Eating & drinking
Greenwich has a great variety of Italian, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Indian and Mexican restaurants to suit every budget. Grab breakfast in a cafe, enjoy a quick lunch from a Greenwich market stall or choose dinner in a Greenwich restaurant. After work, meet friends for drinks in a riverside pub or contemporary bar, train your brain in a fiendish pub quiz or dance the night away in one of our lively sports bars.
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Click on the links below to find a restaurant or bar in Greenwich.
- Cafes
- British and European
- Pasta and burgers
- Mexican and Portugese
- Asian
- Indian
- Traditional pubs
- Contemporary pubs
- Lively pubs
- Wine bars
- Riverside bars
Cafes
Biscuit Ceramic Cafe
3-4 Nelson Road
020 8853 8858
SE10 9JB
A scrumptious cafe where you can also create your own pers0nal ceramic masterpiece. Paint a plate, cup or vase and have it fired in the kiln. With wifi on tap, Biscuit is cool for kids of all ages.
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Black Vanilla Gelateria
5 College Approach
020 8852 0020
Top-drawer gelato, sorbetto, cupcakes and coffee all lovingly made with the very best ingredients. Handily close to the entrances to Greenwich Market and the Old Royal Naval College.
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Buenos Aires Café
86 Royal Hill
020 8488 6764
A relaxing café and delicatessen serving the best simple food using high quality ingredients in unspoiled Royal Hill. Specialities include croissants, patisserie and home-made Italian ice cream.
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Cow and Coffee Bean
St Mary's Lodge
Greenwich Park
020 8293 0703
Enjoy some Jersey cow's milk ice cream from Old House Farm in Buckinghamshire plus tea, coffee and cakes and sandwiches at this pretty café in Greenwich Park.
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Goddards at Greenwich
22 King William Walk
020 8305 9612
Goddards is a great Greenwich favourite serving traditional pie and mash with gravy or liquor, plus a selection of robust puddings and vegetarian options. The best pie and mash in London!
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Monsoon Café
11 Turnpin Lane
020 8853 4495
This brightly decorated cafe, with its popular alleyway seating, serves great quality coffee, cakes, ice creams and juices as well as freshly made sandwiches, samosas and bhajis.
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Heaps Sausage Shop
8 Nevada Street
020 8293 9199
On a quiet corner, just across the road from Greenwich Theatre, this inviting and compact cafe serves a fabulous selection of home-made sausages and they're all absolutely delicious.
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The Pavilion Tea House
Greenwich Park
020 8858 9695
Stretch your legs in beautiful Greenwich Park and when you've had your fill of the fresh air, fauna and flora, try this tea house set amongst the greenery for classic café favourites.
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Peter De Wit's Café
21 Greenwich Church Street
020 8305 0048
An intimate café serving home-made English food. Great for breakfast and lunch and even better on Saturday evenings when there's live jazz to go with your dinner.
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Red Door
10 Turnpin Lane
020 8858 2131
A bijou little café serving great coffee and cake inside and outside Red Door gallery which specialises in contemporary ceramics, jewellery, art and handmade giftware.
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Rhodes Bakery
37, College Approach
020 8858 8995
Fantastic artisan bakery and cafe serving a wide variety of extremely delicious bread, cakes and pastries all baked in Greenwich. Top quality baking like this can't help but make you happy!
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Royal Teas
76 Royal Hill
020 8691 7240
Nestled away in one of Greenwich's prettiest streets Royal Teas vegetarian cafe has an intimate and cosy atmosphere and is the ideal place to hover over coffee and cake.
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The Green Café
285 Greenwich High Road
Buzzy café serving delicious food and Fairtrade coffee with a great selection of all-day breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and soup.
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Museum Cafe
National Maritime Museum
020 8858 4422
Freshly handmade British food from early morning through to early evening, consisting of freshly baked goods, healthy salads and fresh deli sandwiches, hearty plates and delicious afternoon teas.
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Observatory Café
Royal Observatory
020 8858 4422
Situated next to the planetarium this is a modern cafe with a sun terrace overlooking Greenwich Park. See how many squirrels you can spot over a cup of Fairtrade coffee.
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The Orangery
The Fan Museum
020 8305 1441
The Orangery serves afternoon tea on Tuesdays and Sundays and looks out over one of the most unexpected and unusual gardens in South London with fan shaped flower beds, a stream and an ornamental pond.
