The Spread Eagle in Croydon

Family had a funeral wake in the upstairs function room. There was an excellent buffet, the staff were very friendly, and we had a wonderful time.

I went few times to this pub for drinks with friends and it is really nice and cozy. There is plenty of space to seat and a really nice environment.

booking is advisable to guarantee a table. had our usual burger and triple cooked fries. never disappointed here. not a full selection of ales but the bottled beers and wines are an impressive selection. when they serve a wine which should be served chilled they serve it in a frosted glass, on a summers day when you walk back to the table and the ice is sliding down the glass you know you are getting a top quality service. ( other places I have known serve white wine in glasses still warm from the dishwasher, but never here)

We popped in here on the off chance last night, 25th July, as we'd arrived in town a little early for our restaurant reservationWe were greeted at the door and asked for our contact details and were then shown to a table where our drink order was taken. A couple of minutes later our drinks arrived and payment was taken (there was an option to start a tab but we only had time for one). They've got it really well set up for the Covid restrictions and we very much enjoyed our first visit to a pub in months!The service is wonderful and the staff are lovely.It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

I visited here for a pint of real ale - which there was a good selection and enjoyed sitting on one of the comfy sofas. Nice relaxing atmosphere in the pub, and the beer was good also.

Happened to be in cr0 central with the Mrs and after a few hours we were flagging.....I suggested we head for refreshments in the spreadeagle....slightly disappointed as no red fox but may have just missed it....had a chocolate stout glass of pink for the mrs....After a while she said let's eat out and I said this does the classic Sunday roast so we settled on a pork and half a roast chicken.both arrived shortly and we were very happy....chicken was indeed half a small roast chicken and mine was a decent slab of pork...great roast spuds and loads of veg....all hot ,well cooked and presented... absolutely solid classic pub fayre.Finished with a glass of merlot and another pink...all in all a lovely lunch....good service and asked was all ok ? so no issues here this afternoon...typical Fuller's traditional looking pub refurbished from an old bank years ago...

This was my first visit to The Spread Eagle pub. As a venue for drinks it is fine as it is in a good location not far from the upper end of the High Street. The food wasn't great. I had traditional fish and chips. The fish was overcooked & the batter unpleasant. My dinner partner had the beef burger & chips which looked better.Would I return? Probably just for drinks, rather than food, but we chose the venue for its convenient location.

I stopped here for dinner with some colleagues, the place is quiet and the food is very good. Recommended choice for local dishes and beers.

Haven't been in here for many years, like 8 at the very least, hasn't changed much if at all decor wise however the bar staff are spot on, I was served by a barman called Ralph and we had a good chat about fullers beers as they was selling the vintage ale in there and fullers brew a batch on a yearly basis. Plenty of choice of fullers beers on draught and bottled, nice selection of ciders, reasonable selection of spirits and a lesser selection of lagers but let's face it, why would you want a lager in a decent real ale pub? Drink prices are maybe a little higher than the other establishments nearby but you are paying for the quality of the beer in my opinion. Didn't try the food but looked ove the menu and thought there wasn't much to choose from but what I saw served up looked pretty damn good. Friendly locals/regulars as had a few conversations with random people. I had previously enquired if this place was wheelchair friendly and was told yes, am usually skeptical as have been lied to in the past, however, true to their word there is a wheelchair accessible entrance and just inside is a accessible toilet with a radar key lock which you can ask for at the bar however my partner has her own which saves waiting. Will definitely be heading here again next time I am up.

My husband and I stopped here for a few cheeky beers back in 2017. We remembered the pub fondly and decided to pop in whilst we were visiting LDN again.Well we was very happy to have popped in. The pub hasn't changed which was nice to see and the staff as ever were welcoming and a good selection of real ales on tap.Highly recommend if you enjoyable the ales. We will certainly be visiting again whenever we are back in LDN.

if you are looking for a swift pint in the heart of the town centre then you could do worse. The Spread Eagle does reasonably prices pub grub and the staff are fairly friendly. Great place for a quiet lunch if you are looking to stay out of the way of the lunch time crowd. Not ideal for hot drinks though, but hot drinks, although they serve coffee, peppermint and if you are very lucky something with ginger.

