Gipsy Moth

Reading with trepidation about this place. it seems to be quite a hit and miss, but my pal and I decided to take the plunge and try out gipsy moth for a wee drink and some food.
Yea, the music was loud and made it hard to converse and you have to shout but I suppose if the weather is good and there’s space in the garden, it’s going to be real nice! On to the food, the onion rings was proper onion rings (if you get what I mean) and fish and chips was good! The batter was light and crispy and fish was fresh.
Drinks are on the average London price range but it’s cutty sark so you get the gist!

Location is the key plus for this pub, sitting in the shadow of the Cutty Sark. It’s a traditional 1800s-​ish looking place, with a small bar in front and a larger dining area in the rear. The views from the dining room are lovely, looking out at the ship. Generally everything is… well…ok. Do they have a varied choice of beers and ales? Yes. Do they have decent food? Yes — standard gastro-​pubby type fare, burgers, steaks, fish and chips, pies, etc. I’ve eaten here a few times and it’s all good but nothing knock out. A few of us even dined here on Christmas Day recently (as it was one of the few local places open), and I would recommend it. The staff were particularly cheery and service was good. The mulled wine was delicious and potent.
Generally, I think it’s best to visit in Summer for the outside garden, or if you happen to be in the area, with people from out of town for the tourist location-​wow factor.

This is a tough review for me to write… Personally I would give it 4 – 5 stars… But my 3 friends were very unimpressed — and I Unilocal for the group :(
I had the fish and chips and it was really really good! Sabie had the chicken salad and asked for dressing on the side — it was not. Other members of the group all wanted items that were not available — multiple items were not available… I guess I got lucky ?
Ambiance was good… We were seated relatively quickly … So personally I don’t have any complaints… But much like the Thai place I got food poisoning at and everyone else loved (they got 2 stars) I have to judge this based on the group experience

Good place for a weary traveler to have a pint or two…

Bön choix de bières, terrasse très agréable, n’hésitez pas à aller voir s’il n’y a pas de la place au fond même si le lieu semble plein !
Ps: je n’ai pas gouté la nourriture

Overlooking the iconic Cutty Sark ship in Greenwich, the Gipsy Moth is a cozy and relaxed pub. Traditional front room gives way to a relaxed lounge back room and restaurant, plus a beer garden. Perfectly located for an easy pint and great gathering point to meet friends.

Came here only for drinks and fries a few times during our stay in london. I like the pub because of it’s large selection of beer cask and on tap. They also have a nice selection of fruity beer. This place get’s super busy even though it’s pretty large it was hard to find a seat at times.

Stopped in here for lunch at the recommendation of our Thames River Cruise boat captain. The fish and chips, which was battered with cider, was possibly the tastiest fish and chips that I have ever had. It also was not terribly greasy, which was a very pleasant surprise. Boyfriend had the bangers and mash, which were also tasty. Our server was cheerful, friendly, and responsive to all our needs. We enjoyed our visit!

The last time that I went here I had my jacket stolen, but I foolishly thought I’d give it the benefit of the doubt and try it again.
Having spent the evening in the outside area, at 10:30 they mysteriously and without warning locked us out. When we walked around and came back in through the unlocked front entrance, meaning to use the toilet before we left, they refused to allow us to do so in a needlessly confrontational way… and I really do mean needlessly and I really do mean confrontational.
Paying customers, who had quietly paid somewhat inflated prices throughout the evening, being refused the toilets in such a rude way, is totally unnecessary and bizarre.
These people are clearly only interested in obtaining cash on the given evening… and lack the intelligence to understand the value of repeat custom. To allow us one or two minutes to use the toilets as we left would have cost them nothing. They could have warned us that the pub was shutting — and they could have turned us away less aggressively.
Don’t give them your money. It’s almost humiliating to hand over hard earned cash to people like this.
You’d be better off heading to the multitude of other pubs in the area: The Lord Hood, The Coach and Horses, The Admiral Hardy etc. Perfectly good beer, facilities and atmosphere… but without the sociopathic staff.

I’m sorry, but I just have high standards for food, and this place doesn’t cut it.
We were a party of 5, and we wanted lunch. There was a table that was reserved for someone else, but was free to use until 3 PM. So we sat down. We ordered our food by the bar (because it seems that in pubs, people drink more than eat, and so the establishments can’t keep track of what gets ordered, so they let the customers do the work for them by telling them to order at the bar).
I find it surprising that it took them almost 45 minutes to deliver our food. Yes, I was watching my watch, after all, we only had the table until 3 PM. And when the food arrived, sorry, but I was not appeased. The burger (which I ordered with pulled pork) wasn’t juicy at all, and the meat didn’t taste palatable. I definitely have had better burgers than here. I suppose I can note that their fish and chips were not as greasy as the other one I tried in a different establishment.
Needless to say, this place reinforces the stereotype that British pub food sucks. I would only come back here if all I want is a drink, and I want to drink it while gazing at the Cutty Sark.

