56 Westow, Crystal Palace, SE19

David Walton left this review about 56 Westow

Interesting bar and restaurant in that it has retained a lot of what looks like original features including some old style telephone kiosks at the back of the venue that the staff use to store their personal belongings during their shifts. There are some nice dividing screens, a bar kiosk on the way in and a very classy old style bar along the left hand side of the venue with stools to sit at the bar. Furnishing is very traditional and an all round classy venue.

Beer drinkers aren’t the target market here but they had a pale ale called Wild Forest from Southey Brewing Co and the Penge Pilsner plus some bottles and cans in the fridges.

I hadn’t picked up on this being a viable venue until I spied the beer taps after visiting Hopscotch next door. There is a lovely line of sight to the City from the tables on the right hand side of the front of the pub. Again some tables and chairs out the front but too close to the road for comfort. Beer range could be better but the all round experience makes this better than average for me.

On 21^st June 2024 - rating: 6
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