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Oval Tavern, Croydon

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131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR (View on Google Map)
(020) 8686 6023
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Free standing pub with one large room. There is a pleasant garden on the lower level. There are six handpumps, and up to four cask ales are usually available. Note that the toilets are downstairs. The Oval is noted for its regular live music, mainly jazz, blues and folk (see Facebook), and popular Wednesday quiz. On rare occasions the pub closes for private functions (these closures are announced in advance on the pub's social media). On other occasions (in particular quiz nights) you may find that many of the tables have been reserved.

Information for this venue is provided by the Croydon & Sutton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Sheffield Arms
Local Authority
Croydon
Last updated
Last surveyed
04/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Trust Inns
Pub ID
CRO/11585
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

St Austell - Proper Job TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted 33 times
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Proper Job

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 33 times. at Oval Tavern, Croydon.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 42 times
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 42 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Oval Tavern, Croydon.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 14 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Oval Tavern, Croydon.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Southwark - Bermondsey Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Southwark Bermondsey Best
Southwark - Bermondsey Best Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 9 times
Southwark Bermondsey Best
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Southwark - Bermondsey Best

Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Oval Tavern, Croydon.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Twickenham - The Naked Ladies TasteMatch Prediction

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Twickenham The Naked Ladies
Twickenham - The Naked Ladies Premium Blond Ale • 4.4% Spotted 13 times
Twickenham The Naked Ladies
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Twickenham - The Naked Ladies

Spotted 13 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Oval Tavern, Croydon.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Timothy Taylor - Landlord , Young's - London Original

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Broad range of styles
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome to 9pm; story time on Saturday afternoons
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz, occasional 'mums and babies' sessions
Games Games
Darts
Smoking Smoking
In garden
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
e.g. Seacider, Turners
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
197, 312, 367, 410
Close to metro (400m)
Lebanon Road
Nearby Station (500m)
East Croydon
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (1000m)
West Croydon
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ3319266092

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