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Ian Deegan
Lovely local pub. Live music on the weekend and always a nice crowd in there. Good Guinness
Steve Hodson
I had arranged to meet a friend of mine i hadn't seen in some time for a nice quiet drink and catch up.On line this looked like a nice relaxed little pub. Unfortunately we felt like we had walked into a toddlers day care lots of baby's crying very noisy.If this is a regular meeting spot for mothers you should check with the pub first before you go or be prepared to leave and find somewhere quieter.
James Barnett
Nice beer and fantastic jazz.
Wayne
Great live music
christine hegner
6 adults, including 2 visiting from New York, 1 baby, 1 dog. We had a really nice time thank you. Mostly sandwiches and soups. Very good service, and food,and very reasonable cost. Well worth a visit.
BEVERLEY FIELD
Lovely find in East Croydon, food was very tasty, staff very friendly and all rounded off we a decent drop of Proper Job!!
Paul Rand
Great pub. Great food. Could be the best pub in Croydon.
AshleyRhysss
Wouldn’t recommend - poor service and experience. P.s - Don’t book a table in advance, they don’t reserve tables anyway! Myself and my partner booked a table a week in advance - as we had heard that the roasts and food in here are fantastic, and we knew that it would be busy being a Sunday afternoon. We called ahead 2 hours before to double check the timings, a table booked for 2:30 and all was confirmed as fine. When we arrived, it was clear to see that the pub was extremely busy, due to it being a Sunday and popular for a roast dinner, and also due to having live music on. We scanned around but every table was occupied, and as we couldn’t locate our table, decided to ask at the bar and get a drink. We explained that we had a table booked, and the bar lady knew the name from us calling previously one can only presume. She proceeded to ask us if we wanted a drink, so we got some drinks before she then went to check with one of her colleagues which table it was, as they were all occupied. The lady then came back smirking (I am not sure if this was embarrassment or that she found it funny), and told us that all tables were occupied, and that the only choice we had was to either sit outside in the cold or share a table with another couple sat a table for 4. We both felt frustrated and incredibly disappointed, as this completely ridiculed the idea of booking a table in the first place. Whilst I understand that it’s a busy day / period, to not have a reserved sign on a table seemed completely disorganised, and to have us buy a drink first also made us feel that we were then backed into a corner of having to wait regardless. I decided to discuss this with the bar lady, who agreed it didn’t make much sense, but was only telling us as instructed by her senior colleague. I said that had we have known there was not a table for us, that we wouldn’t of made the effort to travel down there (around 30 mins away), and definitely would not have bought a drink! She then went away and spoke to her senior colleague once again, and came back and refunded us for the drinks we had purchased and apologised. Myself and my partner could not believe the experience, so decided to finish the drinks and leave, so went and sat out in the garden. A member of staff came shortly after, to say that they had ‘made a table and some space for us upstairs’, but due to the experience and service previously, we politely declined. The member of staff was very friendly and seemed genuinely gutted that we had had such a bad experience and apologised profusely. It wasn’t his fault at all, and I explained that I didn’t think it was fair that he was given the job of having to come out to us to take ‘both barrels’ so to speak, so I kindly asked if he would ask the manager to come and have a word with us so I could provide honest feedback. He went to find the manager but came back soon after and apologised to say that the manager was not available, but that he would provide the feedback to them and ensure it was passed on. The principle of booking a table at any restaurant or pub is that it is ready or nearly ready when you arrive, and that bookings for tables are prioritised over walk in customers. This obviously wasn’t the case here, so I can’t recommend booking a table here, as it may result in a similar experience. Myself and my partner after phoning a few places (who were all full with bookings for roasts - what a surprise!), then decided to take a walk into East Croydon. We came across a lovely modernised restaurant across from the station called Fern, and the experience was absolutely faultless. We decided to eat there instead and I have to say, we probably had a nicer meal than we could have had at The Oval anyway. Safe to say we won’t be returning, and neither will our friends or family members after hearing about this!
sluxy
What a great pub, came with my daughter who lives in the area and had a fantastic Sunday lunch, roast beef and roast chicken, very good value loads on the plate. Would be good if you could do a smaller portion for us with not such big appetites . Lovely friendly staff and customers and great band for Sunday lunch time. Definitely book for Sunday as it gets packed.
popped in here for a drink on a croydon xmas crawl and must say really surprised. 1st of all it was packed with a lovely family crowd. nice vibe and great staff ...standing room only there were 11 of us and i think there may have been music later.great guinness and its a shame we didn't stay for another. will deffo be back.
gisellalayzell
Had our family Christmas lunch here it was absolutely amazing Fabulous food fabulous atmosphere Fabulous staff. It was soooo Christmassy Thank you ?
Sue Foster
Love this pub. A little gem in the back streets of Croydon. I was there on a Saturday afternoon and it was very busy, so quite noisy. The pub is both pet and child friendly. The food we ordered was lovely but the service was slow though it was very busy so to be expected. Only gripe is that it could be a little cleaner. Children tend to shove things down the back of radiators.
SazHelen
Wonderful experience and can't believe we've never been before! Visited for a Sunday roast after seeing good reviews and will definitely be coming back. Fantastic Jazz band playing and the atmosphere was something I haven't experienced in a while. Friendly locals and staff alongside a delicious roast dinner for a reasonable price. I had the mushroom wellington and my partner the beef, both thoroughly enjoyed our meals and was lovely as a vegetarian to feel you had the same selection as meat eaters; I don't usually get stuffing! A good selection of drinks in a proper pub. Will make sure to come back in the summer as the garden is a great space too.
Helena Cook
A real treasure of a local pub which managed to attract people from far and wide to it's great musical line up, friendly atmosphere and home made foodVegetarian options: Had a really tasty vegetarian stew. Sunday dinner is supposed to be really good too but haven't managed to book it yet.
