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The Skylark - JD Wetherspoon

Restaurant β€’ Bar β€’ Breakfast restaurant β€’ Pub

Simple chain pub on 2 floors with real ales, serving food including breakfast, plus outdoor tables. People often mention staff, good, great, friendly, service, drinks, drink, Staff, Great, table,


Address

34-36 S End, Croydon CR0 1DP, United Kingdom

Website

www.jdwetherspoon.com

Contact

+44 20 8649 9909

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (21) good (16) great (12) friendly (11) service (9) drinks (8) drink (7) Staff (7) Great (7) table (6)
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  • 5/5 Colin C. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 103 reviews
    The covid-secure venue which is a favourite hub in Croydon for meet-ups. The drinks are cheap but fantastic value and taste and the food for the money is next to none perfection! The place to be in my humble opinion!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 K C. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 29 reviews
    This Wetherspoons used to be like a hidden treasure with great quality food, and friendly staff. Shame it’s going but my last experience was the worst. I waited over an hour for food. I paid 60p extra for sauce that was free for everyone else. The burger was literally the definition of a Dry Sandwich. Looks like leftover salad added to my burger and the cheese with no thought to add and melt. Convinced the main manager β€˜Mick’ is definitely racist , on more than one occasion he has treated me and other guests with such ignorance it’s shocking.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Jonathan 3 years ago on Google β€’ 25 reviews
    My first COVID era pub visit... Things have changed, with the main difference being socially distanced tables, masks required until imbibing, no ordering at the bar, but if paying with a card you must pay at the bar (?) ... These new rules are obviously not unique to this establishment but are just offered by way of reference. I ordered a pint of cider for myself and a cola for my son, paid, obtained a receipt and waited ... After 15 minutes I went back to the bar to see what had happened. Long story short, a server soon brought the drinks with a message to the effect of that the table / order had fallen off the radar. Overall staff were friendly enough ... Hard to review properly on the basis of this one not so fantastic experience.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Robbie D. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff were great all night until it came to the power happy manager I took my empty glasses back to the bar to thank the bar staff and say good night and was told it was obvious i dont listen Je said .. i was told to leave at 1210 and it was now 1217 how rude of me I will never enter a weatherspoons pub again as long as i live. 4/1/22 You either want regular customers or you don't
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Kevin A. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 166 reviews
    I haven't visited this pub for the best part of decade and can remember it in its 'glory days' back when you wanted a drink you had to get into a queue 6 man deep. The pub itself is situated in South Croydon or the restaurant quarter which I believe is its correct name now. The surrounding area needs work done and is quite shabby now. Nether the less the pub itself is still in good nick. It's quite dark in there during the day. There's plenty of seats and the the pub is spread over 2 floors with a small bar upstairs which I remember only opens in busier periods. There's a small beer garden in the back if the weather is nice and you're able to grab a seat. Standard spoons. Decent drinks available and food. Would I come again? Probably.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Madz S. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 75 reviews
    Very busy on the weekends, great atmosphere and just a brilliant place to be. The people who chose to shut down this pub are idiots. Everyone including the staff is upset about it.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mark L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere cheap drinks and food friendly bar staff always make you welcolm, a good place to just chill
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Smd 3 years ago on Google β€’ 254 reviews
    Used the eat out to help out scheme. Lovely outdoor seating with a v large brunch and unlimited tea and coffee. Would come again. Had hand sanitisation areas

  • 1/5 Kimpton S. 3 years ago on Google
    Worst experience ordered food table 52 after asking staff to clear the table he didnt wipe it until we asked.Provided with dirty cuttlery which we had to return ,salad was ols didnt touch it.No apology after complaining about cutlery .Staff member serving us looked very upset.I dont you need him.Worst ever experience despite that l frequent most of your pubs.With that kind of service you dont even deserve a rating go back to the drawing board.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Wyatt P. 3 years ago on Google
    For food and drink at reasonable prices it's hard to beat Wetherspoons.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Miranda 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous place, great food, nice staff and one of the most beautiful witherspoon decor wise?
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Fenra 2 years ago on Google β€’ 59 reviews
    Decent places, nicest spoons in the Croydon area in my opinion. Out of the way from the main town centre so is quieter with a more varied group of people. Food is always decent here with fast service. Staff are pleasant but not the most interactive of bar staff I've ever encountered. Last time I visited a two staff in particular I found quite rude, which is out of character for here. It is a spoons at the end of the day and most likely had dealt with several annoyance throughout their shift. Good place and is the spoons I always visit when in the area.

