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Young's pub directly opposite Wandsworth Town Station, in the Good Beer Guide. Formerly known as the "Alma Tavern" (which is still clearly visible on the building).

Outside, the pub retains its original brickwork and tiling, while inside it's similarly lovely. The decor is reassuringly wooden, the tables solid and large, there are some preserved features dotted around but not too many as to overwhelm the place. Most obvious is the four-sided bar which is in the centre of the room. Despite the many people sitting along the bar, there's no worry about not being seen by the bar staff.

On a Wednesday evening visit, all the tables around the room were full, but it was possible to hover at the end of a long table, or stand at the bar. There is a separate restaurant dining room at the back and a prominent staircase, presumably to a function room upstairs. There is a good range of newspapers available for reading, as well. It's clearly a popular place, with good reason.

The real ales on tap in April 2008 were Young's ordinary, Special, Bombardier and Deuchars IPA. Beer is well-kept. They also had Leffe, Hoegaarden, Peroni and the other usual lagers.

They serve bar food from noon-6pm, including a range of sandwiches with chips (all £6) and burgers (£9-10). The restaurant has mains from £10-14 as well as starters, desserts, etc.

See also:

• Beer In The Evening comments
• Fancyapint review
• Time Out review
• Young's website
• Qype comments