Guidebook for Greenwich
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely pub, great food and super friendly staff. Works for a 'proper' meal out, as well as drinks and snacks. Also great location on the heath.
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Hare & Billet
1a Hare and Billet RdLovely pub, great food and super friendly staff. Works for a 'proper' meal out, as well as drinks and snacks. Also great location on the heath.
Head to the South London Wine School and learn about wine. They promise no jargon or pretentiousness – just a great evening ahead.
South London Wine School - Greenwich
291 Greenwich High RdHead to the South London Wine School and learn about wine. They promise no jargon or pretentiousness – just a great evening ahead.
Up The Creek Comedy Club hosts open-mic nights and welcomes top comedians at Sunday Specials the place to go if you’re in need of a laugh.
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Up The Creek Comedy Club
302 Creek RdUp The Creek Comedy Club hosts open-mic nights and welcomes top comedians at Sunday Specials the place to go if you’re in need of a laugh.
Combining the best in British pub hospitality with individuality, character and quirky charm, The Gipsy Moth is a Grade I listed pub at the thriving centre of Greenwich.
Within view of the famous Cutty Sark, The Gipsy Moth is the perfect setting for a laid-back yet distinctly memorable drinking and dining experience. Whether you’re looking for a lazy lunch, family dinner or social eats with friends, The Gipsy Moth offers flavoursome food, an explorative drinks menu and an authentic, homely atmosphere to suit all occasions.
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The Gipsy Moth
60 Greenwich Church StCombining the best in British pub hospitality with individuality, character and quirky charm, The Gipsy Moth is a Grade I listed pub at the thriving centre of Greenwich.
Within view of the famous Cutty Sark, The Gipsy Moth is the perfect setting for a laid-back yet distinctly memorable drinking and dining experience. Whether you’re looking for a lazy lunch, family dinner or social eats with friends, The Gipsy Moth offers flavoursome food, an explorative drinks menu and an authentic, homely atmosphere to suit all occasions.
The Sail Loft sits on the bank of the Thames in Greenwich and is a popular place for summer evening drinks. Sit at water’s edge on the beautiful outdoor terrace, or enjoy the panoramic cityscape from the first-floor dining area.
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The Sail Loft
11 Victoria ParadeThe Sail Loft sits on the bank of the Thames in Greenwich and is a popular place for summer evening drinks. Sit at water’s edge on the beautiful outdoor terrace, or enjoy the panoramic cityscape from the first-floor dining area.
A perfect spot for a refreshing G&T/Pint , or a spot of lunch between sign-seeing around Greenwich park.
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Greenwich Tavern
1 King William WalkA perfect spot for a refreshing G&T/Pint , or a spot of lunch between sign-seeing around Greenwich park.
Food Scene
Top notch food as expected from the Ivy crew, very slick but unpretentious service and a lively, buzzy atmosphere. Views across the heath if you sit outside, bit pricier than others, but ideal for an occasion.
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The Ivy Cafe Blackheath
43-45 Montpelier ValeTop notch food as expected from the Ivy crew, very slick but unpretentious service and a lively, buzzy atmosphere. Views across the heath if you sit outside, bit pricier than others, but ideal for an occasion.
The best pies in London! On the edge of the vibrant and diverse Greenwich market, it's the perfect pit-stop. Old-school London, the pies have shiny, crispy golden pastry, beautifully seasoned, saucy fillings and rich gravy - or get the liquor if you're feeling like a bit of tradition!
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Goddards at Greenwich
22 King William WalkThe best pies in London! On the edge of the vibrant and diverse Greenwich market, it's the perfect pit-stop. Old-school London, the pies have shiny, crispy golden pastry, beautifully seasoned, saucy fillings and rich gravy - or get the liquor if you're feeling like a bit of tradition!
Gorgeous food and expert service. Menu changes regularly but everything we've had there has been delicious. It's mosly sharing dishes so you can try lots of things. Good wine list too. Definitely worth booking.
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Sparrow
2 Rennell StGorgeous food and expert service. Menu changes regularly but everything we've had there has been delicious. It's mosly sharing dishes so you can try lots of things. Good wine list too. Definitely worth booking.
Constantly changing, very small Italian menu, lovely staff and really great food. Good cocktails too. Recommended!
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Marcella
165A Deptford High StConstantly changing, very small Italian menu, lovely staff and really great food. Good cocktails too. Recommended!
