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Drinks & Nightlife
The Ashburnham is our local and favourite pub in the area. It is a cosy, friendly and quaint retreat from the hustle and bustle of Greenwich town centre. Nestled in a quiet residential street away only 3-4 minutes walk from the Old Vicarage. You can expect a warm welcome from Andy the landlord and a proper pub experience off the beaten track - complete with real wood burning fire.
They serve hearty home-cooked food (we recommend the Sunday roast, chicken and ham pie, or the fish and chips), a good selection of wines and award-winning real ales from Britain’s oldest brewery.
Link: https://www.ashburnham-arms.co.uk/
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Ashburnham Arms
25 Ashburnham GroveThe Ashburnham is our local and favourite pub in the area. It is a cosy, friendly and quaint retreat from the hustle and bustle of Greenwich town centre. Nestled in a quiet residential street away only 3-4 minutes walk from the Old Vicarage. You can expect a warm welcome from Andy the landlord and a proper pub experience off the beaten track - complete with real wood burning fire.
They serve hearty home-cooked food (we recommend the Sunday roast, chicken and ham pie, or the fish and chips), a good selection of wines and award-winning real ales from Britain’s oldest brewery.
Link: https://www.ashburnham-arms.co.uk/
Informal cocktail and wine bar with delicious small plates of food and fantastic, interesting wine list and cocktail selection. Highly recommended.
Link: https://www.barstockton.com/
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STOCKTON
2 Deptford High StInformal cocktail and wine bar with delicious small plates of food and fantastic, interesting wine list and cocktail selection. Highly recommended.
Link: https://www.barstockton.com/
Excellent pub with cosy front area, light and airy conservatory, and lovely beer garden. Very good food throughout, including an exceptional fish finger sandwich.
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Richard I
52/54 Royal HillExcellent pub with cosy front area, light and airy conservatory, and lovely beer garden. Very good food throughout, including an exceptional fish finger sandwich.
Food Scene
More restaurant than pub, The Guildford Arms is a delightful, cosy spot with a fantastic, modern British kitchen that showcases seasonal, local produce.
They recently won the Good Pub Guide dining pub of the year.
Link: http://www.theguildfordarms.co.uk/
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The Guildford Arms
55 Guildford GroveMore restaurant than pub, The Guildford Arms is a delightful, cosy spot with a fantastic, modern British kitchen that showcases seasonal, local produce.
They recently won the Good Pub Guide dining pub of the year.
Link: http://www.theguildfordarms.co.uk/
Reliable, dependable Mediterranean inspired menu with a slight Latin American twist.
Link: http://www.thehillgreenwich.com/
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The Hill
89 Royal HillReliable, dependable Mediterranean inspired menu with a slight Latin American twist.
Link: http://www.thehillgreenwich.com/
Outstanding Japanese (who also deliver) - by far the best in the area.
Food is sensationally fresh, authentic and inspiring - think shabushabu, sushi, sashimi, miso soup, ramen and tempura and features rice, tofu and seafood (Tuna, Salmon, Sea bass, Scallop, Yellow Tail, Spot Prawn and Abalone) as staples.
Staff are friendly and the restaurant is calm and cosy.
Link: https://www.kitcho.co.uk/
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Kitcho
57 Greenwich High RoadOutstanding Japanese (who also deliver) - by far the best in the area.
Food is sensationally fresh, authentic and inspiring - think shabushabu, sushi, sashimi, miso soup, ramen and tempura and features rice, tofu and seafood (Tuna, Salmon, Sea bass, Scallop, Yellow Tail, Spot Prawn and Abalone) as staples.
Staff are friendly and the restaurant is calm and cosy.
Link: https://www.kitcho.co.uk/
If you are looking for delicious and authentic fish and chips, you can't go past the Golden Chippie.
The frontage is unassuming but the fish is fresh and fried to perfection, with a nice and thin crispy layer of batter. The chips are golden crispy from outside but soft and mushy on the inside, just right!
The staff are very friendly and always happy to help. Portions are generous.
Eat in or take away: http://thegoldenchippy.com/
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Golden Chippy
62 Greenwich High RdIf you are looking for delicious and authentic fish and chips, you can't go past the Golden Chippie.
The frontage is unassuming but the fish is fresh and fried to perfection, with a nice and thin crispy layer of batter. The chips are golden crispy from outside but soft and mushy on the inside, just right!
