You will leave hungry. Others had warned us of this but the food looked good so we thought we'd try for dinner. The flavours are really good but it is genuinely really let down by the portion sizes. For the price, we felt it was not good value for money and everyone had to get more food on the way home. Service was excellent, atmosphere is good and drinks are nice but would not come here for food again.

Hot desk friday at the store. Bottomless coffee and snacks :) I liked sharing the space with other people working out there. In these times of working from home its nice to take a break from home and go sit and work from cafe. I am glad Croydon has such place for us.

Been a busy week a delayed review post for the #sundayroast @the.store.croydon , honestly one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve ever had. All the meats flavored/cooked to perfection and the sides done so well. Tasty gravy ah 😍 just heaven. Love the on atmosphere and the staff so friendly. Must try roast are the pork belly and roast beef. Also @the.store.croydon is dog friendly so bring your pooch along. @the.store.croydon you get a massive 👍 from me.

Visited for a bottomless brunch with a friend and it was a fun day 🥂 FOOD (2/5) 🤎🤎🤍🤍🤍 Ordered the Chicken & Waffles. It was ok but I’m not a fan of hot sauce & wish I had the choice to swap this out for maple syrup instead. Unfortunately, this meal didn’t stay down, as it didn’t agree with my stomach and the bubbles. The truffle & Parmesan fries saved this restaurant; crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfect. DRINK (5/5) 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎 Opted for the bottomless bubbles option & loved it! You’re given unlimited glasses of Prosecco for 90mins and a platter of mixers (peach purée, orange juice, raspberry liqueur, blackberry liqueur, a pot of raspberries & a pot of strawberries). Excellent idea! SERVICE (5/5) 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎 The staff were super friendly and helpful. They were also doting on us so we were never without a fresh glass of bubbles during our 90 minutes reservation.

I came to this lovely bar with my friend almost by accident- helped by seeing the good rating on google. I was not disappointed. The ambiance was fantastic and the food was gorgeous. We both had a lovely Sunday roast. I went for the roast pork. It was a chunky piece of pork belly, tasty as I was, I did find it a tad salty. I would happily return to try other dishes, especially the pancakes! I’d recommend this place to anyone!

Food was quite nice but it’s a little expensive. The service was lacking but it was a Sunday afternoon so no big deal really. We did have a waiter come over who must of just started towards the end of the meal he was much more attentive. Would go back again to try the rest of the menu as the food was nice!

**Updated Review** Popped in as it's our anniversary of moving to the area and decided to grab a Sunday roast and some drinkies. We originally booked for 12:30 but got a bit delayed so pushed the booking back to 3. This is important because if you book on "open table" the venue may not receive the booking on their system. Wasn't an issue but worth being diligent to the venue, book through their website. I added the menu. Slightly different experience today, bit of hanging around at the front door to be seated and then despite lots of empty tables we had a couple of lounge seats in the window, not too bad but would have loved a choice of sitting at a table. When I mentioned the earlier booking we were told that would have been better as they had now run out of beef, damn! Anyway, we checked the menu and decided to order lamb and mushroom Wellington, side of cauli cheese and some stuffing......stuffing was also finished, double damn! To drink we had a couple of cocktails, cherry fizz and a pecan espresso, a bottle of water and a bottle of rose. Cocktails were pretty good, cherry fizz was nice and tart but a little sweet, pecan espresso looked a bit flat, didn't hit any pecan notes but not bad all in all. The rose was good and a nice easy to drink Cotes de Provence, 'M de Minuty'. We did wait a while to order and considering it wasn't too busy we felt we could have had a little more attention, we decided to order everything (drinks, mains and dessert) so avoid waiting later. The drinks and mains came in a timely fashion and the roast looked superb! I'm nit picking here but we didn't get carrots (loads of extra potato instead) and the roasties were not very crispy at all, in fact they were quite soggy, However the meal itself was pretty good. Lamb was a tad fatty but it's lamb so can't complain there, I would have preferred beef or even pork. The cauliflower cheese might have been the best bit about the meal, cheesy and cauliflowery, with a nice amount of slightly over cooked cheese, you know the slightly hard bit, which I actually love! The mushroom Wellington was nicely prepped and good to see whole mushrooms instead of the blended paste concoction some venues try to serve.... and the broccoli and cabbage were present, if not a little bland and flavourless. I did enquire as to whether we were supposed to get carrots, but was told they had run out, triple damn..... Annoyingly the table next to us did get carrots, and as mentioned this might be nit picking but at £20 a roast things should be on point. For afters, we ordered the white peach cheese cake. This was nicely presented but also came with a raspberry purée which overpowered the peach(possibly mango!) to the point I couldn't even remember it was meant to be peach(or even mango!). It's was basically a vanilla cheesecake with some peach/mango and raspberry purée.....🤔 Annoyingly the table next to us got carrots I might add..... The bill was a round £130 and while the place is really nice, the food is above standard for the area and the service got much more attentive and even friendly, I would say there is a little room for improvement. We love the area and want there to be great venues, I wouldn't tell anyone not to visit, I would say go give it a try, definitely. And if it's Sunday roast get in early to avoid disappointment. It's super hard for a venue to perfectly anticipate trade and totally empathise with the small niggles we encountered. Definitely the best in the area and look forward to seeing some healthy competition soon! We will be back and looking forward to it! ******************************************* Excellent. Service was spot on. Looked after from the moment we stepped in the place till the moment we left. Lovely food and great cava. Had the roast dinner (beef and a pork) all cooked spot on. Highly recommended, see you again soon!

