The Greenwich Union

Love its location in Greenwich local street with full of beauty. Nice selection of beers on taps as well as bottles & cans, friendly and young staff, brilliant atmosphere. Beautiful beer garden at the back to enjoy summer time, oh and big screens for watching sports

We have been a couple of times now. We like the range of drinks offered. The staff are very knowledgeable and happy to provide tastings and recommendations. It was difficult at times to get the attention of the staff (needed cutlery etc). It is possible for someone to be too laidback to be efficient. The food is their weakness and can be touch and go. There aren’t very many vegetarian options. The ribs were ok, the chips cold and the fish with veg didn’t really taste of anything and had no bite. This could be such a good pub with a few improvements.

In our mind the best pub in Greenwich. Founded by a Bavarian Braumeister, there’s a wonderful ever changing selection of beers on offer here; from their own Meantime Brewery and many craft brewers across Germany, Belgium, UK and elsewhere. We treat a visit here as an experience in beer connoisseurship and enjoy it on that level. Recommend  the Meantime Pilsner, London Stout, Chocolate Porter and Imperial Bitter; and from Belgium; Kriek cherry beer and Pecheresse peach lambic. Outside of the beer, the location is one of the most pleasant and relaxing in Greenwich, and the staff knowledgeable and friendly.

Great pub with great front and rear seating areas! Wide selection of drinks all locally sourced with good selection of food all coming in at very reasonable prices. Great place for large groups as well.

The English Breakfast and the Croque Madame were both perfectly made. The lunch price was adequate, but the normal prices are a bit overpriced. The atmosphere was very pleasent and the waiters were really decent.

Just 5 minutes away from Greenwich station yet tucked in a peaceful neighborhood. Awesome fish and chips and great service. I rate it A+ (the + goes to its very friendly staff). Definitely coming back on my next visit to London!

Found this great little pub on our recent trip to Greenwich after being recommended by a family member. Nice pub with good atmosphere. Had a lovely pint of Meantime IPA and had a sausage and red onion marmalade sandwich on bloomer bread served with amazing homemade chips. Was really great and our place to go next time in Greenwich

Great food in a cosy pub atmosphere, with friendly staff that allowed us to sample 5 beers. We ordered the stuffed jalapenos as a starter to share, and had backed sea bream parcel and baby spareribs. All of it delicious. And great value for money, starters from £5 and mains from £11. This was my third visit, and definitely not my last.

Was warned London only has potatoes to offer, this pub place proved that was so wrong. Food was surprisingly good! Felt like still in New York. Lol. My favorite is the wings n sea bass in prawn butter! One of "nice things" is London does not accept tips:)))). The reason subway is 3times more expensive than in New York???

We didn't really venture too far from London proper during our recent trip to the city, but decided it was worth the time to visit The Greenwich Union for a Sunday roast. The establishment has a nice mixture of cozy and airy, which was perfect for a lazy(ish) Sunday. I hate to use this word, but I'll use it anyway (because I can't think of a better descriptor): the service here is "super" friendly, and very knowledgeable, particularly regarding the ales on tap. The barkeep gave us a few sample pours without waiting for us to ask, which we greatly appreciated. Because of that, we were more than happy with the pints we ordered. Moving on to the food: the roasts were delicious, in particular the pork loin, which was moist and flavorful. I enjoyed my roast beef as well. The Yorkshire pudding was wonderful and I might have been just as happy eating that alone for my meal, to be honest. The pub is in walking distance of the touristy areas of Greenwich, so it's easy enough to put some good food in your belly and continue on to your sightseeing, afterward.

Great pub, we had spent the day in Greenwich at the observatory and were doing the Meantime brewery tour that evening. We came here for some drinks and lunch, we had their fish and chips and ribs. The fish and chips were great, and the ribs were good too, fall off the bone. However I wasn't keen on the BBQ sauce they served on the side, it didn't compliment the ribs. Nonetheless the beer was great, mainly meantime and a few guest beers on draft, plus various bottles. The service was great and we had a lovely time at the pub.

