The Greenwich Tavern in Greenwich

Had our wedding reception there a year ago today, and the staff and experience were amazing! Really accomodating sorting out our dietary preferences - catered to our multi cultural guests, helped create an amazing atmosphere and were just super professional throughout. The events management team were great, in terms of communication and support - highly recommended - 5 star service!! They put table clothes on the tables, and because of the lovely decor there was little that was needed to make it look spectacular. There is parking near by, its a little pricey - but you are in the Royal borough of Greenwich! The Tavern is opposite the entrance to Greenwich park so we took some lovely pictures.

£8.40 for a pint of Guinness.. worth check the price of the drinks before you order

A large pub next to Greenwich Park. The downstairs bar is spacious, there is a smaller bar upstairs and plenty of covered external seating. They only had one cask beer and around 12 whiskies so I opted for a double Woodford Reserve bourbon at £12.50, at the pricier range for me. They do provide food and their Sunday roast is heavily promoted (I did not eat so please see other reviews regarding food quality). I was here at 3.30pm on a Friday and it was quiet. In summary an OK pub.

I recently attended a wedding in King William room and I was initially impressed with the ambiance and service. However, my experience took a concerning turn when a dog unexpectedly came out from the kitchen area. As a dog lover, I understand that some establishments may be pet-friendly, but this raises significant hygiene and safety concerns. When I brought this issue to the attention of the manager, I was disappointed by their lack of response. It’s crucial for restaurants to maintain a safe and clean environment for their customers. I hope this feedback helps others be aware of the situation. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place based on my experience. 1 star.

Great menu. Varied and not too pricey. Excellent service from Shyamini. Will go back

8£ for a pint? Just ridiculous.

While the tavern looks nice, service is extremely slow and prices are high for what you get. A kids meal burger is the size of a small meatball and is served on a steaming hot bun that is hard as a rock before the kids are able to eat it. I asked for a cold plain bun and was brought another steaming hot bun. The gyoza has no flavor and costs 9.5 pounds for 3 pieces. I should have asked, but have never seen 1 gyoza cost 3 pounds. My husband said the fish and chips was "okay". Do yourself a favor and go to The Old Brewery instead.

Nice enough. Nice view to park. Some nice friendly staff, but also a moody barman. £8.50 a pint. Won't bother going back, just because of him.

The food was really lovely but the service wasn't great

Sunday roast(beef) served cold, green stains on my sleeve from copper table top

Great place, loved the fish and chips 👌

Massively gone down hill, ordered 2 small place which were extremely overpriced for what you got, clearly just microwaved food as well. Ordered the chicken gyozas, only 3 turned up which meant they worked out £3 each which is ridiculous. Won’t be returning

Lovely roast dinner in a nice restaurant. We celebrated my friend’s birthday after completing the London Vitality 10k and it was a perfect spot to then explore Greenwich Park after. The staff were extremely accommodating and jazzed up a birthday cake I provided for my friend (it got a bit squashed in transit). The staff really did go the extra mile and the food was lovely. Thank you 😊

The shady beer is so good that you won't forget it forever and ever. She is one of the most beautiful woman which I have ever seen in Europe.

Knew this pub back in the days of it formally being known as the Gloucester, so returning after so many years, it was a shame to see all the character ripped out of the old place. Time change

Absolutely lovely place! Stepped in just for a pint after a long walk on a sunny day. Loved talking to the girls behind the bar. They were very welcoming and friendly. Sadly, by the time I arrived, their kitchen was closed. Would love to check out their Sunday Roast sometime.

Food is overpriced for what it was. Small portions and not tasty enough to warrant the price. Next to no atmosphere but we were there early and the service was meh. The only redeeming feature was the location and that it’s dog friendly. Other than that there are far better places so I wouldn’t bother again.

A solid pub in a touristy place. The Poke bowl and the falafel were good. Service was quickly and friendly.

This was the worst food we have eaten in this country. I’m not even certain what animal my “wings” were from. Waitresses unconcerned that they picked up almost untouched plates of food, and didn’t ask why we didn’t eat most of it.

It’s a tourist trap: price are in line with what you find in London. They charge 12.5% for service. The food is not that good. We took two different small dishes which were both fried, and that wasn’t specified. The waitress was very rude, she didn’t behave well with us, as soon we finished our food she brought away the dishes and also the glasses, and just after she brought us the check and the payment machine. What a behavior!