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Paul
National Maritime Museum
020 8858 4422
A range of generously proportioned, imaginatively filled sandwiches prepared every day with only the freshest ingredients and made with their own bread.
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British and European
16 Seconds West Brasserie
National Maritime Museum
020 8312 8516
Simple food prepared with passion which marries the best of contemporary British cuisine with a celebration of the unique heritage of this prestigious site.
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Café Rouge
30 Stockwell Street
020 8293 6660
Quality bistro food served in a lively and atmospheric room. French cheese, charcuterie, wine, fish and steak are always on offer.
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Elements Restaurant and Bar at Novotel
173-185 Greenwich High Road
020 8312 6800
Enjoy a drink or a light meal in the stylish Elements Bar. Vibrant decor and contemporary furnishings make this a perfect place to unwind.
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Green Village Restaurant
11-13 Greenwich Church Street
020 8858 2348
Mediterranean and traditional English cuisine are both on the menu in this family run and family friendly restaurant. Sunday lunches are a particular specialty.
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Helva
29-31 Greenwich Church Street
020 8858 8658
Traditional Turkish restaurant serving Meze, flatbreads, olives hummus and all sorts of Mediterranean delicacies.
89 Royal Hill
020 8691 3626
A comfortable local restaurant with a bar area, The Hill has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and offers modern European cuisine from a constantly changing menu.
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Hola-Paella
7-7a Greenwich Market
020 8858 0695
Enjoy fresh tasty paella hot from the pan in the centre of Greenwich Market. Lots of delicious pates, oils, olives and spices to buy too.
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Inside
19 Greenwich South Street
020 8265 5060
This classy restaurant serves imaginative and expertly cooked modern European food in an elegant but relaxed environment. Quality dining at its best.
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Organic Tapas Company
131 Greenwich High Road
020 8853 3020
A fine selection of Mediterranean food and wine is on offer at this bustling tapas bar next to Greenwich Picture House. A handy stop-off before or after the movies.
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Rivington Bar and Grill
178 Greenwich High Road
020 8293 9270
Rivington offers the best of British food. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a menu featuring Blythburgh pork belly, Lyme Bay scallops, Herefordshire rib-eye and much, much more.
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San Miguel
18 Greenwich Church Street
020 8305 1720
Authentic Spanish cuisine featuring hot and cold tapas and a selection of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes at affordable prices. Cooked in front of you in the open-plan kitchen.
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The Old Brewery
Pepys Building
Old Royal Naval College
0203 327 1280
Set in the magnificent grounds of the Old Royal Naval College, this restaurant, bar and brewery is a relaxed cafe by day and a convivial restaurant by night .
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The Pier
19 Greenwich Church Street
020 8293 0442
Traditional Fish and Chips at its very best from one of Greenwich's long-time restaurants.
The Spread Eagle
2 Stockwell Street
020 8853 2333
Originally a 17th century coaching inn, now an excellent and luxurious restaurant, the Spread Eagle offers West End fine dining away from the stress of the city. The Pier19 Greenwich Church Street020 8293 0442Traditional Fish and Chips at its very best from one of Greenwich's long-time restaurants.
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Pasta and Burgers
Bianco 43
43 Greenwich Church Street
020 8858 2668
One of London's most authentic Italian pizzerias specialising in pizzas and Italian cuisine.
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Byron
East Pavilion
Greenwich Promenade
020 8269 0800
Proper hamburgers in a squishy bun with a pickle on the side and a view of the river and the boats coming in to Greenwich Pier.
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Pizza Express
4-6 Greenwich Church Street
020 8853 2770
The Greenwich branch of the always reliable Pizza Express family, this is a light and airy restaurant over two floors with cheerful and modern décor. Good quality pizza, pasta and salad for all the family.
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Gourmet Burger Kitchen
45 Greenwich Church Street
020 8858 3920
Stonking burgers, chunky chips and crunchy salads are the business in this comfortable outpost of the popular and classy burger chain.
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Frankie & Benny's
Greenwich Promenade
020 8305 2345
Combining the best of American food with traditional Italian dishes in a restaurant with river views.
