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Claret & Ale, Addiscombe

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Operator: Independent
5 Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, CR0 7AA (View on Google Map)
(020) 8656 7452
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Close to Addiscombe Tram Stop, the Claret & Ale is a small, privately owned friendly free house with a constantly changing selection of cask ales in addition to the popular Palmers IPA. Current and coming beers - often including a second Palmers beer - are indicated on a board on the wall opposite the bar. The TV screens show a variety of sporting events, usually with the sound muted. The aviation memorabilia relate to the owner's former occupation as a pilot. There is step-free access into and within the pub, but the toilets are not wheelchair accessible. Occasional events are held to raise money for charity. The pub has often been the local CAMRA Croydon Pub of the Year, most recently in 2024.

Information for this venue is provided by the Croydon & Sutton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Claret Free House; Claret Wine Bar
Local Authority
Croydon
Last updated
Last surveyed
31/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CRO/11511
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 11:30pm
Friday
Noon ‑ Midnight
Saturday
Noon ‑ 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Palmers - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Palmers - IPA
Palmers - IPA Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 199 times
Palmers - IPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Palmers - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 199 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Claret & Ale, Addiscombe.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Palmers - Tally Ho! TasteMatch Prediction

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Palmers - Tally Ho!
Palmers - Tally Ho! Old Ale • 5.5% Spotted 27 times
Palmers - Tally Ho!
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Palmers - Tally Ho!

Spotted 27 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Claret & Ale, Addiscombe.

ABV 5.5%
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Larkins - Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Larkins - Best
Larkins - Best Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 8 times
Larkins - Best
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Larkins - Best

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Claret & Ale, Addiscombe.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 10 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Claret & Ale, Addiscombe.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Tonbridge - Rustic TasteMatch Prediction

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Tonbridge - Rustic
Tonbridge - Rustic Mild • 4% Spotted once
Tonbridge - Rustic
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tonbridge - Rustic

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Claret & Ale, Addiscombe.

ABV 4%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Tonbridge - India Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Tonbridge - India Pale Ale
Tonbridge - India Pale Ale Premium Pale Ale • 4.8% Spotted twice
Tonbridge - India Pale Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tonbridge - India Pale Ale

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Claret & Ale, Addiscombe.

ABV 4.8%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Larkins (varies) , Mighty Oak (varies) , Palmers (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT Sport & Sky
Live Music Live Music
Occasionally
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
The entrance has a 90 degree turn. There isn't an accessible WC.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Occasional charity events
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Dorset Orchards
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
289, 312, 367
Close to metro (50m)
Addiscombe
Closest station (1400m)
East Croydon
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ3416766305

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