Ye Olde Rose & Crown Greenwich

You're walking up Crooms Hill towards the park, and suddenly you're stepping into a pub that's got genuine medieval credentials—we're talking 1453 here, not some twee recreation. The Rose & Crown sits at the heart of Greenwich village, all low ceilings and creaky floorboards, the sort of place where regulars have probably got their own pint glasses behind the bar. It's a Greene King establishment, so you get decent cask ales on tap and a menu that leans into proper British comfort food. Come on a Sunday and you'll see why locals queue for the roasts; weekday lunches are quieter, perfect for a contemplative pint and actually hearing yourself think.