Pub in Croydon
Surprise
107 Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 5HFClosest station: Coombe Lane, about 19 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 340 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Surprise
Following a refurbishment the Surprise now serves good quality food Wednesday to Sunday, including Sunday lunch and a mussels menu. The pub is situated between Shirley Hills and the Shirley Windmill on bus routes from Croydon and Addington. It is also adjacent to the London Loop. Old photographs on the walls show Shirley when it was a more rural area. A postcard of the pub shows it in Page & Overton livery; it later became a Charrington's house. Areas within the pub have different themes and the bar counter has a unique style, retained from before the refurbishment.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Real Fire
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Serves LocAle
- Function Room: Back room can be hired for functions
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Parking
- Menu for Children
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8656 5588
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 340 ratings
5 out of 5andy parron Google, September 2024
Not been there for many years. There for a wake but good atmosphere, good food and good surroundings. Will be back
5 out of 5Carla Burrellon Google, August 2024
Great local pub. Chips are some of the best I've had. Staff are very friendly and good selection of drinks on offer. We particularly love sitting in the beer garden on a sunny day!
5 out of 5Pedro Jose Aguilar Curbataon Google, October 2018
I've been twice to this place. The second time even better than the first one. They really are seafood experts. Loved it. Today I had oysters and lobster. We were lucky enough to get even some sangria. Highly recommended. I suggest to call to book a table in advance, just in case :)
4 out of 5Sian Nelsonon Google, November 2020
Dined here just before England Lockdown 2.0... Charming little pub in Shirley with a seafood/tapas restaurant in the back. The restaurant interior is quite dark but the toilets were very clean and you can see into the Kitchen which is very reassuring. Service was very friendly and personable. The menu was a little limited as they were about to close for a month but the dishes we had were very tasty and the homemade desserts were traditional and comforting. I would definitely go back when they're in full swing.
5 out of 5Tracy Mattaron Google, July 2024
Had the best roast dinner. Fresh veg, crispy roast potatoes. Absolutely the best value around. Pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be back.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.