The Rose and Crown, Greenwich

In response to the previous comment: unfortunately there is a difference between a gay-friendly pub and a friendly gay pub...

I agree it can seem a bit cliquey but then in a way that's cos for many people it's their local - there always seems to be the same guys propping up the bar anyway! And the fact that there is a gay local in Greenwich has to be a good thing.

I've always felt it quite friendly to be honest. I would urge anyone there on their own to strike up a conversation with another person on their own and before you know it we'll all be friends!

And in response to the story about two guys being stopped from kissing at the bar - just cos it's a gay pub doesn't mean other gays want to watch two people slobbering all over each other in the middle of the day... Would be the same if it was a man and a woman - now there's equality!

21 Jan 2007 17:37

The Greenwich Union, Greenwich

Recognise all the reviews below about this place except for the negative comments about the food - I've always had good food here. Besides - if it's a microbrewery, you come for the beer and good food is a bonus...

Staff are very friendly and meantime beers are good and make a change from the usual choice. Good smokefree section at the front with good choice of seating depending on your mood.

Yes there are more copies of the Observer and small kids with curly blond hair than your average boozer - look out the windows at the houses opposite and say they're not in their local!

30 Aug 2006 23:50

The Powder Monkey, Greenwich

Can't quite make my mind up about this place. It's a decent addition to the gay scene in the area but feels a bit like it's trying too hard. Downstairs bar is nice and open with a decent choice of draught lagers and friendly barstaff, (presumably chosen for being young and pretty). Disco bar is good enough if you can get your head round the fact you're in a georgian terrace in Greenwich... Upstairs "lounge bar" - while good that they offer a good sized smoke-free space - feels claustrophobic and too carpeted.

BUT blah blah blah it's a good night out with friendly punters. Nice mix of ages and a cut above the usual holes the pooftas have to drink in!

30 Aug 2006 23:36