New Cross House

Friday, June 17, 2011 - The newly expanded ground-floor space is light and airy, with bentwood chairs and cosy leather booths. You could spend many an hour bending an elbow here, with good brews and cider from Sharp's, as well as the company's own Bonobo or Weasel beers. Taking centre stage among the food offerings is a large wood-fired pizza oven, with thin-crusted choices including a super collar of pork, mozzarella, tomato and garlic mushroom, though a well-intended chorizo, fennel salami, mozzarella and pecorino version was far too salty. Better are the small snacks, such as breaded halloumi with a parmesan and cauliflower dip, or the light salad of smoked chicken with a poached egg.