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The Eight Bells Putney Bridge

A tiny historic pub on the matchday route from Putney Bridge tube to Craven Cottage, the most Fulham pre-match pint there is.

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89 Fulham High St, London SW6 3JS
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The spot

Why go here?

Walking from Putney Bridge tube, through Bishops Park and along the Thames to Craven Cottage is one of the great London matchday walks. Squeezing into the Eight Bells on the way is the pint that makes it official.

  • On the classic matchday route to Craven Cottage
  • Tiny historic interior, single-file at the bar
  • London Pride kept the way it should be
  • A short walk from Bishops Park and the Thames
  • Fulham regulars who have done this every other Saturday for years
  • The most photographed pre-match pint in west London

Best moment to visit

Walking up to Craven Cottage

  • A pint outside the Eight Bells in the sun
  • The walk along Bishops Park afterwards
  • Spotting Craven Cottage through the trees
  • Arriving at the Cottage with the crowd

Heads up: it really is tiny. Get a pint and step outside, that is the whole experience.

On the menu

What to order

Drinks

  • A pint of London Pride
  • Anything on cask
  • A cold lager for the walk

Food

  • Eat in Putney before, the pub itself is for pints

Who is it for?

Perfect for

  • Fulham fans on a London city trip
  • Travelling supporters wanting the matchday walk
  • Couples on a sunny matchday
  • First-timers to Craven Cottage
  • Anyone who likes a proper London pub on a route
Suggested matchday itinerary
  1. 13:00Step 1

    Putney Bridge tube

    Start the matchday walk from the District line stop.

  2. 13:15Step 2

    Pint at the Eight Bells

    Squeeze in, order a Pride, step outside to drink it.

  3. 14:00Step 3

    Walk through Bishops Park

    Along the Thames, with Craven Cottage visible through the trees.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off at the Cottage

    In your seat at the most charming ground in London.

Local tip 🇬🇧

Walk down to the river after your pint. The Thames path between Putney Bridge and Craven Cottage is the prettiest matchday walk in the city.

Why FootballCityTrip recommends it

The Eight Bells plus the Bishops Park walk is the Fulham matchday in its purest form.

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Craven Cottage