The Banker's Draft in Greenwich

Normally really impressed with service and value in Wetherspoons pubs, however, this was an exception. We ordered 2 pizzas and waited over 30 minutes for our food to arrive (usually Wetherspoons are really quick). When it did arrive, it was plonked in front of us with only a knife each, I realise lots of people eat pizza with their hands (as do I on occasions) however, it was quite a sloppy one, so we asked if we could please have forks. The server rolled her eyes and said she’d she what she could do, but it would be at least 10 minutes. To bring 2 forks??! After 10 mins we asked another bartender, who was polite, but could only give us 1 fork to share, as the others were being washed! Good job I hadn’t ordered a full English with beans. At the end I commented to a third bartender that we had only had 1 fork, only to receive another eye roll and sarcastic “sorry”. The pizza and drinks tasted good and were good value.

We popped into the spoons after visiting Eltham Palace and Garden. It was a little pub but with loads of character. It’s the smallest wetherspoons in the chain. It has a smaller menu than the others but food was good. From ordering to table was quick, hot and tasty. Staff were really friendly to. Will visit again if in the area.

I went there for dinner after I have been to the cinema they don't do the wetherspoons app we had to wait a while for our dinner we got it the rice was very small and cold the naan bread was very hard the drink was nice won't go there again

Vivimos en Eltham y amamos las cucharillas. Pero nos ha llevado mucho tiempo visitar estas cucharillas en particular. Siempre está lleno de hombres locales parados afuera. Nunca veo mujeres visitando este pub. Diciendo que tuvimos un buen desayuno y una cálida bienvenida. No hay cafetera o tetera. Pero se ofrece al final del mostrador. Es más un pub local y no es particularmente acogedor desde el exterior. Muy raramente vemos gente comiendo allí y lo pasamos regularmente. Realmente no tendría prisa por volver.

Finally got round to visiting my local wetherspoons. Spent a lovely couple of hours, great food, really good atmosphere, and friendly helpful staff. Ten out of ten.

They even hado a put a pound in make you so welcome I won with wolves great afternoon evening well looked after cab order seriously best pub in Borough honestly only grip I had choclate beer not sure it tasted like pipes clean and 1st pint not pour off as bit too clean taste but what a lovely pub I did miss it with bubbles if honest to try another way it might of been beer but I'd say soapy taste why I did mix honestly lovely people lots of drink freaking time food on tap for nibbles it was perfect and I bought meal worms they killed spider sue lol I love this place what more is there to say

Been coming to this pub now for the past 6 months since I moved to Eltham & honestly can't fault it, it may be a Wetherspoons but it certainly doesn't feel like 1, it feels more like an old working mens pub which is the central hub of the town & me being from a Scottish Mining community felt right at home here. The girls behind the bar (Martin being the biggest girl) are awesome and you get some great Crack with them. I will say that there are a few comical reviews on here about the place 1 in particular being so negative and saying they will never eat in there again but yet are in all the time eating every other night but just looking for a freebie

The most friendly welcome I have ever received, the staff go above and beyond to make sure that you are well looked after, for being such a small pub (the smallest wetherspoons) the quality of service you receive, is phenomenal!

We had breakfast here before a visit to Eltham Palace. It is the smallest place in the Wetherspoons family. The place was busy with locals when we arrived. The staff were friendly and efficient, service was prompt and the food was good and extremely good value for money.

The service at the bar was very slow and the Weatherspoon's app did not work, I fact it could not find the pub. The wait for breakfast was painfully slow. However when the food finally arrived it was well cooked and tasty. two breakfasts and drinks (non alcoholic) for under £11.00 is great.

I went up to the bar to buy a drink before joining my friends on a Friday evening. The bar initially wasn't too busy. There were 3 staff behind bar - one on the phone; one stocking up and one serving. The lady serving was very slow. Finally the woman stocking up stood up to help out [a fair while of time] she served me, but then answered the bar phone before taking my money. she then had to wait for her colleague to finish at the till before using her [shared] access fob. Meanwhile another customer turned up to order a very large round - I had to wait for him to order before finally I was given my change. When I joined my friends they jokingly asked where I'd been thinking I'd got talking to someone. Very disappointed with Wetherspoons as usually service good.

We stopped here for a coffee after our visit to Eltham Palace. It had a lot of regulars drinking there and we felt we were being stared at as we sat there? However it was clean and tidy and when we ordered we were asked to take a seat and our coffee was delivered to us on a tray. A nice touch for Weatherspoons.

