The Gate Clock (JD Wetherspoon), Greenwich, SE10

Modern rectangular Spoons in the base of a new(ish) development so a bit gloomy inside, not helped by the exterior canopy which blocks light. Hard to get a feel for the place as it was standing room only but the beer was fine and the general décor in good order, if somewhat bland akin to a leisure centre’s conference hall. Plastic glasses the order of the day due to a half marathon finishing nearby. Twickenham Red Sky (NBSS 3) plus two other guest cask at (for Spoons) high prices. Leave it to the tourists. 5.5

A modern Spoons in the base of a newish development, which gives something of a subterranean feel. There is an upstairs bar also but this was closed for a private function. The beer range was not great, with just Hobgoblin and Adnams Broadside (in good condition but wrongly badged as Ghost Ship!) alongside the usual trio, but a tap takeover by Windsor & Eton was promised. Generally not unpleasant but nothing special. Very convenient for the adjacent Cutty Sark DLR station.