The Oval Tavern, Croydon

The Oval Tavern, Croydon A short stroll from East Croydon Station, just hidden down a quiet residential street, you'll find this true oasis of a pub. We take live music very seriously!
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The Oval Tavern is a cosy, family-friendly venue, with a real community atmosphere and a passion for live music! We pride ourselves on our relaxed and friendly atmosphere of a proper 'local' – it is easy to make new friends here! We have six handpulls dispensing an ever-changing range of quality ales, with an emphasis on local brews; particularly The Cronx Brewery. We are proud to be in The Good Beer Guide! We have a full selection of bottled beers and ciders, and a fine range of wines await you. Open every day of the week, our little kitchen caters fantastic, fresh, home-cooked pub fare, with a bias towards a vegetarian and vegan diet. Made with love, our Roasts are immense and best enjoyed washed down with some quality live Jazz every Sunday lunchtime. Our coffee machine stays on all day, we serve all your favourites brewed with locally roasted Dead Skull coffee beans. We stock a wide selection of fabulous Storm teas, and our yummy hot chocolate is a cuddle in a mug! Service is friendly and attentive, but if you don't fancy nattering to the team we have books and newspapers and a selection of board games to keep you entertained. Our programme encompasses a broad range of genres, from folk to jazz to ska to rock – there's something for everyone. Our fun and friendly Pub Quiz is every Wednesday run by the formidable Wendy – could you win the jackpot?! Thursday mornings are for little ones with Music Time run by the wonderful Jenny. For our Jazz listings please hop on www.jazzinlondon.live
For all our listings please visit www.theovaltavern.co.uk

The gorgeous walled garden is our pride and joy – you'd never know you were in central Croydon! We have a full stage outside for al fresco performances, a large barbeque, and a vegetable and herb garden which supplies the kitchen. We have a variety of seating areas and cosy corners suitable for entertaining and party bookings. Please call us or ask a member of our friendly team for more details. Children are very welcome to 9pm. Obedient dogs on a lead are also allowed. Cats can come and go as they please....

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

🎶 LIVE THIS FRIDAY — 9th OCTOBER 🎶

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

🎵 Tidy Burney — harmonica
🎤 Chloe Brothhwood — backing vocals
🎤 Jenny Lawrence — vocals
🎸 David Holdstock — guitar
🎸 Ily — guitar

🕗 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!⭐️🥁🎶Music Time is 11am-12Live music, sensory fu...
05/10/2026

The fabulous Music Time and Story Time return this Saturday 10th October!
⭐️
🥁🎶Music Time is 11am-12
Live music, sensory fun, and good times for 0-3yr olds..
Book ahead here: https://www.musictimejenny.co.uk/bookings
⭐️
🎨🧜‍♀️🦸‍♂️🐈‍⬛⭐️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

Today at 6pm...
04/10/2026

Today at 6pm...

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
Superb Story Time session last Saturday!Our next Music Time and Story Time sessions with Jenny are on Saturday 10th Octo...
30/09/2026

Superb Story Time session last Saturday!
Our next Music Time and Story Time sessions with Jenny are on Saturday 10th October...
Music Time, 11am-12noon, booking here: https://www.musictimejenny.co.uk/bookings
No need to book for Story Time, it's drop in 1-3pm and entry by donation 😀


Chad Strentz and the Chadillacs at the Oval for our next Sunday Blues show. 6pm start and free entry.
30/09/2026

Chad Strentz and the Chadillacs at the Oval for our next Sunday Blues show. 6pm start and free entry.

Such a busy, joyful Story Time session yesterday! 🥁⭐️The next Music Time amd Story Time sessions with Jenny at the Oval ...
27/09/2026

Such a busy, joyful Story Time session yesterday!

🥁⭐️The next Music Time amd Story Time sessions with Jenny at the Oval Tavern are Saturday 10th October.
Visit https://www.musictimejenny.co.uk/bookings to book your Music Time place and join Jenny's mailing list:-D Story Time is drop in, no need to book.

But if you cant wait til then...Jenny's over at Birdhurst Community Garden 🍃🍂at the top of Birdhurst Avenue this morning (27th Sep) with music, stories, crafts and bulb planting for the little ones 2yrs and up, starts 10.30 and will run for an hr or so depending on how many turn up. Donations welcome and will go towards the garden!

Address

131 Oval Road
Croydon
CR06BR

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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