Summer, Sport & Proper Pies With the football keeping us entertained, and Wimbledon providing plenty of memorable moments, there's a real buzz about this time of year. Whether you're cheering on your team, enjoying a match in the garden, or settling in to watch the tennis with a cup of tea, we hope you're making the most of the summer. Here at Tried & True, we've been busy in the kitchen, and one thing that's really taken off is our handcrafted pies. The feedback has been inc

Bistro Night Lemon Possets A Little Thank You What a difference a bit of sunshine makes. The last few weeks have brought some absolutely cracking weather, and it's been wonderful to see so many familiar faces making the most of it. Whether you've joined us for breakfast, lunch, coffee, gelato, Bistro Night, or simply popped in to say hello, thank you for your continued support. A special thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Bistro Night. The hospitality industry

Hi Everyone, Summer is finally making its presence felt in Putney, and there are plenty of reasons to join us at Tried & True this week. Our popular Bistro Nights are in full swing, and Felipe and the team have created a fantastic value three-course menu celebrating the flavours of the season. Gather friends, enjoy a chilled rosé or a cocktail, and make the most of those long summer evenings. And if you have a special occasion coming up, why not celebrate with us? Simply brin

Hi Everyone, We hope you're enjoying the sunshine and making the most of these beautiful summer evenings. Our Saturday Bistro Nights have been going brilliantly and it's been wonderful welcoming so many familiar faces back to Tried & True after hours. We've decided to make them even more accessible, with our three-course set menu now just £30 per person. So gather some friends, enjoy a relaxed evening of great food, wine, cocktails and good company, and let us do the cooking.

As the evenings get longer and the warmer weather finally starts to arrive, we’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about what we want T&T to feel like over the months ahead. Over the past few years we’ve tried a lot of ideas, met a lot of incredible people, and learned a huge amount about what our community really comes to us for: good food, good coffee, relaxed hospitality, and a place that genuinely feels welcoming. This summer we’re leaning into that. You’ll start to s

There’s a real buzz building at Tried & True at the moment and we just wanted to say a huge thank you to our amazing local community for getting behind our new T&T Bistro Nights. The support, encouragement and smiling faces over the last few weeks have meant the world to us. This Saturday marks our 5th evening service and it’s shaping up to be another special one. It may also be the last chance (for now!) to enjoy chef Felipe & Gabriel’s delicious Beef Sirloin Stroganoff, a p

Hi everyone, What a lovely Bank Holiday weekend that was! The sunshine brought a great buzz to Putney, and it was fantastic to see so many of you in, enjoying some well-earned downtime with us. We’re keeping things rolling this week with a few solid reasons to stop by: ☕ Work Club (Mon–Fri) – settle in with us and get your day moving with a brunch dish, coffee or tea plus a refill for only £12. A perfect way to start the morning or power through a few hours of focus.🥪 Lunch

Hi everyone, The sun’s finally out and there’s a real buzz back at Tried & True. We kicked things off in style with the launch of Mickael’s Bistro Night last Saturday, a brilliant first service with more to come and today marks the start of something equally exciting: our inaugural Pie Society. It’s your chance to enjoy a proper T&T Pie Co. pie with a drink for just £10, simple, satisfying, and exactly what you want this time of year. We’re building momentum and would love to

It’s been such a good couple of weeks here at Tried & True. With the kids off school, there’s been a real buzz in the café. Busy mornings with laptops and flat whites, plenty of familiar faces, and loads of you getting properly stuck into the pies (which we love to see). As things settle back into the usual rhythm, we’ve been working away behind the scenes on a few things we’re really excited to share with our T&T community: Bistro Nights with Chef Mickael – something a bit s

Happy Good Friday, everyone! Well, we made it. Through the dark mornings, the cold snaps, and the first quarter of 2026 — and here we are, on the other side, with a long weekend ahead. We couldn't be more ready for it. We hope you get a proper break — whether that means time with family, a long walk, a lazy morning, or all of the above. You've earned it. Happy Easter from all of us at T&T 🐣 Warm wishes, Rob & the Tried & True Team Easter Weekend at T&T🌸🐣 Easter is a time f

