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Corner pub in a residential area close to Greenwich station. I tried the corner doors at first and then a door at the back, which took me into a storage corridor. There was noise inside and I started to think there was a lock-in! Undeterred, I tried the final door and gained entry. The picture above makes it look obvious which doors to use. But, the doors must have been closed as there was a live band inside. A fair few were in and some seemed quite merry. It was hot inside, with the doors closed. Bar staff were very good and answered my enquiries about the ales with professionalism. 3 of the 4 ales were from Truman's - Runner, Swift & Zephyr. The 4th was Wells Bombardier. Decent community pub.
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The Morden appeared to be undergoing decoration when I went, so it wasn't obvious until I got close that it was open. What a nice surprise however---good beer, nice staff and a lively atmosphere. There was a 7-piece trad jazz band who filled the place up. It was nice also to be over 30 and not to feel old in a pub!
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We stumbled across this place on a Saturday night and were very impressed. It had a great atmosphere and people were really friendly. People of all ages were there enjoying themselves. There was a blues due playing, who were good fun. I can't comment on the beer as I was drinking shorts.
It might have been more lively than usual as it was after the Blackheath fireworks. We shall have to return again to find out.
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Still the best pub in Greenwich for conversation and music.
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The Modern is a pub I have never been in, in Greenwich so I thought a Tuesday afternoon would be the ideal time….wrong!
I approached from the main road and it looked very much open, sign board outside and the door open…however upon entering there was just a woman sat towards the end of the bar with a cuppa & reading the paper.
1pm and it’s not open….I shall try again on another day!
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Firstly I would like to mention how nice the pub SHOULD be. Great location, great customers, great live music.
But.
Beer is awful, the cask is always sour, or cloudy and smelly. I'm sure the Truman brewers would be extremely insulted to see their beer sold in such a way.
Staff need to stop selling this slop. if they do not know how to handle cask then they should hire a cellar-man.
Drunken Irish landlord always on duty.
Tables never cleaned during service.
If you don't take your own glasses back to the bar they stay there for hours.
I really like this pub and have tried to really want to make it my local but its just too bloody dirty, glassware, tables bad beer. Please try and clean the linse once a week ,and have a little more thought for the customer.
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JUNE 22 PACKED OUT BAND ON [GOD THEY WERE BAD SORRY] HEARD A RUMOUR THAT THIS PLACE WAS GOING TO BE TURNED INTO FLATS DONT LET THIS HAPPEN PLEASE .WE LIKE IT IN HERE SO GIVE IT A GO YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE
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what a weird boozer this is .we are normally ratted by the time we get in here [pub 21 on our all day crawls] but we still get a warm and freindly welcome from the bar staff and locals asking what pubs we have done and how our day has gone we feel that this is a very underated pub indeed what its like monday to friday id love to know . please give this pub a go we think you will like it
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There's always a welcome at the Morden Arms for customers both old and new. I have been drinking there for three years now, and the entertainment just gets better. The bar staff are efficient and friendly.
My only criticism concerns the lack of choice of real ales. I'm not a fan of either Bombardier or Doom Bar, though both these beers seem well-kept. Apparently there will be some guest ales in the future, I am assured, can't wait!
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This is a hidden gem in Greenwich. Slightly scruffy, great bar staff and a really interesting mix of customers. Live music as well. Could do with a wider range of real ales. I will go there again.
wefan - 30 Apr 2010 18:52 |
I thought I should give this place another try as others seem to like it, and so I did last Sunday. Jazz band were playing from 4pm onwards ( I think this is a regular feature every last Sunday of the month. Since I last went the place has had a lick of paint (a quite tasteful dark red), they still have Courage Best and Directors (not a bad pint I thought) and there was a free cheese board (very good) The barmaid was friendly although the guy serving looked a bit scary- it reminded me of the days I used to drink in East End pubs ! Much improved and I will be going back.
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Single room corner location back street local. Two casks - Directors and Best. Directors was slightly warm and a bit flabby. Pub has jazz evenings. Laid back atmosphere mixed with hard drinkers. Building work going on during my visit so place was dusty and shambolic.
Good feel to the place. Even though not much of an atmosphere during my visit, there was a sense of the potential of the place, and I can imagine it gets a good vibe at times.
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Went there once, nearly ended up in a fight with a drunk at the bar who was clearly a regular, he did have the good grace to apologise as we left . We have never been tempted to return. It could be so good but looks very run down. Try the Ashburnham Arms 5 minutes walk away.
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Don't know what the other reviewers are on about .....
This is a higgledy-piggeldy pub, a classic pub with a great landlord and a great vibe. If you just fancy a pint on your own whilst you mull over a crossword, or if you want to prop up the bar and put the world to rights with the friendly locals, then this is for you.
This is probably the only decent "proper boozer" left in Greenwich, yes it might be a little rough around the edges, but that's what I look for in a pub.
Pop in, sit by the open fire, have a pint, have a chat, listen to the sixties soul. This is a real hidden gem in London's rich crown.
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An utter flea pit to match the flea bitten dogs, aggressive drinkers and drunk staff. Hold your nose as you walked past the stench from the toilets; brings tears to your eyes. Keep walking and drink at a decent local pub on Royal Hill!
anonymous - 23 Jul 2007 20:07 |
This was once a great little pub with a very cozy atmosphere. They used to have live blues on a Sunday from Steve, Matt & Al. They're now a regular fixture at Olivers Jazz Bar in the centre of Greenwich on the first Sunday of every month. Well worth checking out. Geoff the Guitar Man played a gig once in a while on a Friday and blew the flippin doors off with his beautiful falsetto.
Had some fantastic times in this place. Would be nice for it to go back to the old days with Darren's death clap and some green cheese. Not likely though, with the not too good management.
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Enjoy drinking with animals? Then pay a visit to this pub/vets surgeon. As much I as I admire the effort to make this place "quaint and cosy", it just seems too fail. The bar staff aren't that friendly and there always seems to be the same people propped up at the bar, never leaving or even talking. Dog's a pain as well - do you honestly want a flea ridden mutt slobbering over your feet whilst you enjoy a casual beer? And I'm certain that the flea's have spread to the seats..........advice? Stand.
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Really decent place & folks. It doesn't look like it is open...but it is. I'd popped in a few times just to use the head, & finally stopped to top up, & they barman & regulars were really nice. Not much happening, but if you need to rehydrate between Royal Hill & the station, this is the place.
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Earlier comments are rubbish. This is a good honest local real ale and music pub with local characters and a friendly environment. It's a drinkers pub, but no food served. Great dogs by the way - a genuine Greenwich pub, but without the soap opera of the Lord Hood locally.
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Reminds me of "The Slaughtered Lamb". Strangers beware!
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This is a pub for genuine people aka this is a pub for 'local' people. Beware
Emma - 18 Oct 2004 12:36 |
There's no more Blues and you're likely to have your head punched in if your not "From Our Manor"
woodsie - 2 May 2004 17:18 |
I Love the Morden Arms, It's a real boozer with excellent blues on a Sunday. Most genuine pub in greenwich I reckon.
maddy - 4 Sep 2003 14:47 |
This is the real macoy! A pub where everyone knows your name. Get down there by a few drinks for the people sitting at the bar and you'll be everybodys friend! (Even if it is only for one day)
This is a bar for real drinkers, no alcopops aloud!
MBC - 29 Jul 2003 17:35 |