Okay so for weeks now me and my drinking buddy have wanted to try some of the local Greenwich meantime beers... The Greenwich Union more than delivered ! We were thinking of taking a tour of the brewery itself but we had heard a lot of hype about the Union and quite fancied a lunch out too which we couldn't really imagining brewery having much to offer in that department. As soon as we walked through the door we were greeted by a very friendly and knowledgeable bartender who , before even asking, poured a small taster of a beer he had a preference for. After a short conversation with the staff I went on to order a paddle offering four 1/3 pints for £6.50 which consisted of four meantime beers of my choice (Yakima red, Pilsner lager, raspberry wheat beer and London stout). Moving on to food ... We always judge a venue on the quality of their garlic bread and cheese so we both ordered garlic bread and hummus asking them to top off the bread with cheese. As far as the garlic bread and cheese goes it's a solid 9/10 just could have used more cheese but bar that it was perfect. For the mains I ordered a rack of ribs which was accompanied by fries and house slaw as are most rib dishes, but these ribs were sublime they were so soft and actually had a large amount of meat on the bone compared to most other places. My buddy ordered an aged Angus burger which I can only comment on the presentation and comments from my friend which were both 10/10. As for the venue it was perfect small hip location with great lighting and the wall decorations were fascinating. They consisted of vintage fosters and a huge selection of rare branded glasses, kind of like a small beer museum. The smoking area out back was covered , heated , decorated great and surprisingly clean for a smoking area. One final comment goes to the huge selection of craft beers available and even the bottle shop where you can pick up some rarities to take back with you.

I might be making it over to Greenwich more often! We reserved a table for 6 for 1pm a few days in advance, which was a good idea since all the tables were full for Sunday lunch. I ordered ribs that came with coleslaw and chips. The chips were crispy and fresh. The coleslaw wasn't the best, but I've come to expect that in the uk. It was too wet. The ribs were covered in a great spice rub and slathered with BBQ sauce. All in all a pretty fantastic meal. I wasn't drinking but my friends ordered different Meantime Ales and enjoyed them. There were also a bunch of kids there, so friendly for all.

We stopped in at the end of a long day and this place was perfect. Everyone was very friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. It had a very local vibe too, so it was fun for us Yankees to people watch while we scarfed our pies and sausage.

We had decided to take a riverboat cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich. When we landed, we were hungry. We found a lot of restaurants/pubs in the Town Centre area but decided to walk further, a little off the beaten path. We are glad we stumbled upon the Greenwich Union!!!! This was our kind of pub. They have a large 'beer bible' list offering of many different beers on tap and bottled. They showcase local/craft beers. They even had a few from the USA (Flying Dog and Victory). They serve flights of beer. The food was very good. The staff was really friendly. The bartender allowed us to sample the beers before buying to see what we liked (just like they do in many pubs in the USA). We sat outside on the back patio (kind of a small beer garden). For beers, Kate had the local beer 'Meantime Wheat' from the The Meantime Brewing Company, it was delicious! I had a few Belgian offerings but ended up sticking to the Meantime beers. For food, Kate had the Union lamb burger and I had the 28 day aged Angus burger. Both were tasty and cooked to perfection. The hand-cut chips were crispy the way we like em'. The next time we visit London, we must come back to the Greewich Union.

I love Meantime Brewing Co.. And, I love that Meantime is showcased here at the Greenwich Union. There are other beers from abroad (Germany, CA., NY.) that I can get behind both serving and drinking with my head held high. Anchor Steam Porter, anyone? -a rarity even back home. The bar itself is tidy and spacious. The outside seating area in back on a warm day is packed out with happy folks a-drinkin'. There's a front patio, too, for people-watching and beer-sipping. And, as previously stated, the bar staff is nice. They have a tip-cup out on the bar, too. Methinks that too many "Amis" have done ruined 'em there by leaving gratuity on the bar! ;) I've not yet eaten there, but I look forward washing down a burger with an ale at the Union sometime soon!