This is a converted late Victorian Bank, the conversion done so well it looks like a genuine Victorian pub, Fullers so the menu is pies, fish and chips etc. seating outside. ground and first floor for pub goers, does have 2 screens. sometimes has film shows, did do theatre as well in the past and may do again.

Looking forward to a decent Sunday Roast, the sign said 'Delicious Sunday Roasts'Good selection of beers, very friendly staff. I ordered Half a roast Norfolk Chicken 2 ways. Feeling hungry, nice ale Fullers London Pride. I was served two pale looking chicken legs and a flabby Yorkshire Pudding with a bit of cauliflower, broccoli, crinkled sliced carrots and some purple cabbage with a small pot of gravy. No stuffing. No half a chicken, just two legs! A half chicken in my book is exactly that, the breast along with a leg and a wing. It said 2 ways, what did that mean? Why not say 2 chicken legs because that's what it was! I'm fed up with being conned, they need to change the description of the meal, it's misleading and quite frankly not worth the money, it's an insult plain and simple,I won't be eating there again!

Popped in after 2pm for a light lunch. We ordered two sandwiches, one chicken, one cheese and a portion of chips and two drinks. Well filled delicious sandwiches, didn't really need the chips but they were yummy so crisp

Called in for a few beers one night and had an enjoyable time. There was a good friendly atmosphere amidst a traditional pub setting, no plastic pub here. The beer was fine and people seemed to enjoying their food too.

We decided to try The Spread Eagle for lunch last Saturday and it proved to be a very good choice. It has a traditional pub feel to it and has a really nice atmosphere in which people of all ages would feel comfortable. At one end there is a large sports screen but in no way is it intrusive. At the other end there is a selection of tables and leather seating, surrounded by shelves of books and old photographs of Croydon. Their speciality is pies and my husband said his beef one was very good. I had a burger which was also very good. Service is friendly and efficient. We will definitely return !

I was in the area on a business trip with colleagues and we walked out to find somewhere to eat. We walked into here and wasn't disappointed a good old proper pub serving ale and traditional pub food. my colleagues both chose the pies which they both raved about and I opted for the ham egg and chips which was very tasty and of a good standard. The bar staff were chatty and friendly and made the visit all the more pleasurable. I'll definitely be popping in again when were back staying overnight.

If you are going to the David Lean cinema at the clocktower in Katherin street, the Spread Eagle is a great place for pre performance meal. They specialise in pies and are they good, we had a chicken marsala pie with kale and mashed potatoes and a very tasty gravy. Good atmosphere friendly staff.

Nice pub with good beer choice in Croydon. Good meeting point as well with lot of space. Some craft beers as well.

If you're a fan of pies, this place is a must!

Popped into the Spread Eagle with a US visitor for pint and tried a Pie n Ale taster plate this consisted of 3 ales and 3 mini pies for about £14 This was just a taster mid afternoon, shared by 3 but would have been a decent meal for 1. It was excellent. Friendly helpful staff.

I only came here for a drink with a friend, it was ok, im not in a hurry to go back there again, it is airy.

Great venue—just busy enough for a good atmosphere at weekends, but not to mobbed. Big sporting events are shown, but not for the faint-hearted as then it is uncomfortably packed. But so, to be fair, are all the bars at that time. Food is excellent.

We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Spread Eagle - delicious pies, crisp chips and fresh vegetables. Fast, friendly service.

popped in here to have a couple of drinks with the wife as in doing a bit of shopping.......my favourite bar in croydon as standards are usually good....

Plenty of space to rattle around here, especially on a Sunday afternoon. There are distinct seating areas many with leather backed benches in the wall which makes for a good old slouch. They seem to do food (like most pubs these days) but I just had a drink.

