4.7out of 5 on Google, from 499 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Rusty Bucket
Previously the Crown, this venue re-opened in April 2018 after a significant re-development of the site but pleasantly retaining the pub's original ground floor frontage. Run by a couple of friends who are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all beers. It sells a selection of up to 3 cask ales (but usually 2) from a small number of local Kent and London breweries plus some guests from further afield. Real ciders and perries, keg beer, bottles, cans, wines and spirits are also available. The pub is smaller than in its previous incarnation, although it does not strictly follow the 'micropub' rules as it plays recorded music. Walls are half-panelled and brightly painted. Cask ales and ciders / perries are served by gravity dispense from a small walk-in chilled room behind the bar counter, from a three tier nine cask stillage. There were initially 11 keg beer taps on the back wall but in late November 2018 this was increased to 18. Seating is at trestle style tables with low chairs. Basic snacks include cheese boards and also displayed in jars on the bar counter may include, variously, pork pies or scotch eggs. 2, sometimes 3, cask ales available.
Three spotlessly kept toilets.
Card payment ONLY, no cash accepted.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly: Bowls; jar of treats
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music: Live music on Sundays
- Sports TV: For major events
- Family Friendly: Children allowed until 8pm, baby changing facilities in disabled toilet
- Games: Shelf full of board and spatial awareness games
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: Dudda's Tun full range
- Events: Occasional pub quiz; meet the brewer and tap takeover evenings
- Disabled Access: Slope up from front door to bar; Toilet with baby changing facilities too
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8859 5500
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.7out of 5 on Google, from 499 ratings
5 out of 5Prano Bailey-Bondon Google, September 2024
This is such a cute little cafe-style pub with brilliant ales and lagers on tap. It’s got a lovely atmosphere and you can sit out on the street too, which catches the sun so nicely in the afternoon. We love it here.
5 out of 5Kin L (Kin)on Google, June 2024
New nearish meet up local spot afterwork since the move. Great selection of craft beers 🍻 spoilt for chances so far the Siren had been great 👍 need to come again to keep trying different types of beers. Friendly bar staff and good at recommendation. Recently with Euros Football, it has a nice atmosphere nothing too crowded which was kinda nice I'd say. Haven't tried their food so can't comment much
5 out of 5Jack Bennetton Google, June 2024
I have been to the Rusty Bucket a few times now, once on a Saturday night and again on a Saturday afternoon. The staff are friendly and engaging, they are passionate about the beers, of which there is a decent selection. This is the best craft pub I have been to in Greenwich. They are dog friendly, have out door seating and the atmosphere is nice (it’s easy to spend time on your own or strike up a conversation with another patron). Great pricing and a nice independent to have locally.
5 out of 5Stefan Nunnon Google, April 2024
Another return trip to try a few post Lent beers. Two stouts and a Dunkel from the ever changing list. The sausage roll and pork pie were also sampled and approved (such a good thing with a beer). Can't quite believe that this place has been open 6 years and I can still remember them painting the place prior to opening. Looking forward to a few summer visits and more of their great selection of beers. Also understand they have sherry, to compliment the new wine range. I will sample and report, I know it's a tough job, but someone has to do it.
5 out of 5robin askoolumon Google, October 2024
Dog 🐶 friendly means I got in. Very vogue type of establishment. Good range of drinks and stones from the cinema and other eateries. Why not mozzy on down and take look.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.