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Zizzi
Greenwich Promenade
0208 269 0808
Lots of pastas, steaks and pizzas in this reliable Italian chain with views of the river and the Isle of Dogs while you eat.
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Mexican and Cuban
Café Sol
13 Nelson Road
020 8853 4385
A spacious, boisterous Mexican restaurant that frequently rammed to the rafters with happy eaters. Fajitas, tortillas, chilli and refried beans all loom large on the menu.
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Desperados
33-35 Greenwich Church Street
020 8853 4880
Tex-Mex restaurant and cocktail bar where the menu includes fajitas, nachos and tapas. Family owned and run, this entertaining eaterie is open 365 days a year.
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High Chaparral
35, Greenwich Church Street
020 8293 9143
Try this intimate first floor eaterie for a real taste of Mexico. Chicken Chimichanga, quesadillas, tequila shots and tangy Margaritas are just some of the orders of the day.
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Nando's
Greenwich Promenade
Peri-Peri chicken plus all the other great tastes that make Nando's the chicken king. Located right by the edge of the river on Greenwich Pier.
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Noodle Time
10-11 Nelson Road
020 8293 5263
Cheap and cheerful noodles in great-value-for-money portions. Fill your stomach without emptying your wallet.
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Saigon
16 Nelson Road
020 8853 0414
Fresh Vietnamese and Chinese food at bargain prices make this an excellent lunch or dinner venue for those on a budget - or those who just like good food!
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Tae Won Mein
39-41 Greenwich Church Street
020 8858 1668
Plenty of noodles for not much money – big servings and a bustling atmosphere make this a great venue for a cheap and nourishing meal.
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Vietnam
17-18 King William Walk
020 8858 0871
Fresh and authentic Vietnamese cuisine is on offer in this good value restaurant just around the corner from the National Maritime Museum.
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Indian
Kerala Zone
119 Trafalgar Road
020 8293 9158
A friendly neighbourhood restaurant with a wide selection of delicious South Indian delicacies including seafood, meat, chicken and vegetarian dishes.
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Mehak
160 Trafalgar Road
020 8858 0227
Impressively reviewed local Indian restaurant with an extensive menu including some unusual gourmet dishes alongside all your favourite traditional dinners.
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Mogul
10 Greenwich Church Street
020 8858 1500
Founded in 1977, the Mogul continues to go from strength to strength serving delicious Indian food to residents and visitors alike. Try exploring the nooks and niches of the cellar dining area.
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Traditional Pubs
Cutty Sark Tavern
4-6 Ballast Quay
020 8858 3146
Comfortable and inviting, this 18th century riverside pub is fronted by a huge bow window with panoramic views across the Thames. Outdoor waterside seating is available.
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Kings Arms
16 King William Walk
020 8858 4544
This friendly traditional pub is a great place to stop off for lunch after a fruitful morning in the market. A walled garden has plenty of outdoor seating.
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Lord Hood
300 Creek Road
020 8858 1836
A neighbourhood local pub, with a loyal clientele, very close to Cutty Sark Docklands Light Railway station and Greenwich Market.
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The Mitre
291 Greenwich High Road
020 8293 0037
This spacious traditional pub has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and a courtyard garden, with plenty of seating , which looks out over St Alfege’s church.
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The Plume of Feathers
19 Park Vista
020 8858 1661
A wonderfully old-fashioned traditional inn just off the beaten track near the park. Horse brasses, chiming clocks, good food and lots of room in the pretty garden make this an ideal family pub.
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Richard I
52 Royal Hill
020 8692 2996
A proper traditional English pub turned contemporary. Fruit machine and music free with a wood-floored public bar, comfortable saloon and spacious garden.
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Ye Olde Rose and Crown
1 Crooms Hill
020 8293 1898
A compact and welcoming local pub with a friendly clientele. Handy for Greenwich Theatre, Clock Tower market and Greenwich Picturehouse.
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Trafalgar Tavern
Park Row
020 8858 2909.
A grand old high-windowed building dating from 1837 and as popular today as it was with Dickens who visited several times. There are magnificent views from its riverside location and plenty of outdoor seating.
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The Yacht
5 Crane Street
020 8858 0175
A friendly riverside pub with a local feel and spectacular views across the Thames to Island Gardens and Canary Wharf. Great for proper pub food and drink.
