Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Regarded as one of London’s best covered markets with 120 stalls showing antiques and collectables on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; and craft and design on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays
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Greenwich
5B Greenwich MarketRegarded as one of London’s best covered markets with 120 stalls showing antiques and collectables on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; and craft and design on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays
Every place on Earth is measured in terms of its distance east or west from the Greenwich Meridian. At the Observatory, you can see: Flamsteed House, The Astronomy Centre and The Planetarium.
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Koninklijk Observatorium van Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueEvery place on Earth is measured in terms of its distance east or west from the Greenwich Meridian. At the Observatory, you can see: Flamsteed House, The Astronomy Centre and The Planetarium.
City Cruises depart every 30 minutes, every day of the week, all year round from four fantastic piers near Westminster, London Eye, Tower of London and Greenwich.
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City Cruises Greenwich Pier
City Cruises depart every 30 minutes, every day of the week, all year round from four fantastic piers near Westminster, London Eye, Tower of London and Greenwich.
Discover what life was like on board the legendary sailing ship Cutty Sark, the world’s sole surviving tea clipper, and fastest ship of her time - now an award-winning visitor attraction.
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Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station
Discover what life was like on board the legendary sailing ship Cutty Sark, the world’s sole surviving tea clipper, and fastest ship of her time - now an award-winning visitor attraction.
Climb the O2's roof. When it’s clear, you can see landmarks up to 15 miles away.
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The O2
Peninsula SquareClimb the O2's roof. When it’s clear, you can see landmarks up to 15 miles away.
The museum includes a gallery of special exhibitions, including a permanent gallery "Voyagers" which introduces the story of Britain and the sea. The museum was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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National Maritime Museum
Romney RoadThe museum includes a gallery of special exhibitions, including a permanent gallery "Voyagers" which introduces the story of Britain and the sea. The museum was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Ranger's House is an English Heritage site and contains The Wernher Collection, a remarkable collection of works of art amassed by diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher (1850-1912).
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Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection
Chesterfield WalkThe Ranger's House is an English Heritage site and contains The Wernher Collection, a remarkable collection of works of art amassed by diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher (1850-1912).
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A nice family friendly day out.
Vintage market selling clothing and bric-a-brac.
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The Greenwich Vintage Market
2 Greenwich Church StVintage market selling clothing and bric-a-brac.
Entertainment & Activities
Covering 74 hectares (183 acres), The Park is the oldest enclosed Royal Park and home to a small herd of Fallow and Red deer. There are beautiful rose, flower and herb gardens, cafes and a playground.
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Greenwich Park
Covering 74 hectares (183 acres), The Park is the oldest enclosed Royal Park and home to a small herd of Fallow and Red deer. There are beautiful rose, flower and herb gardens, cafes and a playground.
Drinks & Nightlife
An award wining pub. The Union steers clear of mainstream products and has kept true to the brewery's values by offering taste, flavour and choice right across its product range.
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The Greenwich Union
56 Royal HillAn award wining pub. The Union steers clear of mainstream products and has kept true to the brewery's values by offering taste, flavour and choice right across its product range.
Victorian pub with patterned wallpaper, hanging lamps, a function room and regular cabaret shows.
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The Prince of Greenwich Pub
72 Royal HillVictorian pub with patterned wallpaper, hanging lamps, a function room and regular cabaret shows.
British restaurant with crisp tablecloths, a gin cocktail menu, mezzanine floor and BYO on Mondays. The seasonal menu changes daily. Kids eats for free Mon-Sat, 12-7pm.
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Rivington Greenwich
178 Greenwich High RdBritish restaurant with crisp tablecloths, a gin cocktail menu, mezzanine floor and BYO on Mondays. The seasonal menu changes daily. Kids eats for free Mon-Sat, 12-7pm.
Within a rustic interior of terracotta and vines are seating for 90 covers , you can see your food being freshly prepared. Spanish tapas.
San Miguel
18 Greenwich Church StWithin a rustic interior of terracotta and vines are seating for 90 covers , you can see your food being freshly prepared. Spanish tapas.
Chapters of Blackheath
43-45 Montpelier ValeGood for a drink and also for a meal. Modern.
Aqua Bar & Grill - Blackheath
3-5 Montpelier ValeGreek, Italian and French cuisine. Restaurant and bar.
