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Greenwich Tavern, Greenwich, SE10
SE10
SE10 9JH
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 5 of 10) see review guidelines
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Tris C left this review about Greenwich Tavern
Originally the Gloucester Hotel, this pub dates from the mid-19th century, but I suspect the existing structure is a rebuild, the current name dating from 2011.
The interior is broadly L-shaped, with not one trace of the original pub remaining and seemingly much changed since the previous review. There’s a modern boarded floor, smoky blue, pale grey and white colour scheme, shiny white tiled bar back, copper topped tables with bottles containing flowers, alongside tea lights and cutlery, chairs being modern restaurant-style, upholstered with either beige or teal vinyl. There’s hardly any décor apart from little pots containing ferns dotted about the place, lighting coming from hanging wire cages with matching sconces. On the plus side – yes, there is one – there’s no electronic entertainment, save for some smooth ambient sounds from the gramophone.
Three shiny chrome pumps were fixed to the bar top, two unused, then an enfeebled ale choice of just Adnams Mosaic and at an obscene £4.00 a half though decent, served by a friendly barman.
This is an unbelievably dull pub which in reality is a restaurant, albeit one with just one other customer on a Thursday evening, when the neighbouring Kings Arms was packed to the rafters; the laughable restaurant pricing for a beer is yet another reason not to return, this being the worst ‘pub’ in central Greenwich, the competition is hardly stiff.
In the course of reviewing SE10's pubs, I've passed this place on two further Thursdays, the first seeing it closed at 10.00pm, the third noting it as open at 9.00pm but closed with the lights out little more than 30 minutes later; I can't see this place surviving.
On 15th April 2023
- rating: 3
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Blackthorn _ left this review about Greenwich Tavern
A good sized corner pub adjacent to Greenwich park and the maritime museum, it consists of a single L-shape room with additional outside seating. Staff seemed a little miserable, but being in such a prime tourist location it no doubt makes virtually all of it’s money from passing trade rather than regulars.
Décor wise it’s quite contemporary with dark wooden boards on the floor and a mixture of khaki green paintwork on the lower part of the walls and cream elsewhere, with some grey detailing on the woodwork and pillars. Some very large black and white arty photos adorned the walls. The outside seating consists of a courtyard garden at the rear and a number of picnic benches on two sides which was a pleasant spot to sit and watch the world go by.
Beers on this occasion were Project X, Truman’s Runner, Adnams Southwold and Adnam’s Ghost Ship. The solitary cider was Symonds Founder’s Reserve.
On 15th September 2015
- rating: 6
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Peter Rydings left this review about Greenwich Tavern
Found it ok but if i only had chance for a quick one would go next door first to the King,s Had a pint of Hop Stuff Fusilier 4.3% was ok but a bit warm did not see anyone else on hand pull but will give it another go if in the area and got time
On 11th January 2015
- rating: 8
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Pub SignMan left this review about Greenwich Park
I’m not sure what this pub is called either, although the most prominent sign I saw said ‘Greenwich Tavern’, so I’ll go along with that. This seem to have changed quite a bit in here since the previous review, as I found the place to be a pleasant enough, if rather formulaic, pub. The interior is based around an L shaped servery with lots of bare floorboards and two distinct seating areas. From the corner entrance, there is a raised seating area to the left with a lot of padded banquette and low stool options. To the right of the entrance, the room narrows into a long, thin section between the bar and front windows, where a single banquette and a number of tables and chairs have been placed. There are black and white pictures on the walls which seem to show scenes from the neighbouring Park, whilst a TV screen was showing the England vs. France Six Nations match. A door with an image of a tree on it leads out to a garden area which I didn’t explore. There was a good mix of customers on my Saturday evening visit, ranging from rugby fans to couples of all ages enjoying a meal.
I didn’t have much hope for a decent beer in here, but was pleased to see three Adnams ales on hand pull – Gunhill, Ghost Ship and Kristal White. I tried the Ghost Ship, which was in good condition and was going down nicely until the barmaid cleared my drink away whilst I was in the toilet. Thankfully she’d only put it on the bar and was able to retrieve it with many apologies.
There is no doubt that there are better pubs in Greenwich than this one, but I thought it was a fairly solid place and would be okay to pop in for a quick one after a day spent in the Park.
On 15th March 2013
- rating: 6
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Roger Button left this review about Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park? Greenwich Tavern? It was the Greenwich Inn this week but will no doubt be something else next week. It was originally called the Gloucester but of course it isn’t in Gloucester and it isn’t in a park either but there is one virtually next door. As for Inn/Tavern, that must have caused a few headaches. If it were up to me I would call it something a lot simpler but more descriptive regarding its lack of merits.
It looks fine from the outside although the lanterns in the windows do seem to give off some sort of seedy undertones. Internally it is a spacious L-shape with a lengthy bar area and a large raised sofa section at the front. Health & Safety people may take issue with the rugs that easily slide underfoot on the floor surface.
The place is less of a pub and more of an ambient clubby bar with dim lighting and flickering candles, modern art and funky house music (sounded like a 70’s porn soundtrack to me). I get the impression that this is more of a late night place and there were barely half a dozen people for my mid-evening visit.
The beers are expensive and unimaginative with no Real Ales. Despite the expense (£3.60 for a pint of Murphys) you will receive your change on a plate for the expectant tip. My tip would be to walk past.
On 11th February 2011
- rating: 2
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john mcgraw left this review about Greenwich Park
Has re-opened again and is called Greenwich Park.How long it will last who knows.
On 29th September 2008
- no rating submitted
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Jane Syvester left this review about The Gloucester
This pub is now closed, it was bought about a year ago by the guy who owns many other pubs in Greenwich and he closed it as soon as he bought it. Dont know why!
On 15th February 2005
- no rating submitted
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