The Surprise

107 Upper Shirley Road, CR0 5HF - Croydon
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·€€ Bar Seafood
Menu The Surprise
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4.3/5
22811 recommendations

What makes this place special

Has bar games
Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Has karaoke
Has live music
Has live performances
Good for watching sport
Good for solo dining

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🌳 Outdoor seating 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Pub 41 Seafood 12 Garden 11 Sunday lunch 9 Evening 8 Experience 8 Space 8 Dining 6

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 20 8656 5588
📍 Address: 107 Upper Shirley Road, Croydon

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 12:00 PM
Monday1 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday2 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday3 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday4 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday5 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday6 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday7 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Google Reviews

4.3/5
★★★★
320 Google reviews
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Anna McDowell

★★★★★ 5/5
Great food in a great environment. We will be returning!
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Malc Gunstone

★★★★★ 5/5
We joined a couple of friends for an evening meal at The Surprise last night. I’ve given 5 stars for the food because every item on our plates was delicious. 2 had steak, I had the steak mushroom and ale pie and my wife had lamb cutlets. The service was excellent, we enjoyed a bit of banter with the staff. I’ve given a 3 for atmosphere because sadly we were the only diners in the restaurant, which was great in so much as we had a private dining experience, but such a shame that our local neighbours are not using the place. Maybe like us, people aren’t aware how great the food is nowadays . We will definitely be eating there again. I’ve heard the Sunday roast is also great at The Surprise!!!
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Julie Wiseman

★★★★☆ 4/5
Attended a 50th birthday party here, lovely venue, staff very friendly, lovely decor. Accessible access and toilets. Great fadden space at the rear. Recommend.
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Paul Liddard

★★★★★ 5/5
Gary & Janet excellent hosts and Ian behind the bar, made a couple of drinks after work all the more enjoyable. Will be revisiting sooner than later!
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Sandra Greengrass

★★★★★ 5/5
First time in this pub, went for the Saturday summer party, there was a DJ playing. Food and drink were good will go there again
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Angela Tolley

★★★★★ 5/5
My friend and I went to the 90s brunch we both thoroughly enjoyed it food was lovely and the music was great brought happy memories back I was first one up dancing can't wait for next one we got our money worth with the bottomless prosecco and cocktails - I will be going to the Saturday afternoon disco during the summer
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Rachel Kemp

★★★★★ 5/5
Lovely place we stumbled upon ... we just had early evening drinks, but I really liked the ambience!
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Danny Young

★★★★★ 5/5
Great place to eat or drink, beautiful beer garden, I would highly recommend this pub!
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David Tolley

★★★★★ 5/5
Nice pub, good roast and really amazing seafood - the scallops and my friend’s haddock in white wine sauce were both incredible.
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Ceajay Beer

★★★★★ 5/5
Just had lunch here while doing the London Loop. Amazing food and great staff.
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Features & Services

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has bar games
Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Has karaoke
Has live music
Has live performances
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Has free water refills
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Outside food allowed
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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