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.

A Friday lunchtime visit while in the area, having not visited here for over a year. I had heard that in recent years this 'spoons had gone down hill a bit & on this visit I can certainly agree, the staff were okay and the ale was kept fine but the clientele was a bit, how do I say low class! Half busy with punters eating and drinking in equal measures. On the bar are 10 hand pumps with 8 different ales with 3 of them being from the real ale festival that was on during my visit. My pint of Bagby Brewing Co’s Back Garden @ 4.0% was very good. I only stayed for as long as it took me to drink my ale, this place is fine for a quick lunchtime pint but not sure I'll be rushing back for a longer visit or after dark!

This is a standard 'spoons, housed in what looks like a relatively new build site, and handily placed for the Greenwich Tourist attractions. All the usual furnishings are crammed here, and it's like every other 'spoons that you've been in. There is some additional seating upstairs, but it was closed off when we visited on Wednesday lunchtime. There were a half dozen guest ales on, which to be honest is what I expect in a 'spoons.