Seven Greenwich pubs, ranging from one of the oldest pubs in south east London to a riverside gastropub with areas linked by a ramp, have been named among some of the best in the capital.
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has today released its 2025 guide marking the 52nd edition of the popular guide since it first began in 1972.
The Good Beer Guide 2025 lists 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK, and serves as the ultimate guide for beer drinkers looking for a pub pit stop.
This year 63 pubs across south east London were featured, with seven pubs in Greenwich ranging from a historic pub dating back to the 1500s to gastropubs not more than five-years-old.
Being home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as Greenwich Park and many famous landmarks, it’s no wonder plenty of people flock to Greenwich for a day out in London.
Here are all the Greenwich pubs that were featured this year:
Long Pond, Westmound Road
A short way from Eltham Park North, the opening of this micropub marked the first pub within the area after being “without a pub at all” according to CAMRA.
The pub is also famously known as Eltham’s “smallest pub” and features a cosy eating space with low tables and framed pictures.
The pub serves four changing house beers by Tonbridge along with gins, malt whiskies and Dudda’s Tun real and perry ciders.
Park Tavern, Passey Place
This traditional Victorian pub still has many of its original features from when it was a Truman’s brewery.
The pub since opened as a free house in 2022 and offers a cosy setting with fairy lights, lamps and chandeliers as well as an outdoor covered area to have a drink.
The pub was featured on account of its ‘compact interior” and “elegant” touches, as well as the plentiful amount of outdoor seating on offer.
There is an impressive selection of craft keg beers and lagers, whiskies and wine, while lunchtime meals are served except on Sunday.
The pub serves six changing from Butcombe to a collection of craft beers and lager, whiskies and white wine.
Rusty Bucket, Court Yard
This micropub first opened in 2018 and is housed within the building of the former developed Crown pub.
This pub has a modern feel with artwork and trinkets and brightly painted walls, with a barista-style counter serving up 19 changing beers along with cask ales and real ciders, and a selection of drinks available from the drinks cabinet.
The pub also offers live music on Sundays as well as bingo and pub quizzes.
River Ale House, Woolwich Road
Greenwich is home to many riverside pubs and this dog-friendly pub just a stone's throw from the river was featured again this year.
The micropub was also named local CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2024 and offers a cosy drinking environment with two spaces linked by a ramp.
They serve six changing beers along with cask ales, ciders, wines and spirits, along with pizza if you fancy a bite to eat.
Morden Arms, Brand Street
This pub is definitely one of the most unusual pubs featured on this list.
Formerly a house, the Morden Arms is a popular neighbourhood spot for live music gigs on the weekends.
The pub was featured with CAMRA naming it “one of a dying breed of back-street boozers” in the Greenwich area.
The pub serves a range of beers sourced from London breweries, including three changing beers from Brockley and Iron Peer along with guest ales.
Plume of Feathers, Park Vista
A regular pub featured on this list, The Plume of Feathers dates back to 1691 when it was first built.
In the 1500s, the pub was a popular spot for people travelling with coaches and carts, who would stop off on the way through London to Kent.
The pub still has many of its original features, including the claygate fireplace and historical paintings hanging on the walls.
If you get peckish they also have a range of classic options like fish and chips, sausage and mash, and sticky toffee pudding, and the pub is closely situated to Greenwich Park, making it a great place for families and dog walkers.
They also serve three changing beers.
Plum Tree, Plumstead
Finally on this list, this micropub is the youngest pub out of this year's winners, opening its doors in 2019.
They serve three changing beers along with eight real ciders or perries and seven craft beers on tap.
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