The Greenwich businesses still going after 20 years or more

Over the last year Greenwich has undergone various changes, with some of its memorable and favoured businesses closing.

But despite this there are many independent and family-run businesses in Greenwich that are still in operation and have been for many years.

We took to Facebook to ask locals which businesses they could recall being there for 20 years or more.

We’ve rounded up some of Greenwich’s long-standing businesses that have been a part of the borough's streets for years.

Goddards Pie and Mash

Many locals said that one shop that they could recall being part of the Greenwich and Deptford area for years was Goddards Pie and Mash.

A staple of Londoners' diets for centuries, pie and mash has always been a firm favourite for many, and Goddards Pie and Mash has served pie and mash to south east London since the 1890s, dating back over 130 years.

The business was originally founded by Alfred Goddard, who opened his first shop on Evelyn Street, before a second shop was opened in 1952, around the same time the Cutty Sark arrived at Greenwich.

The shop was later closed in 2006 after Jeff and Kane, great grandsons of the original owner Alfred Goddard, sold the property, and later the family business took up residence at 22 King William Walk which was formerly a historic pub called The Cricketers dating back to 1825.

Goddards at Greenwich (Image: Google)

The Cheeseboard

One of the independent businesses that was mentioned several times by local cheese lovers was the Cheeseboard located on Royal Hill.

First opened in 1985 by Michael Jones, locally known as “Mr Cheese” according to the shop's website, the business has been a part of Royal Hill for 39 years.

The shop sells over 100 different cheeses, made in small batches from farms across the UK and Europe, along with a range of deli foods from biscuits, quiches and soups.

The Cheeseboard (Image: Google)

The Plume of Feathers

Greenwich is home to many old pubs brimming with history and vying for punters' attention, but one that was given honorary mention by locals was the Plume of Feathers.

The Plume of Feathers dates back to 1691 when it was first built, and was a popular spot for people travelling with coaches and carts from London to Kent, who would use the pub as a pit stop on their journeys.

The pub still has many of its original features, including the claygate fireplace and historical paintings hanging on the walls.

The pub is also listed in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide for the UK and serves four real ales and two guest beers.

The Plume of Feathers (Image: Google)

Trafalgar Tavern

Another pub that was mentioned by locals was the Trafalgar Tavern, located on Park Row.

Dating back to 1837, the Trafalgar Tavern is 187 years old and was built on the site of the former Old George – a small local inn popular with local fishermen.

Today the pub has still kept its old charm, with paintings and artefacts relating to Greenwich’s naval history, and a menu that “celebrates British cuisine”, featuring pub classics, seasonally changing specials and contemporary takes on British food.

With over 4,000 reviews on Google, this pub is one of Greenwich’s most popular.

Trafalgar Tavern (Image: Google)

Oliver’s Jazz Bar

Jazz lovers in Lewisham will probably have visited the well-known Oliver’s Jazz Bar in Nevada Street.

First opened in 2003, the business has been putting on live music and shows from a host of acts for over 20 years.

The venue offers a bar, nightly live music every evening and an open fire during the winter months.

Oliver's Jazz Bar (Image: Google)

Drings

Another business located in Royal Hill that was mentioned by locals was traditional butchers Drings.

The business was originally founded by brothers Dave and Bob Dring in 1964 and has been selling game and poultry to Greenwich locals for 60 years.

The brothers retired in 2006 after 42 years serving the community, but the shop is still going strong 18 years later, selling everything from award-winning sausages to Westcountry lamb.

Drings (Image: Google)