The aptly named Greenwich pub you should visit on your way to see the Galeón Andalucía

On Monday (September 23), a reproduction of a Spanish galleon ship made a splash in London as it passed through the city’s iconic Tower Bridge.

The 500-ton Galeon Andalucia which has since moored at the nearby St Katharine Docks, is a unique example of the type of trading and fighting vessels used by the Spanish Crown for maritime expeditions from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

Ships like the Galeon Andalucia established trade routes between Spain, the Americas, and the Philippines, when Spanish galleons crossed the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the Caribbean.

Maritime fans visiting London’s famous waterway to see the warship in all its glory can also have a nautical o’l time in the nearby Greenwich area.

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Known for its naval history, the borough is also home to a pub named The Spanish Galleon - how fitting!

The tavern’s name is believed to have been inspired by a ​​Galleon inn which once stood where the pub is today for 200 years before the current building was constructed.  

With an array of maritime memorabilia on display the spot’s first floor also has an impressive view of the nearby Cutty Sark.

Address: 48 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, SE10 9BL