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The Gate Clock
210 Creek Road
020 8269 2000
This Wetherspoon’s pub has a lively atmosphere and lots of reasonably priced drinks. Popular with the local student population and very good value for money.
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Contemporary Pubs
Admiral Hardy
7 College Approach
020 8858 6452
Comfy sofas, cutting edge music, an eclectic clientele and a great range of beers make this an ideal place to relax after a busy day’s retail therapy.
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Coach and Horses
13, Greenwich Market
020 8293 9273
Located on the inside corner of the market this contemporary and appealing pub serves good food and drink both inside and on the bustling outdoor patio.
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The Gipsy Moth
60, Greenwich Church Street
020 8858 0786
Pleasantly dimly lit, and with a great range of beers and ales, the Gipsy Moth is a place to relax and talk the day away. There is a walled garden almost as big as the pub itself.
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The Prince of Greenwich
72 Royal Hill
0208 691 5369
Newly, and stylishly, refurbed and serving a quality range of premium cask ales, lager and fine wine, this is a great place to relax with friends or have a leisurely lunch of home-cooked food.
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1 King William Walk
020 8858 8791
Looking out over Greenwich Park, this airy and modern bar is a great place to prepare for the steep walk up the Hill to the Meridian line and Royal Observatory.
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The Greenwich Union
54 Royal Hill
020 8692 6258
The brewery tap of the Meantime Brewing Company who make their own beer locally and serve it in this lively and welcoming pub. There is a pretty garden at the back.
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North Pole
131 Greenwich High Road
020 8853 3020/3501
A contemporary-style pub with a fine range of beers, plus a quality first-floor restaurant and a basement night club.
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Spanish Galleon Tavern
48 Greenwich Church Street
020 8858 3664
A popular and friendly pub in the very centre of Greenwich with a good range of food and drink. Ideally situated for exploring the town.
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The Vanbrugh
91 Colomb Street
020 8305 1007
The Vanbrugh is only a short walk from the heart of Greenwich and is a great place to meet friends and while away a relaxed afternoon or evening. Great food and a beautifully landscaped garden.
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Lively Pubs
The Lost Hour
217 Greenwich High Road
020 8269 1410
A popular and lively destination for 20-somethings this is just the place to meet friends, relax and party!
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Belushi’s
189, Greenwich High Road
020 8858 3591
A vibrant and lively sports bar right next to Greenwich station. Also home to Greenwich Playhouse, and St Christopher’s Inn back-packers hostel.
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Wine Bars
Davy’s Wine Vaults
165, Greenwich High Road
020 8858 7204
An intimate traditional wine bar with sloping wood floors and lots of character. The large dining room offers a classic English menu and an impressive wine list.
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Oliver’s
9 Nevada Street
020 8858 5855
A glamorously seedy jazz bar with the all the authentic faded grandeur of a 1950s film noir. Full of friendly people and sultry, swinging live music.
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Riverside Bars
Cutty Sark Tavern
4-6 Ballast Quay
020 8858 3146
Comfortable and inviting, this 18th century riverside pub is fronted by a huge bow window with panoramic views across the Thames. Outdoor waterside seating is available.
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Trafalgar Tavern
Park Row
020 8858 2437
A grand old high-windowed building dating from 1837 and as popular today as it was with Dickens who visited several times. There are magnificent views from its riverside location and plenty of outdoor seating.
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The Yacht
5 Crane Street
020 8858 0175
A friendly riverside pub with a local feel and spectacular views across the Thames to Island Gardens and Canary Wharf. Great for proper pub food and drink.
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The Old Brewery
The Old Brewery, in the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College, is a four-in-one treat. It's a microbrewery, a bar, a relaxing cafe during the day and a fabulous restaurant by night. Great beer, great food and a great location. You should definitely try it!
Visit Britain TV
Have a look at some of the fantastic places to visit in Greenwich on the Visit Britain TV channel. We've put together a great video about some of the things you can see and do in the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. Have a look!
Greenwich Events Calendar
With The O2, Greenwich Theatre, Greenwich Dance, Up the Creek, Blackheath Halls, Olivers Music Bar and a stack of free concerts in St Alfege church and the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich is one of London's entertainment hotspots. Check our Events Calendar for details of every performance, including when, where and what it'll cost.