Well I say that but unfortunately they had no food left ... first we ordered the tasting board they had ran out , then one of the party asked for a burger , the lovely waitress came over to inform they had no buns for the burger then my order of a steak pie and you will never guess no pies!! So an establishment that seems to pride its self on selling food had no food... oh no they had a sticky toffee pudding left ... they should be embarrassed to Call themselves a restaurant ... more like a place that advertising food they don’t have if I could give them less than a one I would !

A rare 5 from me. I just couldnt fault it.

Beers very good, each time I have been there I find some different "guest" beers all well looked after. Having eaten in some very average restaurants in Croydon, we decided to just have a pie meal with the beer. Excellent pies, good value. Fish pie was particularly good. Some TVs around the bar show sports - but not intrusively (might be different if a big match was on?) Quite liked having a sneaky look at the AC Milan vs. Arsenal score, but without having to listen to any commentary.

I have visited the Spread Eagle public house in Croydon though not regularly a number of times in recent years, the latest being on a Friday late afternoon in September.

A quite friendly town centre pub. Good range of cask ales. Including gales beers. Good range of pies. Very friendly and helpful staff.

The Spread Eagle is a great place for good quality food and drink, very friendly service and, above all, top-notch entertainment. The small theatre above the pub always has fantastic events from free cinema screenings to Edinburgh Fringe-bound plays and performances, not to mention hosting many gigs for the Croydon Comedy Festival in the summer which attracts some of Britain's best comedians. This place is awesome and is an unsung hero of Croydon's culture scene!

Been here numerous times with friends. There is a wide range of beer and cider selection. They also have a big selection of shorts as well. Local brewery choices are littered across the bar, loads to choose from. Haven't tried food but have seen it served up and it looks decent pub food. All in all a very good pub, which Croydon is somewhat lacking these days.

This has a showstopping bar area with panelling and a fancy chandelier. There is a great selection of draught ales and nice cider. The staff are personable and cheerfully friendly. The loos are clean. There is nice outsie seating with heaters too - a real find right in the town centre

Went here for burgers and a few pints with friends. Friendly staff and plenty of drinks to choose from. Food is standard pub fare

Very good atmosphere. Good selection of drinks. Pub was quiet when we were there and plenty of seating. Highly recommend.

Gran cervezas. El personal es magnífico. Impresionante ubicación y decoración concurso con una noche de teatro arriba domingo es divertido y una buena relación calidad-precio. La comida es bastante buena, así que es un buen lugar para visitar

Este lugar es enorme y tiene una pequeña zona de fumadores.

Fuimos aquí inesperadamente después de una boda, y me sorprendió gratamente! El pub en sí es muy bien y nos sentimos bien atendidos. La gama de lager era un poco limitado sin embargo

Have been to this pub many times. A it's always busy but the service is good so we always get served. I've had their burgers, pies and ribs and they were all delicious. Consistently good and the pies are what they are famous for so do not go away without trying one. Traditionally English. They have cider, larger and ale on the tap plus many bottled varieties. There is an outdoor area for smokers and they even have theatre shows upstairs on some evenings. One of the best pubs in Croydon in my experience.

Only had a few drinks and a quick bite to eat there after work but this place is definitely of interest to us. We really like the traditional feel to it, just like in so many other Fuller's pubs. One instantly feels at home there. Much recommended whether for drinks only, or for eating out.

very pleasant atmosphere, quiet, warm, friendly staff.Food was served without delay, drinks were served quickly, the pot of tea my husband ordered was good as they warmed the tea pot up first...

Nice converted bank (I think) with a great range of beers and good old British grub on the menu. if you like beer and pies then you'll love this place. Good staff too, so very little queuing.

Very traditional. Friendly staff, interesting building, reasonable atmosphere. Not a bad pub overall all.

