The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere reminds a northern county girl of a proper local. Not found a pub like this down in London since moving down here! This will become our local, it’s easily accessible and a hidden gem. We didn’t know this at the time of booking but dogs are allowed in the bar area but obviously not in the restaurant part. Not many puns down here allow it so another great reason to venture to this one of s kind, grab a homemade mulled cider(absolutely gorgeous) some homemade food but be quick because it sells out fast and then relax in the bar with your four legged friend. Perfect Sunday afternoon.
Blackheath C.
Rating des Ortes: 4 United Kingdom
Here’s the evidence that the visible kitchen may be more than a party trick: the tartar sauce appeared to be truly homemade… the sample on the plate of haddock differed from that on the whitebait. Very little fat on whitebait, but chips were mega battered. Fair enough to the chips, they were called triple cooked and they were delicious, so I don’t find this as offensie as the lighlty battered. Read the full review here:
András C.
Rating des Ortes: 5 London, United Kingdom
Wide selection of lagers and ales, wines food. larhe outside sitting area. What else u need?
Chris F.
Rating des Ortes: 3 London, United Kingdom
This is a nice looking pub, I particularly liked the slightly unusual area to the back left of the pub(not the back right that is Gastrocorner). It’s just a shame that the ale selection is a little on the boring side.
Paul W.
Rating des Ortes: 4 London, United Kingdom
I used to live in nearby Calvert Road so this was my local for some years. I still pop in from time to time though, as I can vary my journey home by getting off at Maze Hill station(about five minutes walk away). The Vanbrugh is staffed by a young group of people who are, on the whole pretty friendly and welcoming, and it attracts many regulars. The rear section of the pub is more of a restaurant — part of which is under a canopy(bit chilly in the winter). Food is probably above your usual pub grub — with a variety of specials. At the back there is a garden/patio — a petition to Greenwich Council to open it up for customer use has been sitting on the bar for some months. As for entertainment, think recorded music, some live music from time to time, and a TV screen in one corner, plus pub quizes.
Diz
Rating des Ortes: 4 Dartford, United Kingdom
I’ve spent many an evening in the Vanbrugh Tavern. It is hidden away in a backstreet in the slightly more unpleasant side of Greenwich. It is a really lovely pub. The interior has a traditional feel to it, whilst still feeling quite trendy and modern. Outside there is a large garden with numerous picnic tables where they have barbeques in the Summer, though when I was there recently some of the garden area was fenced off. They serve a wide of selection of wines by the glass or bottle(Prosecco being my favourite), and the food is good and seems to be home made. There is an open kitchen so you can watch your food being prepared. Monday night is quiz night and sporting events are broadcast on the flat screens. A good atmosphere, friendly bar staff. Prices are slightly above average I would say, but worth it for the pleasant atmosphere.
Ck-on
Rating des Ortes: 4 London, United Kingdom
This is a somewhat hidden gem situated near Trafalgar Road in Greenwich. Inside it is very modern, with a large and refreshing beer-garden in the back. The staff are very friendly, and they host a number of weekly activities such as a quiz night. The menu is limited, and not very vegetarian friendly, but the food is excellent. In the Summer months they also host barbeques, which I’m told are very tasty(being a veggie its not really my thing). Overall the atmosphere is really friendly, with a vast range of customers. The beer selection is also pretty standard. Very nice surprise in a not so nice part of Greenwich! They also host many sporting events on a big screen.