The Boathouse Putney

The Boathouse is a pub in Putney, London.
Location
The pub is on the Thames riverside at Putney, next to Putney Wharf Tower on the east side of Putney Bridge.
History
The pub was opened in 2004 by Olympic rower Tim Foster, it was part of wider development of the Brewhouse street area by St George.
Previously the Castle pub was on the site, which may also have been where Walter Cromwell, father of Thomas, had his hostelry. The red brick Ishwerwood building which houses the Boathouse was historically an engineering works and a vinegar factory and has parts dating back to the late 18th Century it was proposed to be demolished by St George but the application was withdrawn, the building has gables, a cupola dome and a clock. The pub lies within the Putney Embankment Conservation Area and has a historic crane, from its industrial past, is at the front of the building.
Management
Young & Co have owned the pub since it was opened in 2004.
Transport
The pub is served by Transport for London buses 220, 270 and 485 which stop at Brewhouse lane on Putney Bridge road, and the 29, 74, 85, 93, 424 and 430 which stop at St Mary's Church on Putney High street. Putney Bridge tube station (District line) is an 8-minute walk over the bridge and Putney railway station (Southwestern Railway) is an 8-minute walk up the High street.
The Santander Cycles Putney rail station docking station is a 10-minute walk.

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