I had an amazing afternoon at The Store. The service was outstanding. The manager was welcoming and kind. I came to do some work during their Friday hotdesk session. She let me know where the sockets were for my laptop, welcomed me to make myself comfortable, and kept checking if I was okay. I ended up eating from the hotdesk menu, where you can get unlimited coffee. I had two meals, both were really nice and well presented. I called my brother to join me because it was so nice and he came and we had cocktails to end a successful work session. They were delicious also. It was fairly quiet in there. When I first arrived there was a lovely mum and baby club at the back in a separate space, so there was plenty of space to sit and feel comfortable. I usually use headphones when I’m out but the vibe was good and the music was comforting so I didn’t use my headphones. The restaurant was clean with a good atmosphere and stunning decor. I felt really focused. The lights that hang over the tables could do with a wipe though, as there was some dirt that looked like it might fall into the table. One of those things that once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Overall it was a brilliant spot and I will be visiting much more regularly now. Highly recommended.

This restaurant looks incredible, very high class. However, the staff and the food is another story. I ordered the asparagus dish to start with and it couldn’t of been more bland. My main came along and I ordered the roast chicken, and it was raw on the inside, it got sent back and came back raw again but worse this time. When I then complained to the staff, and the response was “the chef said its cooked near the bone so it will be a bit pink” excuse me??? How can you serve raw chicken and give that as your excuse? Just cook the chicken properly.

Fabulous decor, very intimate but not intimidating. I came here for a Sunday roast with a friend and was met with such warmth from the staff. I hadn’t booked a table (but would suggest you book ahead to avoid disappointment). Luckily was seated on a great table. Our host/ waiter , Gin, was just ACE!! 3rd shift at the restaurant and I couldn’t tell. Great conversation, honest recommendations, and quick efficient service. I’m already arrange another visit with more friend and I hope Gin and the rest of the staff in today will be there (including Athee fabulous chef- the food was banging. I got a to-go bag to enjoy later on). Very healthy portions. Fabulous

Love this venue and always enjoy going there whether for a drink or food. Offer a range of menu's i.e. roasts, brunch, mains. A great place if you want to take kids during the day, have a beer with friends or an intimate wine.

Staff really friendly and helpful, super dog friendly too which was great. Drinks where good and my friends meals looked really tasty. I got the Vegetarian Paella which I was really looking forward too. Would have been better if it came with some bread or side vegetables to add more to the dish. Dish was well cooked but unfortunately lacked the depth of flavour you would expect with a Paella. Maybe too heavy on the salt and not enough other seasonings. I would still definitely visit here again though! And was fine for the price

Stunning Sunday roast! Amazing cocktails and great staff!!

Delicious roast, nice decor and a good service.

Very nice Art Deco style Restaurant and bar. But they are overpriced and the portions of their food are very small.

Delicious food with a great atmosphere. The new menu is definitely on another level. Love the surroundings, decor and the history behind the venue. The service was excellent. The lamb starter and pork main with truffle fries were all faultless!!! Definitely worth a visit!!!

A must visit if you are in the Croydon area. The brunch is wonderful (try the crab or bacon benedict), and the French toast - WOW. The Sunday roast is also the most fantastic around, try the pork, pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese. Oh, and the puddings, and the cocktails! Not only that, the staff are wonderful, friendly, helpful and very attentive. Since Covid-19, they have reduced tables and you feel safe in this little paradise.

Came for brunch and was really impressed. I’m sure their dinner and cocktails are also great. Had banana French toast and also soft shell crab Benedict. Both fantastic! Prices are reasonable, not the cheapest, but not expensive either. Definitely recommended.

My family and l visited for brunch 11/06/21. Steak, scrambled eggs and bread. The steak was not well done and scrambled eggs were wet. I asked for the eggs to be dry and it was perfect. Thanks Chef.The cocktails were very nice. The seating was very comfortable and a lot of people were in there on their laptops. The seating was very relaxing. One person brought their dog. The inside decoration was dull with lots of plants. Easter Sunday lunch On 9th April 2023 my family member treated me with lunch and cocktails at the Store. Very nice.

