The Apple Tree
The front of The Apple Tree on Broom Road, with parasols over the beer garden

Shirley, Croydon

A family-run local with sport, music and a big garden

Sky Sports and TNT Sports on seven screens, a beer garden for 100, pool, darts, karaoke, live music and a function room for your next do.

What’s on Hire the function room

What we’re about

  • A football match on one of the screens, above a table set for a group

    Live sport

    Sky Sports and TNT Sports on seven screens, with two games on at once when it matters.

  • A seating area inside the pub with round tables and green armchairs

    Function room

    Up to 60 seated or 100 standing, for birthdays, christenings, wakes, work dos and Christmas parties.

  • Picnic benches and parasols across the beer garden on a sunny day

    Beer garden

    Seats for around 100, lit up in the evenings, dogs welcome. Areas can be booked for groups.

  • The pool table in the main bar

    Pool, darts & music

    League pool and darts teams, plus live music and karaoke every month.

The etched apple tree on the glass screen inside the pub

Family-run

The Apple Tree is run by Paula Bucur and her family, who took it on in 2025. Paula also runs The White Horse in Selhurst.

What we care about is simple: a good atmosphere and great products at the bar.

Plan your visit

Good to know

  • Dogs Welcome throughout the pub and garden
  • Children Welcome until 9pm in summer, 7pm in winter
  • Access Step-free entrance
  • Paying Card, cash and contactless
  • Wi-Fi Free for customers
  • Getting here Buses 194 and 198. No car park

Opening hours

Monday12pm – 11pm
Tuesday12pm – 11pm
Wednesday12pm – 11pm
Thursday12pm – 11pm
Friday12pm – midnight
Saturday12pm – midnight
Sunday12pm – 11pm

Garden closes at 11pm.

Find us

The Apple Tree
1–3 Broom Road
Shirley, Croydon
CR0 8NG
Get directions Call 020 3609 2955