The Old Fox & Hounds

You'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood local the moment you push through the doors of The Old Fox & Hounds. It's the kind of place where regulars actually outnumber tourists—rare enough in Croydon these days—and where the bar staff know what you're having before you ask. The pub's got that lived-in quality that comes from decades of doing one thing well: pouring decent Guinness and serving the sort of food that doesn't pretend to be anything fancier than it is. Whether you're catching the match or just needing a decent pint on London Road, this is the spot that doesn't need to shout about itself.