Aja Lounge (ex-Crown & Pepper), Croydon

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From the outside, this looks like any traditional pub, but go in and it's all gone a bit more upmarket, and the new owners seem to be making a good go of it. It was pretty busy on a Friday lunchtime, and it's no surprise, as the food's good and pretty inexpensive, with most items on the menu under £4. It's a slightly strange Indian/Chinese mix, but that's apparently down to the new owners being Chinese and Indian. It's not a bad thing, and although there's more emphasis on wine and cocktails, the one ale on tap was very well kept, and it appears there is something to just about suit everyone. There's a beer garden out the back - including a heated shisha lounge - and lots of comfy leather sofas inside complimented by decent artwork. Judging from the tellys sprinkled around the place it shows a lot of sport, and we suspect it gets busier in the evenings, with those young things taking advantage of the cocktail menu. It's early days yet, but the signs are all good for this one.
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14 Sep 2010
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It has been one year Aja Lounge (formerly Crown & Pepper) has been open and I think it has been one of the best thing which has happened to the South London Asian comuunity. You have botth world of Asian food delights, I would recommed Aja Lounge to everyone who love their food and who like to be treated well. The owners and the staff both are always happy and ready to help and suggest what to eat. The food is fantastic.



Good luck to Aja Lounge for th future.
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30 Jun 2010
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This is a great pub. Not from the point of view of the variety of real ales, certainly. But in terms of a really friendly staff, atmosphere and good food, its top notch.

It is indeed more than welcome to find ethnic minorities being represented in pub landlordship- especially if the pubs are as well run as this.
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242 High Street, Croydon, London, CR0 1NF

020 8688 7507

Opening times
Monday to Thursday
12:00-23:00
Friday to Sunday
12:00-1:00
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Curry night - everyday

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How to find the Aja Lounge (ex-Crown & Pepper) pub

George Street tram stop in central Croydon is fairly nearby. Otherwise you could walk from South Croydon or East Croydon stations. South Croydon station: turn right and continue up to the main Brighton Road. Then turn right and continue along the right-hand fork at South End. Continue ahead until the road become the High Street, and you'll find the pub on your left. East Croydon station: turn right and continue ahead over the main road. Then bear left down the High Street and keep going, beyond the flyover, until you find the pub on your right.

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05 Mar 12 Updated by canvassing1