Live Music — Pubs in Croydon
Discover live music pubs in Croydon. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 19 live music pubs in Croydon
Queen Adelaide
High Street, Croydon SG8 0DN
The Queen Adelaide is a large open plan pub, with several dining areas, a pleasant conservatory, and a patio at the front. The pub sits well back from the road, with a car park at the front and the side. There is a large garden at the rear with children’s games.
Apple Tree
1-3 Broom Road, Croydon CR0 8NG
After having been closed for two and a half years, the Goat opened in November 2019 as the Apple Tree, the latest addition to the Whelan group. The decor is contemporary, and food is served.
Surrey Cricketers
23 West Street, Croydon CR0 1DJ
This is a friendly pub, triangular in shape with a comfortable interior. Very much a community pub, as the noticeboard and trophies clearly indicate.
Shirley Inn
158 Wickham Road, Croydon CR0 8BF
This pub is in the heart of the Shirley area of Croydon.
Green Dragon
58 High Street, Croydon CR0 1NA
Lively pub near Croydon's historic market, which is popular with all ages. Eight handpumps now dispense a constantly changing range of beers sometimes including those from local breweries. It also has eight craft keg lines and serves up to six boxed ciders. A wide variety of music and other events takes place upstairs including a Monday quiz, poker on Tuesdays and monthly open mic sessions.
Orchard
112 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon CR0 6BA
A two-bar pub, popular with the local community. Recently refurbished, the pub shows Sky and BT Sports, and there is occasional entertainment such as karaoke. There is a large outside area at the rear of the pub with a covered smoking area. A function room is available for hire.
Bishop's Wine Bar
1129 Whitgift Centre, Croydon CR0 1UZ
Very friendly wine bar, located for over 30 years just outside the Whitgift Centre. Selection of bottled ales. May stay open later than 7. Occasional live jazz events.
Two Brewers
221 Gloucester Road, Croydon CR0 2DW
Pleasant back street pub converted from two Victorian cottages, and popular with families on match days when Crystal Palace are playing.
Che
78 Windmill Road, Croydon CR0 2XP
The Che Bar and Lounge opened on 1 July 2017[ the premises were previously The Hut (a south Indian restaurant). Keg beer was installed by February 2018
Slug & Lettuce
10 Park Lane, Croydon CR0 1JA
Formerly an All Bar One and then Bar Ten, this bar reopened on 7 September 2013 under Stonegate's 'Slug & Lettuce' branding. It is popular with Croydon's business community.
Oval Tavern
131 Oval Road, Croydon CR0 6BR
Free standing pub with one large room. There is a pleasant garden on the lower level. Note that the toilets are downstairs. The Oval is noted for its regular live music (see Facebook and web site) and weekly quiz. Up to four cask ales are usually available on hand-pump. Please note that on rare occasions the pub is closed for private functions - these closures are announced in advance on the pub's social media and website.
Bedford Tavern
16 Sydenham Road, Croydon CR0 2EF
A small friendly pub, busy from the nearby offices on weekday lunch times and early evenings. Available for private hire at weekends. Live music on Fridays.
Ship
47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD
The Ship is noted for its food and live music, and is popular with young people.
Old Fox & Hounds
1 London Road, Croydon CR0 2RE
The exterior of this pub doesn't appear to have been significantly altered since the mid-19th century. Inside, evidence of the former public and saloon bar layout is visible. It's a friendly local, containing some interesting memorabilia and handy for West Croydon station.
Forestdale Arms
Forestdale Centre, Featherbed Lane, Croydon CR0 9AS
Built in the 1960's as part of the Forestdale development this is a large open-plan pub at the lower end of Selsdon, serving the local estate. Given Asset of Community Value status in 2018. The small shopping centre nearby boasts one of the best fish and chip restaurants for miles.
Mr Fox
34 Surrey Street, Croydon CR0 1RJ
Opened in December 2018, Mr Fox describes itself as a cocktail pub. Draught beers are from the Molson Coors stable. A limited selection of craft beers are available in cans. 'Happy Hour' is 4-7pm daily. There are two shuffleboard tables; these can be booked as can booths and various bar areas.
Ruskin House
23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD
The club is a co-operative of members from politically-oriented groups, and has occupied the current building since 1966. It was a venue for earlier CAMRA branch beer festivals. There is an attractive garden, two function rooms and also smaller meeting rooms. The club welcomes new members.
Matthews Yard
166 North End, Croydon CR0 1UF
Relocated from Surrey Street to the former Maplins building, Matthews Yard comprises a café and an upstairs art space and theatre. The café/bar area displays several works by local artists. It serves keg and key-keg beers from 6 taps with emphasis on local products (often Signal and Beavertown), and a lager (also Signal). A small selection of bottled and canned beers are also available, including a range from the Cronx Brewery. The food served is 100% vegan.
Beatbox
Units 22-26, Ground Floor, Boxpark Croydon, Croydon CR0 1LD
The Boxbar has now changed its name to 'Beatbox'. It is a large space dominated most of the time by loud dance music. Only Coors Light (who sponsor the bar) and Staropramen are available on draught. The bottle choice comprises a small selection of mass-produced beer. Music events (DJs and performers) take place on Thursdays. Boxpark is adjacent to East Croydon Station.