Rivington Greenwich

Having spent a lovely day in Greenwich, my wife and I decided to stay for some food and drinks. Luckily we heard some smooth sounding jazz spilling out of the Rivington Bar & Grill as we passed, so we went in to investigate and found a lovely restaurant and bar with a very chilled atmosphere. We settled down to enjoy some beer and wine, and having studied the menu decided to eat there too. The staff were excellent, the beer was superb and the food was delicious! Not cheap and cheerful, rather it was great quality and good value. The band playing so smoothly turned out to be quaintly named 'Pocket Cat' and feature five talented young musicians trained at the nearby Trinity Laban college. They clearly have a great future as they provided the perfect backdrop to a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing evening. The band apparently play on the first Friday every month from 9pm, so we will definitely be back for more!

This place was fantastic. We showed up without a reservation on a Saturday evening and were seated quickly. The service was timely and all the staff that were at our table were lovely! Our server immediately knew what items had allergens and I had an excellent gluten free meal. The prawn and avocado starter was so good! I can't wait to come back here.

Lovely staff, delicious and good quality food, warm atmosphere! Such a wide variety of wines and gin ! Love their Sunday roast, but they are very busy, so don't forget to book a table !!! Place where you come back. Kids friendly too! Have private place upstairs so if you want to have a private dinner party, it's perfect.

Not the most innovative or exciting restaurant in SE10, but undoubtedly the most consistent high performer. It's smart, comfortable and friendly. I've never had a bad meal in tens of visits. There's a solid wine list and roughly 400,000 different gins to choose from (if you're a gin chooser). There's also jazz on occasional Friday nights. Love it!

Had a great meal here last week, main course and dessert . Had the chilli linguine with basil and pine nuts, adding prawns. So good, highly recommend. And also the plum crumble! Would definitely return, service excellent as well.

Dined here on and off for the last 5 years - this restaurant has been consistently excellent. Not much has changed in that time, save for an expansion in the selection of gins - the quality of food and the service have been of a high standard throughout. Worth a look if you are in the area, perhaps call ahead to reserve a table as it can be popular.

We arrived early for our reservation and took a seat at the bar. The friendly barman recommended a G&T from one of the 240+ gins they stock! It was subtle and refreshing and set the tone for our evening. We took our seat and the friendly waiting staff continued the good service. Recognising that my wife was pregnant they knew that some things on the menu weren't appropriate. What they did serve was surprisingly fresh and better quality than I'd expected. The bread that accompanied our food was equally good. It was a pleasant surprise in a world of chain restaurants to experience quality and unpretentious service. We'll definitely be returning.

Wow it's all about the Gin here and quite rightly so! They have over 170 different bottles. Nice trying to test them all :)

Great service and good variety on the menu.

Stunning food, service and ambience

Service was exceptional Daniel the bartender is fabulous. My husband and I were on our honeymoon stopped in for a drink and ended up going back for Sunday roast.The food tastes amazing, but the drinks phenomenal. Daniel made specially crafted cocktails that were splended.

Really enjoyed our dinner here in the heart of Greenwich. Easy walk from the observatory. Relaxed atmosphere and well prepared British fare served by polite staff. Nice bar area too.

We went for a meal at the Rivington while visiting London to go to the 02 for the ELO Concert. The staff were very efficient & the meals we ordered were very nice. Drinks are a bit pricy at £9 for a vodka & lemonade though. Welcoming atmosphere good service. Would go again if we are that area, & it was only 90 yards around the corner from the Ibis hotel we stayed at.

We had a leisurely lunch and drinks here one weekday afternoon. The restaurant was quiet and service was great. I tried the set menu - ribs, spring vege risotto and crumble. Couldn't fault any of them and loved the real custard!

Great service, especially from the bar staff. Cocktails were delicious and Sunday roast was really good. They were however not full but still squeezed us in by the door and this however meant we didn't get as much attention. I will still go back because I liked the atmosphere

Friendly local restaurant with a classy menu and great bar. Sunday roasts and fish n chips are excellent. Not cheap but excellent quality. Just beware if you don't like dogs as they are allowed at the bar with their owners.