Popped in for dinner on a Friday night luckily we'd books a table as it was crowded. We had two fish & chips and a chicken pie & mash, followed by sticky toffee pudding for two and ice cream. The sticky toffee pudding was delicious I could easily have eaten another portion.Orders are placed at had bar for food and drink and the staff were rushed off their feet - it probably didn't help that their was a function on upstairs. Great choice of beers and it also has a theatre/cinema but it wasn't the night to try it out.Would definitely visit again

just finished off a bit of impromptu shopping with my 18 yo daughter we then decided to have a bite on a bitter cold wednesday evening.went to this great old fullers hostelry ex bank with a cinema/theatre upstairs.cracking pint of redhead and a juice for the first born.went for wild boar burger and a london porter fish cake all of which was first class. staff attentive and light of touch.a great experience and typical of a fullers pub.......doing simple things extremely well

Stopped in whilst passing for a pint or two one evening, was undecided for food in the area may have considered here but when it was over 5 pounds for a pint of pale ale I thought better of it, on the flip side it seemed busy,clean and pleasant just very expensive for my liking ?

On the 18th Nov .. before going to our hotel we decided to have our meal in Spread Eagle as it was recommended for a lovely pie. We had a delicious Steak & Ale. My wife is a coffee drinker. She ordered cappuccino which doesn't taste right. Later on we found out that the coffee machine is broken so they used the instant coffee in making a cappuccino and charged the same price. Not happy at all with that!!

Wonderful place, nice interior, very good and friendly staff. I wasn't sure about my choice of brown ale and the nice female barkeeper let me try out two different ales. I also had a steak pie with fries and I loved it. I also had a second beer. I will be back!

Popped into here for a spot of Sunday dinner and was pleasantly surprised. This has to be one of the very few pubs left in Croydon where you can have a proper Sunday roast. Food portions were generous. Desert was a let down as the chocolate brownie should have been hot. Raspberry ice cream was delightful. Very friendly bar staff. Pub is in need of updating. Food 9/10Drink 9/10Cleanliness 6/10Cost 8/10Would recommend and would possibly come back.

I love going to this place because you can actually have a decent conversation with friends without being drowned out with background music.The beers is always quite good the staff are usually quite friendly but I would say on the busier nights there could be a few more bar staff who help the drink wait timeOutside area is good for smokersIve not eat there in years so cant really comment on that.

Popped in for a couple of pints of real ale and decided to eat there. Had a superb pie. Way above the normal pub pie - mine had goose, duck in it and was absolutely delicious. Could not fault it and will certainly go again. Beer was good too.

Klassisches großes pub mitten in Croydon, voll, laut, gutes und gemischtes Publikum, schöne Atmosphäre, freundliche Mitarbeiter, schneller Service, gute Biere ( Fuller's ), ebenso die Küche: Wirklich herausragend gute Pies, nicht irgendein Gemansche, sondern homemade. Auch andere gute Gerichte. Wohlfühl-Kneipe !

The bar area is a bit painful to navigate when busy, but otherwise there is nothing bad to say about the Eagle. It's got old world charm and great staff.

Nice, welcoming place with a bit of London character. Really friendly staff, cheap drinks (for London), great selection of ales, lagers etc.Food was very good - quite a limited menu but that's not a bad thing! Had the steak and ale pie - chips were a bit salty but the pie itself was lovely. A proper pie, not a dish with a pastry top!

A beautiful / friendly pub, with cheap drinks (well I thought it was) with a nice outside seating area for the smokers :)

I used to like this pub and was a regular customer for over 10 years. But unfortunately a few of the new staff are rude and dismissive towards the customers. As I am already paying a lot of money for a pint, I would rather go elsewhere. Avoid.

We found ourselves in Croydon on a Saturday morning in need of food! Popped in here having read that they now serve brunch.There was a full English, veggie version, pancakes and various 'benedicts'.The food was good, not amazing but good. I have to say that a major factor in my rating was the service which was outstanding. The waitress was very friendly and accommodated my special requests (eggs royale on spinach instead of a muffin and sauce in the side) without question, which is not the case everywhere! Food was timely and well cooked.

Although they don't serve my favorite beer and the choice is average, I liked the draft and the decor and mood. Food service is also good and tasty. Will visit it again

Polite staff. Big indoor, and sometimes possible to go upstairs which makes it even bigger. Limited choice of beers, but chips are freshly homemade and taste amazing. Clean bathroom. Will visit more often, just for the chips. The hygiene rating by the FSA is 4.

good place to eat and have a pint. nice ambiance. Real ales and has a film club and events check the websiteRecommend

One of the best pubs in Croydon in my opinion. Good atmosphere, always busy, and a fantastic selection of beers, and ales. Waiting staff are efficient, and you are always served quickly. Great tasting pork scratchings and dip to go with your beer. Big screens for sport.

