The SL Team’s Perfect Autumn Days In London

For lunch, there are plenty of good options. You could head to Carmel for Mediterranean-inspired cooking or Café Felice for something more casual, but I’d choose The Salusbury. It’s an elevated neighbourhood gastropub that feels particularly suited to a cosy autumn weekend. The Sunday roast is the obvious choice, with all the comforting trimmings you want at this time of year, while the wider menu offers a more relaxed alternative if you’re not in the mood for a full roast. The food is consistently good and the pub has that welcoming, lived-in feel that makes you want to settle in for the afternoon.

If you fancy walking off lunch, have a wander around the residential streets off Salusbury Road and towards Goldman Road. This is a neighbourhood best explored without too much of a plan: browse the independent shops, admire the beautiful houses and stop whenever something catches your eye. Given the time of year, I’d finish at The Fat Badger, one of the cosiest pubs in the area. Find a corner and order something warming to finish off the day.

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I’d start by taking the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers from London Bridge to Greenwich. There’s something lovely about arriving by river, watching the city unfold along the Thames rather than hopping on the tube. Before setting off, I’d grab a coffee from Borough Market to take with me – it’s a much nicer way to begin the day than rushing straight into sightseeing.

Once you arrive, head straight to Greenwich Market. It’s a lovely place to spend a morning, with independent traders, handmade gifts, vintage finds and plenty of food stalls to browse. I’d pick up another coffee, find a sweet treat and take my time wandering around. From there, it’s a short walk to the Old Royal Naval College, one of Greenwich’s most beautiful landmarks. The architecture is spectacular and the grounds are worth exploring in their own right, even if you don’t have time to go inside.

For lunch, I’d head to the Trafalgar Tavern, a historic riverside pub dating back to 1837. Try to get a window seat overlooking the Thames if you can. The menu is full of proper British pub classics, from Greenwich whitebait and steak and kidney pie to bangers and mash, with traditional Sunday roasts if you’re visiting at the weekend. Portions are generous, the drinks list is good and, when it’s busy, the atmosphere feels like London at its best.

Afterwards, it’s time for a walk up Greenwich Park to the Royal Observatory. It’s fairly steep but the views across the city are worth the effort. Here, you can stand on the Prime Meridian, the line that defines zero degrees longitude, and learn about the history of Greenwich Mean Time. Even if you’re not particularly interested in astronomy, the Observatory is fascinating and the panorama over the London skyline is one of the best in the city. Give yourself time to wander around the park before making your way back downhill.

In the evening, Greenwich has no shortage of pubs in which to settle in for a drink The Cutty Sark and The Gipsy Moth are both worth considering, particularly if you want somewhere relaxed after a day on your feet. And if you need something substantial to soak up the drinks, finish at Goddards at Greenwich, a family-run pie and mash shop that has been serving Londoners since 1890. The menu includes traditional minced beef pie, mash and liquor, alongside steak, chicken and vegetarian options. My order would be two pies, two portions of mash and plenty of chilli vinegar.

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