Came hear for dinner while visiting beautiful London. What a great place. True to the meaning of Pub. A lot of locals, and lets face it, giving the location I don't see a whole lot of tourists crowding this place, which is a great thing.Talk about one of the best beer selection I ever seen. Several of them in the top 50 beers of the world. I'm yet to see that many top rated beers together anywhere in the US. Not to mention Meantime on draft. Meantime, a brewery I got introduced to by my friend while in London and oh how I wish I had some with me. Typical pub food but very very good. We were four and shared a Veggie burger, risotto, steak and Shepherd's pie. The veggie burger was incredible, can't believe I ate a veggie anything. The risotto was creamy and much better that what you find in some Italian restaurants. The steak was perfectly cooked and the Shepherd's pie was delicious. Another reason to love London.

Was a great pub but has been merged with the Richard I next door. Three pubs close to each other in Royal Hill did feel like a lot, but I will miss the Yakima Red on draft.

After an exhausting day of sightseeing, hubs and I wearily wandered in from the downpour outside. We were starving. It must be a cultural difference but the service was atrocious. It took forever to be provided a menu, served a beer and to have our meal order taken. The food took 45 minutes to come out Hubs ordered the bangers and mash. I got the cheeseburger. His food was delicious. My burger was over cooked and the cheese tasted funny. It then took forever to get the check. Perhaps another cultural difference. Hubs went to ask for it from the bar. Being as tired as I was, jet lagged and cranky, I'm going to provide 3 stars. Luckily this meal occurred in June. I may not have been so charitable then.

A friend and I who are fans of Meantime Brewery thought we'd check the place out and for lunch and quick pint and we wasn't disappointed. The staff were friendly and had good knowledge of the beers they served. I went for a Cali PA which was really crisp and not too heavy while my friend went for a paddle. Onto the food: We started off with garlic bread(asked for extra cheese) and hummus. The hummus was really cold but tasted reasonable with a strong flavour of coriander. The garlic bread itself was moreish as it should be. Garlic bread with cheese o'meter - 7/10 I had a burger which tasted like the best of pub burgers, with nice and crispy homemade chips and a nice garlic aioli. My friend had the ribs which came straight off the bone. The place has a nice vibe from the beer-oriented decor and friendly staff, and it's just the right size too. Definitely worth popping into if your around the area.

Of all the pubs in Greenwich (and there are many) this is definitely my favourite. It has great beer, a perfect pub menu and a huge beer garden for the summer. So far my description has not made it seem out of the ordinary at all, but it really does stand out from other pubs. The beer they serve is in fact from their own independent Meantime Brewing Company and not from any national breweries. On draught they have a variety of Bavarian country style lagers, pale ales and amber lagers whilst by the bottle you can try their delicious coffee and chocolate beers, as well as the other excellent worldwide beers they store. The lunch and dinner menus are simple and traditional- cod & chips, steak and stout pie, steak and chips and roast shoulder of lamb during the week, on Saturdays a reasonable brunch menu of eggs florentine and benedict, bacon butties and salt beef hashes and on Sundays, an excellent roast dinner for under 13 pounds (roast beef is 12.95 whilst lamb and chicken is 10.95) It is a perfect place for groups- the crowd is typically friendly and unpretencious- but also an excellent place to sit on your own and read the newspaper.

