Live Sports — Pubs in Croydon

Randall Tavern

Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon CR0 9DZ

With a regular local customer base, the Randall Tavern is one of only two pubs in New Addington (with the Man on the Moon). It was previously called 'Bunker's Knob', named after the noise made by an 18th century constable walking with a club foot. Fairly spacious inside, with interesting armature-style windows, and some walls in Crystal Palace colours. Background music is played. Cask ale may not be consistently available.

Man on the Moon

112 Headley Drive, New Addington, Croydon CR0 0QF

Originally the Man in the Moon when built in the 1960s, the pub changed its name in 1969. One of the two bars carries photos and other memorabilia of the moon landing. There is also much which is sports-related including photos and local trophies including darts and tug of war. Children are welcome until 7pm, and the Friday disco is a regular feature.

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.

Skylark

34-36 South End, Croydon CR0 1DP

Spacious Wetherspoon pub on two levels. There are often beers from local breweries and micros. A handy noticeboard announces beers which are 'coming soon' and there is a suggestion box.

Shirley Inn

158 Wickham Road, Croydon CR0 8BF

This pub is in the heart of the Shirley area of Croydon.

Builders Arms

65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon CR0 6TP

This attractive, detached pub tucked away in East Croydon has two bars with different characteristics. Comfortable seating extends to a pleasant secluded garden at the rear. In the summer, the garden is a hidden gem of Croydon. Food is served until 9pm (8pm Saturday, 6pm Sunday). Three regular beers and one changing beer come from the Fuller's range.

Surprise

107 Upper Shirley Road, Croydon CR0 5HF

The Surprise has recently been refurbished, and now serves good quality food, including Sunday lunch and a mussels menu. The pub is situated between Shirley Hills and the Shirley Windmill on bus routes from Croydon and Addington. It is also adjacent to the London Loop. Old photographs on the walls show Shirley when it was a more rural area. A postcard of the pub shows it in Page & Overton livery; it later became a Charrington's house.

Cricketers

107 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 6SG

For four months from 8 September 2017 The Cricketers was called 'Miss P's Barbecue'. Although it has the same owners it has reverted to its former name. The style will become an American diner with a wider range of food and and extended range of bottled beers. Food not served on Monday or Tuesday.

Broad Green Tavern

296 London Road, Croydon CR0 2TG

Re-opened in September 2019 after 9 years, now one bar, two hand pumps, but only one in use. Sports Television. Pool table (free on Mondays)

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.

Dog & Bull

24 Surrey Street, Croydon CR0 1RG

Historic town centre pub with origins back to the 16th century. An island bar serves the separate rooms and the walled garden at the rear is arguably one of the town's best kept secrets.

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.

Windmill

224 St James's Road, Croydon CR0 2BW

Friendly single-bar pub catering for the local community. The bar has been moved at some stage to align the exterior wall with the food hatch serving Indian food ( as well as more conventional pub food) opposite. Quiz nights, golf tournaments etc. are organised.

Pawson's Arms

69 Pawson's Road, Croydon CR0 2QA

Community pub, which is busy when Crystal Palace play at home. The pub is now one room, served by a central bar. Two darts boards. The windows show former owners 'Mann Crossman & Paulin'.

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

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.

Porter & Sorter

Station Road, Croydon CR0 6BT

This Marston's pub gets its name from the proximity of East Croydon station and the former Royal Mail depot. It is typically busy after 5pm, being affectionately known to station staff as 'platform seven'. A large island bar dominates one half of the pub, with 8 handpumps and a range of 'craft' taps. The bar leads into a lounge area with curved booths in the corners and a raised dining area. Karaoke night is Wednesday (8pm), and the last Friday of the month is 'Payday Party 80s night'.

Market Tavern

1-4 Surrey Street, Croydon CR0 1RG

Located at the top of the town's historic street market, this pub is popular with younger drinkers.

Dice

36 High Street, Croydon CR0 1YB

After being open for a comparatively short time as Bar Sport, this establishment has yet another identity. Dice bar is located over three floors and serves a range of beers, spirits and cocktails. Sporting events are shown and there is a DJ on Friday nights. Booking is advisable Tues - Sat. A dress code applies - no hats or trainers.

Crown & Pepper

242 High Street, Croydon CR0 1NF

This pub specialises in catering for different eastern styles on its menu in the 'Aja Lounge'. There is also a 'Shisha Lounge' located in the beer garden.

Wandle Arms

90 Waddon New Road, Croydon CR0 4JB

The Wandle Arms lives in a side street, which would be quiet were it not for the railway lines, tram tracks and a handy cut through to the main roads. Wandle Park is nearby, accessed by a footbridge.

Bulls Head

39 Laud Street, Croydon CR0 1SX

A pleasant back street local with a single bar, just off the High Street. There is a large range of whiskies together with a flavour map to help you choose. Cask ale has now been reintroduced, and may be Atlantic Pale or Doom Bar.

Spreadeagle

39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX

Spacious Fuller's Ale & Pie house in the town centre in a former bank building, well-served by local transport. In addition to the wide selection of hand-pumped ales, an extensive range of their bottled beers is available. Their guest beer policy is to feature an ale frequently from a local brewery. There is now a greater emphasis on televised sport. Two upstairs function rooms are available.

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.

Addington Court Golf Centre

Featherbed Lane, Croydon CR0 9AA

Harvest Home

27 Beddington Lane, Croydon CR0 4TG

The Harvest Home has a restaurant with a comprehensive menu, but no longer serves evening meals.

Plough

Croydon Road, Croydon CR0 4QR

A Young's pub in the centre of Beddington, rebuilt in 1897. The spacious interior is dominated by an oval island bar. There is a large rear patio garden in the former stable yard, and there is a tunnel from the cellar to Carew Manor.