In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Carl took over the family-run pub from his grandmother with the vision of reviving it through something entirely new. With no formal culinary background but a deep-rooted passion for pizza, he transformed the space into a takeaway pizza spot that quickly built a devoted local following.

Crisp Pizza W6 is known for its thin-crust, New York–inspired pies, distinguished by a dough recipe McCluskey developed through extensive experimentation. Using high-quality ingredients and a fermentation process that emphasizes texture and flavor, his pizzas have received critical acclaim and social media buzz, frequently selling out and drawing queues down the street.

What began as a lockdown project has since evolved into a celebrated London pizza destination. McCluskey’s approach merges authenticity with innovation, and his commitment to craft continues to elevate Crisp Pizza W6 as a name to watch in the UK’s artisan pizza scene.