We recently bowled in here for a Sunday roast whilst in the neighbourhood - as a visitor from the far North I'd often heard of The Union in the wilds of Greenwich, and was quite pleased with what I found. The main drawcard of this place is the beer: the tap selection is almost solely the preserve of Meantime Brewery, London's excellent artisans of the brew. There were around 6-8 interesting looking beers on keg, and 3 further ales on handpump. We tried several of them, and they were all very tasty & fresh tasting - the Smoked Bock was an interesting find, the Wheatbeer had the fruity character of the German variety it's based on, and the handpumped London Pale Ale was sheer hoppy, piney joy in a glass! The building itself seemed cosy enough, but with a slightly modernised edge to it: perhaps it was the blondwood finish of everything; it definitely didn't give off the vibe of Old Man pub. We ordered Sunday lunch, and whilst initially thought we might've been screwed over on portion size (I seem to recall the roast being £12?), although it was all very tasty and by the time we'd finished we felt just on the pleasant side of being farctate. Which left room for more beer. The staff were friendly and helpful: the barman mistook my indecision over which beer to try for confusion, and set about describing the different styles, which he did very capably and clearly without sounding like a prat. I'd happily swing back through there - no questions! The only downside is that it didn't seem quite as cosy as the Richard I next door. Otherwise: nice battle cruiser, this!

First time in Greenwich and had to make a choice for a quick weekend lunch. Given there are a lot of pubs right near the tube station and observatory, we almost ended up in one of the familiar chains. Fortunately, a quick Google search revealed the Greenwich Union as an independent pub serving local beer. That sounded good, so we went for it. It's a little bit of a hike away from the central (touristy) core and, oddly enough, right next to another big chain pub. Walk past that, in you're a fairly unremarkable interior but there's a nice solarium in the back and garden behind that. Once seated, service was quick and friendly. The menu looked pretty standard - fish and chips, burgers, pies, etc. - but the beer list was astounding! It's a huge list that's heavily tilted toward mid-range and higher end Belgian ales, plus a strong selection of craft American ale. There's also the local beer from Meantime, which we didn't end up trying. Settling on a Founders IPA, a sour ale from Lervig (Norway), a burger, and some fish and chips, we settled in for our meal. Food was served quickly and staff were again attentive. The beer was excellent, unsurprisingly. But the food really stood out. My wife said it was the best fish and chips she'd had in London (and we've tried a lot of fish and chips). The burger was moist, tender, and had a strong but not at all overpowering pepper flavor. One of the best burgers I've ever had to be honest. The chips looked a little questionable at first - maybe they were going to be too greasy, we said - but turned out to be quite the opposite. Highly, highly recommend. And we will be back, even though we don't live anywhere near Greenwich.

Great Sheppard pie, fish and chips and also amazing local beer selection. Try the cherry one. Everything was fresh and tasty. Also try the beets and hot smoked makarel salad.

This little pub is wonderful...The food is delicious (I got the ribs and my mom got the fish and chips). The beer selection is very varied to satisfy any pallet. I had a black stout IPA which was life changing. The service here is also something to note, the servers were knowledgeable on the beer selections and even offered a free tasting flight to help make a selection so you weren't stuck with a beer you don't like. I'd go back for sure!

Proper pub with local craft beer and good food. The staff were really friendly and it has a nice quiet garden out the back. A bit out of the way from the main town centre but worth it.

Excellent Sunday roast. You couldn't ask for beget than that. The beer selection is to die for. I've been drinking the cognac one and it's out of this world.

This place is worth hunting out. Looks small from the outside, but sizeable inside and in the beer garden. Own brewed beers are great. Food is very good also: scotch egg for starters, very good. Tasty chicken burger for mains. Friendly service. We will be back.

First off, let me start by saying that in all the years I lived in Greenwich (which was about 4 in total), I never stumbled across this little place. However, having now moved away, I got a tip-off that this was worth a visit, and it certainly was. The bar has an extensive range to offer, and the food is also very good - fresh, locally sourced and well-cooked. My only two slight quibbles are that the pudding menu is slightly lacking (nothing with chocolate - apart from ice cream, and it's Winter!), and I was offered no option to have my burger rare/medium etc., and it came well done, which wouldn't have been my first choice. That said, it was still moist, well-seasoned and very enjoyable, so it's only a minor point for improvement. Trek up Royal Hill and find this place - cosy for a Winter's evening!