We have eaten here on quite a few occasions. Only really at lunch (who gets to go OUT on date nights for DINNER when you have a little one to look after?!) ;) it is usually really nice. The food can sometimes not quite be up to scratch considering the price point - which I don't think is too high when it's good!! The burgers here aren't great. We often dash all over the menu eating from the grill or the meat. Our little girl loves the children's menu. Mostly the staff are friendly and helpful.

Went for brunch post Big Half run. Going to be late so phoned ahead and that was totally fine. Staff greeted us warmly and as we were wanting brunch urged us to order asap which we did; grateful for their attentiveness. We both ordered poached eggs and bacon with a side of black pudding. Everything was delicious, couldn't fault it. However we both only got a semi circle of black pudding. This is charged at £2 each. When I queried with the waitress we were told that the portion size. Not close to value for money. Little bit disappointed by this which marred an otherwise great brunch. Recommend but perhaps be wary of additional unless the kitchen increase the portion size. Food fab, staff great and ambiance is nice.

Staff were friendly and the food was tasty. Quite overpriced for what it was though. I'd expect to pay that for fine dining. The live music did make it special. Can highly recommend the crab starter and lamb main. The cocktails and drink selection was also brilliant.

Definitely worth popping in. I really want to try their breakfast. Popped in for a Sunday night dinner. I'd been told by a friend they served him one of his top three steaks of all time, so I had to go. Enter Murphy and his law, they were out of ribeye. I had the devilled kidneys and the rack of lamb, they were both excellent. I have it on good authority the potted shrimp and chicken pie were also decent. So all in all the food was good (but I didn't get the steak...) The gin and tonics were also rather nice, I know it's very in at the moment. But they did do a good job nonetheless. It would have been 5* but they forgot one of my gin and tonics, and were out of steak and ice cream. Which is kind of basic... Definitely pop in if you want a cheeky dinner! It's good value and they're super friendly. Regarding breakfast. They do boiled egg and soldiers, and a whole host of wonderful things. So I definitely need to try it!

Lovely place for a Sunday roast. The food was great and portions generous. The waiter was also very lovely and made us feel right at home. It does get busy so recommend booking ahead for the weekends especially. They have plenty of tables inside and some out in the sun too.

Great atmosphere, the service was very friendly and professional. The only reason I've marked down is because the steak I order was pretty underwhelming as it was slightly overcooked, the starter and dessert were beautiful. I had a scallop ceviche and raspberry bakewell tart both rather delicious.

Made a mistake with my meal, but fixed it quickly with no quibble and then discounted 25%. Food is lovely, nothing gourmet, but tasty and filling. Staff are incredibly courteous, especially our server who went out of his way to do everything he could and clear the table to make space.

Were told that are fully booked for mothers day service, when we said that the bar sits will be good as well got a reply that service will be extremely long and we were better off not staying. Tables that were suppose to have been booked, were free throughout the 2 hours we spent there. Food arrived at a very reasonable time. Were very confused by the hosts attitude. Were slightly suprised by the service charge added for having food at the bar, which is not usually the case even on prior occasions at this place. On the up side - great food as always (best breakfast in greenwich), bar staff are extremely friendly and helpful. All and all would have been perfect as always if not for the attitude of the host / manager.

The Rivington is one of the finer establishments in Greenwich. It has a nice bar and atmosphere. The food is very good but expect to pay a premium, it’s pricey. Great selection of cocktails but not that many craft ales / beers. If you’re feeling flush then it’s recommended but if you fancy a relaxed pint then there are plenty of other local pubs that’ll do the trick.

Rivington specialise in traditional British dishes brought up to date. There's a good selection of light bites and snacks as well as a range of starters, main courses etc, so it is possible to enjoy a good meal on a limited budget (though you could easily blow £60-£80 a head if you chose to). I had devilled kidneys on toast followed by fish and chips and both were pretty good. There's also a nice atmosphere, though service was a little erratic despite the restaurant not being busy. Overall though, a good experience.

Brilliant food - we loved the burrata, kids sausage and mash and steak. Friendly staff although service can be a little slow at times. Very child friendly. Kids eat for free on weekdays.

Great bar/brasserie in the centre of Greenwich. Not far from the train and attractions. Pleasant traditional fare and good service. Good lunch spot or resting spot when doing the tourist thing in Greenwich. A little quieter than some.

