HELLO OLD FRIEND The Half Moon may look like just a great local pub a first glance, but step inside and you'll also find our iconic music venue. At just a short ramble from Putney Bridge and Putney overground station, we're a great spot to pop in for a pint and a bite when next you're out and about.
I LOVE ROCK N ROLL Since the early 60's The Half Moon has been earning the respect of London's gig goers, putting on unforgettable live shows in Putney every night of the week. MEET ME IN THE GARDEN Our covered & heated beer garden is perfect for lazing on sunny (or rainy) afternoons. No need to leave your seat, we'll keep the drinks coming.
I LOVE ROCK N ROLL Since the early 60's The Half Moon has been earning the respect of London's gig goers, putting on unforgettable live shows in Putney every night of the week. MEET ME IN THE GARDEN Our covered & heated beer garden is perfect for lazing on sunny (or rainy) afternoons. No need to leave your seat, we'll keep the drinks coming.
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Live Music History Since the early 60's The Half Moon has been earning the respect of London's gig goers, putting on unforgettable live shows in Putney every night of the week. Live Music Future Traditionally we have live performances every night of the week, including afternoon gigs at the weekends.
Our chefs are in the burger shack everyday cooking up a storm, pub food is our speciality. Bring your mates and share our loaded curly fries & ox cheek nuggets or fly solo and tuck into one of our juicy burgers. Whatever your level of hunger, we've got you covered. With our wide range of draught beer, cask ales, and craft bottles there's a beer for every taste.
Burger Shack is all about chin-dribblin' burgers and bun times. We're talking burgers made with only the best British beef and cooked to perfection, expertly matched cheese on top and bacon sourced from some of the best farms in the country. Don't get the wrong idea, we're not all meat - 50% of our menu is plant-based, ensuring nobody misses out on the revolution.
In our pub we can host a dinner for up to 40 guests or reserve an area in the bar for drinks. Give us a bell and we'll talk you through our menu options or help you create a bespoke offer. For the alternative private gig, party or presentation in Putney we can host birthdays, weddings, business drinks and oh so much more, for up to 200 guests in our venue.
Reviews (21)
Tom Barnes
Jan 27, 2022
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The best pub in Putney still but not a patch on its former self. Was a wonderful old fashioned pub in the 90s and noughties with juke box, pool table, great bands, great people. Mow it is like most of the other gastro pubs in the area but at least still has the music. Under good management again now after a few years of useless 20 something who don't know how a pub should be run
Shawn Boyer
Jan 22, 2022
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Kieron
Jan 16, 2022
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Ken Muir
Jan 01, 2022
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The Half Moon is not only a historic pub musically and locally, it is an integral part of the Rock and Blues scene , and all genres since early 1960s.
The old saloon and public bar are now just one bar going right through. The music venue is accessed easily from that bar. The garden is perfect, and the range of beer and spirits is second to none.
Please consider having a meal or a snack provided by their proffesional kitchen staff.
The music venue has hosted the great bands of the past ie The Who, The Stones and Steve Marriott and anyone who is anyone has player there. They still host big bands
The old saloon and public bar are now just one bar going right through. The music venue is accessed easily from that bar. The garden is perfect, and the range of beer and spirits is second to none.
Please consider having a meal or a snack provided by their proffesional kitchen staff.
The music venue has hosted the great bands of the past ie The Who, The Stones and Steve Marriott and anyone who is anyone has player there. They still host big bands
Nadia Sotiropoulou
Dec 31, 2021
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Bonny Earl
Dec 14, 2021
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Great live music venue in a pleasant pub. Lots of history in the venue itself, good sound, the bar has a good range of beers (maybe not the cheapest in London!) and decent food. The outside terrace has plenty of seating and an outdoor food stall in warmer months, and plenty of room for us antisocial smokers...
Sandra
Nov 23, 2021
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Rabindra Odhav
Nov 06, 2021
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Saamir Ansari
Sep 26, 2021
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T. Tila
May 27, 2021
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Lisa M.
Jul 19, 2015
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If the steak hadn't been so good the score might have been a bit lower, as we had just missed the BBQ (so no burgers, pulled pork or brisket) just before 9pm, so only 2 other options were left (chicken or salmon) or the special (steak).
The steak was served with garlic butter & hand cut chips & the my dining partner had the salmon. He enjoyed the salmon & I enjoyed my lively garlicy steak.
For drinking I had the rum punch, it certainly packed a punch. I could taste the rum along with citrus and flavours I couldn't identify, but still tasty.
I loved the quirky surroundings
The steak was served with garlic butter & hand cut chips & the my dining partner had the salmon. He enjoyed the salmon & I enjoyed my lively garlicy steak.
For drinking I had the rum punch, it certainly packed a punch. I could taste the rum along with citrus and flavours I couldn't identify, but still tasty.