Want a good place to talk with friends, the spread Eagle, want a great pint , want to meet thinking people.

Arguably, the most impressive pub building in Croydon situated on the fringes of the main shopping precinct. Impressive interior and a good selection of Fullers' beers. Could quite easily have stomped for the tried and trusted London Pride but was pointed in the direction of Oliver's Island which was lighter and not as hoppy but packed full of taste. Didn't have any food but the menu looked fairly standard. Upstairs there is a theatre which puts on various productions throughout the year and by all accounts these are invariably of a high quality. I am told it only hosts 60-70 patrons so booking early is essential. Good pub.

Spacious and airy pub with an incredible selection of craft beers to the detriment of the more mainstream largers and stouts. Nice atmosphere though.

Fullers beers are now on the pricier side but have to say they are always of a good quality on my visits here and this public house does have a charisma that few locations have.

Been here a few times on occasions with friends, family and even the in-laws from Australia. Everyone loved it in here, especially their special 'perfect pastry' pies which are truly excellent. Comfortable and friendly pub with a wide range of beers and ciders available to go with your 'perfect pastry' pies! Did I already mention they do excellent 'perfect pastry' pies? Oh yes...!

This is a Fullers Ale and Pie house in the centre of Croydon, right next to the Town Hall. A nice roomy pub with high ceilings and two floors, so plenty of space. There are a few nooks if you want somewhere a little more cosy although the general layout is quite open, They have the usual good selection of Fullers Ales, (HSB, ESB, etc.) and they're kept well. Staff are somewhat unengaging but otherwise a pleasant place to go for a pint.

We visited to watch the rugby world cup final. Got there an hour before and were able to get a table for lunch. Staff were good fun, dressed in team NZ and AUS team shirts. Lady who took my order was chatty and phoned the chef when my first choice was not available. Food came quickly and as ordered despite the pub being very busy. Craft beers were lovely and staff were knowledgeable on recommendations. After the match we went upstairs to a comfy sofa and chatted with other patrons. A great experience.

C'est le vrai pub où se croisent toutes les générations. On y mange en regardant du sport à la TV et en buvant une bière. Le personnel est accueillant. Idéal pour sentir le poids de la tradition outre Manche.

This is an interesting pub, with its old style décor and pattened windows. Lots of character and the usual drinks available. Not a bad pub for a passing by drink

Not cheapest for drinks, but a really nice pub, don't accept under 21's, so tends to be full but not heaving, you can watch sport, nice mix of comfy seats and bar type stools, also do regular theatre type nights in the upstairs bar. Good service

Friendly staff, beautiful pub, OUTSTANDING meat pies. Low prices, great atmosphere. Try the Gin and Lemon drizzle cake for dessert. Very tourist friendly. Get off the TramLink at George St stop, turn left, go two blocks.

I have driven past this pub so many times and kept thinking I should try. Finally have. Went for dinner, on a Friday, early evening. Very busy, but managed to find a place to sit. Order food at the bar. The food is well presented. I had a bacon cheeseburger and chips. The food was served on one of those trendy boards, rather than a plate. I also treated myself to salt and pepper squid. The food also tasted good, although portions seemed small and prices on the high side. The good thing about the higher prices is that it tends to keep riff raff from coming in. Mostly casually dressed crowd, although a few suits, after work. A mix of ages. Free WiFi, although it seemed overloaded, or slow. Staff very friendly. A good, pub atmosphere.

I really like this pub. They have a good selection of beers with guest ales so you get to try something different each time. The food is great. We went last night and I had the salad nicoise with salmon which was turbo-yummy. The staff are very efficient so you don't have to wait long at the bar, even when it's busy. Beautiful old building.