Waited 10 Minutes without any service. Moved on then..

Food was (only) pretty good and the service was (a little) slow but the staff were quite friendly and the location was great!

Visited here for lunch after long walk, received warm welcome & sat outside in delightful beer garden. Had nachos with all sorts on which was well presented & tasted good. Had a ginger beer which was very refreshing. Quite expensive but enjoyable all the same. Toilets lovely & clean.

Stopped in for lunch and very disappointed. The mussels were coated in oil (?!) and shrivelled up. Also no condiments were brought to the table. For £18 this was incredibly poor pub food. Only somewhat improved by a decent pint. Will not be returning

It was busy but not frantic, and given that this was 6pm on a Saturday and immediately outside the main gates of Greenwich park on a sunny evening, it should have been busier. The reason it wasn't is the service. Pedestrian and very poorly trained, the bar staff frequently had to ask the customers who was next despite only 6 people waiting to be served, and given this, it took me ages before my presence was even acknowledged. One could easily get the impression the staff don't want to serve you. I ordered fish and chips, which the menu claimed were hand cut. Well they may have been before they were parboiled and frozen but they were definitely oven chip and barely edible. I was almost thankful there were only 8 of them. The fish, admittedly, was excellent an beautifully cooked. The garden peas, cooked from frozen, were served in a steel bowl, in a sparing quantity. Overall, definitely not worth £19.

Tourist trap. £7.90 for a pint of 3.7% Adnams bitter?! That's more expensive than pubs in central London. Nice pub, but there there are plenty of nice pubs in Greenwich. Go there instead

Nice food shame you forgot one of the party who ate just as everyone else was finishing and all the toilets were either broken or overflowing.

I was here about a week ago and the bartenders were super friendly and helpful. Also the guests were a good mix of Brits and tourists.

£8 for a Guinness! There are far better pubs than this in Greenwich for food, drink and over inflated tourist prices

Tourist trap of course as it’s the first pub you see when exiting the park, the prices replicate this £7.90 for a pint of madri is insane!! You read that right £7.90 for one pint ! The only reason I go in this pub is because it’s very dog friendly and provides plenty of water bowls with cold water and help yourself dog treats that always go down well. It’s in a good location but Greenwich has an abundance of local pubs which are more traditional and much better value only a few minutes walk away from here.

Great location in front of the amazing Greenwich park, almost amazing service for some missing items, but with very kind and caring waitresses. I had a lovely Bday Lunch there with my Family and a lovely waitress sang for me happy birthday 🎂 highly recommended Sunday beef roast.

We order a drink. A little expensive, but nice service and in a very good location

2 points because the pub looks good and I was allowed to use the toilet. Unfortunately we didn't get to order the drinks because the 4 girls couldn't help it at all. At some point I gave up in annoyance and left.

Absolutely fantastic venue. Perfect location on the Thames. Stunning views across to Canary Wharf. Wonderful food and staff.

Really good time , don’t recommend the chicken wings , more bone than meat , service was great although slow

Good food and place to eat. I had the Poke Bowl, it was good, big plate, could easily be shared in two persons.

Beer and Snack. Bhawana and Grace very nice.

How do you feel when you have had lunch and need the toilets and there is no toilet paper? Disgrace

Amazing fish and chips, tasty caesar salad and very good cheeseburger. Reasonable prices.

Sat at a table outside and waited quite awhile for someone to come by. Eventually got up and went in. Told the hostess that we were sitting outside. She asked if we were having food or drinks. I told her both. She made some comment about “being able to do that” as though I were doing them a favor by giving them business. Note the place wasn’t close to busy. Ordered two fish and chips, the Mac and Cheese, and three drinks. Then for reasons I cannot explain, the server demanded payment immediately. I’ve never eaten at any sit down restaurant anywhere in the world that wanted payment before the meal. The fish and chips was good and the tartar sauce was excellent and made up for the fish itself being massively under seasoned. The Mac and cheese was horrible. They drowned in truffle oil making it very unappetizing. The rest of the meal was fine but definitely not worth the nearly £70 we paid for it. Can’t speak to the desserts. Since I was made to pay at the start of the meal I’ll never know what their desserts or a second drink tastes like here. The building itself is lovely and it’s immediately next to the park. I assume this why the treat their customers like criminals not expecting them to return. I know I will not.