Always will be my favourite spot in Croydon! Brilliant owners, wonderful staff, and amazing vibes. I've been for social events and mothers day, fathers day and held my own birthday here. Absolutely love it!

Had a relaxed and enjoyable Sunday lunch at The Store. We all enjoyed the food, including two young children who demolished their roast from the kids menu. The service was friendly and efficient.

Visited yesterday for a Sunday roast, and it didn’t disappoint. Cocktails are delicious, and the roast was lovely. A little pricer than most places in Croydon but well worth the money.

Went with family for Sunday lunch. The food was ok, not the greatest but not bad. Ambience is nice, if a little dark. Staff were really nice however, there appeared to be only two members of waiting staff and one bartender. Considering how busy they get on a Sunday, this was surprising. Not sure if we would go back for Sunday lunch, maybe just drinks instead.

Was recommended this place and wanted to go for ages. Booked for a Sunday lunch. Food was delicious and staff were super friendly. Lovely decor and atmosphere inside. They had run out of vegan sticky toffee pudding but made up for it with a big bowl of vegan ice cream and then didn’t charge me! Will definitely be back. Also great selection of non alcoholic cocktails.

We had a Christmas lunch here recently with a few friends. It was lovely. Delicious Christmas food (Christmas pudding was great!) and very friendly staff. Recommend coming for a Sunday roast / Christmas meal. Also very cool venue !

Great place, amazing food! Great staff

Went here for the first time for a roast after hearing nothing but good things. Was seating promptly however the restaurant was half empty and we were seated right by the front door which kept us cold at times. Service was good, ordered in a good timely fashion and food arrived quickly. THE FOOD I ordered lamb, it was nice - fatty in some areas if I’m critical. Potatoes were LOVELY but not as crispy as we thought. Veg was nice and gravy was tasty although abit salty. My biggest downfall for this roast was the Yorkshire puddings. Unfortunately they were not the classic homemade, odd shaped ones you’d expect. Instead, very Aunt Bessie like.

A gem in croydon! Great atmosphere and vibe, really good food and a place you can come for a few drinks and food or even to grab a coffee and work from during the day.

Wonderful restaurant and friendly service. Lovely food!

Absolutely awesome breakfast. Exactly what I needed after a heavy day the day before. I went for the miso, fried egg, kimchi and sesame pancakes. You definitely won't regret 👌

What a little gem The Store is in South Croydon. We visited with our 1 year old for brunch on a Saturday and it was such a lovely experience. The place was buzzing with families / babies and couples enjoying the mouth watering brunch menu! We HIGHLY recommend the Chicken waffles. Our daughter enjoyed the eggs / avocado and toast as well. The staff were so attentive and friendly (even when our toddler started following them wherever they went!) It is so nice to have such a great spot bringing the local area together. We will be back VERY SOON! :)

We visited this restaurant on Sunday afternoon for brunch. The place has an incredible atmosphere. The service was excellent. The food menu has some different choices such as pineapple or chicken waffles, but some food options were out of stock. My husband was a little disappointed with his waffle which was slightly over cooked, but the waitress offered to replace it many times which was lovely. I would visit again.

Lovely decor..friendly service...boiler broken???? Freezing cold...open Weds to Sunday at 5pm no food can be ordered till 6pm? Menu odd and limited...not as advertised on line...update your menu...Christmas menu still displayed outside end of January...cocktail nice but very pricey for its miniscule size

Lovely laid back atmosphere, wonderful original decor. This is definitely a place to drink, not eat as the food menu is underwhelming and bland.

We had the best time ever at The Store!! This place is so beautiful and all staff super attentive with a great knowledge. It was our first visit as been recommended by family close friends and definitely coming back. We both had Duck that was outstanding quality and flavours. Cocktails were delicious and super classy at this place. Service was quick, but never felt rushed. Thank you all who looked after us!

Really nice bar, went for dinner on a normal night (not the highly reviewed Sunday roast or brunch). The food is good, especially a delicious lamb starter, but we found it sometimes trying to be too clever - with a twist or ‘idea’ that actually doesn’t quite deliver in enjoyment factor, especially for a somewhat pricey menu. Definitely worth a try, and the roast/brunch - which we’ll try in future - may be more consistently excellent. The vibe and venue are great.

Great venue. Lovely service. Their summer parties etc are great fun too and a great way to meet local people or just get the local gang together. Food is reasonably priced per portion and their offers are always good. Its fancier than other places nearby but delivers on what you then expect.