I loved the quirky surroundings
Andy V.
Jan 29, 2015
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We came for a bite to eat before a gig. We checked the menu and it sounded very nice.
The good points.
Presentation was good.
The decor & ambience is relaxing and welcoming.
Veg is fresh and well prepped.
The bad points.
The Yorkshire puddings had dried to worse than a crunch. I swear if I'd hit the plate hard enough with it the plate would had smashed. The roast potatoes were heading in the same direction. Getting onto a quarter of the beef was gristle or fat. We asked the waitress to mention these points to the chef, everyone can have a bad day & deserve the chance to put things
The good points.
Presentation was good.
The decor & ambience is relaxing and welcoming.
Veg is fresh and well prepped.
The bad points.
The Yorkshire puddings had dried to worse than a crunch. I swear if I'd hit the plate hard enough with it the plate would had smashed. The roast potatoes were heading in the same direction. Getting onto a quarter of the beef was gristle or fat. We asked the waitress to mention these points to the chef, everyone can have a bad day & deserve the chance to put things
Patrick C.
Dec 22, 2014
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Qype User Bigdav
Apr 24, 2013
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Anyone who says they prefer they old Half Moon is having a right laugh. It was a Youngs pub that Youngs didnt have a clue what to do with because it had too much character, and wasn't regularly filled with OAPs with leaking piss bags. The new Half Moon is a proper modern pub with some decent beers on tap and the music venue has a new sound system. Big Dave would like to see a proper band like Kasabian down there but thats not going to happen so he'll settle for some decent ale and a gander at some posh Richards instead.
Qype User Robin
Jul 29, 2012
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Qype User Tierna
Mar 23, 2011
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Qype User Afello
Mar 20, 2011
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Really good pub for live music and a humming atmosphere. A tad short on seating but lots of space to stand when it's really busy. Staff are lovely and friendly. Food is also apparently much better since it was done up. The decor was much more old manish when I used to go there, but now it is more young and in tone with it's live music status.
Deborah G.
Nov 05, 2010
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Great pub and well known for the musicians who have played here over the years, the walls are full of photos. We saw a band here last night who are just starting out. There was four bands all up and its so cool that in the future these guys can have their own photos up on the walls next to The Rolling Stones and U2. Apparently everyone who is anyone has played here in the past. Now its the cover bands playing like The Rolling Stoned ( seeing them for the third time) . The staff are friendly, Theres a jukebox which always seems to be out of order. Big beer garden. The band cant be heard if your
Paul F.
Nov 10, 2009
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Can't believe I'm the first one to review this place!
"But Paul, why would i want to go to Putney?" I hear you cry. "Isn't that.. south of the river?"
Well, only just.
The Half Moon is one of the most historic Rock n' Roll venues in London, the fact it's a lovely pub run by friendly people who love what they do and the London music scene is arbitrary, EVERYONE has played here! I will go through a list of some of the greats in a moment, all their pictures can be seen adorning the walls of the front bar anyway and I could easily lose an hour perusing
"But Paul, why would i want to go to Putney?" I hear you cry. "Isn't that.. south of the river?"
Well, only just.
The Half Moon is one of the most historic Rock n' Roll venues in London, the fact it's a lovely pub run by friendly people who love what they do and the London music scene is arbitrary, EVERYONE has played here! I will go through a list of some of the greats in a moment, all their pictures can be seen adorning the walls of the front bar anyway and I could easily lose an hour perusing
Kate G.
Jan 21, 2009
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I have visited this pub on several occasions to see the Strawbs perform. This is a rightly famous live music venue, recently refurbed (or refreshed, really).
It has a dedicated live music area behind closed doors complete with its own bar and stage. This is fortunate, as they do charge for their gigs (for the Strawbs around £12 usually). The room is dark and a tadge stuffy, but fits around 100 people, I'd guess, standing.
The bar is big and serves a selection of real ales, lagers, wines and spirits, and the real ale selection is reasonable. The bar is large, and has three sides of serving
It has a dedicated live music area behind closed doors complete with its own bar and stage. This is fortunate, as they do charge for their gigs (for the Strawbs around £12 usually). The room is dark and a tadge stuffy, but fits around 100 people, I'd guess, standing.
The bar is big and serves a selection of real ales, lagers, wines and spirits, and the real ale selection is reasonable. The bar is large, and has three sides of serving
Qype User Plasmo
Nov 12, 2007
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This pub enjoys wide fame, and it's easy to see why. The whole establishment is divided into two sections the bar section and the live music section. The atmosphere in the bar room is humble and wooden it feels like you've stepped into a very large country pub. The live music area, while smaller than typical venues, has an air of intimacy about it. Stadium rock bands would bypass this venue, while local acts flock to play on the same stage bands like The Rolling Stones, Kate Bush and Imogen Heap and have played on.
