From the outside it looks like a bistro however is a modern drinking hole. Massive space and prices…read moreare quite high as for many of these modern pubs.

Ok it's still early doors for this "re imagined" watering hole. Formerly a whether spoons pub and…read morenow it's been made into a modern gastro/trendy pub. It's part of the Antic stable of pubs, they have several around, mainly south, London. They serve a variety of beers, local brews/craft beers and the such like. This one is located on a busy high street, that has good transport links and being a former whether spoons you know the location must work, although not sure why it went from being a stick know what you are getting from whether spoons to a trendy pub. So they have done the refurbishment thing and made the inside trendy, in line with the current trend for gastro pubs. Some exposed brick work, some abstract art on the walls along with a shelf full of old tea cups and condiment jars. The space internal space is big with lots seating areas, some more comfortable than others, a mix of booths, normal tables and high chairs/high bench seats and tables. The food, as far as I have experienced is ok, if you sit to the left hand side of the pub(facing the bar as you walk in) you can see the kitchen and staff hard at work, well depending on what time of day you venture in. The menu has the usual variety, fish, burger, steak and veggie option. I think most will be able to find something to eat and drink in here. They have a good wine list to go alongside the beers and spirits. Time will tell if it works given where it is based.

Okay, this is definitely a suburban pub, and it really does feel like it as well. In fact, as a pub…read moreI thought that it was pretty cool. It had quite a bit of charm about it, and there was even a charming beer garden to the side. Another thing is that there were some decent beers as well. Mind you, while it was close to the station, it was still, a bit of a walk, but not a huge one.

I popped in around 12:30 on my way back from an overnight shift for a cheeky pint and some…read more"breakfast" (a burger!). I was served by the lovely Zaina, who made the visit welcoming and enjoyable. Great service, tasty food, and a perfect pint!

This pub has been revamped in the current trend of pubs, some food local brews and some cocktails…read more It's a large space inside with a beer garden out back. There are comfy seating areas along with the option to occupy a stool at the bar. When you order at the bar you can see into the kitchen which is always a good thing. They have a good range of craft beers, which is the current trend, alongside some traditional pub beers, so you should find something to quench your thirst. I popped in here to meet someone in the early afternoon and it was quiet, I guess that was to be expected it's only Tuesday after all!!. They have a happy hour each evening, that's always handy!! Free WiFi is standard but it was a bit hit and miss with me... It's a nice bright pub so I will try and get back here one evening or perhaps a Sunday lunch time, to see how it stacks up.

Part of the Young's family, this is a traditional, no frills local boozer, with real ale, friendly…read morestaff, nice pub grub and a lovely beer garden. Easily the best pub in central Croydon (not that that is saying a lot, but it is nice). There's been a pub here since at least 1595, when it was called the Bell: it's something of a surprise that the history of Croydon goes back that far, but it does. The animal pound at the back eventually gave rise to a meat trade - the street used to be known as Butcher's Row and the cattle and carcases were kept in the Dog and Bull yard. The current building dates back to the 18th Century and is grade II listed, with a plain but handsome red and blue brick exterior and traditional pub frontage, with lead-light glass windows. Surrey Street hosts a good, old-fashioned street market with good-value fruit and veg, and lots of local 'colour'. The interior is plain but handsome, with no hint of pretension: bare wood floors and wooden furniture, and a plain wooden bar counter. It's as far from 'designer' styling as you can get. The main room as you enter has an island bar servery, and there's a room off to the side and a smaller one at the back (with a TV, but it's not intrusive). A big bonus (and a big surprise) is the large, leafy garden at the back - perfect in summer. They serve the full range of Young's Beers - on my visit this included Young's Ordinary, Special and Winter Warmer. The pub is a favourite of the local Campaign for Real Ale branch, and deservedly so as the beers are well kept. They serve food for most of the day (Mon-Sat) and on Sunday lunchtimes, and have filled rolls available behind the bar the rest of the time. The emphasis is firmly on traditional pub favourites with no frills - sausages and mash, fish and chips, cauliflower cheese - and is both good value and pretty good. Staff are friendly and efficient, and it attracts a real mix of clientele. Overall, a great place for a good pint. It's a minute from either the George Street or Church Street tram stops, or 5-10 minutes' walk from East Croydon station.

A great little boozer, and I agree with dmj1962 that it's the best pub in central Croydon. It's…read moretraditional in a spit-and-sawdust sort of way (although they don't actually have either spit or sawdust, you realise). The interior is authentic and thankfully hasn't been modernised; they serve well-kept real ale (Young's Winter Warmer at the moment being especially nice); the staff are friendly and efficient; the punters are unpretentious; there's a great beer garden for the summer; and the food is unfussy and appetising. During the week it gets busy when the market is going, but it's a quieter venue in the evenings.

The Crown and Sceptre wins hands down for cosy pubs in South Croydon. It's snug and inviting, and…read moremany have made it their local over the years. That said, it's not the kind of place where all the regulars silently turn their eyes to you on entering. It's a great, friendly place offering up a traditional pub experience: no gimmicks, just good beer and good food in comfy surroundings.