Very popular with tourists large beer garden. Does real ale too :) thiugh expensive and not great quality.

No mains on a Sunday.
We came in as a party of eight which was no problem to get a table. Unfortunately they were pretty much out of main courses. 20:00 and no steaks, no fish, and no pork belly. It was quite disappointing for the group, but we decided to stay and make the best out of it. The meals ended up good even though the selection was small.

I have to agree with everyone here.
Sort your staff out.
The Gipsy Moth is a beautiful place. It’s a great space inside, perfect for a quick drink at the bar or a nice sit down with a pint. The garden is also awesome, and to be fair is the only reason it’s full in the summer (that and being soo close to the Cutty Sark — which is looking amazing since the rebuild).
I’ve been here several times, for the good draft and garden, but the staff have never been up to par. Would it kill them to run a wet cloth over a table? Or pay attention when serving at the bar.
Maybe the owners just don’t care, because lets face it, I’ve been back after less than enjoyable experiences…

Just enjoyed some great ale while sitting in the garden out back. Friendly staff, quick to pick up dirty glasses too. Very relaxing
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Not a bad place.
Usually meet friends here.
But prefer larger quieter, less crowded places.
You can keep strawberry beer its’s disgusting (IMHO).
Stick to JD&C it’s more reliable.
There are sometime some awful knuckle-​heads in this place

Probably the most well-​known pub in Greenwich, the Gipsy Moth has a great location right next to the Cutty Sark. With a pretty garden out the back, it’s a great place to go on a sunny day for a spritzer and nibbles with friends. That’s if you can get a seat. You see, the Gipsy Moth has always been heaving whenever I’ve been there, and on each occasion I’ve only just managed to nab the last table, whether that be outside or inside.
Outside is infinitely preferable, as the interior — although tasfefully decorated — is really rather dark. Not as dark as the ladies loos though, which are almost pitch black.
Yes, the service at the bar could be quicker, but I was recently impressed when — on a packed bank holiday weekend afternoon — they served us our sharing food platter within about 30minutes.
Worth a trip, but — be warned — you’re well and truly on the tourist trail here.

This pub has a great location and if you can get a spot in the beer garden in the summer then it is a lovely place to bask in the sun. Cool name too of course. These plusses are what saved it from a one star review from me.
A pub by the river with a garden should really have more than one person serving on the bar on a hot sunny day. This led to a painfully slow wait for a pint of Brain’s bitter that in the end was not worth itthe beer was not in good condition, unless it was meant to taste like vinegar in which case I apologise. The pub was very busy but somehow territory was annexed in the beer garden. Normally when you get a prime place in such a beer garden you don’t really want to give it up but the prospect of a long wait for another pint of vinegary swill was the deciding factor in leaving after just the one drink.

This is a cool and funky little pub which is a must visit if you find your self in Greenwich.
There is always nice vibe with a mix of locals and tourists enjoying pints sumptuous chow.

A very busy place.
If you can make it early during the week you can get a better idea.
Good pub food and decently priced drinks. Strawberry beer if thats your thing.
Nice interior as well. Service was OK.

This trendy little bar is another of Greenwich’s gems. The beer garden at the back is a particular highlight during the summer and is has a real buzz about it when the weather is fine. Plenty of seating is available but it does get busy so you will need to keep your eyes out for an opening outside.
Inside is nice too with a selection of sofas, small tables for conversation and larger ones designed to cater for groups. The bar staff are polite and will talk to you if you engage them in conversation. They also acknowledge you if there’s a queue and if there is some sort of problem with service they will sort it to the best of their abilities.
Price wise I found it to be a little more expensive than your average pub but for fashionable places like this you have to expect that. I had a disappointing experience with some potato wedges which I did not feel were value for money due to the quantity of food but lesson learnt, I won’t be ordering food again in a hurry.
It may also interest some people to know that there is no big screen at the Gipsy Moth and it therefore provides a safe haven for those not into football and other sports.

A reliable little pub located near the pier at the bottom of Greenwich’s village centre. One of the main draws to the Gipsy Moth is the carvery style lunches on Sundays. Roast meat with all the trimmings for under a tenner — significantly under in fact, at £8.90.
There is a beer garden which is very nice in the summertime, perfect for relaxing with some Pimms or a delicious cocktail. I’ve never tried the beers here but its the usual big brewery suspects, I’m afraid. One thing I wish they would change is the music — bad lounge music seems to almost always be playing! Its quite popular too, so be prepared to wait for a table.

The Gipsy Moth is great. Loads of room, Sofas, a great selection of beers (Ashahi, Ciders, Bio Beers), good food, very friendly service.
Good for a nice Lunch and great for the evening. I must get back to London ASAP.