Meantime might be the world's greatest brand of beer. So of course, any pub that specializes in serving Meantime is bound to rank pretty highly. I'm a big fan of the Greenwich Union. It's tucked away on a side street, close to all of the main attractions of Greenwich, but far enough away that you get few tourists than other places. Service was great. The bar staff was pretty efficient, even as the pub got packed later in the evening. My biggest problem with the Greenwich Union was the outdoor seating area. I sat on the back patio and got a great view of the tall, impenetrable wooden fence the pub had set up around its premises. My suggestion: If you find yourself in Greenwich, and you want a pint of Meantime, walk down the street to the Old Brewery. But without taking the Old Brewery into account, the Greenwich Union is tops.

Best ribs in Greenwich. Very friendly staff and a Excellent beer. Wonderful atmosphere at all times.

First off, I'm a dedicated and devoted wine drinker. However, The Union holds a special place in my heart - it's where my fiance took me on our first date, and it's the place where I learned to really like beer. I don't remember how many pints I consumed here (or at the Meantime for that matter) but obviously it was enough for me to agree to a long distance relationship (4000 miles and an ocean. yep.) I actually haven't eaten at the Union, but they serve draught beer from the Meantime and I remember having a wheat beer that was particularly tasty and at 3 quid a pint, I found it a beautiful addition to my romance with London and one of its (previously) lifelong inhabitants.

I Yelp for a reason. I use Yelp and therefore, feel it's my duty to give back what I have taken. The Greenwich Union is a perfect example of this. On the weekend my partner in crime (and fun times) and I went on a cycling adventure to Greenwich from our home in Stoke Newington. We had a few things planned along the way but by 1pm we'd hit Greenwich and were starving. Using my trusty Yely app, I hunted for a pub with an outside space and The Greenwich Union came up. Wonderful! So after really enjoying myself, I just had to leave a review... The Greenwich Union serves up a selection of local Meantime beers and have recently taken Brewdog on tap too. They have specials that change daily and really wonderful British pub food - you may even dare to call it a gastropub (you crazy Americans you). The portions are huge and the service is pretty decent too. As always, I ordered a Bloody Mary and was suprised at how well made it was. Kind of spicy and then I could add more if needed - I love it when they let you add extra bits without judging. And there really was no judgment on the amount of Tabasco I splashed in. As for the dining space, it was lovely, they have a little patio with neat little tables outside, loads in fact. They also have a conservatory which is great to escape to when you need to get out the rain, and a reasonable sized inside area too. Well done Greenwich Union, well done! Oh did I mention it was kid friendly? It's kid friendly.

My only previous experience of Greenwich was the area around the Cutty Sark and the touristy bits, but the Greenwich Union is worth checking out. In spite of the previous sentence, the pub was deceptively close to Greenwich park by way of a few side roads. I came here for Sunday lunch with 5 others at the end of October. We booked a table which was a good idea as the place was full. The Greenwich Union is one of the Meantime places which is fine by me as I really like their brews. The food was good, I was a little disappointed that the beef roast dinner was unavailable because of an operations management mistake but the fish and chips was a more than adequate replacement. Julia D had ribs which I hoped she wouldn't finish as they were great, I would recommend that off the menu. All in all very good.

