The Earl of Eldon, South Croydon

Dear new managers of the Eldon.

If you rip out the carpet (it's grim), get some new furniture in, maybe a few plants and some nice soft furnishings, you will have the makings of a really good pub. There is no one in the area running a nice big space like yours with any panache. You could have a really decent market and profit if you focus on real ales and food and target the pub towards middle class professionals, of which the area has plenty.

Think big, go for a high end approach and watch your business grow. At the moment you have no unique selling point in the area and the Crown and Sceptre, just across the Road is much nicer. I know which I'd choose as a drinker.

27 May 2010 16:02

The Croham Arms, South Croydon

I cannot think of any reason to ever go back here again. It's still better than The Woodman, though.

27 May 2010 15:55

The Woodman, South Croydon

Beautiful looking pub, but an unwelcoming kind of place with nothing on tap to tempt, no food and boorish clientel on the ocassion I went there. Desperately needs investment/new pub company to take it over.

27 May 2010 15:53