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[[Category Fuller's|Fuller's]] pub and hotel on the [[Locale North Greenwich|North Greenwich]] peninsula. It was previously known as the Pilot Inn <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/2319582562/ photo]</small>, but following a late-2013 refurbishment shortened its name simply to the Pilot.
This pub, also simply known as "The Pilot", is an anomaly not far south of [[North Greenwich Station]]. It sits at the end of a perfectly-preserved early-19th century terrace comprising about 10 houses, completely surrounded by what is more or less undistinguished emptiness (mainly O2 Centre car parks, as well as the David Beckham Academy, and the very northern reaches of the Millennium Village developments). As such it is almost picturesque in its quaintness for this part of town.
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This pub is an anomaly not far south of [[North Greenwich Station]]. It sits at the end of a perfectly-preserved early-19th century terrace comprising about 10 houses, completely surrounded by a mixture of new-build housing (the northern reaches of the Millennium Village) and brownfield sites in the process of redevelopment. As such it is almost picturesque in its quaintness for this part of town.
Because it's just that little bit far south of the [[Locale Dome|O2 Centre]], it manages to largely avoid the concert-going crowds, but it's certainly worth seeking out.
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Because it's just that little bit far south of the [[Locale Dome|O2 Centre]], it manages to largely avoid the concert-going crowds, but it's certainly worth seeking out. What's best is its cosy atmosphere of a traditional pub, which from looking around is pretty much unique now on the Greenwich Peninsula.
Inside it serves the usual range of Fuller's ales, with six handpulls dispensing London Pride, ESB, Chiswick and Discovery, as well as a seasonal ale. There is plenty of seating in two carpeted spaces on either side of the bar, with some large booths tucked up against the side wall, as well as more tables for dining up some stairs at the back of the pub. Service is friendly.
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Entry is into a bar area with hexagonal tiles on the floor and tall stool/table seating. A small snug to one side is packed with armchairs, and to the other side, past the bar, steps lead up to a seating space with normal-height chairs and tables and access to balcony seating <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/22792017202/ photo]</small>.
Outdoors is an extensive beer garden, with a square lawn in the centre and tables around it, many of them with shelter. There are six or seven picnic-style tables out the front of the pub as well.
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Alongside this is tucked away yet another space, on the same level as the bar, with an eclectic mix of seating including a sofa and a tall table with a globe embedded in one end. More steps lead down from here to a small but light and bright conservatory seating area, with large patio doors looking onto a garden. The garden itself is part-paved and part astroturfed, and seating is a mix of freestanding tables and chairs and covered booths with long padded benches. There are six or seven picnic-style tables out the front of the pub as well.
According to the Fuller's website as of January 2012, food is served noon-2:30pm and 6pm-9pm Monday to Saturday, and noon-5pm Sunday. The food is the usual pub grub. In June 2009, [[Ewan]]'s mushroom and spinach pasta was pretty tasty, not too oily, with a couple of nicely-toasted slices of garlic bread and a small leafy green salad, and on an earlier visit, the vegetarian burger came in a white bun with some lovely crispy fries and was perfectly good, possibly a little better than the standard. At one end of the bar is a refrigerated cabinet containing an awesome selection of cheeses.
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When [[Kake]] visited on a Monday morning in October 2018, there were a couple of other breakfasters in the conservatory as I arrived around 8:30am, and more arrived while I was there, apparently all guests at the hotel. It emptied out entirely post-breakfast, and by 10am I was the only customer aside from a few hotel guests coming through to check out. Music was playing quietly during breakfast but turned off afterwards. Service was welcoming and helpful.
What's best is its cosy atmosphere of a traditional pub, which from looking around is pretty much unique now on the Greenwich Peninsula. The interior is very traditional, with lots of dark wood and an appropriate range of nauticalia.
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There are six handpumps on the bar, which on our October 2018 visit were clipped for London Pride, Red Fox (the Fuller's autumn seasonal), Seafarers, Oliver's Island, and Dark Star Hophead. A pint of lime and soda was &pound;1.10.
[http://www.tiredoflondontiredoflife.com/2012/02/water-your-four-legged-friend-at-pilots.html According to Tired Of London, Tired Of Life], it's dog-friendly.
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According to the Pilot website as of October 2018, food is served 7am-10am, noon-3pm, and 6pm-10pm Mon-Thu; 7am-10am and noon-10pm Fri; 8am-10am and noon-10pm Sat; and 8am-10am and noon-6pm Sun,
Accessibility: One step to get in. Toilets are on the same level as the bar, including one marked as accessible.
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In June 2009, [[Ewan]]'s mushroom and spinach pasta was pretty tasty, not too oily, with a couple of nicely-toasted slices of garlic bread and a small leafy green salad, and on an earlier visit, the vegetarian burger came in a white bun with some lovely crispy fries and was perfectly good, possibly a little better than the standard. At one end of the bar was a refrigerated cabinet containing an awesome selection of cheeses.

