Richard 1st

Richard 1st Tradition community pub in the heart of Greenwich, service expertly crafted pub classics. Richard the First a proud community pub since 1923.
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Located on the historic Royal Hill, 5 mins walk from the centre of Greenwich, and only 400m from Greenwich DLR station. Upon entering you are greeted by the traditional bar space which is the heart of the pub. To the rear of the pub you'll find our stunning conservatory, a relaxing drinking and dining space showered in natural light. Beyond that, our beautiful beer garden. A large, open space bath

ed in sun during the summer and covered by our stretch tent in the winter. We specialize in Young's award-winning ales, craft beers, and delicious, nostalgic British food. We are the perfect location for a relaxed post-work drink or a family and friend gathering. We want the Richard The First to be your home away from home, and our team looks forward to welcoming you very soon.

Final call for a pint served by everyone’s favourite moustached Manager! Today is this young man’s last shift, as he lea...
08/06/2026

Final call for a pint served by everyone’s favourite moustached Manager! Today is this young man’s last shift, as he leaves us for pastures new 😢

Thanks so much for all your hard work, and all the fun, energy and questionable dance moves you brought to every shift. Don’t be a stranger. From everyone at Richard First, we’ll miss you Karl! ❤️

It’s national fish & chip day! 🐟 Fancy yourself some gloriously battered haddock?! Treat yourself to our Cyder-battered ...
05/06/2026

It’s national fish & chip day! 🐟 Fancy yourself some gloriously battered haddock?!

Treat yourself to our Cyder-battered Fish & Chips with mushy peas and tartar sauce to die for. Even better yet it’s gluten free! 🙌

It’s a house favourite in this pub! 😍

04/06/2026

Don’t lose your head (like Jamie almost did)! The FIFA World Cup kicks off in one week! 🏆⚽️

Bookings are recommended, but walk ins always welcome! Visit our website to check out the Drinks & Food packages available to preorder! 🍻🍔

Art Social returns tomorrow! 🎨🖌️Join us from 7pm for ‘Still Life’ painting and collage. Your host, Bernie, will guide yo...
02/06/2026

Art Social returns tomorrow! 🎨🖌️

Join us from 7pm for ‘Still Life’ painting and collage. Your host, Bernie, will guide you through the session and provide all the tools necessary to create your own masterpiece! 🖼️

Come solo or bring a pal, grab a drink and get creative! All skill levels welcome 👨‍🎨 Contact Bernie on 07956552163 to book your space! £35 per person ✨

31/05/2026

Back by popular demand.. it’s Julia’s Kraken Rum Banoffee Pie! 🥃 🍌🥧

This definitely won’t last long, come and grab a slice!

Smiles all round in the beer garden. The sun is shining and frozen Margarita’s are BACK! 🍋 Come join us!
30/05/2026

Smiles all round in the beer garden. The sun is shining and frozen Margarita’s are BACK! 🍋 Come join us!

Football free zone! Come and enjoy a peaceful pint in our sun trap beer garden ☀️🍻
30/05/2026

Football free zone! Come and enjoy a peaceful pint in our sun trap beer garden ☀️🍻

Calling all football fans… 📞⚽️ The World Cup kicks off in just TWO weeks! 🤩Catch all the action here on Royal Hill, the ...
27/05/2026

Calling all football fans… 📞⚽️ The World Cup kicks off in just TWO weeks! 🤩

Catch all the action here on Royal Hill, the best spot in Greenwich 👀

And we’re cooking! ☀️ Beers, BBQ and live music in the beer garden - it just doesn’t get any better! 🌭 🍔 🍻 Come and join...
24/05/2026

And we’re cooking! ☀️

Beers, BBQ and live music in the beer garden - it just doesn’t get any better! 🌭 🍔 🍻

Come and join the fun! Music from Kwaff! at 3pm til 5pm. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

We’ve teamed up with for Take Your Dog to the Pub Day - this Bank Holiday Monday 25th 🐶🐾Terry and his four-legged besti...
22/05/2026

We’ve teamed up with for Take Your Dog to the Pub Day - this Bank Holiday Monday 25th 🐶🐾Terry and his four-legged bestie Freya can’t wait!

Plenty of treats on hand and puppies to play with, we think it’s gonna be absolutely paw-some😉 Celebrate your local British boozers with your gorgeous pooch by your side!

Just 3 weeks to go until the World Cup kicks off! ⚽️🏆We’ll be showing all of the action the whole tournament. You can ev...
21/05/2026

Just 3 weeks to go until the World Cup kicks off! ⚽️🏆
We’ll be showing all of the action the whole tournament. You can even book yourself a spot right here in our beautiful beer garden in front of the telly!

Footie, pints and sun - what more could you need to watch it come home 😍

Calling all Scots! ..and just those with great taste 😉 For today’s sandwich special in honour of ‘National Sandwich Week...
21/05/2026

Calling all Scots! ..and just those with great taste 😉 For today’s sandwich special in honour of ‘National Sandwich Week’ we’ve got Cameron’s Scottish Toastie (in dedication to our favourite Scot, other than Jamie of course).

Haggis & Mac ‘n’ Cheese - an absolute belter of a combination 🤩

It’s National Bee Day! 🐝💛 We’re celebrating our lovely little bees and all they do for our wonderful planet with a ‘Rasp...
20/05/2026

It’s National Bee Day! 🐝💛 We’re celebrating our lovely little bees and all they do for our wonderful planet with a ‘Raspberry Honeybee’ spritz!

Featuring ethically sourced and all natural British honey and natural botanicals.

Our beer garden is THE place to be this Bank Holiday Sunday! Live Music, BBQ, garden bar and no work on Monday! Does it ...
19/05/2026

Our beer garden is THE place to be this Bank Holiday Sunday! Live Music, BBQ, garden bar and no work on Monday! Does it get any better?

