Probably the best local in the area although not sure the beers are always that fresh...
Poose - 18 Feb 2014 11:22 |
Enjoyed a few good pints of master brew yesterday before the palace game.Excellent pub and customers.
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Karaoke starts too late (9pm). Beer is okay. Landlord very good. Atmosphere good.
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Croydon's only Sheps pub is a short walk from Selhurt station and undoubtedly the pick of the three pubs in the immediate vicinity.
Spitfire and Master Brew were on offer when I visited this week, although the Master Brew I tried didn't taste too good. The staff and locals were very friendly and service was prompt. There appeared to be plenty organised to keep the locals entertained, with karaoke, a quiz and 'happy hours' all advertised, but things were very quiet whilst I was there. There were large screen TV's and what looked like a projector, but I didn't see sport advertised - maybe this is saved for match days.
And yes - there is a preserved crocodile above the bank of seating at the front of the pub.
Not too impressed, but I feel a return trip, perhaps in the summer to check out the beer garden, is needed to fully appreciate the place.
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Having just moved to the area, I went for a drink here because it had pretty good reviews. Was really chuffed to find a proper (probably antique) bar billiards table. The landlord was really friendly and even explained the rules. (Which was lucky, as I hadn't played since I was 12!)
Good real ale, reasonable prices even on spirits, friendly staff, pickled eggs and pickled crocodile. (My friends always want to go for a pint here, just to see the fabled pickled crocodile.) Plus a good duke box.
On match days it's crammed just before (aren't all pubs around Selhurst?) so avoid then if you want a quiet pint. It can be a bit too quiet, would be my only negative comment.
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Nice quiet pub, even on a Friday night. One ale was off but they didn't offer to change the barrel or turn the pump clip round. Seems to be a place for regulars, and has a bar billiards table, which seem to be harder to find these days. Beer quite drinkable, but perhaps the amount of trade will prevent it from being truly excellent?
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very freindly staff and regulars, brilliant beers, atmosphere. the best pub between croydon and crystal palace
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Once upon a long ago this was my local. I have never found a pub to rival it's quality beer and atmosphere since.
Enough said.
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I do love this pub
anonymous - 20 Oct 2006 13:59 |
The first time I went here the Spitfire was off, so the barman lifted the hatch, went down to the cellar, put on a new barrel, came back up, pulled a few through, and then served me a good clean pint.
The second time I went here the same thing happened.
I mention this because some pubs say "well, it's off, there's Carling if you want"..... or some such nonsense.
The Two Brewers is a proper pub, and I'll be back for another pint or three of the Spitfire.
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Recently redecorated but unspoiled. The beer has improved after an "off season" last year. and was in tip-top condition this week. Good home-cooked food.
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Small pub and the only Shepherd Neame outlet in Croydon. Enthusiastic management and occasional live music. Comfortable (except when Crystal Palace are at home) and friendly. Good home-cooked food.
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Nice pub in an out of the way corner, you won't do any better in this end of town
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I used to use this pub regularly when I worked in Croydon some 10 years ago for a period of about 5 years and I thought it was one of the best little boozers I had been in. The beer was kept in an excellent condition always and the food was great value for money and I have been hooked on Shepherd ever since....glad to see that the comments are favourable.
Earlham Court
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If you like Sheps, and are prepared to go a bit out of the way then this is an excellent pub!!
Couldn't fault it at all
Jeff "Sandy" - 22 Oct 2004 00:57 |
Excellent Shepherd Neame pub, though can get a bit smoky.
Popular with football fans on matchdays.
Recommend the Spitfire!!
Simon - 21 Oct 2004 15:14 |