Quiet place in Greenwich near the observatory. Great food and very helpful staff

The pub looksfine, but price was to high. One bear cost around 9 pounds and taste terrible

The most expensive beer I ever had and the beer wasn t good. Terrible experience.

Had a horrible experience on this place. After over communicating that I have an allergy on the black pepper, one the waitresses did not care much and she did not remove it from my order (risotto), and since then the allergy got worse. I would thank one of the other waitresses (Ameli) who helped in changing the food. One star for this waitress only. In a restaurant where the price for a salad is 18£ I would at least expect some responsibility, support and kindness. The waitress who made the mistake of adding the black pepper, she did not even came to request an apology. Same goes to the manager, until I had to approach her. So rude!!!! Being humble and kind is something that can't be trained so pay attention to whom you hire. Very irresponsible!!!

Small plates all quite bland and underseasoned whilst not being cheap. At lunch time there was no moretti beer, fishcakes or salad available! Order was taken incorrectly so one persons main didn't come at the same time as others. Was offered a complimentary drink for this error. Servers were nice but seemed overwhelmed for not many diners. I'd go again for drinks as it's a nice location but not for the food

Always been one of our favourites in Greenwich but feel very disappointed this time. Expensive to eat for family of 6, service was poor and food was average at best.

Working in the area, this was the first pub we come to in Greenwich, looks nice, but no atmosphere, I purchased 2 pints costing £17, come on guys this is asking too much, will not return. Went to the Plume of Feathers, nearly £5 cheaper for the equivalent 2 pints.

I walked in for a quick pint, ended up spending £8.50! for an average pale ale. There were 2 other people sitting outside (I sat indoors). Whilst I was there for 15 mins, there were building works going on, meaning you couldn't get to a lot of the tables and the noise from the drilling was intense. All this was happening at 6pm, which I think is bad. Don't think I'll return which is a shame, because it seemed like a lovely pub from the outside.

Love the waitress Amélie she was an excellent server.

Good spot for lunch right by the park entrance. Arancini balls are great as well as the lychee cocktail. Chicken wings are a let down.

Walked in famished and thirsty after a long walk in the observatory. Welcomed warmly and seated. Good food and great drinks. We had Sunday Roast consisting of Roasted potatoes, Rosemary salted Yorkshire pudding and Rolled Pork Belly. Added a Fish and chips and a plate of Calamari rings. To drink we ordered Guilt free Mojito (Tonic, coconut syrup, Lime, Mint) Bitter Mango and Tavern Colado. Loved each moment spent there. Worth each penny. Shamili the person who attended us was brilliant with knowledge of the food

Food was lovely a bit on the expensive side.for a roast. The service on the other hand was awful had to get own menus as the waitress forgot, she also forgot to bring condiments had to ask twice as the waitresses just kept walking pass. Really unorganised.

Fantastic pub, lovely food, but the service is unfortunately rubbish!

Tenderest wings I have ever had. Oh, my goodness! And the server was so sweet, too. I hope she goes on to get her MBA but for now, her joy is lovely. Great place to visit after seeing nearby museum

Booked a table for a Sunday roast (BEFORE reading all the reviews😭). Staff barely said anything and avoided everyone like the plague. The food would’ve been really good if it was warm, will consider coming back when the ovens are working

Great location and friendly staff. Wayyy to overpriced. £7.90 for birra moretti? Took a look at the menu but thought no way. There are so many more pubs within a minutes walking distance which offer better beers, better food and without breaking the bank.

Everything is extremely overpriced. Size of sharers are ridiculously small and not even that tasty. Disappointing.

I understand that you’re on Greenwich and it’s posh but you and your staff don’t need to be stuck up. Stood at the bar for a good 5 minutes with no acknowledgement from anyone. We had a drink but the vibe was like you weren’t allowed to be in there. Went to the Kings Arms after and straight away a very good atmosphere. Sort yourself out.

Food was OK but expensive for pub food, drinks were also expensive and they automatically charged service charge on top. Proper pubs nearby are a better option

Lovely atmosphere, good service , amazing view of the park and King William Statue . Very clean and pretty inside with lots of flowers, chandeliers and paintings . Highly recommend.

Lovely food but it’s so expensive a trip to the Greenwich Tavern is only an occasional treat. They weren’t busy but service was still slow. Sausage and mash is the best I’ve had though so I’ll be back!