With the last week of term upon us and Easter just around the corner, there's a real sense of spring in the air — and the blossom is certainly putting on a show! We hope you're finding moments to slow down and savour the season. Speaking of savouring, our freshly made pies are proving to be quite the hit! If you haven't tried one yet, now is absolutely the time. Each morning we bake a fresh batch right here in our kitchen — hearty, golden beauties with crisp shortcrust bases

Hello from T&T! Have you tried the hot pies yet? Fillings cooked low and slow right here at T&T, assembled fresh every morning alongside the sausage rolls. Treat yourself. We had a brilliant time hosting the Kiwis in London Brunch on Saturday — a wonderful morning all round. Our retail shelves are proving a big hit too, especially the 'grette dressings made right here in SW London. The Miso Vinaigrette has already sold out (!) but more is on the way. Hope everyone's easing ba

You must always blow on the pie! Grab yourself a delicious Steak & Guinness, Chicken Veg & Tarragon, Vege Chilli Bean & Cheddar or one of our Cumberland Sausage Rolls made fresh every day at Tried & True! The Humble Kiwi Pie: A Love Story in Pastry There are few things in this world as universally beloved in New Zealand as a good pie. Warm, golden, filled with something glorious, and absolutely guaranteed to burn your mouth if you don't exercise patience — the humble Kiwi pi

Hello from T&T! Half term has perfectly coincided with pancake week! Pop in not just today but all week for innovative toppings. Big news: We've launched our fresh baked in-house pies! Fillings lovingly prepared in house, pies baked fresh every day. Perfect for a quick lunch to eat in or take away. Try one today. This Saturday: Kiwis in London Brunch – come along and meet fellow Kiwis! Rob & the Tried & True Team Love Is in the Air: Thank You for an Incredible Valentine’s

Hello from T&T! Big news – our signature cini and savoury scrolls have officially landed! Felipe and the kitchen team have been perfecting these beauties over the past few weeks, and the feedback from those who've tried them has been amazing. For now, you'll find them Friday to Sunday. We've also been flat out developing our new range of Proper Tried & True pies – think Steak, Chicken & Tarragon, and a cracking Chilli Bean & Cheddar. Plus, our house-made sausage rolls are n

Good morning everyone, After a week of soggy skies, the sunshine finally broke through this past weekend and what a difference it made! It was brilliant to see so many of you out and about, soaking up the good weather and good vibes. Run Club Success! A huge shout out to Lauren (@trainingwithlauren) and our brilliant run club crew! We had a solid bunch of runners start from T&T and finish strong with plenty of Avocado Smash to fuel the recovery. What a way to kick off the com

The future of dining in West Putney! Greetings T&T VIPS! There's something quietly revolutionary happening in dining rooms, pop-up spaces, and reclaimed high street venues across the country. The supper club, once a nostalgic relic of mid-century America, has been reborn as one of the most exciting trends reshaping modern hospitality. A History Worth Savouring Supper clubs first emerged in the United States during Prohibition, when exclusive dining societies offered not just

Hello from T&T! I love this time of year. Christmas has passed, leaving only discarded trees on street corners as gentle reminders. The days are quietly lengthening—slowly, steadily—bringing welcome light back into our mornings and evenings. But there's something special about this particular moment: a stoic calm settles over winter, giving us space to process, to regenerate, to prepare ourselves for spring's eventual arrival. Now is the time to take stock. To think deeply. T

Tried & True - Week 1 new signage and graphics - 20 January 2012 Greetings T&T VIPS! Fourteen Years of Tried & True - Friday 16 January 2026 I thought I was opening a cafe to be my own boss. Fourteen years later, I realise I've been fighting for something much bigger: space for people to actually be together. When we opened in 2011, I was terrified. I didn't know who we were or what we were really trying to do. What I thought I wanted was independence — to run my own show, ca

☕ TRIED & TRUE WEEKLY DISH ☕ Monday 12 January 2026 Hello from T&T! What a buzzy week it's been at the cafe! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces—and some brilliant new ones too. Thank you for braving the cold and those treacherous icy pavements to come and visit us. We're incredibly excited about what 2026 has in store, and we're so grateful for your continued support. Behind the scenes, we've been working on some super new products and services, so do watch this s