The Trafalgar Tavern was named by Big 7 Travel in its annual list of The Best Beer Gardens in the UK.
The list, which featured other London locations like the People’s Park Tavern in Hackney, rated this Greenwich pub for its naval-themed décor and views of the Thames, blending a “modern beer garden” with a “traditional pub”.
It was built upon the site of the former Old George Tavern, dating as far back as the 11th century, and coincidentally it’s also believed to be one of Greenwich’s most haunted pubs, with the ghost of a Victorian gentlemen frequently sighted.
With its traditional pub feel, views of the Thames and strong naval theme, it’s no wonder why this pub remains one of Greenwich’s most popular watering holes.
The pub was even featured by famed writer Charles Dickens in Our Mutual Friend, and its distinctive bow windows and balconies have been celebrated in the work of renowned artist James Tissot.
The pub has also made it into CAMRA’s guide on numerous years, who note it as a particularly pleasant spot to stop off for a drink in the summer months.
The pub is equally as pleasant on the inside with its eclectic mix of paintings and naval artefacts, with a menu serving British classics like fish and chips and a Sunday roast.
For drinking, the pub serves over 20 local and national beers on tap — including house favourites like Wantsum Trafalgar Bitter and Victory APA — along with 100 varieties of whisky and a broad gin menu.
The pub hosts weekly events like live music every Wednesday through Sunday, quiz nights every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and comedy nights every Thursday.
Whether you’re visiting for the popular beer garden or to soak up the atmosphere of one of Greenwich’s oldest pubs, The Trafalgar Tavern remains to be a favourite in Greenwich.