We had the best date night here. Our first night out since having a baby and was the perfect mix of relaxed and fancy. We felt so welcome with our baby and even managed a cocktail or two! Our waiter Georgia couldn't do enough for us and made the evening so special! Really recommend!!

I have eaten here a few times and the food and atmosphere is always good. They do lovely french toast and brunch in general and the dinners are tasty, especially the scallops. They just need to work on the continuity of their service, sometimes it's great and this time painfully slow service. Once they sort this they will be 5 star worthy! 🙂

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Have visited The Store on multiple occasions, and they never disappoint! The decor is so lovely, the menus never disappoint and the staff have always been so friendly and knowledgeable. Roasts here are seriously not to be missed, and the Wednesday pasta deal is ideal. They've just launched a new cocktail menu too, which looks great! Tried the fig Manhattan...yum!!!

Love, love love this place. The owners have created a calm and inviting atmosphere, incredible decor by exposing the hidden history in the tiled floor and walls. Staff are spot on and so professional. Brunches are insanely good as are the other dishes on offer.

You have to try the new addition to the brunch menu it's amazing!! The best bubble and squeak we have ever ever had. We as a couple went for brunch and had three plates between us.... Not. Even. Sorry. We're excited for the winter menu and would highly recommend anyone who enjoys tasty food and friendly service.

Went with family for my wife's birthday/retirement celebration. Very impressive surroundings and busy vibe. Excellent drinks menu with large selection of cocktails,beers,wine etc. Rhydian,our server for the evening was very attentive and knowledgeable of the food menu. Would recommend the Tempura battered asparagus as starter and the chicken Kiev (very retro) or crab linguine for a main. This restaurant/bar is a great addition to South Croydon and we will definitely be visiting again.

I celebrated my nomination last night in this delicious restaurant. Well we enjoyed a delightful evening and the place was definitely the reason for this fruitful meeting. The team helped in a splendid way, the cuisine was very good and my friends were extremely joyful. We shall absolutely come back again for more joyful events. thanks very much.

My friends took me here for my birthday lunch. Absolutely lovely. Food delicious. Staff really friendly and good. They even laid on candles and a song! Will definitely be going back there

I had the Sunday roast and it was amazing! The portions were huge, everything was cooked beautifully and the service was fantastic. We ordered all of the sides as well and they were equally brilliant. To top it off, the head chef himself even came out to see us and make sure everything was ok! We are definitely coming back, couldn't recommend this place enough.

Horrible man absolutely joke

Great food and service

Brilliant service, quality food and banging cocktails

Had the roast dinner and it was really good, both the Roast Pork and the Beef, both cooked perfectly with really nice side veg. Cocktails were also great, as is the Guinness!

Amazing food, beautiful architecture with original interior and lovely staff. Dog friendly too which is an unexpected but welcome bonus.

1st time I went to the store before lockdown 2.0! Food was nice and our waiter James was fantastic. Top guy and had great humour!! See you again soon x

Nice place with nice atmosphere. Food and service was also very food. Ist visit but will definitely come back

We love The Store! As locals so lucky to have this on our doorstep. Beautiful interior, delicious food, cocktails and good service. We'll be back.....!

Amazing Sunday roast and service. Head chef Raffa is so friendly and fun. Best food I've had in Croydon.

My partner and I had a wonderful experience dining here together

Great food and drinks. Will definitely be coming back!

Great vibes. The mushroom pappardelle was 👌🏼

Expensive

Food here is very good. Portions very big friendly staff. 5 star from me will be here soon highly recommend

A M A Z I N G We've been visiting The Store for over a year and it's a joy every time. As a history nutter that I am I adore the heritage of this venue. We go here for drinks on Fridays, Saturday Brunches, Coffee with mums and Sunday lunches to dazzle. My last Sunday lunch was under CV-19 we did have to book in. However that was fine as the roast was absolutely divine! Probably the best Sunday Roast i've had in years. The staff are entering, efficient and friendly and are all assets to the Store. Covid's tested all of us however we will get through this and when we do The Store will be my choice to celebrate! Use it of lose it! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👯👯👯

Great atmosphere, super friendly staff. No problem to find seating for us even without previous booking. Definitely coming back for an evening drink!

Good food, good ambience

Came here for a weekend brunch with a fellow parents and the hospitality was perfect. No rushing or pressure on us and the food was amazing and for the price compared to London brunches it was worth it. Deffo coming back again

Nice, clean can be quiet place. Good place to go and have a conversation without having to shout Descent drinks menu and lovely staff Could just do with a bit more atmosphere

He drives a taxi and it got me home, job done

Did not feel safe, staff too close, food average...but super place!

Excellent food, the place has funky decor, relaxed and friendly bar staff.

Grest atmosphere but cocktails are tiny!

Amazing food and Raffa is a very friendly and talented head chef. Will definitely visit again!