The Alma, Wandsworth
The Alma, in all her green-tiled-glory comes into view from the moment you pull into Wandsworth Town train station. It’s centrally placed, great for a pint and some good eats, and to watch a bit of sporty stuff on the telly.
Having a drink at the bar, or a belly-bursting Sunday roast in the Orangery, you’d never know there are 23 boutique-y bedrooms above and adjacent to this lovely pub. It’s is a hub-bub of life, thrumming with action, all sorts of people coming through the doors with stories to tell, but when the bell rings at the end of the night, all is still and quiet.
Its perfectly proportioned rooms are dotted around the ground, first, and second floors. Some have space for cots for little ones, fold-out beds for bigger little ones, and some have room for a doggy bed (or two) too. All feature an uber-comfy bed, ensuite shower, honesty bar stocked to the brim with treats & tipples, a Nespresso coffee machine, and dedicated working space (or perhaps somewhere to write those postcards home).
This pub with rooms is run by Phil & his pub dog Eddie, who loves to share a sausage roll. Be sure to give him a little nibble, along with a wee tickle under the chin (Eddie – not Phil).
And whilst we’re on the subject of dogs, if you’re travelling with your furry bestie, there’s King George’s park just around the corner too. It’s perfect for an early evening pooch mooch before you turn in for a paw-fect nights kip.