Now is HopScotch-a coffee, tavern and whiskey bar of the basement that has spent last year building a name as one of the most commented places in the area.
Since its opening in 2023, HopScotch has built a loyal follow -up thanks to its mixture of excellent drinks, good food and live music that keeps the place buzzing all week.
The place was founded by Matthew Clark, who moved from New Zealand to London in 2000.
Matthew told the news buyer: “The Lola Rayulation building is beautiful (formally the fruit and lawrence vegetables) and presents a beautiful period architecture.
“The place is full of fresh plants, candles and charming vibrations. We build the place using as much recycled material as possible: our lovely patio is an old wood and ancient palette and old palet and the bones of the hashes.
“The rear door is original of the building and was discovered behind the brick walls.
“Our pride and joy are the panels surrounding the bar and the walls, it comes from Trade Hendrix House in Mayfair, it delights us that the Haard Bone George Fridric Trade and Jimi Hendrix Play – Two London London panels.” Always London. ”
Matthew is no stranger to hospitality, since he previously launched sacred coffees and co -founded the coalition brewery, which is reproduced for people like Ottolenghi, Ivy and Nobu.
Duration The day, coffee serves ozone coffee from a well -known kiwi toaster, along with fresh cakes and a complete Bael menu. It is a relaxed place to start the day, with friendly personnel and a relaxed atmosphere.
In the afternoon, change to tavern mode. Local breweries provide a changing list of barrel beers, and the cocktail menu offers original classics and creations.
Some of these creations have ingredients from Crystal Palace Park.
The favorite of the house is the nettled, which is a smoked whiskey cocktail made with fresh ortiga syrup, produced internally.
If you do not see what you want in the menu, the team is happy to mix something on the spot.
There is also a menu of small plates designed to go with what is in your glass.
The options include chartería, homemade hummus and other light bites.
On the ground floor, the basement bar sacrifices a more intimate scenario with more than 200 whiskies, rones and bourbons, is a port for lovers of the spirit.
Every Saturday night, Live Jazz fills the space.
This day now they have different genres, and on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month, the Crystal Palace Jazz Club brings some of the best jazz musicians in the circuit.
Since its opening, the place has hosted Magic Numbers and Gorillaz members.
Music is serious, but the stage is still friendly and informal.
Regular customers can buy a bottle of whiskey and keep it under the lock and key behind the bar, ready for your next visit.
There is also a vintage cocktail menu, made with bottles over 50. One Negroni is completely built from spirits with a combined age of 180.
Whether you are there to have coffee, cocktails or live music, it is the child of the place that makes you want to stay a little more.
HopScotch is open from 3pm from Wednesday to Friday and from 9 am on weekends. There is live jazz every Saturday night, with more live music during the week.
Crystal Palace Jazz Club takes place on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month.
