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The Westbury is the kind of neighbourhood pub Noel Park locals actually frequent — not a gastropub trying too hard, just a genuinely solid local with clean modern interiors, a proper beer garden, and a Sunday roast worth leaving the house for. The burger-and-pint deal on Mondays and Tuesdays (£17) is one of the best value bites in N22, and the Tuesday pub quiz packs the place out. Come for the relaxed vibe, stay for the surprisingly good food.
A genuinely good local pub with a Sunday roast that rivals pricier gastropubs, a £17 burger-and-pint deal, and a beer garden that makes N22 summers bearable.
Book a table for the Tuesday pub quiz from 8pm — it fills up fast and walk-ins often end up standing.
The neighbourhood pub Noel Park deserves
If you live anywhere near Noel Park, The Westbury is your default — and frankly, it earns that status. The interior got a refurb a few years back and now reads clean and modern without losing its pub soul. There's a proper beer garden out back, which in N22 is not to be taken for granted. The crowd is a mix of locals who've been coming for years and younger newcomers who've figured out it's the best pint in walking distance.
Food-wise, it punches above what you'd expect from a neighbourhood local. The Sunday roast is the headline act — generous portions, properly cooked meat, and they actually do vegetarian and vegan options that feel like an afterthought rather than a box-tick. The burger-and-pint deal on Mondays and Tuesdays (£17 for a beef, chicken, or Beyond burger with a Brixton Pale or Cruzcampo) is genuinely one of the best value meals in the area. Don't overthink it; just order it.
The Tuesday pub quiz from 8pm is a fixture — book a table or you'll be standing. Live music turns up on the calendar too, and the drinks selection is broader than your average boozer, with real ales, cider, and a wine list that someone has clearly thought about. Service is friendly without being intrusive. It's not trying to be a destination, and that's exactly why it works.