We came here on the August Bank Holiday weekend on the strength of previous Yelp reviews. We're happy to report that the Greenwich Union is still going strong and their beers and ales are fantastic! This is micro-brew without the 'tude. In the US we had gotten used to micro-breweries being obnoxious and over the top with arrogant self-absorption. This was definitely a breath of fresh air- a real true pub... that just so happens to also serve small-batch beer. We tried a couple of their seasonal brews, including the Belgian-style High Saison, and enjoyed all of them. The food is definitely not too shabby either. I had the sweet potato cake with goat cheese and rocket. Very flavorful! My husband ordered the burger and while he enjoyed it and thought it very good, he wanted it made clear that the beef was mixed with a lot of bread crumbs and spices. So if you're looking for a very beefy, American-style burger, this isn't it. But he really enjoyed it. Little one had the fish and chips (cod) and yum-yummed it right up. Service was snappy and very friendly and they were really happy to give us tasters of any of their beers. We sat in the front of the bar where it is slightly darker and more pubby, but the atrium area at the back looked warm and inviting and glowed a nice tangerine colour. It was full of locals enjoying a pint and some company on a lazy afternoon. The outdoor garden patio also looked fantastic, but it was on-and-off rainy and windy while we were there. We enjoyed ourselves very much and will definitely be back some time when we're in Greenwich again.

Decent spot. Decent beer. Decent food. I used to think of this place as a bit meh with expensive food. Then I figured it out. It's a good pub. The food is a bit pricier than your low level pub fare, but that's because it's better. The beer isn't particularly expensive (not saying it's cheap) but it's good. Meantime. Need I say more? Ok I will. Meantime and loads of other beers. With glasses to match. GLASSES TO MATCH. I'm coming here again. It's just a chilled atmosphere. I recommend you do too.

This is the best pub in London. Well, OK I might have trouble proving that, but it's my local and I adore it. To give you an idea of how much I adore it, I should tell you that i live on the other side of Greenwich and have to get on a train to get here. But it's worth it. For a start, it's so untouched. It's a bit off the beaten track and you'll have a hard job finding it if no one has told you about it. This is a really amazing quality in a pub in Greenwich. Sure, it's busy at the weekends but it's busy with locals. And big fluffy dogs too. Cute. The bar staff are firendly and hot. All of them. They're happy to see me when I come in. They've never once siad anyhing when I've got too drunk at the bar. (It doesn't happen often I promise.) They let me eat ice cream in here while I drink beer. I don't need to bring my own ice cream though, the food here is great. It could be described as gastro pub food, but they source all their stuff locally and it's yummy. The do brinch as well. Their Sunday lunches are pretty good too. If a tad pretty looking when what you really want is more roasties. They also brew their own beer. Meantime Brewery is pretty well known south of the river and it's well worth discovering. Though I'm allergic to raspberries so I've never tried that flavour. Their wheat beer tastes of banana milkshake. (I'm a smoker, this may just be my messed up taste buds!) I absolutley can't say anything bad about it in here. there's a beer garden out the back and I've given myself pretty awful sunburn because I just didn't want to leave. It's so gorgeous in here. The whole pub makes me happy. It's got everything a local should have. Except a cat. Maybe it should have a cat.

I can here for a brew during a visit to England. I had traveled around Greenwich and England. I have only been around Greenwich for the more "touristy" places. Before I got there, I booked a table, which after being there, was a great thing I did because the place was packed! I came for an ale and fish and chips because I heard rumors the place had the best fish and chips from my friend, who happens to live in England. Everything tasted great! The Ale Was awesome, the Fish, was cooked perfectly, and ahh the chips, were AMAZING!!! I think they were the best chips in Greenwich! Next time I visit my friend, I will visit here!

Finally got to sample some of my favorite brewer's wares in person! Great beer, good food and good ambience (can't beat being at a pub in England). Tried the Meantime Fools Gold seasonal ale and it was really good, the porter was even better (and is different from their bottled porter). Had the veggie burger and chips (thick French fries) and both were really good. Many of the veggie burgers here are Halloumi made from cheese and a vegetable, in this case carrots. Our server was kind enough to offer ketchup for the chips once she saw that I wasn't using the vinegar and salt on the table! We sat in the back outside area which is quieter than inside the pub and has heat lamps (which were needed). Well worth a visit if you are in Greenwich and are a fan of craft beers.