The draft is the smallest Wetherspoons in the country, you do have a number of regular customers who frequent the establishment on a daily basis and for a substantial amount of time. Never had any issues with them and have always been polite and courteous, had a few issues with “The Twitcher” coming in and accosting people to finish off their half eaten food and looking around attempting to finish off the slops!. I haven’t seen him in there for a little while as I think the bar staff have had enough of him having a twitch up and annoying paying customers. Always found the food and bar staff excellent. A big part of the community

Although this is a Wetherspoon's it has still managed to retain a local pub atmosphere. Friendly, entertaining locals and great staff. Food very good.

Although I've lived in Eltham for years I had never visited the Banker's Draft. I put my head in the door years ago and it was full of old men and smoke, shows how long ago it was. Yesterday it was still full of old men but no smoke. We ordered breakfast, from a limited menu. It was a long time coming but it was tasty and well cooked. I've given 5 stars purely for the way the staff treated a customer with obvious learning difficulties. He was well known in the pub and treated with respect and consideration. Well done.

A standard Weatherspoon menu but no mushrooms for breakfast. Breakfast service very slow but great when served. Could do with a refresh but seems almost a community pub. Everybody seemed to know everybody and nobody was excluded including the less abled.

Stopped there the other day for dinner, after work, as I couldn’t be bothered to cook. Due to it being such a small place, it’s ideal for solo dining too.

I had lunch here with my boyfriend on halloween. The staff were dressed up and looked great but this is very much an old mans pub. My boyfriends food came out about 10 minutes before mine did even though we ordered the same time. Food was okay, but a bit cold. I had the drive thru burger and my boyfried had the sweet chilli wrap. For a wetherspoons you get what you pay for I guess, but the Rising Sun up the high street is better.

Primera vez aquí. Acabo de pasar a almorzar tarde después de una visita a Eltham Palace cerca. Somos Wetherspoons regulares. Este es definitivamente el más pequeño en el que hemos estado, pero tenía un ambiente agradable y maravilloso. El personal y los asiduos parecían una familia feliz. Pero nosotros los extraños fuimos bien recibidos. Estaba bastante ocupado, pero encontramos una pequeña alcoba cómoda y agradable con una mesa despejada y limpia. El servicio de bar fue rápido y la comida llegó rápidamente. Todo el personal no podría haber sido más útil. Fue una experiencia excepcionalmente agradable durante todo el año. Y, por supuesto, excelente valor. Nuestro invitado de los Estados Unidos apenas podía creerlo.

Este es un pub muy bienvenido. El personal y la administración son insuperables. Siempre recibes una recepción cortés y un servicio rápido. La comida está bien presentada y excelente. En general, creo que tendrás un largo camino por recorrer para vencerlo en la cadena.

Been drinking here a while friendly atmosphere friendly staff and friendly prices why would you go anywhere else?!

¿Qué puedo decir de un ambiente tan amigable, excelente personal, comida y bebidas baratas? Me he convertido en un cliente habitual y todo lo que puedo decir es que la última revisión es una absoluta basura.

This is the worst Wetherspoon's I have ever visited. I have been to a fair few over the years probably 50+ but this one is just awful.

The Banker's Draft is on the main Eltham high st. Opposite Mc Donalds.

Vi físicamente que los miembros del público eran groseros con el personal y la gerencia no hizo nada.

. . Sí, la mayoría de la gente piensa de Eltham y pensar en un evento determinado en 1993. Pero es una bonita zona en realidad; que era un caso aislado para la región. Sin duda al atardecer en esta noche de martes, me ocurre lugares mucho peores.

En el camino de vuelta de Greenwich, tomamos el autobús para buscar las cucharadas en Eltham. Inmediatamente lo vi en la esquina y pensé que parecía bastante característico. Ahora, este es un verdadero pub inglés con solo locales. Aunque soy belga, nadie realmente me mira y escucha mi acento. La señora detrás del bar era muy amable y hace un gran trabajo allí. Prefiero este pequeño pub por encima de un montón de pubs más grandes y húmedos llenos de turistas arrogantes. Muchos gerentes de cucharadas podrían tomar un ejemplo a este pequeño pub. Felicitaciones al draft de los banqueros. Me encantó.

This little pub used to be a bank, now a Wetherspoons. It’s very small inside but we found a table during a Friday lunch time. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was very good. Well worth a visit.

Popped into the 'Bankers Draft' for an afternoon drink and something to eat. Lady behind the bar was friendly and smiling. Locals also friendly and happy to chat. A very small pub so nice to see a sign asking customers to leave the bar counter free so others can be easily served. So 5 stars for customer service and ambience. But the food was typical Wetherspoons. You get what you pay for. It filled a gap but nothing more. Only worthy of 2 or 3 stars. We'd certainly return again for the friendly service and friendly atmosphere but we won't be eating.

