A "propa" pub, good scram, good cheap pint, good place to hang.
And NO "PUMPIN" MUSIC!!!
Go there, eat, drink and be happy!
Not a "poncy" pub, IT'S A PROPA PUB!!!!
A perfect place for pre drinks with friends and families before a night out. The decor is classy and the ambiance is peaceful. Staff are also lively and happy to chat. We often go there for drinks and I have tried their fish and chips. The portion is quite big so do go with an empty stomach.
The Skylark is in the perfect location to get a meal & pre-drinks in for a night out in Croydon. Yet, the atmosphere is far from rowdy, I would go as far as to say it is family friendly. Its a bit of a trick to find parking, so if you are local then walk or bus is a good option.. The meal deals tend to come with a free beer etc, which is great! As for the food, a lot of people rave about the Fish & Chips (+beer) but I haven't tried it due to what looks like a high batter percentage.. I am however, a big fan of the BBQ Hot Dog - Decent.
I often go here for fish and chips on a Friday night with friends. The atmosphere is good and the staff are friendly . It's a great place to meet friends after work and ideal for a get together or birthday celebration that won't cost the earth! The food is nicely presented and is of a good portion. There is a ample selection of good quality wines beers and ciders at a competitive price. Well worth a visit.
My first COVID era pub visit... Things have changed, with the main difference being socially distanced tables, masks required until imbibing, no ordering at the bar, but if paying with a card you must pay at the bar (?) ... These new rules are obviously not unique to this establishment but are just offered by way of reference. I ordered a pint of cider for myself and a cola for my son, paid, obtained a receipt and waited ... After 15 minutes I went back to the bar to see what had happened. Long story short, a server soon brought the drinks with a message to the effect of that the table / order had fallen off the radar. Overall staff were friendly enough ... Hard to review properly on the basis of this one not so fantastic experience.
The covid-secure venue which is a favourite hub in Croydon for meet-ups. The drinks are cheap but fantastic value and taste and the food for the money is next to none perfection! The place to be in my humble opinion!
Used the eat out to help out scheme. Lovely outdoor seating with a v large brunch and unlimited tea and coffee. Would come again. Had hand sanitisation areas
Very busy on the weekends, great atmosphere and just a brilliant place to be.
The people who chose to shut down this pub are idiots. Everyone including the staff is upset about it.
A lovely wetherspoons based near the beach with a delicious breakfast and family feel.
Decent places, nicest spoons in the Croydon area in my opinion. Out of the way from the main town centre so is quieter with a more varied group of people.
Food is always decent here with fast service.
Staff are pleasant but not the most interactive of bar staff I've ever encountered. Last time I visited a two staff in particular I found quite rude, which is out of character for here.
It is a spoons at the end of the day and most likely had dealt with several annoyance throughout their shift.
Good place and is the spoons I always visit when in the area.
I haven't visited this pub for the best part of decade and can remember it in its 'glory days' back when you wanted a drink you had to get into a queue 6 man deep.
The pub itself is situated in South Croydon or the restaurant quarter which I believe is its correct name now. The surrounding area needs work done and is quite shabby now.
Nether the less the pub itself is still in good nick. It's quite dark in there during the day. There's plenty of seats and the the pub is spread over 2 floors with a small bar upstairs which I remember only opens in busier periods.
There's a small beer garden in the back if the weather is nice and you're able to grab a seat.
Standard spoons. Decent drinks available and food.
Would I come again? Probably.
Amazing staff - the guy with the paw print tat is an absolute legend. Nice food. Shames most the real ales were off. However, our barman/kitchen porter/server was an amazing guy who made us feel feel so welcome, that the lack of real ale wasn't an issue. More staff needed to allow the staff yo not look like they have more work than reasonable, but so caring and engaging it was still a lovely evening.
I met a friend, during 12-3 pm, to review materials he had prepared on his computer. The place is spacious and ideal for our purpose. I ate their Scottish haggis meal which I enjoyed, the drinks as usual good and very friendly staff. Ambience superb despite the owner!
Lost track how many times I went here for 'just a few' or 'a quick drink' and ended up having a wonderfully insane drunken night. The booze is cheap and the Beer on tap flows. It's not some high class Establishment, but it's a great venue for the mates to get drunk in. To watch Football or get a fair priced meal. Food isn't bad. Recommend for what it is.
Did forget our drinks we ordered from the app before the bar closed upstairs. (happens, I think it is due to the way the spoons app is set up in the pub)
Though when I questioned it, they instantly helped us and sorted it all out.
Also did us a favour when someone forgot to add a drink on the app.
Very friendly staff and a nice atmosphere!
Definitely be back!
Personally, I feel nervous in pubs. My friend invited me. We had coffee & hot chocolate. We could have multiple refills, free. Had a good chit-chat, by a quite table. Felt comfortable.
A traditional Wetherspoon's pub based in South End, South Croydon. The choices here are great, and the staff are great at their jobs and are friendly. The only issue that I have with this place is the seating arrangement, which means that some places will leave you close to other people. Also, this place tends to get very busy, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. If you want to avoid large groups, try another pub in the area.
I found The Skylark busy enough to give it a pleasant atmosphere, without deafening background noise or a long wait to be served.
Service was good, the food very good, particularly for the price. A good range of beers, at very good prices, and the place was kept tidy, no tables left full of empty plates or glasses.
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