I can't get enough of this place. I live in nottingham as a student but home is about 5 miles from greenwich. I still always make my way here when the sun is out. It's the sort of place where you can have a long conversation with a friend(s), you can read a book or just knock a few back. The Beer is the reason to go, but the food is also one to go. The staff are friendly and any beer on tap you wish to try is no only accepted but is offered to you. They have a huge selection of world beers but I always drink the Union beers, with the English/London Pale Ale my favourite. Best thing about the place aside from fresh beer is the beer garden!

The *home* of British craft beer. It literally all started here in this rather unassuming little back-street pub. I remember visiting here in my teenage years to sample the strange flavoured beer they had. Now I go to enjoy the Meantime beer on tap. I've heard the food is decent and they have a nice garden to enjoy it in. There are a couple of pubs next door that are also worth checking out if you're in the neighbourhood!

Cracking pub. Has the feel of a locals' favourite, with friendly staff and superb beers. This is a Meantime Brewery pub - so you might struggle if you're looking to have a pint of your regular drop, but ask the staff to recommend something based on what you like. My personal favourite of their beers is the Yakima Red. It's a relaxed place, this. No pretense to be found.The food is very good. I enjoyed their burger a lot. If I hadn't been sporting a hangover and no doubt slightly worse for wear after a very enjoyable brewery tour, I might have been more adventurous with my choice, as there is a lot to choose from. My friend's Fishermans Pie was excellent. They also serve roast dinners on a Sunday until they run out. Can't recommend Meantime beers enough. Easily my favourite brewery in London.

Excellent local Greenwich pub...friendly staff, chill atmosphere, and great home brewed beers. My favorite is the Kolner pils, fruity and light but the wheat beer is tasty too. Worth the extra cash for a pint to drink here veruse other pubs. The bartender recommended a bottled chocolate beer that I'd like to try, maybe in lieu of dessert after dinner. Haven't tried the food here yet, but it's definitely on my list, as we try to stop by here every time we're in the village...

Greenwich is a wonderful place to go to on a Sunday, to have a look around the market, take a walk through the park, and of course grab a beer and maybe a pub lunch, and The Union is the best place for it. It's a traditional English pub, but with an airy modern twist that makes it an attractive summer option, as well as somewhere to huddle in the winter. The garden is also great when it's sunny. The pub is the Meantime Brewing Company's first official home and serves no national beers, only its own products including fruit beers, pale ale and wheat beer. I'm a fan of the raspberry, and that's from someone who doesn't normally like beer. The food menu is traditional English fare, done to a solid, quality standard at reasonable but not cheap prices. This is a great place to visit after a walk, for an evening with friends, or just an afternoon alone reading. The beers alone are worth it.

Contrary to the other reviews, my Sunday lunch was great. The crackling of the pork was nice and crisp. The only annoying thing is that this place doesn't take reservations - and it can become busy and difficult to get a table at times. If eating, you can also put drinks on the tab (table service) and I was pleased to see that the bill didn't include an "automatic gratuity" insult that unfortunately has become standard around here

Enjoyed a very pleasant couple of hours here earlier this week. Food (I opted for the fish and chips, friend had a burger - which comes with its little bucket of chips) was good - though I would have liked a few more chips! But what really sets this pub apart (and makes it worth the short trek from Greenwich Town Centre) is the Meantime beers. I had a Wheat beer and a Pale Ale - both absolutely brilliant - OK, yes, I am a Meantime fan! Staff were friendly and efficient, and the pub wasn't too noisy either. The pub had football on one screen when we arrived, but the commentary was turned down so that it wasn't intrusive. As more patrons arrived, we were asked if we minded having another screen switched on (but again without sound) - no problem. Meant we could eat and drink in comfort, and the pub doesn't get full of people gawping at the screens rather than socialising.

Greenwich Union is a great pub with great beer and good food. If you find yourself in the area, try and visit. The beer selection is very good. The menu is not what you'd expect from a typical London pub. The staff is friendly and service is great. I've been a few times and would highly recommend stopping in for a pint or two plus a good meal. I would have rated it a 5 star - but the ribs deserve a better BBQ sauce.

