Best Bars In Croydon

Boxpark made its mark in Shoreditch initially, but it now shows its thriving attitude in Croydon. Home to restaurant stalls and pop-up bars, this is the ultimate hangout for those looking for somethign a little different.

Found just shy of South Croydon train station, Playground is a cocktail bar in Croydon that refuses to be bound by the rules. From unique servings to creative flavours, you can find a whole menu of 'out there' drinks right here.

A cheap bar in Croydon where 2-4-1 drinks (on selected bevvies) come paired with late nights and top notch anthems for a fun and frivolous evening? You should only be looking towards one location, and that's Memory Box.

While notorious for waffles and beautiful breakfast plates, The Breakfast Club is so much for than just eggs. With retro interiors, plenty of beers to go around and a bespoke cocktail menu, they're strong in the bar/hangout department to boot. 

Croydon isn't short of lovely pubs, but it's The Spread Eagle that has a little something more up its sleeve. Also home to comedy nights and theatre shows, you're sure to get something a little more than just a pint here.

An authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Croydon, Basil & Grape serves artisan pizza and paninis, salad and Italian sharing boards with a handpicked selection of fine wines. From bottomless prosecco Sunday to wine down Wednesday, the bar and restaurant is a haven for any wine-lover.

Housed in a former Sainsbury's, the wittily-named The Store is a gorgeous pub-cum-restaurant whipping up delicious cocktails and craft brews. Talented mixologists will have you quaffing on signature sips such as olive negronis and cognac rye sours whilst the kitchen is on hand with incredible bites to eat should you get peckish.

Boasting live music and bottomless brunches on the weekends, plus fun cocktails and jazz tunes on weekdays, King of The South is an absolute belter of a bar. Nestled on South End, this local watering hole is ideal for dates, after-work pints and catch-up cocktails.

Story Croydon has got to be one of the best watering holes in the area, featuring gorgeous decor, from the pink foliage-adorned garden terrace to the sprawling, glittery dancefloor. Head on over for banging tunes, lip-smacking drinks and hella good times.