There is an excellent selection of wine and reasonably priced and varied food menu.
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Davy's Wine Vaults - Greenwich
161 Greenwich High RdThere is an excellent selection of wine and reasonably priced and varied food menu.
Small pub with discreet nautical theme, limited menu and verdant patio garden with retractable roof. Right next to the Cutty Sark.
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The Gipsy Moth
60 Greenwich Church StSmall pub with discreet nautical theme, limited menu and verdant patio garden with retractable roof. Right next to the Cutty Sark.
Modern European restaurant with live pianist, high-ceilinged bar and shisha lounge. Open till late.
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North Pole Bar and Grill
131 Greenwich High RdModern European restaurant with live pianist, high-ceilinged bar and shisha lounge. Open till late.
Up-and-coming talent at open-mic nights, top comedians at Sunday Specials and late disco.
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Up The Creek Comedy Club
302 Creek RdUp-and-coming talent at open-mic nights, top comedians at Sunday Specials and late disco.
Situated on a narrow Greenwich street, this high-roofed and large-windowed pub overlooks the Thames.
The Yacht
5 Crane StSituated on a narrow Greenwich street, this high-roofed and large-windowed pub overlooks the Thames.
Local pub with polished wood interior and roof terrace, plus board games, newspapers and free wi-fi.
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The Railway
2 Greyhound LnLocal pub with polished wood interior and roof terrace, plus board games, newspapers and free wi-fi.
Food Scene
To the rear of the pub you'll find a stunning Conservatory, a relaxing drinking and dining space showered in natural light throughout the day. Beyond that you'll find a beautiful garden.
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Richard I
52/54 Royal HillTo the rear of the pub you'll find a stunning Conservatory, a relaxing drinking and dining space showered in natural light throughout the day. Beyond that you'll find a beautiful garden.
A family run mediterranean restaurant. During the summer months there is an outdoor, sheltered terrace.
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The Hill
89 Royal HillA family run mediterranean restaurant. During the summer months there is an outdoor, sheltered terrace.
Italian restaurant with conservatory.
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Jamie's Italian Greenwich
17-19 Nelson RoadItalian restaurant with conservatory.
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Everest Inn
41 Montpelier ValeContemporary Nepalese cuisine. Dine in, take away or delivery.
Buenos Aires Cafe
17 Royal ParadeGood steaks and reasonably priced.
Their ice cream, or gelato, as they prefer to call it, is tasty, comes in loads of weird and wonderful flavours, uses mostly locally sourced ingredients and is only 4–8% fat and preservative free.
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Black Vanilla
32 Tranquil ValeTheir ice cream, or gelato, as they prefer to call it, is tasty, comes in loads of weird and wonderful flavours, uses mostly locally sourced ingredients and is only 4–8% fat and preservative free.
There's a nice emphasis on real ales from small breweries, plus a strong selection of quality US and European beers. The food is cheap and cheerful.
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Hare & Billet
1a Hare and Billet RdThere's a nice emphasis on real ales from small breweries, plus a strong selection of quality US and European beers. The food is cheap and cheerful.
Starbucks
54-56 Greenwich Church StStarbucks
Cafe in the park with a great view over east London. Self-service cafe with tea, coffee, cakes and a small selection of breakfast/lunch foods.
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The Pavillion Cafe
Charlton WayCafe in the park with a great view over east London. Self-service cafe with tea, coffee, cakes and a small selection of breakfast/lunch foods.
Zizzi Greenwich
Sark GardensItalian restaurant with a large roof top terrace.
Pizza specialists plus pasta and grills in a compact, 2-floor spot with rustic wood furniture.
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Bianco43 Greenwich
43 Greenwich Church StPizza specialists plus pasta and grills in a compact, 2-floor spot with rustic wood furniture.
Large restaurant, open since 1890 for traditional pie, mash and liquor, plus jellied or stewed eels.
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Goddards at Greenwich
22 King William WalkLarge restaurant, open since 1890 for traditional pie, mash and liquor, plus jellied or stewed eels.
Family-friendly cafe by day, Modern British restaurant and funky bar with its own beers by night
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The Old Brewery
Family-friendly cafe by day, Modern British restaurant and funky bar with its own beers by night
American-inspired chain diner serving posh hamburgers with a choice of toppings, sides and salads.
