Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Greenwich

Looking for the best pubs in Greenwich? Maritime pubs, riverside inns, and historic locals beneath the Observatory and Cutty Sark. From long-established locals to busy borough-centre bars, drinking out in Greenwich reflects the wider pub culture of London. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Greenwich's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Greenwich Must visit
The Trafalgar Tavern Pub
Riverside Maritime Thames views

The Trafalgar Tavern★★★★★

Park Row, Greenwich, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NW

A grand riverside tavern built in 1837 with Thames views, whitebait suppers, and a terrace facing the Old Royal Naval College.

5-star rated Website listed Local favourite MapsWebsite

  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Riverside Cutty Sark

    The Cutty Sark★★★★★

    4-6 Ballast Quay, SE10 9PD

    A riverside pub named after the famous clipper, with views across to Canary Wharf and a proper Greenwich maritime feel.

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  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Greenwich Union★★★★★

    56 Royal Hill, SE10 8RT

    Meantime's original brewpub on Royal Hill, serving house beers, pub food, and a relaxed village atmosphere.

    Meantime Brewpub Royal Hill MapsWebsite

More pubs in Greenwich

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    Cabaret

    The Prince of Greenwich

    42 Royal Hill, SE10 8RT

    A colourful Royal Hill pub with cabaret, drag nights, and a welcoming LGBTQ+ friendly crowd.

    Royal Hill Live entertainment Website listed
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    Young's

    The Richard I

    52-54 Royal Hill, SE10 8RT

    A Young's pub on Royal Hill with a beer garden, cask ales, and a relaxed crowd between the park and the river.

    Beer garden Royal Hill Website listed
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    The Plume of Feathers

    19 Park Vista, SE10 9LZ

    Greenwich's oldest pub, dating to 1691, tucked below the park with low beams, real ale, and maritime history.

    1691 Historic Real ale
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    The Gipsy Moth

    60 Greenwich Church Street, SE10 9BL

    A pub beside the Cutty Sark ship with a rooftop terrace, tourist-friendly location, and views over the historic town centre.

    Cutty Sark Rooftop terrace Town centre
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    The Vanbrugh

    91 Maze Hill, SE3 7TY

    A Blackheath-border pub with a large beer garden, cask ales, and views towards the heath.

    Beer garden Blackheath border Real ale
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    The Crown

    176 Blackheath Hill, SE10 8DE

    A Victorian corner pub on Blackheath Hill with polished wood, pub food, and a loyal local following.

    Victorian Blackheath Hill Pub food
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    The Dog & Bell

    116 Prince Street, Deptford, SE8 3JD

    A Deptford backstreet local with well-kept ales, a warm welcome, and a community crowd far from the tourist trail.

    Community pub Real ale Deptford