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Royal park with the Observatory at the top — best skyline view east of central.

The world's largest fan museum, for those who are big fans of fans. Closed in winter.

with 2 herds (Red and Fallow)

The home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian line, this is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. It was founded by Charles II in 1675 and is, by international decree, the official starting point for each new day, year and millennium (at the s

Museum devoted to the maritime role in Britain's history. Contains the UK's national collection of Maritime artefacts (although do not expect much in the way of whole ships). One of the buildings housing the museum is the Queens House, built by Inigo Jones as the first Palladian

Built by Christopher Wren in 1694 as the Greenwich Hospital for the relief and support of seamen and their dependents and for the improvement of navigation. It became the Royal Naval College in 1869. In 1999 the University of Greenwich moved in, and was joined by Trinity College

A hidden-away green space and wildlife haven in the middle of urban Greenwich. Comes alive in the summer with brightly coloured insects and birds.

One of the most notable art deco buildings in London which was built and owned by the Courtaulds family of textile fame. Administered by English Heritage.

Since being founded in Greenwich in 2000, beers from the award-winning Meantime Brewery have spread across the country. Still produced in Greenwich, tours of the site are available and include a tasting session. A bar and shop on site mean that you can continue sampling beers aft

An indoor market also selling good food, and containing many interesting little shops.

Selling what you would expect.

The name is a bit deceptive but it does have plenty of old books, music, clothes and jewellery.

The largest part of the market that sells homeware, furniture and books.

Part of the local Meantime Brewery's growing empire with a massive enclosed outdoor area - great in the summer months. Part of the same building as the tourist information centre, and perhaps more popular with tourists than locals although there is a mix of both. A cafe, and a pu

Great pub built in Georgian period. Best time to go is on a warm summer's evening when you can sit out by the river and watch the sunset in the west. Can get pretty busy though!

Greene King pub with riverside views from windows. Does food and can be quieter (and friendlier) than the Trafalgar.

Greenwich Inc-owned. Beautiful old pub but overcrowded. The bar is over bright and sitting outside has become less pleasant since they lined loads of benches up along the river path. Service can also be brusque.

Pub run by Fuller's on the riverside with decent but limited outdoor seating. In the summer, the doors are opened up so that the entire bar feels like you're drinking by the river.

Youngs pub on the riverside west of Greenwich town centre. Serves brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks and everything in between.

Young's pub with covered seated area in Greenwich Market - let the shoppers shop while you sup! Does food as well as the usual Young's ales, etc.

Historic Grade I listed pub right next to the Cutty Sark. Big outdoor seating area but the pub is too often filled with tourists.

Gastropub.

Owned by the Meantime Brewery, based in nearby Charlton, which stocks its own range of beer in a variety of styles.

Friendly beach-themed bar set over two floors. One of the only bars in Greenwich that shows live sports, with multiple screens and a large projector screen. Video games consoles available to play on the ground floor. Reasonably priced pub food (burgers, wraps, etc.) and a large r

A quaint little watering-hole, nearly on the prime meridian, with a variety of guest ales tucked away from the run-of-the mill riff-raff in Greenwich town centre. Excellent food at reasonable prices, try the delicious mixed platter for 4 to get the taste buds going!

Owned by Young's, which sells its real ales. Nice beer garden at the back and does a good Sunday Roast. Hosts a popular pub quiz on Tuesday evenings.

The Rose and Crown is a cozy bar, out of main routes in Greenwich Park. As a typical British pub - serves quality food and wide range of drinks (British ales, lagers, wines, spirits, coffee and tea). Friendly staff and nicely selected music.

Small local pub which hosts music nights and other events. Might be a good bet if you want to drink with locals, rather than tourists.

Greenwich's first micropub. Serves real ale, real cider, Belgian beers, wines and spirits. Also tea, coffee and soft drinks.

Tucked away from the main roads, with an outdoor area at the rear. Friendly local pub doing gastropub food and guest ales. Weekly quiz nights.

Slightly quirky local pub, offering real ales and occasional pizzas, plus board games and books, quizzes, and - in the winter - roaring fires.

Relaxed, wood-panelled wine bar offering over 100 varieties and a smart, British, seasonal menu. Large outdoor seating area.

Cozy and compact jazz bar with live music. Quirky decor and old furniture create a fun ambiance.

Dishes range from yellow lobster curry and chicken Manchurian to black cod with ginger and shiitake mushrooms, and a drinks menu that includes cocktails.

Popular gastro pub (suggest advance booking). Also serves selection of guest ales.

An Irish Pub

Was the changing room for the first rugby international (between England and Wales) in 1871 and the front bar dates from that time.

An industrial space where they brew and sell good beers. Also excellent pizzas and pasta.

Pub in central Blackheath village, serves food.

A locals pub which serves food, and hosts occasional live music and other events.

Friendly locals pub (recommend the lounge) which does Pie Minister pies, decent real ales. Regular live music.