We were so looking forward to a day in Greenwich that included lunch and we enjoyed the town, the people, the atmosphere, and the market. Then, we two hapless Canadian sisters went to the Greenwich Tavern for lunch. After ordering I suddenly felt transported into an Orwellian dream when really loud offensive rap music came over the speakers into the area where we were sitting with lots of “F… you.” It seemed deliberately targeted at our section. We were taken aback; it was so inappropriate for that venue and downright bizarre. To conclude, the food was fine, the service was slow, and the chance of us going back is nil. Luckily, Greenwich has so many other fine attributes, it did not spoil our day.

I live locally but haven't been for years. Went on the weekend and realised why all my friends avoid it. Staff are just poor, the staff member told me to tap but wouldn't show me how much he had charged and got our order wrong, food bland and vibe is just terrible. Plenty of nicer pubs nearby which serve better and nicer food.

Went in for Sunday roast. The food is way overpriced for such poor quality. Service bit slow Would not recommend Definitely won't be having roast here again

This was rather disappointing, I have to say. Having read the reviews I was expecting excellent food and service and regrettably that was not the case- very mediocre Sunday roast; we had to remind the waitress 3 times to bring us water, which did not materialise , so in the end approached their front of us who brought us water immediately. I had a large glass of Pino Grigio which was not particularly good quality but cost £10.50. Considering the prices (expensive for a pub food), it was not worth the visit. Not coming back, I’m afraid. And they charged about a 15% service charge automatically, which we paid, but really the service was not good.

Really enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere, complemented by their extensive selection of drinks and quality pub food. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

This place has a great vibe , its furniture and fittings are very nicely done. The service is fantastic as well. The only let down was that the toilet had run out of hand wash. I didn't try the food as we had just eaten but will definitely be coming back to have something to eat. The pub is in a great location just off the Greenwich park.

Terrible customer service from the lady at front of house in the pink blazer at 12.30 on 21 April. I was asked for the loos as was desperate (and am pregnant) and she refused to let me go and inisited I buy something first. I may well have bought something after, luckily a pub down the road was much more accommodating. Furthermore today is the day of the marathon and it took one hour to get out of the crowd in Greenwich. You'd hope a "public house" would be a bit more understanding.

After a visit to the Greenwich Observatory, the teenagers were hungry, a lunch break between museums, near the entrance to the park and there is a restaurant called Taverna, maybe a Greek sound to the name but inside English food of chips and fish, it was very tasty, the big hamburgers were also tasty and sold out .

A very pretty restaurant in a prime location. There is where any goodness ends. Our group of four entered on a cold day for some warm beverages and a nibble. Our waitress told us there was no coffee or tea, despite both being on the menu. We had sodas and ordered two appetizers: fish cakes and some Korean shrimp bao. The fish cakes were mostly potato with no discernible fish flavor. The Korean baos were soaked in some god-awful sauce and pretty much inedible. When a different waitress (the hostess) came by, I asked again if we could get a tea. She had to check with the kitchen (!), finally agreed, then did not come back with a tea for the longest time. I had to remind her once or twice, and finally a tea came--lukewarm at best. For three sodas, a tea, and two small appetizers, the bill was almost £40. This place is an embarrassment.

If you drink tea or coffee, don’t go. It’s on the menu but they can’t figure out how to make it. 1/2 our food was of poor quality and the service is mundane, at best.

The food was the best Sunday roast i had in london in a long time. Both the mint sauce and the horseradish were fresh and zingy. Shame they sat us near a courtyard door, and we kept either closing it or being hit by gusts of cold wind. Next time i know where i will ask not to be seated

Staff were not very attentive, food was ok, toilets were Absolutley disgusting!

We were greeted at Greenwich Tavern with the biggest smile and friendliest welcome! If the staff's enthusiasm was matched with a slightly crisper uniform (think a quick hair tie and iron), this place would be unstoppable. Maybe the staff cannot afford iron because of the wages, in that case - my apologies. A touch more polish in the presentation could really make her great service shine even brighter.

Food is shockingly bad, drinks are insanely overpriced, bar staff are unfriendly, and the ground floor smells strongly of urinal cakes. Obviously just flogging pints to tourists who frequent the spot and not concerned on doing much more.

Lovely food, staff very attentive. Always a good place to eat especially when you can take your dog too ! Even dog biscuits were supplied ! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Such slow service. So expensive. Zero vibes. Wish I could give zero stars

We’ve had nice and peaceful times here, but the most recent Sunday Roast was dry and the architecture amplifies the sounds of young families. The staff are usually great.