If you like your cheese, you'll certainly want to pop in and see these guys. The range is extensive, and the staff's expertise is spot on. Tell them vaguely what you like and they'll let you taste, and recommend new things to try.
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The Cheeseboard
26 Royal HillIf you like your cheese, you'll certainly want to pop in and see these guys. The range is extensive, and the staff's expertise is spot on. Tell them vaguely what you like and they'll let you taste, and recommend new things to try.
Parks & Nature
A little patch of grass with a lookout where you can see the whole city. On a clear day you can see Wembley, Vauxhall, St Paul's, the London Eye and lots of other landmarks, it's beautiful, and a great photo opp. Head up there at sunset and it's even better.
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The Point
Point HillA little patch of grass with a lookout where you can see the whole city. On a clear day you can see Wembley, Vauxhall, St Paul's, the London Eye and lots of other landmarks, it's beautiful, and a great photo opp. Head up there at sunset and it's even better.
It's beautiful! Wander through the rose garden, visit the Royal Observatory and then view the river, Canary Wharf and the City from the viewpoint. At the bottom of the hill is the Maritime Museum, and there are cafes in case you get peckish. It's huge, allow a bit of time to take it all in, it's a really lovely place.
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Greenwichin puisto
It's beautiful! Wander through the rose garden, visit the Royal Observatory and then view the river, Canary Wharf and the City from the viewpoint. At the bottom of the hill is the Maritime Museum, and there are cafes in case you get peckish. It's huge, allow a bit of time to take it all in, it's a really lovely place.
Blackheath is huge, and makes for a lovely walk, especially if you're heading to one or two of the many pubs, shops and restaurants that are on the other side. There's lots of history to soak up - armies used to gather there before invading London and Dick Turpin meant it was unsafe for travellers in the 18th century.
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Blackheath
Prince Charles RoadBlackheath is huge, and makes for a lovely walk, especially if you're heading to one or two of the many pubs, shops and restaurants that are on the other side. There's lots of history to soak up - armies used to gather there before invading London and Dick Turpin meant it was unsafe for travellers in the 18th century.
They almost ploughed a road through it a few years back, but somehow Oxleas Wood survived. The wood is mainly of interest for its woodland walks, winter tobogganing and autumn blackberrying opportunities, and most famously for the café perched at the top of its central grassy meadow – the perfect place for a big breakfast after a crisp winter walk!
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Oxleas Wood
Crown Woods LaneThey almost ploughed a road through it a few years back, but somehow Oxleas Wood survived. The wood is mainly of interest for its woodland walks, winter tobogganing and autumn blackberrying opportunities, and most famously for the café perched at the top of its central grassy meadow – the perfect place for a big breakfast after a crisp winter walk!
Sightseeing
Learn about the history of the Cutty Sark - the only tea clipper left in the world. It's open 10am-5pm, and you can go onboard and explore. There are organised tours included with your ticket, which is £12.50 for adults and £6.30 for kids. It does get busy in the school holidays, but definitely recommended!
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Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station
Learn about the history of the Cutty Sark - the only tea clipper left in the world. It's open 10am-5pm, and you can go onboard and explore. There are organised tours included with your ticket, which is £12.50 for adults and £6.30 for kids. It does get busy in the school holidays, but definitely recommended!
For a slow and leisurely trip down the Thames back into central London, hop on a boat and cruise under Tower Bridge, past Westminster and the London Eye.
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London Eye -jokiristeily
Westminster Bridge RoadFor a slow and leisurely trip down the Thames back into central London, hop on a boat and cruise under Tower Bridge, past Westminster and the London Eye.
The Emirates Air Line is a great way to cross The Thames and gives you a unique perspective on London. You’ll get a great view of many of the sites mentioned here in Greenwich as well as further afield towards the London Eye and beyond.
A one-way ride for an adult is £4.50 or £3.40 with an Oyster Card.
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Emirates Royal Docks station
27 Western GatewayThe Emirates Air Line is a great way to cross The Thames and gives you a unique perspective on London. You’ll get a great view of many of the sites mentioned here in Greenwich as well as further afield towards the London Eye and beyond.
A one-way ride for an adult is £4.50 or £3.40 with an Oyster Card.
The Thames Barrier is moveable flood defence and it’s actually quite impressive even if it does sound boring. When needed, it is closed (raised) during high tide; at low tide, it can be opened to restore the river’s flow towards the sea. Walk along the Thames footpath and take a look at this strange structure.