Nice reasonable meal. Usual Weatherspoons drink and a meal combination. Not a huge selection but the burgers are good value

Absolutely shocking food, will never eat there again, The gammon was like rubber and the eggs all dried up and the chips came cold, When i challenged the staff about the poor service they blamed the shift change, Certainly will not be eating here again.....

I've been in here a few times and I always enjoy coming in. While most of the people coming in are older, it doesn't put me off at all. The food is good, and the service solid too. Always a good option when I'm looking around for something different.

Pasamos la tarde en la zona, así que decidimos entrar a este lugar para comer un bocado con mi hijo menor de dos.

Aparecimos aquí para un bocado rápido de almorzar, en nuestro camino hasta el Palacio Eltham.

Vine aquí para bebidas y algunas patatas fritas y aros de cebolla en una tarde de abril, y en general, me quedé impresionado. El pub es muy pequeña (posiblemente la más pequeña Wetherspoons en el país), pero el servicio era rápido y amistoso y pub estaba muy limpio. Este bien merece una visita si estás en la zona.

Fui con algunos amigos recientemente, la señora que nos sirvió de Jessica era muy eficiente y amable. Pedir la comida en el bar y llegó muy rápidamente y sabor muy agradable. En general un muy buen pub con personal agradable y la comida. Lo recomiendo y volveré pronto.

Qué gran, pub agradable! Una mezcla de antiguo personal y jóvenes que son muy amables y tienen un gran rapport con los clientes habituales. Sin duda lo recomiendo.

This is the smallest Wetherspoon that the company has, it's the friendliest pub I have been into and will be returning in the next few weeks. Great atmosphere and wonderful service and the prices are brilliant.

I've finally come across a JD Weths that I'm not keen on.Popped in for a few drinks with a friend while shopping and it's, well, very ' Old style ' shall we say.It's very small, tidy and the bar staff were really nice.We were the only 2 people under 70 and it felt like I'd walked in on a private party.That saying, the food looked good and we certainly were not made to feel uncomfortable.

One of the best places for a steak dinner. We got the staff a box of chocolate.Excellent would be the word for their food.Shirley and Kirstie are amazing

I visited there last Friday, at about 2 pm, and can only say the place left me very disappointed. The was a man at the bar, he was loud, abusive, and constantly using language of an obscene nature. What baffles me is the man had obviously been there some time, and the 2 bar staff did nothing to stop this behavior, and must have thought it quite common. I asked one of the staff to do something, and all he said was that he would mention it after I left, obviously he thought there might be violence if he said something while I was still there. The other bar person said she was off duty, taking her break, and failed to see any problem in his behavior, even when the insults were directed at her, but if I wanted to complain, I should talk to the manager, Marie-Anne.I did a quick survey of the pub, and there were no families, and certainly no young children, but thinking about this, I now understand why.I think this is a management problem in that they need to consider very carefully the behavior of their clientele, and take appropriate action at a very early opportunity next time, How anyone can be allowed to become so drunk, abusive and antagonistic so early as 2 pm very much surprises me.

Not a big pub inside, but the warm atmosphere and friendly locals make up for that. The bar staff are very nice and the drink prices are very good value. A place I will use again for sure.

My wife and I recently visited the UK for the first time (from South Africa). We lived in the village of Eltham. Our first pub visit was The Banker's Draft. The staff were friendly and we placed our order for food. Please be aware that in most pubs in the UK you order your food and drink at the bar,. The food will be brought to your table. We didn't know that and waiting for some time after we saw other people ordering at the bar.We had an English ale and Fish and Chips. The prices are very reasonable and the portions huge.Overall a very nice and pleasant pub which I will definitely recommend.

Went here for breakfast with a friend. First selected porridge- on the menu up in the pub and on the tables as well as being advertised behind the bar. After five minutes I was told there wasn't anything. Then tried to order fruit and yoghurt (also on multiple menus) and after another five minute wait I was told there wasn't anything. Was basically offered a fry up despite the menu. Staff took a long time to get back to me and were awkward and not chatty, apologetic or particularly friendly. Watched my friend eat breakfast then went elsewhere for my own!

First visit to this pub and as it was curry night had something of that menu. 2 Curries and a drink total £10.50.As others have said a very small pub with mostly a local clientele. The staff were extremely friendly and courteous, food came up in about 10 minutes and was very tasty.Great value for money.

Small friendly no nonsense pub! Serving simple bar food at attractive prices! Good selection of beers, wines and spirits.

OMG. I think I have just found the worst Weatherspoons Pub in the UK, It was awful, the staff were rude, the pub had a very bad feel, and there is no way I would eat or ever go back inside. Horrible experience. This is from a man who loves Weatherspoons Pubs.