The staff are very friendly and always happy to help. Portions are generous.
Eat in or take away: http://thegoldenchippy.com/
Charming cafe - with good coffee and a delightful brunch and cafe menu.
The homemade cakes are indulgent.
https://www.royalteascafe.co.uk/
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Royal Teas
76 Royal HillCharming cafe - with good coffee and a delightful brunch and cafe menu.
The homemade cakes are indulgent.
https://www.royalteascafe.co.uk/
A bakery and cafe - the place is busy (especially on weekends) but the coffee is excellent. The baked goods are fantastic - breads, pastry, sweets and savoury. Highly recommended if you are in need of a bite near the market.
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Paul Rhodes
37 King William WalkA bakery and cafe - the place is busy (especially on weekends) but the coffee is excellent. The baked goods are fantastic - breads, pastry, sweets and savoury. Highly recommended if you are in need of a bite near the market.
Super vibrant, exciting recently redeveloped market that covers great food (Tapas Room, Little Nan's, Taproom SE8, Dirty Apron are favourites), wonderful coffee (Lomond Coffee) and loads of independent retailers selling everything from lifestyle and homewares to trainers and haircuts. Great atmosphere in the evening.
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Deptford Market Yard
Deptford Market YardSuper vibrant, exciting recently redeveloped market that covers great food (Tapas Room, Little Nan's, Taproom SE8, Dirty Apron are favourites), wonderful coffee (Lomond Coffee) and loads of independent retailers selling everything from lifestyle and homewares to trainers and haircuts. Great atmosphere in the evening.
Sophisticated, elegant, but welcoming and most importantly absolutely delicious Italian cuisine.
Very reasonably priced with friendly staff and real buzz in the restaurant.
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Marcella
165A Deptford High StSophisticated, elegant, but welcoming and most importantly absolutely delicious Italian cuisine.
Very reasonably priced with friendly staff and real buzz in the restaurant.
Wonderful wine bar and restaurant that specialises in organic and biodynamic wines from small producers. There is a short daily menu of robust yet sophisticated food.
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Winemakers Deptford
209 Deptford High StWonderful wine bar and restaurant that specialises in organic and biodynamic wines from small producers. There is a short daily menu of robust yet sophisticated food.
One of the best pubs in London (arguably the best Sunday Roast).
We HIGHLY recommend heading off a bit earlier, wandering along the banks of the Thames and then settling into a table (upstairs by the windows is a fantastic view whatever the weather) for a delicious meal. In summer you can sit outside and enjoy the view.
We'd recommend you share the Quayside seafood platter to start, dive into mains (they are all good), but don't go past the sticky toffee pudding.
Not just a restaurant the pub downstairs is friendly, cosy and has a great wine list, spirits selection and interesting beers on tap.
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The Cutty Sark
14 Joyce Dawson WayOne of the best pubs in London (arguably the best Sunday Roast).
We HIGHLY recommend heading off a bit earlier, wandering along the banks of the Thames and then settling into a table (upstairs by the windows is a fantastic view whatever the weather) for a delicious meal. In summer you can sit outside and enjoy the view.
We'd recommend you share the Quayside seafood platter to start, dive into mains (they are all good), but don't go past the sticky toffee pudding.
Not just a restaurant the pub downstairs is friendly, cosy and has a great wine list, spirits selection and interesting beers on tap.
Incredible selection of baked goods and sandwiches. Excellent location for Greenwich Park.
GAIL's Bakery Greenwich
24 - 25 Nelson RoadIncredible selection of baked goods and sandwiches. Excellent location for Greenwich Park.
Looking for something a bit special, chic with great cocktails and a seasonal small plates menu? The Watergate is your solution. We love this place. The staff and food are excellent!!! It’s off a backstreet, but is cosy, welcoming and fantastic value a real hidden gem and one of our favourites. It is small so you will need to book in advance.
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The Watergate
7 Watergate StreetLooking for something a bit special, chic with great cocktails and a seasonal small plates menu? The Watergate is your solution. We love this place. The staff and food are excellent!!! It’s off a backstreet, but is cosy, welcoming and fantastic value a real hidden gem and one of our favourites. It is small so you will need to book in advance.
Parks & Nature
Overlooking the River Thames and home to one of London’s most iconic views, Greenwich Park is an amazing mix of 17th century landscape, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times.