Next to the lovely old library also a very attractive building. Big old fashioned style with a large choice of real ale lager and different bottled drinks. Food good standard pub fayre and staff friendly.

Nice pub and very traditional with a good selection of beers and good food. Not the best pub for viewing a football match unless upstairs is open then the big screen comes down. Well worth a visit.

So this is a typical Fullers mock traditional pub that for me is the best pub in the area.Yes it's Fullers and is a little pricey, but for that you get beer that is always served in great condition and excellent service.The food for pub food is consistently good and it's great for the rugby on the big screen.My only gripe is I wish they had a better revolving selection of guest ales and bottled beers

Our first visit to the pub’s charming upstairs theatre. And ‘wow’ what a treat….A delightful programme of ‘two comedies’ directed by a Mr Barry Lambert, surely a rising star of the South End and destined for the West...Lovely ale and attentive staff. We will be back.

We had a good Christmas meal in the upstairs rooms. A party of over 20 people easily catered for in a room to ourselves. For a Tuesday lunch (2pm), I was surprised there were no other parties at the same time. We had the larger of three rooms.At this time of year, the Christmas meals on offer are very similar where ever you go, but some small touches added to the good experience including friendly and attentive staff, name cards including our choices of food and dressing up hats. Food was served by calling out our names - a good idea.For £20, I had smoked salmon, traditional turkey dinner and Christmas pudding. If I was honest, I'd also rank the courses in that order.As we arrived early, two of us had a drink downstairs (a pint and a coffee) and again the bar staff were very attentive. Good staff make a place. Well done, The Spread Eagle!

The Spread Eagle offers a wide range of interesting beers and food in a pleasant, warm, genuinely pubby atmosphere, with good service and an interesting little theatre and cabaret upstairs. its really worth popping in for a drink and worth checking for what's on upstairs.

I visited this Fullers establishment with a friend for lunch and a couple of drinks. This corner pub in Croydon is situated centrally and it is a fairly large and rambling building. The visit was made on 1 December 2014.First impressions were not favourable. The decoration is very tired. The pub is gloomy. Many of the chairs had threadbare upholstery. The carpet on the stairs leading down to a basement toilet had holes in. It was almost embarrassing having taken a colleague there. However that was nothing compared to visiting the bar to order lunch. The pub advertises its pies, as a speciality, although it was not clear whether they were made in house or by persons or companies unknown 'down the road'. However that matters not because at 12.30 I was told "sorry but our kitchen is closed for orders because there is a Christmas party upstairs", the assumption being that there was not the capacity to deal with 'ordinary' customers.This was appalling. In fact the only positive was that the beer was in good condition and one member of staff was cheerful. This was a thoroughly bad experience and I cannot find it within me to recommend this establishment. Clearly Fuller's management do not visit their own pubs, or their estate standards are low.

Went after work with friends and all had various pies. Food was decent pub fair. The big draw though is the building old fashioned style pub and a big selection of beers. Friendly atmosphere and near other restaurants.

Good atmosphere, plenty of room. Slightly high on prices though, considering its croydon it's not too bad I guess. Will definitely come back.

Good beer, Fullers and local beers. Great pies, as part of a full meal, they are excellent value. There is a theatre upstairs, we watched a performance called "tell me about your ex"; £10 for a ticket. Real ale and drama!

The pub has a good selection of real ales as well as a pretty good food menu. The menu has your usual gastropub food but also a few nice twists on the usual fare. Service is always quick and friendly - worth a visit for a pint or a quick meal at a reasonable price.

Very much an old-school pub, lots of choice of beers, local and national, pleasant staff and surroundings, and a nice sheltered outside place for smokers. Recommended!

Visited last week while visiting my daughter & son-in-law. Traditional town centre pub, great original features. Wonderful menu, but they do their own 'pie & mash'. Lots of them, including vegetarian. Absolutely delicious! They hold 'music' nights there & from the adverts, lots of different things take place in the theatre at the rear. Also advertise a conference/meeting room. Wide selection of beers, served by polite & very friendly staff. We had a great night out there, Definitely recommend. Try the pie & mash!