Richard I, Greenwich

How anyone can enthuse about this pub when you've got the Greenwich Union and The Prince Albert next to it is beyond me. The bar staff are miserable and po-faced, and the majority of the clientele are self-obsessed Tim "nice but dim" types who speak with extremely loud voices.

Good beer, but the positives end there. Avoid!

13 Apr 2006 16:51

The Old Friend, Greenwich

The only thing that is missing here is a stripper on Friday lunchtimes. Horrible looking from the outside which is matched by both the interior, and the clientele. One of the few pubs I've ever gone into and then done a very quick 180 degree turn.

Someone should report the sign outside to the Council.

13 Apr 2006 15:29

The Vanbrugh, Greenwich

The lunchtime menu has slowly been downscaled of late, but it's still a nice pub with a good atmosphere. Very children-friendly in the day, and relaxed adult-boozy in the evenings. Good choice of wines and beers, although the toilets are in a bit of a state - a common feature in Greenwich and Blackheath pubs for some reason! The garden in summer is excellent and barbecues are a regular occurrence.

All in all superb alternative to the madness of Greenwich central, but not a place to choose if you're in a hurry (- that's not a criticism, by the way).

13 Apr 2006 15:24