The park’s 183 acres has something for everyone. Stand on the Prime Meridian, the reference point for the rest of the world, and visit The Royal Observatory.
Greenwich Park is a former hunting park in Greenwich and one of the largest single green spaces in south-east London. One of the Royal Parks of London, and the first to be enclosed and is part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site
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Greenwich Park
Overlooking the River Thames and home to one of London’s most iconic views, Greenwich Park is an amazing mix of 17th century landscape, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times.
The park’s 183 acres has something for everyone. Stand on the Prime Meridian, the reference point for the rest of the world, and visit The Royal Observatory.
Greenwich Park is a former hunting park in Greenwich and one of the largest single green spaces in south-east London. One of the Royal Parks of London, and the first to be enclosed and is part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site
Blackheath Park is one of the largest areas of common land in Greater London, with 85.58 hectares (211.5 acres) of protected commons.
Take a walk, fly a kite or wander down the hill to the village, Blackheath is a great alternative to Greenwich park for anyone looking to stretch their legs.
PS: Blackheath is perhaps most famous for founding the Blackheath Rugby Club in 1858, which is the oldest documented rugby club in England and since 1981 has been the start of the London Marathon.
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Blackheath
Prince Charles RoadBlackheath Park is one of the largest areas of common land in Greater London, with 85.58 hectares (211.5 acres) of protected commons.
Take a walk, fly a kite or wander down the hill to the village, Blackheath is a great alternative to Greenwich park for anyone looking to stretch their legs.
PS: Blackheath is perhaps most famous for founding the Blackheath Rugby Club in 1858, which is the oldest documented rugby club in England and since 1981 has been the start of the London Marathon.
Arts & Culture
Cutty Sark is a historic British clipper ship.
Built on the River Clyde in 1869, she was one of the last tea clippers to be built and one of the fastest, coming at the end of a long period of design development.
Great attraction for kids and history buffs alike.
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Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station
Cutty Sark is a historic British clipper ship.
Built on the River Clyde in 1869, she was one of the last tea clippers to be built and one of the fastest, coming at the end of a long period of design development.
Great attraction for kids and history buffs alike.
Four new galleries at the National Maritime Museum and free entry.
With over 1,100 more objects on display, you’ll be able to uncover hidden histories, reimagine familiar stories, and reflect on your connection to the sea.
Galleries include:
- Tudor and Stuart Seafarers: adventure and piracy, ambition and greed
- Polar Worlds: From Arctic and Antarctic exploration to the impact of climate change on human lives.
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National Maritime Museum
Romney RoadFour new galleries at the National Maritime Museum and free entry.
With over 1,100 more objects on display, you’ll be able to uncover hidden histories, reimagine familiar stories, and reflect on your connection to the sea.
Galleries include:
- Tudor and Stuart Seafarers: adventure and piracy, ambition and greed
- Polar Worlds: From Arctic and Antarctic exploration to the impact of climate change on human lives.
See beautiful art in this historic royal house. Home to an internationally renowned art collection, Inigo Jones’ architectural masterpiece is the first Classical building in the UK.
Free entry.
See great works by leading artists including Lowry, Turner and Canaletto as well as the iconic Armada Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I.
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Huis van de Koningin
Romney RoadSee beautiful art in this historic royal house. Home to an internationally renowned art collection, Inigo Jones’ architectural masterpiece is the first Classical building in the UK.
Free entry.
See great works by leading artists including Lowry, Turner and Canaletto as well as the iconic Armada Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I.
Stand on the world's Prime Meridian, take an awe-inspiring journey through space and discover the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
See clocks and timepieces that have literally changed the world and visit the Planetarium.
It goes without saying the Observatory has one of the best views of the Thames and the City of London.
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Koninklijk Observatorium van Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueStand on the world's Prime Meridian, take an awe-inspiring journey through space and discover the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
See clocks and timepieces that have literally changed the world and visit the Planetarium.
It goes without saying the Observatory has one of the best views of the Thames and the City of London.
Sightseeing
The Thames Path near Greenwich begins from the Cutty Sark in Greenwich and heads through Deptford, Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, overshadowed by the massive towers at Canary Wharf across the river.
You'll walk along the river and see the Cutty Sark, The Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum. the market and the Greenwich University.
