The Cutty Sark Tavern, Greenwich

Okay, hands up, I am a staff member (only a lowly barman though), but want to give an honest opinion. First of all, we know aren't cheap - beers range from �2.90 to �3.10 - but we don't purport to be a cheap-drinks pub. For the ambience and the views, and the amount we care for our beer, lines etc., I don't think it is unreasonable. Some accusations levelled at our jukebox are rather unfair - very few people have difficulty with it, and it brings a lot of joy to many of our customers, some of whom come in especially for it. The pub does get shockingly busy at weekends, and yes, you will have to drink out of plastic glasses if you want to sit outside. This is necessary because, as we are located in a pretty and historic part of Greenwich, the residents get understandably upset about broken glass in the road and outside their front doors.

Considering that Greenwich is running out of independent pubs, now Greenwich Inc are taking over everywhere, I think the Cutty offers good value for admittedly a bit more money than the Wetherspoon charges. I am familliar with all the barstaff, and we and the managers will always try hard to be friendly and welcoming, even during stressful busy weekends. Do please come down and give us a try, but I would advise you do it on a weeknight to fully enjoy the experience!

27 Apr 2007 15:00