple roasted parsnip and crushed swede and carrot, sauted cabbage and double egg yorkshire puddings
21 day aged Angus beef rump
Lemon and thyme roast chicken
Garlic and fennel pork belly
Parsnip and celeriac nut roast, red onion gravy
(vg)
Duke’s roast, trio of meats
Slow braised Thor’s Hammer
serves 3/4 and includes pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese
MAINS
Maple roast squash, red onion, feta and quinoa salad
beetroot hummus, harissa dressing, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds (vg)(gf)
Pie of the day
seasonal greens, gravy
Cumberland sausages, bacon and lentil stew
crispy sage, gravy
Cyder batter haddock
triple cooked chips, mushy peas, curry&tartare sauce, lemon (gf)
Duke’s Head beef burger, cheddar, watercress mayo
lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkin, fries (vg available)
Caramelised fennel, creamy butter bean stew
kale pesto, chilli oil (vg)(gf)
COCKTAILS
Allora Spritz
Allora Aperitivo al Limone, Soda
Sparkling Marg
Altos Plata Tequila, Burnt Faith triple sec, Mexican Lime soda
White Sangria
Lillet Rose, Burnt Faith Peach Liqueur, Mediterannean tonic
Negroni
Bloody Mary
Bloody Maria
Cosmo
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- Sticky toffee pudding Typical in London: £8.00 £7.00
- Sausage roll Typical in London: £6.75 £5.00
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