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The Thames Barrier
Eastmoor StreetThe Thames Barrier is moveable flood defence and it’s actually quite impressive even if it does sound boring. When needed, it is closed (raised) during high tide; at low tide, it can be opened to restore the river’s flow towards the sea. Walk along the Thames footpath and take a look at this strange structure.
Greenwich is right on The Thames and you can walk all the way along the path towards the Thames Barrier or the other direction into central London. It’s a lovely thing to do on a nice day. If you have more energy you could run or cycle it!
Thames Path
Thames PathGreenwich is right on The Thames and you can walk all the way along the path towards the Thames Barrier or the other direction into central London. It’s a lovely thing to do on a nice day. If you have more energy you could run or cycle it!
Skip the tube and head underground by walking the Thames Tunnel from Greenwich to Canary Wharf (or the other way of course). It’s free, pretty unique and most Londoners don’t even know about it!
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Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Greenwich Foot TunnelSkip the tube and head underground by walking the Thames Tunnel from Greenwich to Canary Wharf (or the other way of course). It’s free, pretty unique and most Londoners don’t even know about it!
The Thames Clipper is a speed boat that’ll take you from Greenwich right back into central London. One of the top things to do in London, it’s far more enjoyable than getting the tube or the bus and gives you a unique look at London from the water. Plus it’s a fraction of the price of some riverboat cruises!
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Greenwich Pier -Thames Clippers
Greenwich South StreetThe Thames Clipper is a speed boat that’ll take you from Greenwich right back into central London. One of the top things to do in London, it’s far more enjoyable than getting the tube or the bus and gives you a unique look at London from the water. Plus it’s a fraction of the price of some riverboat cruises!
Arts & Culture
They say it's the biggest museum of its kind in the world, and it's packed with true tales of exploration, discovery and disaster. When Nelson defeated Napoleon in 1805, he was badly injured and later died on the HMS Victory. Go and see his coat, complete with bullet hole and bloodstains - a brutal reminder of our volatile naval history.
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National Maritime Museum
Romney RoadThey say it's the biggest museum of its kind in the world, and it's packed with true tales of exploration, discovery and disaster. When Nelson defeated Napoleon in 1805, he was badly injured and later died on the HMS Victory. Go and see his coat, complete with bullet hole and bloodstains - a brutal reminder of our volatile naval history.
The Old Royal Naval College puts on the International Early Music Festival and Exhibition every year. What exactly does this mean? Well, it means that you’ll find a huge range of instruments for sale from ivory oboes to harps, clavichords, fiddles and bagpipes as well as orchestral performances, recitals and workshops. The festival normally takes place during the first week of November so be there!
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Vanha kuninkaallinen merikoulu
King William WalkThe Old Royal Naval College puts on the International Early Music Festival and Exhibition every year. What exactly does this mean? Well, it means that you’ll find a huge range of instruments for sale from ivory oboes to harps, clavichords, fiddles and bagpipes as well as orchestral performances, recitals and workshops. The festival normally takes place during the first week of November so be there!
Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time by which all the time zones around the world have been based on since 1884. So when you select a time and it says +4 after it, that means it’s four hours after the time at Greenwich. This important market is one of the top things to see in London and one of the most famous places in London too! Make time for it on your visit to Greenwich.
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Greenwichin kuninkaallinen observatorio
Blackheath AvenueGreenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time by which all the time zones around the world have been based on since 1884. So when you select a time and it says +4 after it, that means it’s four hours after the time at Greenwich. This important market is one of the top things to see in London and one of the most famous places in London too! Make time for it on your visit to Greenwich.
Once a medieval moated castle and playground to Henry VIII, what’s left of Eltham Castle and its Great Hall is often overshadowed by the manor house and beautiful gardens.
Head over in summer for art deco exhibitions, jousting competitions and family picnic days!
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Eltham Palace
Once a medieval moated castle and playground to Henry VIII, what’s left of Eltham Castle and its Great Hall is often overshadowed by the manor house and beautiful gardens.
Head over in summer for art deco exhibitions, jousting competitions and family picnic days!
Severndroog Castle on Shooters Hill is gothic style, brick-built tower. Having undergone a massive restoration project, the castle has been open to the public since 2014 and the rooms once again have beautiful ornate ceilings and chandeliers. The ground floor is now a cafe open from breakfast and brunch, to lunch and tea. It’s a great stop after some exploring.