We’re firing up the BBQ from noon and Kwaff! will be performing from 3pm. Get down early to grab a great view! 🍔 🍻 🎶

It’s Great British Sandwich Week - and have we got some special sarnies in store for you! 🥪 Ditch your boring meal deal ...
18/05/2026

It’s Great British Sandwich Week - and have we got some special sarnies in store for you! 🥪

Ditch your boring meal deal & come and spend lunchtimes this week sticking into Przemek’s & Libby’s twists on Classic staples, plus a few new tasty creations!

We’re kicking things off today with Coronation Chicken - created to celebrate the coronation of Queen Liz II! 👑

Kwaff! Live in the Beer Garden 🎸Join us Sunday 24th May from 3pm for an afternoon of sweet harmonies, twangy guitars, sw...
16/05/2026

Kwaff! Live in the Beer Garden 🎸

Join us Sunday 24th May from 3pm for an afternoon of sweet harmonies, twangy guitars, swinging bass and groovy drums 🎶 Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Art Social at the Richard is just around the corner, have you booked your space yet!? 👩‍🎨 🖼️ 🍷 🎨 Wednesday 27th May - La...
15/05/2026

Art Social at the Richard is just around the corner, have you booked your space yet!? 👩‍🎨 🖼️ 🍷

🎨 Wednesday 27th May - Landscapes
🎨 Wednesday 3rd June - Still Life
🎨 Wednesday 10th June - Paint your Pets
🎨 Wednesday 17th Junes - Self Portraits

£35 per session or £120 for all four. All levels welcome! Come solo or bring a pal, grab a drink and get painting! Your host, Bernie, brings all the equipment plus a wealth or artistic skills to guide you through the session 🖌️

Calling all dancing queens, trivia kings and Waterloo warriors.. this one’s for you! 🎤 ✨ Join us tonight from 7.30pm for...
12/05/2026

Calling all dancing queens, trivia kings and Waterloo warriors.. this one’s for you! 🎤 ✨

Join us tonight from 7.30pm for Pete’s Proper Pub Quiz - Euro Song Contest edition! 🇪🇺🍻

Expect questionable outfits, ABBA-solutely iconic tunes, and douze points flying all over the gaff. £75 bar tab up for grabs, the Winner takes it all 🪩

One month to go until the World Cup kicks off! ⚽️ 🏆 Get ahead of the game and book your spot now.. or just turn up early...
11/05/2026

One month to go until the World Cup kicks off! ⚽️ 🏆

Get ahead of the game and book your spot now.. or just turn up early on the day and grab a table - walk ins are always welcome!

Unwind, get creative and have fun at Art Social! 🎨🧑‍🎨🖌️ Wednesday May 27th🖌️ Wednesday June 3rd🖌️ Wednesday June 10th🖌️ ...
11/05/2026

Unwind, get creative and have fun at Art Social! 🎨🧑‍🎨

🖌️ Wednesday May 27th
🖌️ Wednesday June 3rd
🖌️ Wednesday June 10th
🖌️ Wednesday June 17th

Your host, Bernie, will lead you through each session and guide you with her artistic skills. Come solo or bring a pal, grab a drink and get painting! All levels welcome.

Book Now as spaces are limited! Events run 7pm to 9.30pm and are £35 each / £120 for all four! To book please contact Bernie on 07956552163

YOUR SATURDAY CHECKLIST1. Sunglasses: ON2. Spritz: IN HAND3. Beer Garden: RICHARD 1STDON’T WAIT NO LONGER - Come and gra...
09/05/2026

YOUR SATURDAY CHECKLIST

1. Sunglasses: ON
2. Spritz: IN HAND
3. Beer Garden: RICHARD 1ST

DON’T WAIT NO LONGER - Come and grab yourself a table in our sun-blessed Garden!

It’s that time of year again - the really big European Sing-Song Competition…😉🎸 This year we’re quizzing your knowledge ...
07/05/2026

It’s that time of year again - the really big European Sing-Song Competition…😉🎸

This year we’re quizzing your knowledge on the past 70 years of performances! With lots of fun props & games to keep you going along the way and a £75 bar tab up for grabs! 💰🤑

Think you’ve got what it takes? Tuesday 12th May, 7:30pm.

Delighted to share the news that we’ve been awarded the top 3-star rating in the 2026 Food Made Good Awards by the Susta...
06/05/2026

Delighted to share the news that we’ve been awarded the top 3-star rating in the 2026 Food Made Good Awards by the Sustainable Restaurant Association, recognising our commitment to doing things properly.

From locally sourced, seasonal menus (think Oxfordshire-grown asparagus, Norfolk foraging, and responsibly sourced seafood) to reducing food waste, and raising over £300k for brilliant causes.

Pete’s Proper Pub Quiz comes to you today from a Galaxy far, far away ✨🛸🌌Book now. Or do not. There is not try. Lightsab...
05/05/2026

Pete’s Proper Pub Quiz comes to you today from a Galaxy far, far away ✨🛸🌌

Book now. Or do not. There is not try. Lightsabers optional but very much encouraged. May the force, and little bit of luck, be with you 🍻

7.30pm today - £75 bar tab for the winners!

There’s not much better than a Sunday in the pub.. so we’re doing it again! Join us today for banging bloody Mary’s, cos...
04/05/2026

There’s not much better than a Sunday in the pub.. so we’re doing it again! Join us today for banging bloody Mary’s, cosy pints in the snug, and a delicious Bank Holiday Monday Roast dinner! 😍

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52/54 Royal Hill, Greenwich
London
SE108RT

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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