THE FOX & HOUNDS, London

The Fox & Hounds offers 5 rooms on the third floor, accessible by steep stairs without a lift. Each room has a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, and carpeted floor. Rooms include two fans for summer heat and blackout curtains for quiet sleep.

The property has a garden and a bar open for evening drinks. Guests can use free WiFi throughout and free street parking from 7pm to 8.30am across the road. A 24-hour side door with key card access allows independent entry without passing through the pub.

The pub serves Sunday roast and pizzas in the evening, with staff able to cook late-night food after 11pm for returning guests. No breakfast is offered, but a cafe and a Tesco supermarket are within a few doors. A Vietnamese restaurant is also nearby.

The Fox & Hounds is 1.9 km from Crystal Palace Park, a 10-minute walk from Forest Hill station, and 10 km from London Bridge, Big Ben, and Sky Garden. London City Airport is 18 km away. The pub is within a 15-minute stroll of Crystal Palace Bowl for concerts.

Staff responded to gig attendees by playing Damian Marley after a concert at Crystal Palace Bowl. Guests arriving late were offered burger and chips at 11pm. The double-glazed rooms and third-floor location keep noise low during pub hours.

Rooms: 5 third-floor rooms with private bathroom and fans

Parking: Free street parking from 7pm to 8.30am

Food: Sunday roast, pizzas, late-night meals available

Location: 1.9 km from Crystal Palace Park, 10 min walk to station

Access: Independent 24-hour side entrance with key card

Service: Staff provide late-night food and post-gig music