Guidebook for Woolwich Arsenal London
Essentials
On site grocery store open from 7.30am till 11pm. Very handy to pick up milk, bread, egg and wine. Cash point outside is equally handy.
264 locals recommend
Tesco Express
18 Western GatewayOn site grocery store open from 7.30am till 11pm. Very handy to pick up milk, bread, egg and wine. Cash point outside is equally handy.
Sainsbury's Local
165-167 Romford RdHandy pick up for all Groceries and Alcohol
Food Scene
A hidden gem of London and not just Woolwich. Probably the two best Eritrean restaurant in London (the other is in Oval). Go check it taking a casual stroll to the high street.
18 locals recommend
Blue Nile
300 Clapham RdA hidden gem of London and not just Woolwich. Probably the two best Eritrean restaurant in London (the other is in Oval). Go check it taking a casual stroll to the high street.
Breakfast and coffee on Royal Arsenal site. So handy when you can't be bothered to make yourself breakfast or after a heavy duty night. Good coffee, tea and fresh juice with choice of hot grub.
14 locals recommend
Cornerstone Cafe
Cartridge PlaceBreakfast and coffee on Royal Arsenal site. So handy when you can't be bothered to make yourself breakfast or after a heavy duty night. Good coffee, tea and fresh juice with choice of hot grub.
Woolwich, Plumstead has a big Nepalese community and it was about time a good restaurant turned up. Kailash is easily one of the best value for money Nepalese. Try the momos or Nepalese bun with curry
8 locals recommend
Kailash Momo
79 Woolwich New RdWoolwich, Plumstead has a big Nepalese community and it was about time a good restaurant turned up. Kailash is easily one of the best value for money Nepalese. Try the momos or Nepalese bun with curry
Nando's
King William WalkCheap and cheerful when you are having an off day.
Artisan Beer and Sourdough Pizza. Great eatery. Within Royal Arsenal complex.
28 locals recommend
Taproom SE18
15 Major Draper StreetArtisan Beer and Sourdough Pizza. Great eatery. Within Royal Arsenal complex.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub in a lovely setting with some decent food and deserts in the evening. Sunday roast is a hit and miss but worth taking the chance on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
73 locals recommend
Dial Arch
No 1 StreetGreat pub in a lovely setting with some decent food and deserts in the evening. Sunday roast is a hit and miss but worth taking the chance on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Trafalgar Tavern
Park RowExcellent pub providing great views and great pints too.
Everything Else
Ho Wah
119 Plumstead High StChinese takeaway. Again not the best but for the price pretty decent.
Royal Arsenal Pharmacy
23 Arsenal WayWalk in clinic. You never know.
Arts & Culture
Local entertainment with a number of restaurants, cinema, bowling alley. Also 15m ride by car and can come handy during weekend when Jubilee line runs till late.
631 locals recommend
The O2
Peninsula SquareLocal entertainment with a number of restaurants, cinema, bowling alley. Also 15m ride by car and can come handy during weekend when Jubilee line runs till late.
Sightseeing
Long walk/run from Royal Arsenal along thames to get a glimpse of the past and some fantastic non touristy London.
The Crossness Pumping Station
Bazalgette WayLong walk/run from Royal Arsenal along thames to get a glimpse of the past and some fantastic non touristy London.
Where the time begins. Lovely cafe perched on top of Greenwich University. Easy commute but set aside half a day atleast to cover the nooks and corners of Greenwich.
612 locals recommend
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueWhere the time begins. Lovely cafe perched on top of Greenwich University. Easy commute but set aside half a day atleast to cover the nooks and corners of Greenwich.