The Pilot Inn, North Greenwich - pub details
Address: 68 River Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BE [map] [gmap]
Tel: 020 8858 5910
Westcombe Park (1 mile), Maze Hill (1.1 miles), Charlton (1.2 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Quiz machines (1)
- Food served, Real ale
- Outside seating
Pub added by clare. Last visited on 2nd Jan 2003.
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> Current user rating: 6.4/10 (rated by 32 users)
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Ship and Billet, Greenwich (0.7 miles), Pelton Arms, Greenwich (0.7 miles), Royal Standard, Greenwich (0.7 miles), Angerstein, Greenwich (0.7 miles), Rick's Bar, Greenwich (0.8 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Pilot Inn, North Greenwich
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| First established in 1801 the Pilot is a rather isolated pub tacked onto the end of half a dozen cottages that appear to be the last remnants of a wave of redevelopment ahead of the Millenium. With the Dome being built nearby, the pub came into prominence as it was the nearest (actually the only) pub in the vicinity. When the Dome shut, the Pilot reverted back to its quiet and peaceful old self however since the Dome reopened as the O2 Arena complex, the Pilot would have expected to find itself at the forefront of mass invasions from Concert goers, Cinema fans and, currently, Egyptologists. Incredibly, most people still don’t realise that the Pilot is a mere 5 minute walk away and it currently remains a haven of decent beer, sensible prices and pleasant surroundings, a far cry from the crowded, corporate drinking and dining hell that exists underneath the O2 masts. How long will it last I don’t know but for now the Pilot gets my vote every time I am in the vicinity. The mock Tudor interior has several nooks, crannies and split level side rooms. They carry a good selection of Fullers beers including any seasonal or commemorative specials and the quality justifies their Cask Marque accreditation. I have always found the service to be excellent (including recent visits) and I often feel like a regular despite my sporadic appearances. There is a general nautical theme throughout the pub with ship pictures, reproduction smuggling posters, wreck details, lifebelts, model boats etc as well as museum like informative displays about the observatory, Greenwich Mean Time and the importance of Greenwich and its maritime history. If that is not enough, there are also a few newspaper cuttings regarding the pub itself and its role at the time of the Millenium. The small, slightly more tatty TV room (there is only the 1 small plasma TV in the pub to my knowledge) to the left of the bar has a few old bits of Charlton Athletic memorabilia including carictures of the 1947 Cup Final team. The star of the show in the summer months is the well kept beer spacious garden with plenty of cover just in case! Overall I have always found the Pilot to be an excellent pub although I can’t comment on the food aspect as I have never eaten here. I just hope that the pub remains 5 minutes too far for the bulk of the O2 crowds. RogerB - 16 May 2008 11:33 |
| havn't been in for a few months but it seems like my last disappointment with the food wasn't a one off judging by the last review,i've had enough good meals in hear,and the beer and setting have always been good so I'll probably give it a go over the bank hols'so I'll be in touch vinnnie - 30 Apr 2008 12:56 |
| Disappointment. The one word that pretty much sums up the Pilot Inn these days. After having been a quasi-regular for the past 4 years, last night's visit will be the last. The beer is still in reasonably good shape but the food and service has gone down hill faster than the olympic bob sleigh team. Not just the once but over the past 4 or 5 visits things have got progressively worse. Gone is the old menu, gone is the seafood slanted menu board, gone is any semblance of service, and sadly gone is the atmosphere the place had. In its place dire sub-pub food trying to masquerade as gastro, indifferent bar staff, noisy TVs showing football, and a pub that now resembles most other pub-in-a-box boozers. Fancy sliced lemons don't make up for a tasteless and under cooked fish & chips. As for the burger, I'd have been better off with a hockey puck. At least they dropped the so called 'pie' from the menu. It was basically tinned stew in a bowl topped by a bullet proof pastry. Pilot Inn, RIP. Zaphod - 4 Apr 2008 10:15 |
| I visited the Pilot Inn yesterday afternoon (August 21st) with many friends prior to attending an excellent Rolling Stones concert at the nearby O2 arena. What a pub! Cosy and well furnished, I felt completely at ease inside and indeed outside this multi- levelled Fullers pub. The garden is most pleasant. It’s just a shame the weather was bleak. There was the usual range of ales on offer and the London Pride (£2.80) was served in decent condition. I’ll be here again next Sunday for the same reasons as yesterdays visit. In dull area made up of warehouses and err, the David Beckham Academy, the Pilot Inn is almost a little oasis. When visiting the O2, don’t drink inside; visit this excellent little pub instead. HTM69 - 22 Aug 2007 12:51 |
| One of only a couple of ten out of ten pubs that i have recorded on here. The pub is a beautiful building especially during the summer months when u can sample the delightful beer garden. The food was great and the range of Fullers ales were really well kept and delicious.Like i say a deff 10/10! fat_beer_badger - 27 Apr 2007 06:59 |
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