I LOVE Meantime's Yakima Red Beer? Lager? I don't know what it EXACTLY is, for fear of causing offence to any aficianados out there but it's the first time I've actually finished a beer and liked it. Food wasn't to my liking, it's pub grub but I decided to try the polenta and it was a bad idea. It was so carby! LOL. I thought it would be light, like cous cous. I was wrong. and the starter was some sort of grey egg on toast. I don't even know! But I know my friends enjoyed their meat dishes! Will be back again to try their own brand beers! I loved it!

One of the best bar restaurants we went to during our stay in London. Fish and chips top notch, prices very reasonable which goes for food and drinks. Staff very friendly

Clean and open pub. They have a sunroof in the dining area and it really makes a difference in brightening up the typically dark and pubby atmosphere of... well, a pub. They have tons of options for beer too, even providing a free sample of available drafts if you can't make up your mind. Brunch here was affordable, their soup of the day was a 5 quid scrumptious fish stew that came with bread and aioli, and their 6 quid scrambled eggs had a nice twist with the capers and anchovies on top of grilled bread. This is going to be my Saturday morning tradition!

The reasons why I like the Greenwich Union so much is because their overall offering is quite good. The staff are attentive and friendly, the food is good (especially the pork burger), they serve predominately Meantime Brewery's beers (which are my favourite), the prices are reasonable and both the inside and the beer garden are great places to hangout and spend the afternoon or evening in. Additionally, as the location is a bit off the beaten path, there really aren't the usual Greenwich tourist lingering about. For me, it really doesn't get much better than the Greenwich Union. I highly recommend it!

This is a fantastic pub. They seem to have virtually all the meantime beers which are great to try but it also means that there should be something for everyone. I had a delicious smoked bock and a hoppy lager..both were really fantastically tasty beverages....simple as. You can understand why they are on the expensive end of the scale. Apparently they serve real ale too, but I completely missed that so captivated as I was by the Meantime options. The pub itself if very pleasant, in particular the beer garden. They serve food...with burgers that look like you might need to install a hinge on your jaw if you want to eat one. I was disappointed when we had to leave

Awesome! Great food, great beer, great service. This place is fantastic. We had the burger and the fish and chips. Both were excellent. Also had the hummus appetizer and was also very good. Wheat beer and cider beer topped it off. Great spot.

Great beers? Meantime Brewery. Check Great tasting Sunday roast? Both beef and pork with crackling. Check Good desserts? Check Helpful friendly staff? Check Would I return? Yes!

I first learnt about the Greenwich Union after visiting their stall at the Catford Beer festival a couple of years ago. Initially mistaking this pub for part of the University bar was an easy error to make in name, but upon seeing the actual pub it soon becomes clear that the connection ends there. The pub plays host to a series of it's own varied beers. Definitely a place worth visiting if you'd like to see that Greenwich isn't just confined to the surroundings of the market square. Saving the best for last, on my most recent visit there I was very pleased to discover that they sell a very tasty bottled ciderI unfortunately forget it's name, but if you ask for the sweet bottled cider I'm sure they will know the stuff. Definitely worth a try if you like your libations apple based!

Like Sainy I have to agree the food here is really nice. I had a sunday lunch here with some friends and so we were looking for 8 lunches and it only took around 20min to be served which I thought was brilliant given there were quite a few people here. The beer garden is a nice touch and for all you smokers that would be a great plus Like Siany mentioned they brew there own beer and have some varied tasting beers but I enjoyed trying them all. I cant say what the evenings are like here as we came during the lunchtime period but i'm sure if its anything like lunchtime thwen you wont be disapointed.

Brilliant pub. Its out of the way from the tourist trap of Greenwich and is a great place to go and sit and drink your way through the beer menu We went there on a Sunday and the bar staff were excellent. They are friendly efficient and have a good knowledge of all the beers so can guide you through the menu. nice beer garden as well