  • 4/5 Khan M. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 54 reviews
    I met a friend, during 12-3 pm, to review materials he had prepared on his computer. The place is spacious and ideal for our purpose. I ate their Scottish haggis meal which I enjoyed, the drinks as usual good and very friendly staff. Ambience superb despite the owner!

  • 4/5 Maria G. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 45 reviews
    Amazing staff - the guy with the paw print tat is an absolute legend. Nice food. Shames most the real ales were off. However, our barman/kitchen porter/server was an amazing guy who made us feel feel so welcome, that the lack of real ale wasn't an issue. More staff needed to allow the staff yo not look like they have more work than reasonable, but so caring and engaging it was still a lovely evening.

  • 4/5 Ne0n K. 2 years ago on Google
    I'd rather be drinking elsewhere but a morning coffee whilst passing is always good as lavazza coffee is delicious

  • 3/5 Garry D. 3 years ago on Google
    Its a Spoons as my baby said...... D W I S O T T

  • 4/5 Brian K. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff are polite and friendly

  • 5/5 J J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spoons

  • 4/5 Joan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the outdoor setting, very comfortable. The toilets were clean, spotless. The food was great, freshly cooked and fairly priced. Staff are friendly too and was quick to serve

  • 4/5 yvonne g. 2 years ago on Google
    Good value for money we usually stop off here for a drink before going to one of the many restaurants nearby.

  • 2/5 Emma c. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was very tough and tasted like the fried chicken burger was cooked in the same oil as fish in batter it was very fishy

  • 5/5 Norman B. 2 years ago on Google
    Why can't all weatherspoons have a management team like this public house . Absolute first class proffesional team expertly run.

  • 4/5 SJ P. 3 years ago on Google
    A traditional Wetherspoon's pub based in South End, South Croydon. The choices here are great, and the staff are great at their jobs and are friendly. The only issue that I have with this place is the seating arrangement, which means that some places will leave you close to other people. Also, this place tends to get very busy, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. If you want to avoid large groups, try another pub in the area.

  • 4/5 Ivy K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great space with dining upstairs and downstairs. Specials everyday. Pay car park nearby plus plenty of buses. Staff are friendly and helpful

  • 1/5 Gabriella 2 years ago on Google
    Was at the venue for hours. Walking in and out without question. The minute my black boyfriend walks in, he is immediately searched and asked for ID. Which I thought was VERY interesting. I frequent this pub a lot, so I am very upset about this rubbish. He is 26, 5ft 4 and obviously not under age. He didn't have any ID, so we all had to leave. I just couldn't believe it, especially from a black security guard. I won't be coming here again.

  • 4/5 Mathews V. 2 years ago on Google
    Personally, I feel nervous in pubs. My friend invited me. We had coffee & hot chocolate. We could have multiple refills, free. Had a good chit-chat, by a quite table. Felt comfortable.

  • 4/5 dovylite9 3 years ago on Google
    Had small all day breakfast, egg was undercooked, baked beens seemed to be old and dry. One thing that never lets me down in this particular pub - chips! Super yummy! Staff polite and friendly. Place clean, social distancing well applied.

  • 4/5 Andrew W. 2 years ago on Google
    It is great for a cheap night, the staff in the Skylark were very friendly and efficient what more can you want really. It's is be no means high end by then I think we all know that.

  • 4/5 Hamza M. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a wetherspoons innit! Cheap enough to get past the dubious politics. Not too rough in here. Good mix of young and very old. Families and people starting/ending their nights. Food isn't too shabby if you stick to the simple stuff.