Had breakfast here, which I didn’t know they did, and it was pretty good. They use eggs with really yellow almost orange yolks. I had the smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. The bubble and squeak looked really amazing!

Good scallops although a bit light on the amount. Monkfish was well prepared with the coconut rice but not at the level of a typical curry house. Go early before 7 for a discount on drinks.

First time dined here - food, atmosphere and of course the gin menu were all excellent. What makes this place stand out from others is the service. The staff are really attentive. Florian looked after our table and was the best informed waiter we have ever experienced.

Food is pretty nice but would expect a bit better for the cost if being honest. For those that like a pie, The pie is not really a pie, more a soup with a pastry lid. Tasty lid though! Parking right next door, free after 6.30pm, very nice atmosphere for a meal.

Went for brunch and was underwhelmed. Had the Eggs Benedict which was over-poached (hard centre) for our entire table of 10. Price was high considering quality we received. Service was attentive but a bit slow. Could benefit from gluten-free options, which were not available.

So far, so good. A bit generic on first impression, but quite an acceptable IPA [the beardy one] and an excellent bloody mary [me]. Washroom: 8/10 - tidy, clean, fully supplied with hand towels and soap in Cowshed containers. Could do with a bit of soap to the walls and doors. Good: Solid 6.5. I'm stingy on food ratings, but this was better than inoffensive. ☺️

I really love the atmosphere and the setting of this place. It is really cozy and has a good vibe. The staff and service are very friendly. The major disappointment was the menu. Rivington used to have an amazing burger on the menu which has been removed. When I inquired - I was told that the menu changes regularly (not buying it but ok). It seems bizarre that a restaurant removes one of their most popular dishes on the menu. When I was handed the "Veganuary" special menu I sort of understood why. There used to also be some delicious steaks on the menu which were replaced with a single overpriced ribeye steak option. I went for the roast beef (pictured) which was delicious. My friends both went for the chicory walnut salad (which had one single walnut in it and had to ask for additional walnuts). Still a viable option I think if you are in the area which is overrun by bog standard pubs or the high street regulars. Are we to expect being ashamed of wanting to order meat at a restaurant in the near future? I hope not.

I went for Sunday lunch 2 slices of beef on a small plate with a small portion of sliced carrot with two shavings of turnip. The Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes all 3 of them were nice . I could not cut the beef as the knife was blunt . The staff were dressed scuffy the waitress had shoes which looked like she had run 2 marathons in .and when I told the waiter how blunt the knife was he told me I should have asked for a stake knife . The place is over rated and very over priced for what is on offer we will carry on using the oyster bar and the gypsy moth for Sunday lunch .

Disappointing - standards have definitely slipped. First the place REALLY smelled of burned fish. Then the roast dinner was pretty weak - small portion and burned Yorkshire. Finally a (generously strong) but almost undrinkable G and T. Shame as used to be a reliable if unspectacular choice in an area with few good places to eat.

Poor service. We booked ahead and the service on arrival was no smile, sullen and a bit slow. We arrived around 7:30pm. They waited until we’d ordered everything before eventually telling us there was no sirloin and didn’t take on board that we weren’t happy that a steak place had no steaks. They didn’t suggest alternatives, apologise or seem to care. When we stood up to leave they said nothing and no one even asked what the concern was as we left. Won’t visit again. Recommend you treat with caution. Our experience - and we only wanted a nice evening with good food - was overpriced and arrogant.

We had the dinner at the Greenwich one on Sunday 24/04. No impressions with the food at all, in term of food quality & very poor presentation. For me as one always go out in the Canary Wharf area more often: the food standards in this place is like a pub food rather a restaurant standard. The service in this place is great, very helpful and friendly. The only shame is food quality, as its on a very lovely location. Hardly find a decent real quality of food in centre Cuttysark. I hope this place would get better in near future.

Not worth the wait! My wife and I booked to have dinner here last Friday. Upon arrival we were informed it was busier than expected so we might experience a longer wait for our food, no worries - as long as we had a drink we were fine with that. 40 minutes later and we STILL hadn't received our G&Ts, let alone ordered our food. During this time we didn't even get an apology from our waiter. Ended up walking out and within 5 minutes went to Davy's and had a nice cold G&T on our table and our food order taken. An absolute joke!