Pubs next to suburban railway stations rarely delight, and the Lord Derby is no exception. Quite an attractive old-fashioned interior (wood panelling, comfortable upholstered seats) and cheap drink are plus points, but the...
This pub recently ceased trading.
Is it too harsh to liken Plumstead High Street to a Stations of the Cross for depressing drinking? A procession of beaten-up looking boozers unfolds as you walk east from the train station. Still, O'Dowds is not so bad. It is...
This utterly dire pub has now ceased trading.
The Volunteer has a little more to offer than many Plumstead pubs. The atmosphere was pretty good on our visit, aided by some decent indie on the jukebox (Stone Roses, Manics). Blue china is something of interior theme,...
Situated on a busy residential road between central Woolwich and Plumstead, the Lord Raglan is a pub most people glimpse from a passing bus. Is it worth stopping in? Not really. It's a basic locals' pub which does a job in the...
Who would visit a pub as devoid of joy and life as this? On our visit, a graffito reading 'Prozac' scratched into the bar notwithstanding, the answer to this question was clear: no-one, which seems about right. Some evenings,...
An unremarkable venue for a drink on Plumstead Common, with average drink and standard décor. The Prince Albert doesn't distinguish itself in any way and the nearby Mill outshines it completely. It might be OK for a...
The best pub on Plumstead Common, the Mill has excellent beer (between three and five real ales), friendly service and serves food at lunchtime. The pub has an unusual shell, having been converted from an 18th century mill, and...
Listed as both O'Flynn's and the Bull Tavern (its original name) on the pub sign, this place has relaunched as an Irish pub. Situated close to Woolwich Arsenal station, and opposite a busy bus stop, it doesn't look too...
There's an old lyric about pubs round here: 'The Five Idlers of Plumstead Common - The Star which doesn't shine in the sky, The Woodman who doesn't cut down trees, The Ship that cannot sail the seas, The Mill which doesn't...
The Pullman has been demolished to make way for the DLR extension to Woolwich Arsenal. Never mind.
The Star is a pleasantly old-fashioned boozer: a 1930ish two-room place ('saloon' and 'public bar' on the doors) which draws a good mix of locals. London Pride, Olde English cider and Courage Best are featured on tap, and the...
The <a href="http://www.portcities.org.uk/london/server/show/conMediaFile.669/The-Great-Harry-(1514).html/" target="_blank">Great Harry</a> is named after an historic warship from Woolwich's...
<h3>our final review</h3><h4> posted by columbo on 05/04/2010</h4><h4>last rating: <img src='/images/rating_2.png' alt='last rating: 2 pints' title='last rating: 2...
A very average locals' boozer with commonplace beer and nothing remarkable inside or out. There's a small terrace overlooking Plumstead Common, if that appeals, but you're probably better off at other pubs nearby.
The Melbourne Arms, situated midway between Woolwich and Plumstead, is quite a reasonable pub. On our visit, a friendly bunch of locals sat at the bar swapping banter and a few jokes. There is no real ale available, just the...
The Woodman has reopened after a recent (and ongoing) refurbishment. Formerly a contender for Plumstead's worst pub (there's some strong competition), the Woodman has thankfully raised its game. The exterior has been repainted...
The Earl of Chatham offers something different to the Woolwich drinking scene. It's a bright place refurbished in the modern style, serving decent drink (wine list, Special and London Pride amongst the beers) and a varied menu...
Named after a Victorian <a href="http://www.yellins.co.uk/woolwichferry/thames/PrincessAlice.htm" target="_blank">shipping disaster</a> that took place nearby, this is a big new pub catering for...
A battery of spirits, and Indian food, on offer signals something different here. The Electric Orange is a big, sparsely decorated (no budget or attempt at trendy decor?) place which attracts a younger and more diverse...
An original pub name, to be sure, but the place itself is pretty nondescript in its beer, décor and so on. The locals seem to like it, but we recommend drinking elsewhere on Plumstead Common.
Located on a busy junction between Plumstead and Woolwich, the Fox & Hounds is a pretty nondescript pub. Beer? Average. Decor? Average. Still, it's a fairly comfortable place for a pint, though you might feel a bit of an...
Located in a steep, small valley between Plumstead and Woolwich Common, the Lord Clyde is a place for local residents who aren't fussed (or can't be bothered) about walking up the hill to better pubs in Plumstead. It's quite...
Located on a busy junction on the Woolwich waterfront, the Castle sits between the art deco splendours of the Gala bingo hall (formerly Granada Theatre, opened in 1937) and the <a href="http://www.new-wine.org"...
Although from the outside it looks as though this place is falling down, once you're inside, it really isn't at all bad. Indeed, it has a more relaxed and welcoming feel than many other pubs in the neighbourhood. There's a...
Odd place this. It's a long, narrow pub with no decent beer (not even Guinness) and little to attract passing custom. When we dropped by, a couple of older locals were playing pool as the gaffer looked on quietly. A stream of...
Under new management - we need to get back to it and give it a new review. (new photo to come)
Woolwich is changing fast with wrecking balls aloft and the Olympics due in 2012 (shooting in Woolwich: yep). Pubs here are changing too. Woolwich has not known decent drinking establishments for some years - the whole area has...