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Thames Path
Thames PathThe Thames Path near Greenwich begins from the Cutty Sark in Greenwich and heads through Deptford, Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, overshadowed by the massive towers at Canary Wharf across the river.
You'll walk along the river and see the Cutty Sark, The Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum. the market and the Greenwich University.
Shopping
London's only historic market set within a world heritage area.
Packed full of independent shops, food and drinks (try the Cuban Sandwich and the coffee stall on the right as you first enter via Champagne and Fromage). Buzzy fantastic atmosphere.
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Greenwich
5B Greenwich MarketLondon's only historic market set within a world heritage area.
Packed full of independent shops, food and drinks (try the Cuban Sandwich and the coffee stall on the right as you first enter via Champagne and Fromage). Buzzy fantastic atmosphere.
Traditional butcher specialising in meat, poultry and game.
Wonderfully friendly, knowledgeable and approachable staff - great selection and outstanding quality of meat and sauces. Best butcher in the area.
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Drings Ltd
22 Royal HillTraditional butcher specialising in meat, poultry and game.
Wonderfully friendly, knowledgeable and approachable staff - great selection and outstanding quality of meat and sauces. Best butcher in the area.
Exceptionally high quality, seasonal fruit and vegetables. It's a bit expensive, but worth it if you are looking for something special.
All of the produce is sourced from small farms in Kent and Sussex.
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The Creaky Shed
20 Royal HillExceptionally high quality, seasonal fruit and vegetables. It's a bit expensive, but worth it if you are looking for something special.
All of the produce is sourced from small farms in Kent and Sussex.
It's amazing in here. Artisan cheeses from Britain and Europe.
Nestled in a little street of indy foodie shops there's a huge range of cheeses here (as you'd expect really) they do breads, jams and jellies and yummy organic things.
It's small but the staff who work there are all extremely helpful and enthusiastic.
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The Cheeseboard
26 Royal HillIt's amazing in here. Artisan cheeses from Britain and Europe.
Nestled in a little street of indy foodie shops there's a huge range of cheeses here (as you'd expect really) they do breads, jams and jellies and yummy organic things.
It's small but the staff who work there are all extremely helpful and enthusiastic.
Essentials
A 10 minute walk towards Greenwich town centre, this supermarket has a good variety of fresh and packaged food, drinks, groceries and also an ATM / cash point.
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Sainsbury's Local
13-14 Bermondsey SquareA 10 minute walk towards Greenwich town centre, this supermarket has a good variety of fresh and packaged food, drinks, groceries and also an ATM / cash point.
A slightly larger supermarket than Sainsbury with a good selection of fresh and packaged food, drinks and groceries.
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Tesco Express
189 High St SA slightly larger supermarket than Sainsbury with a good selection of fresh and packaged food, drinks and groceries.
Approximately 15 mins walk towards Deptford Creek, this is the largest supermarket within walking distance in the area.
Waitrose has an excellent selection of produce, groceries drinks and baked goods, including own-brand items.
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Waitrose & Partners Greenwich
Dowells StreetApproximately 15 mins walk towards Deptford Creek, this is the largest supermarket within walking distance in the area.
Waitrose has an excellent selection of produce, groceries drinks and baked goods, including own-brand items.
Duncans is the the closest pharmacy to the Old Vicarage (6 minute walk long the High Street towards the Town Centre). We have found the staff at Duncans to be friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. (6 mins walk along high street)
Duncans Pharmacy
193-195 Greenwich High RdDuncans is the the closest pharmacy to the Old Vicarage (6 minute walk long the High Street towards the Town Centre). We have found the staff at Duncans to be friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. (6 mins walk along high street)
Boots is a large high street pharmacy, health and beauty chain and is opposite the Cutty Sark DLR station in Greenwich Town Centre (12 mins walk opposite Cutty Sark DLR)
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Boots
Greenwich Church StreetBoots is a large high street pharmacy, health and beauty chain and is opposite the Cutty Sark DLR station in Greenwich Town Centre (12 mins walk opposite Cutty Sark DLR)
University Hospital Lewisham is the closest Accident and Emergency department. It is open 24 hours.
Address: Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
Website: http://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk
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University Hospital Lewisham
High StreetUniversity Hospital Lewisham is the closest Accident and Emergency department. It is open 24 hours.
Address: Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
Website: http://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk