The best Greenwich pubs for perfect pints

A Georgian freehouse since either 1695 or 1795, depending on whether you believe the sign outside or the writing in the coloured glazed panes in the front door, this hostelry was converted in the early 19th century. It was originally called The Union Tavern, but was renamed the Cutty Sark in the 1950s when the famous tea clipper was put on public display nearby.

Thanks to the Thames lapping against its wall and the resulting busy tourist trade, this place is something of a local landmark. You can even still enjoy an order of local whitebait like a true nineteenth-century Londoner. Charles Dickens was a fan of this pub, and it features in Our Mutual Friend.

This pub on historic Royal Hill has cosy charm, good food and great selection of drinks. It's also dog-friendly, so you're more than welcome to bring your pooch with you after a bracing stroll. 

Hidden away on a corner just behind Maze Hill station, The Duke of Greenwich dates back to the mid-1800’s but a recent makeover has turned it into a modern boozer with acres of space thanks to an airy extension and massive beer garden. You’ll find a wide selection of South-London brews on tap and a rotating calendar of pop-ups from various breweries throughout the year, plus a food menu that goes big on BBQ (they’ve got a smoker out back!) and hearty roasts that come with unlimited veggie refills.

According to London lore, Frank Sinatra, Tony Curtis and Kirk Douglas are said to have popped into this neighbourhood boozer while filming ‘The List of Adrian Messenger’. Aside from that (and an appearance in ‘Only Fools and Horses’ spin-off ’Rock and Chips’), this pub nurtures local talent and hosts regular gigs, with covers bands a speciality. 

Enjoy the voyeristic delight of drinking beer mere metres from where it’s made. You can also combine your a visit with a brewery tour that offers a glimpse into Meantime's operational magic.

This pub is worth a stroll over Greenwich Park into neighbouring Blackheath for its offering of craft beers where small London breweries are well represented. 

This humungous pub pays homage to the area's maritime history and is in close proximity to the Cutty Sark. They serve a mix of pub favourites, craft beers and cocktails. 

Serving Greenwich since 1850, this local pub is slightly off the beaten track, hidden away down a residential street. It serves Kentish beers and pub classics like fish and chips and burgers, and there's a large beer garden for those lazy summer days.