The Cutty Sark Tavern, Greenwich

Sadly im a very unhappy local. I loved this pub for the obvious reasons ie the views and half decent (but by no way perfect) ale choice. The views have not changed but the management have (jan 07) and with that the beer choice has disapeared and the prices rocketed!!

They used to have the usual suspects London Pride, Bombardier and adnams broadside. A pump was used for alternating guest ales (well a change is better than a holiday). Previous ales seen have been as far as cumbria.

The new management with their wisdom have not had any guests on since their arrival although they have put tribute on which now seems to be their best seller and a resident. This is all well but they (as expected) are allways busy at weekends and they run out of tribute. which leaves you with the usual.

Their lines are cleaned and in good nik, I think this is the only positive point I have appart from they are now non smoking upstairs.

Finally, the price of all real ales went up to �3 a pint for any of them!! The management now have a heavy arm on "tasting" ales due to loss and the staff are forced to keep a harsh wastage log.

The food menu is now a bit of a joke. All is deep fried and served with chips (or pots) apart from the option of their salmon salad �9.95 or their "fresh" fish and chips �10.95.

Its such a shame this pub is aggresively persuing the cash. I have been to a number of pubs in greenwich & central london which have not reached the �3 pint.

Sorry for sounding so "bitter". Enjoy.

3 Apr 2007 19:48