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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Today at 6pm...
25/10/2026

Today at 6pm...

It's nearly time to harvest the vertical pumpkins! πŸŽƒOllie is Very Excited - it's his time to shine.... πŸˆβ€β¬› πŸ–€πŸ§‘πŸ–€πŸ§‘
23/10/2026

It's nearly time to harvest the vertical pumpkins! πŸŽƒ
Ollie is Very Excited - it's his time to shine.... πŸˆβ€β¬›
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Tonight! 50 years of punk rock with DJ Stuart Collins.A celebration and a charity fundraiser....
22/10/2026

Tonight! 50 years of punk rock with DJ Stuart Collins.
A celebration and a charity fundraiser....

TJ Johnson and his Band at the Oval for our next Sunday Blues show. 6pm start and free entry.
20/10/2026

TJ Johnson and his Band at the Oval for our next Sunday Blues show. 6pm start and free entry.

We'll be having a Spooky Story Time on Saturday 31st October... bring your witchy wondrousness and your spooky skeletons...
19/10/2026

We'll be having a Spooky Story Time on Saturday 31st October... bring your witchy wondrousness and your spooky skeletons for a Spooky Story Time Special with Jenny.
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1-3pm
Saturday 31st October
For children 3yrs+
No need to book, it's drop in and entry by donation!

Come down to night at 8:30pm to see the whole of Blood in the Tracks being performed acoustically live by Jack Fr and fr...
15/10/2026

Come down to night at 8:30pm to see the whole of Blood in the Tracks being performed acoustically live by Jack Fr and friends

Kirris Riviere and the Delta Du Bruit are playing our next Sunday Blues show. 6pm and free entry.
12/10/2026

Kirris Riviere and the Delta Du Bruit are playing our next Sunday Blues show. 6pm and free entry.

πŸŽƒπŸ€˜ HALLOWEEN ROCK NIGHT AT THE OVAL TAVERN! πŸ€˜πŸŽƒπŸ”₯ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST | FROM 8PM πŸ”₯Get ready to turn up the volume this ...
12/10/2026

πŸŽƒπŸ€˜ HALLOWEEN ROCK NIGHT AT THE OVAL TAVERN! πŸ€˜πŸŽƒ

πŸ”₯ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST | FROM 8PM πŸ”₯

Get ready to turn up the volume this Halloween as the awesome DIRTY SHOES bring heavy rock and metal classics to the Oval Tavern! 🎸

Expect a night packed with massive riffs, killer tunes and rock anthems from the likes of:

⚑ Led Zeppelin
⚑ AC/DC
⚑ Guns N’ Roses
⚑ Metallica
⚑ ZZ Top
⚑ And plenty more!

πŸ¦‡ Fancy dress is optional, but highly encouraged! πŸ§›β€β™‚οΈ So dig out those leather jackets, unleash your inner rock star, and come dressed to impress β€” or terrify!

🍻 FREE ENTRY! TABLE BOOKINGS ON 02086866023

πŸ” Food available until 9PM.
🎢 Live music from 8PM.

Round up your rocking friends, warm up those air guitars, and join us for a Halloween night of thunderous riffs, great music and good times at the Oval Tavern!

πŸ€˜πŸŽƒ LET’S ROCK THIS HALLOWEEN! πŸŽƒπŸ€˜

Today at 6pm.....
11/10/2026

Today at 6pm.....

🎢 LIVE THIS FRIDAY β€” 9th OCTOBER 🎢Dave Sears & Julian Eccleston"Playing the songs we love β€” music that has influenced us...
07/10/2026

🎢 LIVE THIS FRIDAY β€” 9th OCTOBER 🎢

Dave Sears & Julian Eccleston
"Playing the songs we love β€” music that has influenced us over the years" β€” joined by some fantastic guest musicians:

🎡 Tidy Burney β€” harmonica
🎀 Chloe Brothhwood β€” backing vocals
🎀 Jenny Lawrence β€” vocals
🎸 David Holdstock β€” guitar
🎸 Ily β€” guitar

πŸ•— 8pm–11pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Expect a night of great music from the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s, spanning folk, rock, blues and soul.

Songs and influences from artists including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Van Morrison, John Martyn, Radiohead, U2, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and many more.

Come along, bring your friends, and enjoy an evening of great songs, great musicians and a few surprises! 🎢

See you Friday!

The JD Harmo Band are up next for our Sunday Blues show. 6pm start and free entry.
06/10/2026

The JD Harmo Band are up next for our Sunday Blues show. 6pm start and free entry.

The fabulous Music Time and Story Time return this Saturday 10th October!⭐️πŸ₯πŸŽΆMusic Time is 11am-12Live music, sensory fu...
05/10/2026

The fabulous Music Time and Story Time return this Saturday 10th October!
⭐️
πŸ₯πŸŽΆMusic Time is 11am-12
Live music, sensory fun, and good times for 0-3yr olds..
Book ahead here: https://www.musictimejenny.co.uk/bookings
⭐️
πŸŽ¨πŸ§œβ€β™€οΈπŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈπŸˆβ€β¬›β­οΈStory Time is 1-3pm
No need to book, it's drop in, entry by donation!
Stories and crafty fun with Jenny for children aged 3yrs+

This Thursday
05/10/2026

This Thursday

Sunshine Afro-roots tonight from the brilliant Two Man Ting! 🌞
03/10/2026

Sunshine Afro-roots tonight from the brilliant Two Man Ting! 🌞

01/10/2026

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.