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Severndroogin linna
Shooters HillSeverndroog Castle on Shooters Hill is gothic style, brick-built tower. Having undergone a massive restoration project, the castle has been open to the public since 2014 and the rooms once again have beautiful ornate ceilings and chandeliers. The ground floor is now a cafe open from breakfast and brunch, to lunch and tea. It’s a great stop after some exploring.
Greenwich theatre puts on family-friendly shows throughout the year and is popular with locals. It won’t cost you as much as a West End show either.
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Greenwich Theatre
Crooms HillGreenwich theatre puts on family-friendly shows throughout the year and is popular with locals. It won’t cost you as much as a West End show either.
It may not be The Queen’s current house, but The Queen’s House in Greenwich is still worth visiting. A former Royal Residence, the building is one of the most important buildings in British architectural history, being the first consciously classical building to have been constructed in the country.
Today its part of the National Maritime Museum and is used to display maritime paintings and portraits and was also used as a VIP centre for the London 2012 Olympics.
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Kuningattaren talo
Romney RoadIt may not be The Queen’s current house, but The Queen’s House in Greenwich is still worth visiting. A former Royal Residence, the building is one of the most important buildings in British architectural history, being the first consciously classical building to have been constructed in the country.
Today its part of the National Maritime Museum and is used to display maritime paintings and portraits and was also used as a VIP centre for the London 2012 Olympics.
My personal favourite - Who knew there was a museum about Fans? Well, at Greenwich you can find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Fans (the kind that cools you down) as well as browse a vast display of them.
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The Fan Museum
12 Crooms HillMy personal favourite - Who knew there was a museum about Fans? Well, at Greenwich you can find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Fans (the kind that cools you down) as well as browse a vast display of them.
The Crystal is a high tech modern take on cities the world over. The main exhibition at the Crystal outlines the challenges faced in developing sustainable cities. There are a series of zones featuring each of the must-haves which a sustainable city depends on, such as ‘Clean and green’, ‘Water is Life’ ‘Go electric’ and so on. It might not sound like it but it’s extremely interesting to see what the future of cities could look like.
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The Crystal
One Siemens Brothers WayThe Crystal is a high tech modern take on cities the world over. The main exhibition at the Crystal outlines the challenges faced in developing sustainable cities. There are a series of zones featuring each of the must-haves which a sustainable city depends on, such as ‘Clean and green’, ‘Water is Life’ ‘Go electric’ and so on. It might not sound like it but it’s extremely interesting to see what the future of cities could look like.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice cinema with a bar (you can take drinks in) and a good cafe downstairs.
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Greenwich Picturehouse
180 Greenwich High RdNice cinema with a bar (you can take drinks in) and a good cafe downstairs.
Further along The Thames is the O2, formerly known as the Millennium Dome. The O2 now operates as a massive entertainment centre with gigs from the likes of One Direction, Comedy Shows and more making it one of the most popular Greenwich attractions.
There’s a cinema, plenty of places to eat at and a cinema. There’s always something going on here and there are plenty of things to do at the O2. It’s one of the best things to do in London on a rainy day!
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The O2
Peninsula SquareFurther along The Thames is the O2, formerly known as the Millennium Dome. The O2 now operates as a massive entertainment centre with gigs from the likes of One Direction, Comedy Shows and more making it one of the most popular Greenwich attractions.
There’s a cinema, plenty of places to eat at and a cinema. There’s always something going on here and there are plenty of things to do at the O2. It’s one of the best things to do in London on a rainy day!
Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range has incredible urban views of the O2 and Canary Wharf. There are two levels and a great bar and restaurant attached to the range too.
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Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range
265 Tunnel AveGreenwich Peninsula Golf Range has incredible urban views of the O2 and Canary Wharf. There are two levels and a great bar and restaurant attached to the range too.
Shopping
Lots of lovely, unique stalls selling everything from furniture, bags, clothes, London prints, local food and drink, books, jewellry, cards, souvenirs and lots more. Antiques and freshly made.
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Greenwichin markkinat
5B Greenwich MarketLots of lovely, unique stalls selling everything from furniture, bags, clothes, London prints, local food and drink, books, jewellry, cards, souvenirs and lots more. Antiques and freshly made.
Mr Humbug is a traditional sweet shop crammed with colourful jars filled with all your favourite treats. Pop by if you’ve got a sweet tooth.
Mr. Humburg London
Greenwich MarketMr Humbug is a traditional sweet shop crammed with colourful jars filled with all your favourite treats. Pop by if you’ve got a sweet tooth.