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Byron
341 Upper StAmerican-inspired chain diner serving posh hamburgers with a choice of toppings, sides and salads.
Chinese noodles served in a simple restaurant with sit-down and takeaway services.
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Tai Won Mein
39 Greenwich Church StChinese noodles served in a simple restaurant with sit-down and takeaway services.
Good selection of steaks and wine. Argentinian.
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CAU Steak Restaurant - Blackheath
10 Royal ParadeGood selection of steaks and wine. Argentinian.
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
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Côte Brasserie - Blackheath
15-16 Royal ParadeModern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
Tapas and chargrilled Mediterranean dishes by candle light in a 2-storey, bare-brickwork restaurant.
Tziganos Restaurant - Italian & Spanish
17 Montpelier ValeTapas and chargrilled Mediterranean dishes by candle light in a 2-storey, bare-brickwork restaurant.
Vegetarian cafe for teas, coffee and cakes. Around 5 minutes walk from the flat.
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Royal Teas
76 Royal HillVegetarian cafe for teas, coffee and cakes. Around 5 minutes walk from the flat.
Victorian riverside pub where the Thames laps up at the windows, with cobbled outdoor drinking area.
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Trafalgar Tavern
Park RowVictorian riverside pub where the Thames laps up at the windows, with cobbled outdoor drinking area.
Single-room pub opposite Greenwich Park with maritime-style decor, restaurant and large garden. 17 minutes walk to the flat.
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Plume of Feathers
282 Plumstead High StSingle-room pub opposite Greenwich Park with maritime-style decor, restaurant and large garden. 17 minutes walk to the flat.
Chain bistro for French classics from croque-monsieurs to mussels in a retro Parisian setting.
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Café Rouge
30 Stockwell StChain bistro for French classics from croque-monsieurs to mussels in a retro Parisian setting.
Chain restaurant with classic wooden decor, serving gourmet British beef, chicken or veggie burgers.
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Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Greenwich)
45 Greenwich Church StreetChain restaurant with classic wooden decor, serving gourmet British beef, chicken or veggie burgers.
Handcrafted breads, pastries and cakes sold straight-from-the-oven, plus sandwiches and coffee.
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Paul Rhodes
37 King William WalkHandcrafted breads, pastries and cakes sold straight-from-the-oven, plus sandwiches and coffee.
Café Rouge
30 Stockwell StAll day French bistro
Funky, child-friendly chain serving international favourites at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Giraffe
120 Holland Park AveFunky, child-friendly chain serving international favourites at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Arts & Culture
Greenwich Picturehouse
180 Greenwich High RdThe local cinema. Tickets are around £12.
Community theatre with a varied programme supporting new writing and many shows for young audiences.
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Greenwich Theatre
Crooms HillCommunity theatre with a varied programme supporting new writing and many shows for young audiences.
Everything Else
Point Hill
Point HillA small, quiet park with excellent views over London.
A nice place to relax in the summer. There are several benches and there are also tennis courts adjacent at £10/hour.
Rose Garden
Rose GardenA nice place to relax in the summer. There are several benches and there are also tennis courts adjacent at £10/hour.
Will to Win Greenwich Park Tennis Centre
Blackheath AvenueTennis courts cost £10/hour
Greenwich Park
Cricket Pitch
Greenwich is the oldest of London's deer parks and has been home to Red and Fallow Deer since it was enclosed. There are paths leading to special viewpoints from which you can enjoy watching the herd.
Deer Park Trail
Deer Park TrailGreenwich is the oldest of London's deer parks and has been home to Red and Fallow Deer since it was enclosed. There are paths leading to special viewpoints from which you can enjoy watching the herd.
One Tree Hill Vista Point
Lovers WalkScenic view point. 18 minutes walk back to the flat.
Essentials
There is also a co-op, dry cleaners and small cafe next to Sainsbury's.
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Sainsbury's Local
13-14 Bermondsey SquareThere is also a co-op, dry cleaners and small cafe next to Sainsbury's.
The nearest newsagent selling the basics. Sainsbury's and the co-op is 3 minutes further.
Royal Hill Food and Wine Convenience store
88 Royal HillThe nearest newsagent selling the basics. Sainsbury's and the co-op is 3 minutes further.
The Creaky Shed
20 Royal HillFresh organic fruit and vegetables.