Who Needs the West End When Putney Has So Much To Offer?

Reacquaint yourself with the speciality businesses on your doorstep

Want to buy something unique? Fancy something a little bit different? Then come to Putney and visit some of the fascinating independent shops off of our High Street and in the Upper and Lower Richmond Road.

Whilst the High Street naturally has a good selection of national chain stores, lively independent shops continue to thrive in nearby roads. In addition to an unparalleled range of restaurants, cafes and hairdressers you'll find speciality shops and restaurants galore.

Lower Richmond Road has a rich assortment of specialty shops with art galleries at both ends of the road; as seen on TV you can get get your own custom-designed cakes made at Cakes 4 Fun, , at Greenmind you can buy a selection of Herbal - Health Teas addressing the most common ailments we all experience at one time or another, The Chairman & Son has an eclectic collection of chairs or have your favourite recovered, pick up a wooden toy at Hiya 4Kids stopping en route at Crew Barbers for a great haircut for the males in your family. Drop in to Bunches & Pots for fabulous long living cut flowers, potted plants and take a look at the orchid house- don't forget Mother's Day is nearly here! At Meeta's Hair & Beauty you can relax in the spa's steam room whilst you look forward to a facial. If you are thinking of moving to or within Putney Warren's is a leading agent in residential sales and lettings.

Pop along Putney Bridge Road and you'll find  a fantastic range of specialty bikes and kit at Putney Cycles,  specialist decorating paints, plumbing, furnishing and restored furniture and Cybernet PCs. Then wander into Lacy Road and you'll find Shehan's with its fabulous mix of furniture, gifts and lifestyle from all corners of the world. The Sewing Rooms with supplies and lessons for all. There are gift shops, music specialists and an original art gallery that offers lessons to all ages.

The Upper Richmond Road continues the diverse range of businesses, the new Putney Cycles shop keeps West Putney residents supplied with bikes and repairs and there are some great old soul records in Soul Brother Records on Keswick Road. Putney Arts Theatre on the corner of Ravenna Road offers a variety of productions and exhibitions. If you are thinking of moving to or within Putney Warren's is a leading agent in residential sales and lettings.

And while you're out, at lunchtime or in the evening, why not try out some of the great local food. Enoteca Turi can be found at the corner of Weimar Street & Putney High Street where you can find an age old favourite Italian open for lunch and dinner. Book a table at one Putney's favourites with a great reputation Emile's in Felsham Road. On the Lower Richmond Road you can find many tastes from around the world in this part of west Putney - why not pop into the Putney Tandoori for unparalleled service and a mouth watering curry and just further along take advantage of a fabulous offer at The Phoenix of 25% off the food from now until the end of April. To eat in the Upper Richmond Road there is a wide selection of restaurants; Italians, Tapas, Portuguese, Thai and for the more adventurous try South African cuisine at Chakalaka.

Whether shopping for friends, kids or yourself you can be sure to find something interesting in Putney.


March 16, 2009