What Train Station from Asda Wallington Superstore is there a bus station near the airport and you
Lovely local pub. Live music on the weekend and always a nice crowd in there. Good Guinness
I had arranged to meet a friend of mine i hadn't seen in some time for a nice quiet drink and catch up.On line this looked like a nice relaxed little pub. Unfortunately we felt like we had walked into a toddlers day care lots of baby's crying very noisy.If this is a regular meeting spot for mothers you should check with the pub first before you go or be prepared to leave and find somewhere quieter.
Nice beer and fantastic jazz.
Great live music
6 adults, including 2 visiting from New York, 1 baby, 1 dog. We had a really nice time thank you. Mostly sandwiches and soups. Very good service, and food,and very reasonable cost. Well worth a visit.
Lovely find in East Croydon, food was very tasty, staff very friendly and all rounded off we a decent drop of Proper Job!!
Great pub. Great food. Could be the best pub in Croydon.
Wouldn’t recommend - poor service and experience. P.s - Don’t book a table in advance, they don’t reserve tables anyway! Myself and my partner booked a table a week in advance - as we had heard that the roasts and food in here are fantastic, and we knew that it would be busy being a Sunday afternoon. We called ahead 2 hours before to double check the timings, a table booked for 2:30 and all was confirmed as fine. When we arrived, it was clear to see that the pub was extremely busy, due to it being a Sunday and popular for a roast dinner, and also due to having live music on. We scanned around but every table was occupied, and as we couldn’t locate our table, decided to ask at the bar and get a drink. We explained that we had a table booked, and the bar lady knew the name from us calling previously one can only presume. She proceeded to ask us if we wanted a drink, so we got some drinks before she then went to check with one of her colleagues which table it was, as they were all occupied. The lady then came back smirking (I am not sure if this was embarrassment or that she found it funny), and told us that all tables were occupied, and that the only choice we had was to either sit outside in the cold or share a table with another couple sat a table for 4. We both felt frustrated and incredibly disappointed, as this completely ridiculed the idea of booking a table in the first place. Whilst I understand that it’s a busy day / period, to not have a reserved sign on a table seemed completely disorganised, and to have us buy a drink first also made us feel that we were then backed into a corner of having to wait regardless. I decided to discuss this with the bar lady, who agreed it didn’t make much sense, but was only telling us as instructed by her senior colleague. I said that had we have known there was not a table for us, that we wouldn’t of made the effort to travel down there (around 30 mins away), and definitely would not have bought a drink! She then went away and spoke to her senior colleague once again, and came back and refunded us for the drinks we had purchased and apologised. Myself and my partner could not believe the experience, so decided to finish the drinks and leave, so went and sat out in the garden. A member of staff came shortly after, to say that they had ‘made a table and some space for us upstairs’, but due to the experience and service previously, we politely declined. The member of staff was very friendly and seemed genuinely gutted that we had had such a bad experience and apologised profusely. It wasn’t his fault at all, and I explained that I didn’t think it was fair that he was given the job of having to come out to us to take ‘both barrels’ so to speak, so I kindly asked if he would ask the manager to come and have a word with us so I could provide honest feedback. He went to find the manager but came back soon after and apologised to say that the manager was not available, but that he would provide the feedback to them and ensure it was passed on. The principle of booking a table at any restaurant or pub is that it is ready or nearly ready when you arrive, and that bookings for tables are prioritised over walk in customers. This obviously wasn’t the case here, so I can’t recommend booking a table here, as it may result in a similar experience. Myself and my partner after phoning a few places (who were all full with bookings for roasts - what a surprise!), then decided to take a walk into East Croydon. We came across a lovely modernised restaurant across from the station called Fern, and the experience was absolutely faultless. We decided to eat there instead and I have to say, we probably had a nicer meal than we could have had at The Oval anyway. Safe to say we won’t be returning, and neither will our friends or family members after hearing about this!
What a great pub, came with my daughter who lives in the area and had a fantastic Sunday lunch, roast beef and roast chicken, very good value loads on the plate. Would be good if you could do a smaller portion for us with not such big appetites . Lovely friendly staff and customers and great band for Sunday lunch time. Definitely book for Sunday as it gets packed.
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popped in here for a drink on a croydon xmas crawl and must say really surprised. 1st of all it was packed with a lovely family crowd. nice vibe and great staff ...standing room only there were 11 of us and i think there may have been music later.great guinness and its a shame we didn't stay for another. will deffo be back.
Had our family Christmas lunch here it was absolutely amazing Fabulous food fabulous atmosphere Fabulous staff. It was soooo Christmassy Thank you ?
Love this pub. A little gem in the back streets of Croydon. I was there on a Saturday afternoon and it was very busy, so quite noisy. The pub is both pet and child friendly. The food we ordered was lovely but the service was slow though it was very busy so to be expected. Only gripe is that it could be a little cleaner. Children tend to shove things down the back of radiators.
Wonderful experience and can't believe we've never been before! Visited for a Sunday roast after seeing good reviews and will definitely be coming back. Fantastic Jazz band playing and the atmosphere was something I haven't experienced in a while. Friendly locals and staff alongside a delicious roast dinner for a reasonable price. I had the mushroom wellington and my partner the beef, both thoroughly enjoyed our meals and was lovely as a vegetarian to feel you had the same selection as meat eaters; I don't usually get stuffing! A good selection of drinks in a proper pub. Will make sure to come back in the summer as the garden is a great space too.
A real treasure of a local pub which managed to attract people from far and wide to it's great musical line up, friendly atmosphere and home made foodVegetarian options: Had a really tasty vegetarian stew. Sunday dinner is supposed to be really good too but haven't managed to book it yet.