Irish pub group to open first venue in Crystal Palace

Summarised from News Shopper's report · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

A family-run Irish pub group plans to open its first Crystal Palace venue, Mc & Sons, in spring 2027.

Windmill Taverns, run by brothers Ryan and Johnny Mc Elhinney, will open Mc & Sons Crystal Palace in the former Royal Albert pub on Westow Hill, with doors expected to open in spring 2027. It will be the group's sixth London venue, following sites in Borough (opened 2017) and Vauxhall (opened 2023).

The venue will be known for traditional Irish interiors featuring family memorabilia and antiques. Alongside award-winning Guinness and regular live music sessions, Mc & Sons has become known for its Thai-inspired menu, influenced by Johnny Mc Elhinney's wife, Lailar, which combines authentic flavours with pub favourites including a house version of the Irish spice bag.

Johnny Mc Elhinney said the group's passion is about 'bringing a piece of home to London - authentic Irish boozers where people can walk in as strangers and leave happy'. The Crystal Palace venue will undergo full refurbishment with a refurbished 22-foot bar and outdoor space for up to 100 guests, with the company aiming for a St Patrick's Day launch in 2027.

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• Crystal Palace to get its first Irish pub with live music & traditional foodA family-run Irish pub group has announced plans to open Crystal Palace's first Irish pub next year.News Shopper · 21 Oct, 18:00

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