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This is a hidden gem in Greenwich. Slightly scruffy, great bar staff and a really interesting mix of customers. Live music as well. Could do with a wider range of real ales. I will go there again.
wefan - 30 Apr 2010 18:52 |
I thought I should give this place another try as others seem to like it, and so I did last Sunday. Jazz band were playing from 4pm onwards ( I think this is a regular feature every last Sunday of the month. Since I last went the place has had a lick of paint (a quite tasteful dark red), they still have Courage Best and Directors (not a bad pint I thought) and there was a free cheese board (very good) The barmaid was friendly although the guy serving looked a bit scary- it reminded me of the days I used to drink in East End pubs ! Much improved and I will be going back.
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Single room corner location back street local. Two casks - Directors and Best. Directors was slightly warm and a bit flabby. Pub has jazz evenings. Laid back atmosphere mixed with hard drinkers. Building work going on during my visit so place was dusty and shambolic.
Good feel to the place. Even though not much of an atmosphere during my visit, there was a sense of the potential of the place, and I can imagine it gets a good vibe at times.
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Went there once, nearly ended up in a fight with a drunk at the bar who was clearly a regular, he did have the good grace to apologise as we left . We have never been tempted to return. It could be so good but looks very run down. Try the Ashburnham Arms 5 minutes walk away.
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Don't know what the other reviewers are on about .....
This is a higgledy-piggeldy pub, a classic pub with a great landlord and a great vibe. If you just fancy a pint on your own whilst you mull over a crossword, or if you want to prop up the bar and put the world to rights with the friendly locals, then this is for you.
This is probably the only decent "proper boozer" left in Greenwich, yes it might be a little rough around the edges, but that's what I look for in a pub.
Pop in, sit by the open fire, have a pint, have a chat, listen to the sixties soul. This is a real hidden gem in London's rich crown.
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An utter flea pit to match the flea bitten dogs, aggressive drinkers and drunk staff. Hold your nose as you walked past the stench from the toilets; brings tears to your eyes. Keep walking and drink at a decent local pub on Royal Hill!
anonymous - 23 Jul 2007 20:07 |
This was once a great little pub with a very cozy atmosphere. They used to have live blues on a Sunday from Steve, Matt & Al. They're now a regular fixture at Olivers Jazz Bar in the centre of Greenwich on the first Sunday of every month. Well worth checking out. Geoff the Guitar Man played a gig once in a while on a Friday and blew the flippin doors off with his beautiful falsetto.
Had some fantastic times in this place. Would be nice for it to go back to the old days with Darren's death clap and some green cheese. Not likely though, with the not too good management.
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Enjoy drinking with animals? Then pay a visit to this pub/vets surgeon. As much I as I admire the effort to make this place "quaint and cosy", it just seems too fail. The bar staff aren't that friendly and there always seems to be the same people propped up at the bar, never leaving or even talking. Dog's a pain as well - do you honestly want a flea ridden mutt slobbering over your feet whilst you enjoy a casual beer? And I'm certain that the flea's have spread to the seats..........advice? Stand.
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Really decent place & folks. It doesn't look like it is open...but it is. I'd popped in a few times just to use the head, & finally stopped to top up, & they barman & regulars were really nice. Not much happening, but if you need to rehydrate between Royal Hill & the station, this is the place.
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Earlier comments are rubbish. This is a good honest local real ale and music pub with local characters and a friendly environment. It's a drinkers pub, but no food served. Great dogs by the way - a genuine Greenwich pub, but without the soap opera of the Lord Hood locally.
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Reminds me of "The Slaughtered Lamb". Strangers beware!
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This is a pub for genuine people aka this is a pub for 'local' people. Beware
Emma - 18 Oct 2004 12:36 |
There's no more Blues and you're likely to have your head punched in if your not "From Our Manor"
woodsie - 2 May 2004 17:18 |
I Love the Morden Arms, It's a real boozer with excellent blues on a Sunday. Most genuine pub in greenwich I reckon.
maddy - 4 Sep 2003 14:47 |
This is the real macoy! A pub where everyone knows your name. Get down there by a few drinks for the people sitting at the bar and you'll be everybodys friend! (Even if it is only for one day)
This is a bar for real drinkers, no alcopops aloud!
MBC - 29 Jul 2003 17:35 |