Lovely lunch served by very nice staff. The food was lovely, pulled pork burrito served beautifully laid out. Nice little pub, lots of locals but didn't feel like you were intruding.

Like most Wetherspoon pubs, this one has an FSA rating of five, meaning the Kitchen and food preparation areas are clean and well managed. The pub itself is very small inside but I found it to be cosy and a pleasant atmosphere inside. Our meal arrived very quickly and was the usual high standard. Well worth a visit.

A little pub that is mainly local people & P.O. workers. Has its own character. I pop in on my way home sometimes to refresh myself or when I'm going out for the night. Friendly customers & staff but some weird people get in there occasionally (like any pub). Some good places to visit local (Bob Hope theatre & Eltham Palace). Food is not great & can be slow to arrive. Worth a visit as a stop gap.

Probably the smallest spoons in the country. Cheap beer which is pretty good. Cheap food - not so good. Only spoons I've come across with a darts board and team so it gets my vote.

Not having had breakfast, needed an early lunch. Decided that perhaps the inside of the Bankers Draft might be better than the outside. Indeed it is. It is shabby inside BUT clean as are the toilets. They have, in addition to the normal pub food, a daily theme and Tuesday was Steak Club. You might think that steak, chips, peas, mushroom and tomato with a glass of something for £5.99 was going to be pretty dire. Oh No. Excellent food. Steak cooked to perfection. Chips light and crispy. A chilled glass of chardonnay for me a pint for the husband. Paid a little extra for apple crumble and ice cream for one. Not me, fat enough already. But the stars of this place, which is a Wetherspoons by the way, are the staff. Two ladies behind the bar and waiting tables. Friendly, efficient and helpful. The atmosphere in the bar is very relaxing. Very obviously has its regulars (one had a birthday on the day and was celebrating on his own). Please do not be put off by the outside of this place. Go inside, have a pint, have a meal - its a real treat. Just in case you are a faddy eater its: Mexican Monday, Tuesday Steak Club, Wednesday Chicken Club,Thursday Curry Club and Fish Friday. Will very definitely be going back.

Popped in here after an unfortunate experience at the Tudor Barn. Needed a drink to recover. Had a superb bottle of Malbec red between us and spent a happy couple of ours chatting with some regulars. The evening was saved. I might eat here next time.

I have visited this pub on many occasions , and it is a very small pub in fact it is the smallest wetherspoons in the uk, I have visited many wetherspoons all over the uk from Cornwall to central London and I have witnessed the same thing from time to time , a lot of locals all use disabled toilets for there convience , and at the the end of the day a toilet is a toilet, wether it's up stairs or not there is not ever a que either way , and one thing I would like to add, are that the staff at the bankers draft are very knowable about ales , and they even have a charity board that they raise money for unprivileged people , they even have a staff vs locals in certain sports events which I have not seen before.They even put pictures up of locals who have drunk in there pub and who have passed away which is really touching , The staff in the bankers draft are kind honest and do there best to help anyone , but as we all no you can't please everyone All the staff are in there are a credit to the company , and I no as I drink in a lot of pubs

A quiet small pub, with a core bunch of loyal regulars. Not only are the drinks of good quality and value for money, but the food is good and obviously freshly prepared. The cherry on the cake of my trip to the bankers draft was meeting the engaging and charismatic bar maid Hayley. She is patient with all regulars, especially the elderly patrons and is never short of a smile or joke to tell. You should definitely visit the bankers draft if you are ever in Eltham. Just check that Hayley is working first!!!!

Imagine the scene- the pub goes deathly quiet as you walk in, just like in the film american werewolf , now you know what it was like for us! This spoons is full to the gunwals with locals! No food was being eaten at all despite the barmaid assuring me that they did. This was on a fish friday, never ever not seen any food eaten on one of these days! I ask for a cup of tea, should that be half a cup of tea, (see picture).We had the misfortune of having to sit near the disabled toilet tucked at the back of the pub. Our government has a severe problem if all the men who used that toilet in the half hour we were there were in any way disabled enough to not be able to go up the stairs! Ironically a person who had had a heart attack in recent history was using the upstairs toilets, beg to ask why?The place was clean enough and the staff courteous enough, but we had the distinct feeling of being watched all the time we were there, and not just by the staff. Perhaps unknown to me my hair had turned green and warts had appeared on my face! Or maybe it was because i am a female and this pub was definitely a male domain.The toilets are upstairs (only 2) didnt flush very well, but were passably clean.The fire exit door is used by customers as a quick exit for a fag break.Not a family pub by any stretch of the imagination.