In October 2018, [[Kake]]'s eggs florentine (&pound;7) <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/45130879252/ photo]</small> were quite disappointing. The muffin was very hard, to the point where I could only cut through about half of it; the spinach was gritty; the poached eggs were overcooked, with near-hard yolks; and the watercress on top was a little past its best. Surprisingly, given all this, the hollandaise was very good: smooth, thick (but not too thick), and well flavoured. Complimentary tea came from the breakfast buffet table, via a basket of individually-wrapped teabags and a flask of hot water.

They have free WiFi, but this appears to be web-only; in October 2018, [[Kake]] was unable to get ssh working.

Child-friendliness: They have at least three highchairs, the type with no tray and very little back support. There's a pull-down nappy change table in the accessible toilet.

Accessibility: A step to get in at the main entrance, but there's step-free access at the side via a ramp. Once you're in, it's level to the bar, toilets (including an accessible one), and some of the seating. Half a dozen more steps with handrail to get down to the conservatory (where breakfast is served) and garden. Much of the seating on the same level as the bar and toilets is on high stools.

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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/31306073868/ Photo of the breakfast menu as of October 2018]
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* [https://whatpub.com/pubs/SEL/10578/ WhatPub entry]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], October 2018. Opening hours and food times taken from the Pilot website, October 2018.</div>
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[elvum]] and [[bob]], 21 January 2012. Opening hours and food times taken from Fuller's website, January 2012.</div>
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summary='Fuller's pub in a picturesque setting on the Greenwich peninsula.'
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This pub, also simply known as "The Pilot", is an anomaly not far south of North Greenwich Station. It sits at the end of a perfectly-preserved early-19th century terrace comprising about 10 houses, completely surrounded by what is more or less undistinguished emptiness (mainly O2 Centre car parks, as well as the David Beckham Academy, and the very northern reaches of the Millennium Village developments). As such it is almost picturesque in its quaintness for this part of town.

Because it's just that little bit far south of the O2 Centre, it manages to largely avoid the concert-going crowds, but it's certainly worth seeking out.

Inside it serves the usual range of Fuller's ales, with six handpulls dispensing London Pride, ESB, Chiswick and Discovery, as well as a seasonal ale. There is plenty of seating in two carpeted spaces on either side of the bar, with some large booths tucked up against the side wall, as well as more tables for dining up some stairs at the back of the pub. Service is friendly.

Outdoors is an extensive beer garden, with a square lawn in the centre and tables around it, many of them with shelter. There are six or seven picnic-style tables out the front of the pub as well.

According to the Fuller's website as of January 2012, food is served noon-2:30pm and 6pm-9pm Monday to Saturday, and noon-5pm Sunday. The food is the usual pub grub. In June 2009, Ewan's mushroom and spinach pasta was pretty tasty, not too oily, with a couple of nicely-toasted slices of garlic bread and a small leafy green salad, and on an earlier visit, the vegetarian burger came in a white bun with some lovely crispy fries and was perfectly good, possibly a little better than the standard. At one end of the bar is a refrigerated cabinet containing an awesome selection of cheeses.

What's best is its cosy atmosphere of a traditional pub, which from looking around is pretty much unique now on the Greenwich Peninsula. The interior is very traditional, with lots of dark wood and an appropriate range of nauticalia.

According to Tired Of London, Tired Of Life, it's dog-friendly.

Accessibility: One step to get in. Toilets are on the same level as the bar, including one marked as accessible.

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Last visited by elvum and bob, 21 January 2012. Opening hours and food times taken from Fuller's website, January 2012.

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