The Oval Tavern, Croydon

The Oval Tavern, Croydon The Oval Tavern in Croydon is a charming pub and a popular spot for locals to gather, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. They offer six handpulls serving ever-changing quality ales, bottled beers, ciders, wines, fresh home-cooked pub fare with an emphasis on vegetarian and vegan diets, and locally roasted coffee. Customers can enjoy live Jazz on Sundays during Roasts or participate in their fun Pub Quiz every Wednesday. The tavern also hosts live music events that cater to various genres ranging from folk, jazz to ska and rock. If you're looking for a great pub experience with fantastic drinks and entertainment all week long, The Oval Tavern is the place for you.
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Elsie Franklin and the Rockettes are up next for our Sunday Blues show. 6pm start and free entry.
23/06/2026

Elsie Franklin and the Rockettes are up next for our Sunday Blues show. 6pm start and free entry.

Today at 6pm...
21/06/2026

Today at 6pm...

The Alan Glen and Manny Fizzotti Blues Band up next for our Sunday Blues show. 6pm start.
15/06/2026

The Alan Glen and Manny Fizzotti Blues Band up next for our Sunday Blues show. 6pm start.

Join us next Tuesday for another fantastic Songbird Open Mic!We're delighted to welcome Brothers Again to the featured s...
14/06/2026

Join us next Tuesday for another fantastic Songbird Open Mic!

We're delighted to welcome Brothers Again to the featured slot – two regular Songbird favourites whose brilliant original songs and warm harmonies have made them a firm crowd favourite. Whether you're there to perform or just enjoy a great evening of live music, it's the perfect midweek escape.

Sign-up from 7:30pm, with music to follow. All abilities and styles are welcome, so bring your instrument, your voice, or simply come along and support the local music scene.

See you on Tuesday for another great night at Songbird!

Today at 6pm....
14/06/2026

Today at 6pm....

⭐️Music Time with Jenny is this morning!11am -12noonFor children aged 0-3yrsbook ahead here til 10am this morning: https...
13/06/2026

⭐️Music Time with Jenny is this morning!
11am -12noon
For children aged 0-3yrs
book ahead here til 10am this morning: https://www.musictimejenny.co.uk
Walk-ins welcome, space for buggies and doors at 10.45am to get settled.

⭐️Our Story Time session is after that at 1pm-3pm for children 3yrs+
Stories and crafts with Jenny...
Donations welcome, and no need to book as it's a drop in session :-D

Remi Bankyln and the King Bees are up next for our Sunday Blues show. 6pm start and free entry.
09/06/2026

Remi Bankyln and the King Bees are up next for our Sunday Blues show. 6pm start and free entry.

🎶 Songbird Showcase – Friday Night at The Oval Tavern 🎶Join us from 8pm tomorrow (Friday) for another superb Songbird Sh...
04/06/2026

🎶 Songbird Showcase – Friday Night at The Oval Tavern 🎶

Join us from 8pm tomorrow (Friday) for another superb Songbird Showcase, celebrating original music from some of the finest local songwriters around.

This month's lineup features:

🎤 Mark Woods from Junkyard Choir, bringing his distinctive songwriting and captivating performances.

🎸 Shuva Das, delivering her unique take on grunge with powerful songs and attitude to spare.

🎵 Tom Cairns, an outstanding songwriter whose heartfelt originals have been winning audiences wherever he plays.

🎶 Gabriel Saul, a true blues maestro, combining exceptional musicianship with soulful, authentic performances.

Four artists, four unique styles, and an evening packed with original music in the intimate surroundings of The Oval Tavern.
Music starts at 8pm. Free entry. Come along and discover your new favourite songwriter.

🎶 Songbird Open Mic – Next Tuesday at The Oval Tavern 🎶Join us next Tuesday for another fantastic Songbird Open Mic, fea...
04/06/2026

🎶 Songbird Open Mic – Next Tuesday at The Oval Tavern 🎶

Join us next Tuesday for another fantastic Songbird Open Mic, featuring special guests Time Crystal – a brilliant synth-pop duo led by Mark from Eltel. Expect atmospheric melodies, electronic textures and great songs from one of the most interesting acts on the local scene.

Whether you're a singer, songwriter, musician, poet or just a lover of live music, we'd love to see you there. Spots are available, so bring your instrument, your voice, and your best tunes.

📝 Sign-up from 7:30pm

🎵 Live music throughout the evening

🍻 Great atmosphere, great crowd, and a cracking night of original

Come and play, or simply come and enjoy the music.

See you at Songbird Open Mic! 🎤✨

Address

131 Oval Road
Croydon
CR0 6BR

The Oval Tavern is located on Oval Road in Croydon. For public transport options, one can take a train or bus to the Croydon station and then walk along the High Street towards Wickham Road. Turn left onto Wickham Road and continue straight until reaching Oval Road. The pub is located on the right-hand side.

For those who prefer to drive, take the A232 towards Croydon and follow signs for the High Street. From there, turn left onto Wickham Road and continue straight until reaching Oval Road. Limited street parking is available in the area but there are also several parking lots nearby for a fee.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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The Oval Tavern in Croydon is a must-visit for anyone looking for a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This pub prides itself on being a proper 'local', where it's easy to make new friends. The six handpulls offer an ever-changing range of quality ales, with an emphasis on local brews, particularly The Cronx Brewery. It's no wonder they're proud to be in The Good Beer Guide!

The Oval Tavern also has a full selection of bottled beers and ciders, as well as a fine range of wines. Their little kitchen caters fantastic, fresh, home-cooked pub fare with a bias towards vegetarian and vegan diets. Their Roasts are immense and best enjoyed washed down with some quality live Jazz every Sunday lunchtime.

If you're looking for something warm to drink, their coffee machine stays on all day, serving all your favourites brewed with locally roasted Dead Skull coffee beans. They also stock a wide selection of fabulous Storm teas, and their hot chocolate is simply divine!

Service at The Oval Tavern is friendly and attentive. If you don't fancy nattering to the team, they have books and newspapers as well as board games to keep you entertained. Live music is taken very seriously here! Their programme encompasses a broad range of genres from folk to jazz to ska to rock – there's something for everyone.

Their fun and friendly Pub Quiz every Wednesday run by the formidable Wendy is not one to miss – could you win the jackpot?! Thursday mornings are reserved for little ones with Music Time run by the wonderful Jenny.

Overall, The Oval Tavern in Croydon offers an excellent experience that will leave you wanting more.

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