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Sparrowhawk, Upper Norwood

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Operator: Independent
2 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, SE19 1RX (View on Google Map)
(020) 8761 4831
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The Sparrowhawk is on the northwest apex of the Crystal Palace triangle. The pub has been completely re-styled from its former identity of the Hollybush. Clear windows and pine furniture give it a modern look. There is a small partially covered yard at the rear. A few minutes (uphill) walk from Gipsy Hill Station, it is also served by many buses. The unusual name is chosen from a suggested solution to the abundance of sparrows at the Crystal Palace in Victorian times. Following a change of management in spring 2024, there is a strong Spanish theme, with tapas served Thursday to Sunday and weekend events. The instagram site is https://www.instagram.com/sparrowhawkcrystalpalace/.

Historic Interest

First opened 1838. Rebuilt 1853 at which time the Head Lease was held by Watney & Co

Information for this venue is provided by the Croydon & Sutton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hollybush
Local Authority
Croydon
Last updated
20/06/2025
Last surveyed
20/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
CRO/11621
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - Midnight
Sunday
9:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Thursday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 8:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 5:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Sparrowhawk, Upper Norwood.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Yard area at the rear
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Several routes
Nearby Station (550m)
Gipsy Hill
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (750m)
Crystal Palace
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ3339770703

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