Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
The Cutty Sark - the beautiful tea-clipper, the fastest of her time, preserved in dry dock since 1954 and recently renovated.
296 locals recommend
Cutty Sark
King William WalkThe Cutty Sark - the beautiful tea-clipper, the fastest of her time, preserved in dry dock since 1954 and recently renovated.
The Greenwich Royal Observatory - now includes a world-class planetarium along with the Greenwich Time Meridian.
612 locals recommend
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueThe Greenwich Royal Observatory - now includes a world-class planetarium along with the Greenwich Time Meridian.
The Queen's House - one of the first classical buildings in England, designed by Inigo Jones in 1616, featuring the elegant (and supposedly haunted) Tulip Staircase.
64 locals recommend
Queen's House
Romney RoadThe Queen's House - one of the first classical buildings in England, designed by Inigo Jones in 1616, featuring the elegant (and supposedly haunted) Tulip Staircase.
The National Maritime Museum - now includes sixteen brand new galleries with plenty of hands-on activities for children of all ages.
373 locals recommend
National Maritime Museum
Romney RoadThe National Maritime Museum - now includes sixteen brand new galleries with plenty of hands-on activities for children of all ages.
Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection
Chesterfield WalkA good walk up through the park
Greenwich Park
Beautiful with panoramic views over London
The Fan Museum
12 Crooms HillQuirky, unique local museum
The Thames Barrier
Eastmoor StreetLondon tidal defence - with exhibition and garden
Blackheath
Prince Charles RoadOne of South East London's hidden gems
Eltham Palace and Gardens
Court YardSeverndroog Castle
Shooters HillBillingsgate Market
Trafalgar WayOne to get up early for
Interesting area with a couple of art installations, a diner and views across the river of the O2
14 locals recommend
Trinity Buoy Wharf
64 Orchard PlInteresting area with a couple of art installations, a diner and views across the river of the O2
Deptford Market Yard
Deptford Market YardArts & Culture
The world famous O2 state-of-the-art arena. It also includes a bowling alley, clubs, cinema, exhibition spaces, bars...
631 locals recommend
The O2
Peninsula SquareThe world famous O2 state-of-the-art arena. It also includes a bowling alley, clubs, cinema, exhibition spaces, bars...
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cutty Sark
14 Joyce Dawson WayThe new owners have transformed this into a beautiful pub
Within five minutes walk is the Trafalgar Tavern, built in 1837 by John Kay, an elegant Regency stuccoed riverside inn.
58 locals recommend
Trafalgar Tavern
Park RowWithin five minutes walk is the Trafalgar Tavern, built in 1837 by John Kay, an elegant Regency stuccoed riverside inn.
The Pelton Arms
23-25 Pelton RdLively music and locals
The Old Brewery
In and out dining and drinking
Up The Creek Comedy Club
302 Creek RdFamous standup comedy club
Greenwich Tavern
1 King William WalkOverlooks the park
Plume of Feathers
282 Plumstead High StOne of our favourites - pub quiz every other wednesday at 8
The Greenwich Union
56 Royal HillGerman-style beers
Richard I
52/54 Royal HillOld school
Ashburnham Arms
25 Ashburnham GroveBridges the gap between contemporary bar and old-fashioned local.
Food Scene
Starbucks
54-56 Greenwich Church StWhat can I say..
Greenwich
Traditional London Pie&mash shop which is pretty good value.
The Brasserie
70 King William WalkA quite upmarket restaurant.
The Pavillion Cafe
Charlton WayCafe in the park with ice-cream
Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdGood value, kid friendly chain
Small, Japanese that friends highly recommend - was Trip Advisors top London restaurant for a while
41 locals recommend
Zaibatsu
96 Trafalgar RdSmall, Japanese that friends highly recommend - was Trip Advisors top London restaurant for a while
Sharkbait & Swim
Shopping
Great local market great for street food and quirky gifts at the weekend, antiques on other days of the week. Surrounded by some local stores
469 locals recommend
Greenwich Market
5B Greenwich MarketGreat local market great for street food and quirky gifts at the weekend, antiques on other days of the week. Surrounded by some local stores
Greenwich Clocktower Market
166 Greenwich High RdBric-a-brac flea market at the weekends
Pickwick Papers & Fabrics
22a Nelson RdWallpaper and fabric shop
Everything Else
Waterstones
34 Tranquil ValeDog friendly bookstore!
St Alfege Church
Greenwich Church StreetInteresting historical local church
Emirates Royal Docks station
27 Western GatewayGreat views across the river and East London
Waterfront Leisure Centre
Woolwich High StreetSwimming pool with wave machine, flume, slide, lap pool and gym
Wavelengths Leisure Centre
Giffin StreetSwimming pool - wave machine, flumes, lap pool, gym
Essentials
Marks and Spencer
Small but well stocked
Waitrose & Partners Greenwich
Dowells StreetRecently opened
Sainsbury's Local
13-14 Bermondsey SquarePaul Rhodes
37 King William WalkLocal bakery
The Cheeseboard
26 Royal HillLocal cheese shop of note...
The Creaky Shed
20 Royal HillGrocer!
Drings Ltd
22 Royal HillButcher!
Prykes
26 Royal HillPricey but very high quality
Very knowledgeable, friendly staff with amazing selection and wine, sherry and port taster evenings
9 locals recommend
Theatre of Wine
124 Junction RdVery knowledgeable, friendly staff with amazing selection and wine, sherry and port taster evenings
Co-op
177-187 Arthur RdNearby supermarket
Tesco Express
18 Western GatewayNearby supermarket
M&S
s RowNearby supermarket
Waitrose & Partners
134-152 Balham High RoadLarger store in Canary Wharf
Sainsbury's Greenwich
55 Bugsby's WayLocal big supermarket
Asda Charlton Superstore
Local Supermarket
The Hangout
344 Kennington RdCafe / Deli with a very French flavour