On the server kept apologizing for being late but she was a fine. It was a nice place to sit and chill after a day of walking up the hill to see the observatory. It's Friday at the end of the trail and a perfect stopping point. The burger was good. Just a nice little respite.

Wow, the food was very terrible! £23 for the roast pork belly and it was awful. Potato’s were soggy, gravy like water, veg tasted bland and pork was a bit grey inside. Crackling was not crackling at all, just soggy and hard to swallow. The Yorkshire pudding was probably best part of the very overpriced meal. You’d expect quality for that! Chicken wings, also bad. We asked for buffalo but bbq arrived then the blue cheese dip was like it was from a kebab shop! Would definitely pop back for a pint but not food! Shame.

Great atmosphere, helpful staff, especially one girl. Ok food.

Booked here for mothers day, as it is my favourite pub in Greenwich and I had an outstanding experience here for a group of 20 people for my birthday last year. Sadly it was not enjoyable this time, as the waitress was rushing us. She asked if she could bring our mains while our children were still eating their starters, so I said no. Then she asked if we wanted to order dessert, while we were still eating our mains, so I said no. Finally, she put a reserved sign on the table for the next guests, before she'd even given us our bill! She also hovered the whole time, which felt uncomfortable. It was really annoying. We were only at the table for 1 hour and 10 minutes, so it's not like we overstayed our welcome. What a shame. It is still a lovely pub, with lovely food, and usually excellent service. I think this was probably a lack of training or experience.

Not a great place. Very Slow service. The host didn’t put the order correctly into system. Waited long for few starters to arrive. Won’t come back, unfortunately.

Had fish and chips, it was excellent.

Decent selection of food and good sized portions too...shame about the quality of the Guinness but thats another story... the place was empty save for a few tables being occupied. Atmosphere was minimal, it being around 1700hrs, with music was being piped thru speakers though was at a noise level that was acceptable and allowed conversations to be undertaken. Starters was good - soup with eight or nine slices of crutons was delicious and the chicken caesar salad was huge with plenty of chicken - couldn't finish this dish and asked for, and was provided with, a doggy bag. Overall, a good choice but would like to feel the ambiance on a very busy evening and would most definately like to see a better pouring of Guinness starting with a clean glass and a decent head that isn't below the shamrock. No bubbles observed which is a good thing but Guinness deserves to be provided under better conditions expecially at over £7 for a pint.

This place is really a great stop after visiting the Observatory. My phone died, so I wasn’t able to snap any photos, but the service was great and the food was delicious. They even let me charge my phone near one of the registered while we ate. Very hospitable! Moses recommends the Greenwich Tarven especially when your stomach and your phone are empty.

The Sunday roasts are awful. Everything clearly comes straight out of the microwave, and cooked days before. The meat was terrible. Staff although friendly are clueless

Took my booking when not serving food. Waste of time

Highly recommend the Cotton pink cocktail -was delicious!

We’ve visited this lovely place during our trip to Greenwich and everything was great! Beer, lamb kebab, poke and of course service! Thanks for everything. Travelers from Prague, Czech Republic

I stopped by Greenwich Tavern for a quick drink and was welcomed by two lovely and friendly ladies, had a nice time here, I wish you the best!

We used to frequent this place for standard lunch and Sunday lunch. It was always great but on a visit in December we recieved slow service and the food wasn't up to the quality we're used to. They were clearly too busy to provide the service we've been used to over the years but it looked like they were still accepting walk-ins. A real disappointment. will probably give it another go after the December busy season but wed not go back if we had a similar expereince.

Nice pub and nice food just a bit expensive but what do you expect I guess as right outside one of the entrances to Greenwich Park!

We had a wonderful day in beautiful Greenwich when we came upon an ideal spot for lunch for 5. The atmosphere is delightful and the food was quite good. We had a fish burger, beef burger, chicken burger, falafel platter and a bruschetta plus of course a Guinness. Great stop in a great city.

Adds service charge to drinks. This isn’t America. 👎

A lovely roast dinner with family. Good service…would definitely recommend.

A reasonable pub, decent chicken burger

We hired the King William Room for an event, the space was great and the staff were very friendly. The process for organising the event was straightforward and Ruqiat was lovely to deal with.

Very slow and bad service, food ok, overpriced horribly for the price

Great atmosphere, attentive staff and amazing food.