The Duke's Head Putney

Description

A grand Victorian grade II listed building with four venues under one roof sitting at the start of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, The Duke's Head is a Putney institution.

Make yourself comfortable in our main bar, decked out in traditional pub decor, with cosy corners for catching up with friends and a wide selection of cask ales, lagers and craft beers -  not to mention our delicious spritzes and cocktails.

Hungry? Tuck into our mouthwatering menu packed with British, seasonal dishes in our restaurant with a scenic view of the River Thames. We'd recommend staying for dessert...

Our Wolsey Room is perfect for private hire, from birthday parties and anniversaries to wedding receptions and milestone celebrations. With bespoke food & drink packages and a dedicated events manager, we've got everything you need to host a night to remember.
 
Finally, our Rowing Club is the place to be for Putney party animals! Located in our basement with its own bar (and plenty of space to dance), you'll often find us hosting events including bank holiday parties and DJ nights.
 
We think we've got plenty going for us... all we're missing is you!
 
 

What's on

Murder on the Thames
This Halloween at the Duke's is one to DIE for... Join us for a murder mystery party like no other as we get in the spooky spirit. Use your wits…

Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October 2026

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Thanksgiving at the Duke's
Raise a glass to our friends across the pond and join us for a delicious three course Thanksgiving dinner with classic American inspired dishes…

Thu, 26th Nov 2026 @ 19:00 - 22:00

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Info

  • Taking Bookings
  • Dance floor
  • Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
  • No Door Charge.
  • None
  • 18
  • Background
  • Patio
  • No queues normally
  • World Cup, Six Nations, Rugby World Cup

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 12:00 23:00
Tuesday 12:00 23:00
Wednesday 12:00 23:00
Thursday 12:00 23:00
Friday 12:00 0:00
Saturday 12:00 0:00
Sunday 12:00 22:30

Special opening hours

Day Open Close Notes
Thursday 24th December 2026 12:00 22:00
Friday 25th December 2026 12:00 18:00
Saturday 26th December 2026 12:00 23:00
Thursday 31st December 2026 12:00 1:00
Friday 1st January 2027 12:00 1:00

Location

Address

The Duke's Head Putney, 8, Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1JN

Area

Putney

Nearest Station

Putney Bridge (Tube)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves British, Pub Food, Bar Snacks, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly, Roast Dinner and Christmas Lunch/Dinner food.

  • A word from the chef:

    Tasty, simple and local - our menus are dedicated to show off the best of British food by working together with our local suppliers. We always aim to use freshest ingredients possible to offer our guests.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
The Wolsey Room Private Room 45 70 - £1000 £2000

The Wolsey Room is luxury all of its own. This bright 1st floor Victorian private dining room with a wall of windows and a Thames River view is an ideal background for everything from private dining or office drinks receptions to intimate wedding ceremonies, from business lunches or private dinner parties to classy birthday parties.

The Rowing Club Venue Hire 0 120 - £2000 £4000

The Rowing Club is the social hub of Putney, situated on our lower ground floor with a riverside terrace. The ideal location to host your party this year – a versatile space where you can have DJs, live bands and a dance floor. This is the place to party. Delicious homemade street food is served all night alongside our signature cocktails, local craft beers and spirits – eat in, or eat out whilst enjoying a beautiful evening by the river!

Coxswain Restaurant Venue Hire 80 120 - £2000 £5000

The Coxswain Riverside Restaurant is a light and airy dining room full of character and charm, with a high ceiling and a wall of windows overlooking the beautiful Putney riverside.  We are proud to maintain our roots with a British seasonal menu created with fresh produce from our homegrown suppliers. To bring our roots to your plate, we host several special food events throughout the year.

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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