BITE user comments - salnajjar
Comments by salnajjar
The Earl of Eldon, South Croydon
The beer range is a bit limited, but, the pub has just been brought from Greene King by an independent so hopefully that will soon be changing for the better.
The interior could do with some upkeep, but, again hopefully will be changing soon (see above).
The Karaoke on a Friday (and sometimes Saturday) gets quite busy but it's a really friendly crowd (which is saying something for Croydon).
Not tried the food so can't comment on that, although have heard good comments about the Sunday lunch.
For an area like Croydon which has a limited number of "safe" pubs, this one along with The Oval & Green Dragon are about as good as it gets.
31 May 2014 19:49
A little bit seedy, run down, locals pub. Bar staff are friendly enough, the alcohol selection is limited.
Karaoke on a Friday night, not much going in this pubs favour.
30 Jul 2005 14:34
The Good Companions, Warlingham
Went to this pub for a Sunday lunch based on the two reviews on this website.
Okay selection of beers (no Erdinger or Hoegaarden), all the usual Kronenbourg, Stella, Guiness, Fosters, etc, and some individual cask ales.
Food was quite good, the vegetables were all cooked from fressh, the roast potatoes were oven cooked and not deep fried from frozen, the yorkshire puddings were home made, the vegetables weren't cooked to mush and still had a crunchy texture, basically, everythin you really want in a country pub sunday lunch.
Deserts were an interesting mix of choices, but the ice cream range was great, Maple and Walnut, Toffee crunch, banana, plus the standard vanilla, strawberry, chocolate etc.
The decore looked like it could do with a little bit of a retouch in some parts, but was generally good, no flowery wall paper and loud carpet, it was subtle flat colours and discrete touches.
The pub has a seperate restuarant area which was no smoking throughout. The restuarant was seperated from the pub by the means of a lounge with comfortable leather sofas and low wooden coffee tables.
The pub area itself was a little rustic styled with old wooden floors and chunky tables (still with the flat coloured walls which set it off quite nicely). There were no TV's showing sports etc, which for me is a good thing. The locals were country types and quite friendly.
What really sets this pub apart is the quality of service, it was superb. Friendly, helpful, eager, grateful and not pushy or intrusive.
An ideal pub for a pleasant sunday lunch with friends.
26 Jun 2005 23:06
The Glamorgan, Croydon
Popped in for a quick pint to check the pub out as we've been past a few times over the years and always meant to see what it was like but never got around to it.
The landlord was friendly from the moment of walking in the door, engaging and chatty, get the idea that if you're an arse or drunkard then you'll be shown the door, but personally, for Croydon, it's nice to have a pub like this.
The ale was well maintained (I had the Doom Bar) and the lager was fresh and crisp.
Heard a few customers comment on how good the food was.
Will definitely return to try the food another time and as for the reviews commenting on the grumpy landlord, I simply think he doesn't put up with any crap and that pees off a few people, but do you really want to be eating and drinking in a pub with people like that?
7 Sep 2015 22:24