  • 3/5 Philip A. 3 years ago on Google
    Mostly good, but sometimes they COMPLETELY forget orders... It's a fairly nice pub with a decent upstairs area, but after ordering various food and drinks we ordered some desserts... 30 mins later asked one of the staff, he went to investigate, then went on his break, 30 more minutes later I went to the bar and the guy brought ONE to the table, had to show them 4 times in total what the order was before they arrived!!!

  • 5/5 Niko F. 3 years ago on Google
    I tried this spot in the past with my friend and I am hooked since then. I liked the good vibes and tasty dishes and drinks. 5 stars.

  • 5/5 R N. 2 years ago on Google
    I've just discover this wonderful pub in South Croydon. It has an amazing selection of drinks and an extensive food menu - all for such good prices. I look forward to coming here more often in the future.

  • 1/5 Nicole B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a weatherspoons so my expectations weren't high but they completely failed on providing a basic service . Don't have a themed meal offer and then not have half the dishes available. Though staff were apologetic one individual was particularly condescending telling us "Don't worry its not your fault " we'll obviously it isn't.

  • 4/5 Bernard G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Menu is extensive and seasonal to a particularly high standard. Definitely fine dining. It can be expensive but worth it and they do different deals on different nights so it’s worth checking them out before you book. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Terence D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub with a good range of beers. Spoons food menu with VfM prices. I'm hearing rumours the Sky might close. That'll be a great shame. Spoons staff excellent.

  • 5/5 Noureen C. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 7 reviews
    A lovely wetherspoons based near the beach with a delicious breakfast and family feel.

  • 5/5 Owanny O. 3 years ago on Google
    Feeling fortunate to have this place just a few minutes drive away from home. Food is stunning. Cocktails wow, wine great and lovely selection of beers. Love this place and will continue to visit!!

  • 5/5 Chontelle B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and the app is easy to use.

  • 1/5 mike h. 3 years ago on Google
    Waited ages for first drink and ordered food with a drink finished food before i got my drink service is really bad this is not a one off

  • 5/5 Ethel B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic breakfast goid price visited after church loved it great xx

  • 5/5 Christine P. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere and good social distancing . Food was good

  • 4/5 Luke A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good pub, younger people can go here and not get weird looks, cheap for croydon

  • 1/5 David G. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 3/5 Libe L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to go for a drink. I would say, just a normal British pub for everyone.

  • 1/5 Dillan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered the 3 bowls for about Β£10.00 we had garlic bread, Chicken bites and strips. There was hardly any Chicken in the two bowls. They are really stingy and it is not worth the money.

  • 1/5 Jay S. 3 years ago on Google
    No control over social distancing and the manager ended up.in a fight there was a table sitting there with over 11 people not from the same house hold and nothing done about it disgusting and there was many more breaches ... And you wi wonder why Tim why the pubs will end up been closed

  • 3/5 Ben R. 3 years ago on Google
    Wetherspoons, is what it is.

  • 1/5 Steve R. 3 years ago on Google
    My wife and me got greeted with the most unfriendly lady bartender we walked straight out without even trying to order which is a shame as I have used the place several times before without having meeting her before

  • 2/5 Jerry S. 3 years ago on Google
    too regimental

  • 5/5 Danilo N. 3 years ago on Google
    Very god.

  • 5/5 sue e. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff doing their best to keep it all safe and friendly good service.

  • 1/5 Nebula B. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff are nice but the clientelle looks like a prison visiting queue.

  • 5/5 Andy P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great beer,cheap as chips, well run covid procedures

  • 5/5 STEVE A. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a very good pub

  • 5/5 Paul B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice clean restaurant with fast staff. The food is fresh, hot, and good.

  • 5/5 Florence F. 3 years ago on Google
    I absolutely love this restaurant. Delicious foods, great ambience, nice place and good service.

  • 5/5 Dan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place around here

  • 5/5 Alex G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service .

  • 4/5 OTAMUSPRIME N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great consumer service they were nice. I was having a bad day and they made my day alot better

  • 4/5 H S. 3 years ago on Google
    A quintessential Wetherspoon


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Cash-only
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Dancing
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Food at bar
    • βœ“οΈ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • βœ— Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Takeout
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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