Patio Pizza to pop up at Peckham pub

Patio Pizza, an independent pizza shop in Kingston upon Thames, is heading to Peckham for a summer residency at The Greyhound.

Founded and run by Alim Nayil (pictured), Patio Pizza is known for its distinctive mash-up of New York style and Neapolitan pizza.

The Greyhound will serve a short menu of Patio Pizza’s classics, alongside monthly rotating specials, from deep dish Detroit-style to old off menu favourites.

Its residency marks Patio’s first move beyond its Kingston roots, where it’s been building a loyal following since opening in 2020. Originally started on his patio during university, Nayil began mixing dough by hand in his shared flat and throwing daily pizza parties for friends.

News on this collaboration follows to opening of entries to the 2025 National Pizza Awards, with operators now able to throw their pizza in the ring for this year's competition. Entries are free and can be submitted at nationalpizzaawards.co.uk.

"The Greyhound is the perfect place for our first pizza pop-up," says Nayil. "It's such a vibrant venue and there is no better combination than a pizza and a pint. I’m really excited to get started, making great pizza for the people of Peckham and becoming part of Peckham’s hospitality scene."

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