In light of the recent gorgeously sunny days (no pun intended... well, maybe a little bit) we've…read morehad in England, I've begun frequenting this pub regularly to sit in it's beautiful beer garden to enjoy the sun with a pint in hand. Though it is a Fuller's pub they usually have at least one guest ale on and the standard London Pride and ESB. The interior of the pub has been done up to look like a stereotypical English Pub, dark wood with two bars, one with bar stools and a dart board the other with comfy leather seats near a fireplace. There is a small dining area near the back of the pub that you must walk through to get to the garden. The garden is stunning, small and fairly secluded but lined with flowers and crawling ivy upon a brick wall. It is the perfect place to sit when the sun is out. The only downside to this place is the price of a pint of real ale £3.79. Though the more I think about it the more grateful I should be that it is less that £4. Every time I go I do manage to say to myself "That's not too bad for a pint" but that could be me trying to convince myself. For a night out, it would be very pricey but for two pints in a pub £7 isn't half bad. The bar staff have always been friendly and smiling and the regulars are always willing to chime in on a joke or two if you're purchasing a pint. I have not been at night though I imagine it will be a fairly popular and fairly busy pub. We managed to go around 6:30 pm a few days ago and there were a fair few people sitting outside. Overall, if you have time during the day and it is beautifully sunny outside I would recommend coming here for a good proper pint in a gorgeous beer garden.

I'd give these guys a solid thumbs up…read more Bar staff are always friendly and service is prompt - you can tell they actually do give a s#it. Food is tasty too - definitely give the sausage rolls starters a go! And the burgers and pies are tops too. Beer garden is one of the best around - and there is even a dart board that you can have a chuck at. Good fun all round.

Visiting from out of town and stumbled upon this pub smack in the middle of a residential street…read more Good vibes, good beer, great staff.

I was frustrated the online menu didn't quite match the real-life menu but the man on the bar staff…read morecomped me a half-pint of the mango cider on tap, so all forgiven =) I got the avocado pesto pasta as a side for 2 pounds and it was a nice-sized portion. It was served cold, however, so I asked for it to be warmed which seemed to disturb the cook. Of course pesto+ avocado = amazeballs. My husband's Moroccan burger was a bit spicy and he liked it. I liked the tartar sauce that accompanied the dish. I'm just dinging another star because the food took FOREVER to come. I really thought they were killing the lamb for how long it took. The barman apologised though so my heart softened a little.

Nice place, would definitely pop in again next time I'm in town. It was also handy to my rental…read moreflat, which was also great.

Croydon centre can be a bit of desert as far as pubs are concerned, with rather too many loud and…read moreladdish bars. The Spread Eagle is an exception: it's a decent boozer, centrally placed along the High Street. It has the full range of Fuller's real ales, with a reasonable range of sandwiches and other typical pub grub. Staff are friendly though could be a tad more efficient. Formerly a bank, the 1890's exterior is a dignified example of 'banker's classical' architecture, and the inside is spacious with wood panelling, high ceilings and an imposing staircase leading to an upstairs function-room. As you'd expect for a town centre pub, it has a wide range of clientele, though is reasonably quiet most lunchtimes. It has sports TV and is probably best avoided during big footie matches, but otherwise is a dependable venue. The ground floor is fully wheel-chair accessible.

To the uninitiated it looks like an old bowls club, but when you go in it's got a couple of bars…read moreand a nice restaurant. Food was pretty good (I had the £20 rib-eye, though friends raved about the shoulder of lamb, which is £3 cheaper). It's off the high street just left of Waitrose. Definitely worth eating here.

Had my first experience of the BBC last night and we had a lot of fun!…read more Having played a lot of rugby in my time, it felt like i was in some antiquated rugby clubhouse in the arse end of nowhere. It had a distinctly West-country vibe, but maybe I was getting too involved and carried away? We were surrounded by a relaxed and, at 11pm on a Saturday, very inebriated clientele all having fun. Yes the toilets could do with a makeover and perhaps the staff could be a little more interested in quicker service than having fun amongst themselves but that's just silly gripes. I was also very happy to find Tusker beer behind the bar, reminding of me some fun times gone by in Africa. I'll be back on a Sunday next as I suspect this would be a great place to chill out with the paper and some recovery beers.

Don and Rachel behind the bar were the quintessential London hosts. We regaled about California…read moreand Don's travels. Even a bit of football. A stone's throw from West Croydon Rail Station. Such a fun spot. I had heard a lot about The Plough and wanted to see it for myself. Even though I had come in on a slow night I was still treated better than I had ever been in any American pub. Plus it's on the Peep Show tour path in Croydon so had to make the special pilgrimage. Highly recommended!

My husband and I are visiting from the U.S. and decided that in our six weeks based in the…read moreBeddington neighborhood, a few minutes walk down the street to have a traditional Sunday Roast at The Plough, our local pub, would be a quintessential English experience. After being here for four weeks, we stopped in yesterday afternoon to make it happen. I ordered the chicken/pork mix and my husband went with the beef. Each main came with sides of cooked veggies, Yorkshire pudding, golden roasties, all covered in a house-made gravy. Our portions were generous and the gravy, for me, was the highlight; the combination of the potato chunks dipped into the gravy, letting it soak into them, was divine! These two dishes, plus a beer for my husband, came to £26 total. The vibe was casual, with patrons just hanging out at tables, spread out throughout the place. There is a back patio, but we felt it was a bit chilly to dine outside, so we went with an indoor high table in-between the bar and one of the windows facing out front. We truly felt like we got a taste of a typical Sunday afternoon at the local pub. Note: We ordered and paid at the same time up at the bar.