Pub and places to eat near Caterham
- The Crown Inn, Old Oxted
Caterham is just six miles from The Crown Inn, a proper free house pub in Old Oxted, Surrey. Real ale, home-cooked food and one of the best family beer gardens in the county.
6 miles from Caterham.
Head south on the A22, then take the B2028 or country lanes into Old Oxted. Alternatively, join the M25 at junction 6 westbound.
Parking available on the street.
Worth the drive.
- ✦Twelve minutes by car via the A22 and B2028
- ✦A proper independent free house, no chain, no corporate menu
- ✦The best family beer garden in Old Oxted with adventure playground
- ✦Local cask ales from Surrey and Kent breweries
- ✦Dog friendly, family friendly, a genuine local welcome
Places to eat near Caterham.
Weighing up places to eat near Caterham for a family Sunday? The Crown is twelve minutes away and the roast starts at £15.50, with Yorkshires, crispy roast potatoes and gravy left on the table rather than rationed. The rest of the week it is woodfired sourdough pizza from £11.00, gourmet burgers from £14.50, loaded fries and pub classics from 12 noon, with a £6.95 children's menu and room in the garden for everyone.
Sunday Roast
From £15.50. Topside of beef, loin of pork, chicken or a veggie roast, every Sunday from 12 noon until we sell out.
Woodfired Pizza
From £11.00 on hand-stretched sourdough bases. Served every day except Sunday.
Gourmet Burgers
From £14.50 with fries, loaded with pickle, bacon, cheese, onion rings and slaw.
Pub Classics & Loaded Fries
Home-cooked mains, starters and sharing plates from 12 noon, Wednesday to Sunday.
Children's Menu
£6.95 a meal, or £8.00 with a dessert. Smaller roasts £9.50 on Sundays.
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten Free
Options in every section of the menu. An allergy menu is available on request, just ask.
A 16th-century free house in Old Oxted, Surrey.
Whether you head down the A22 and cut across on the B2028, or drop off the M25 at junction 6, Caterham to Old Oxted is a straightforward twelve-minute run through Surrey lanes. No trains this side, so it's a driving pint - all the more reason to make it a proper visit with the family garden and a Sunday roast.
The Crown began as a Tudor hall house in the 1500s and has welcomed locals and travellers on Old Oxted’s High Street for over 300 years. Today it’s an independent free house, owner-run by Alan Percival for over thirty years. Two characteristic bars with open fires, exposed beams and Victorian panelling, local cask ales from Surrey and Kent breweries, home-cooked food and a family beer garden with adventure playground and North Downs views.
When to visit.
Open from 12 noon on all trading days. Food served from opening. Sunday roast until we sell out.
Eating and drinking near Caterham.
Where can I eat near Caterham?
The Crown Inn is 6 miles from Caterham, at 53 High Street in Old Oxted. Food is served from 12 noon Wednesday to Sunday: Sunday roasts, woodfired pizza, grilled burgers, loaded fries and pub classics, all cooked in-house. Book online or call 01883 717853.
Is there a restaurant near Caterham that is good for families?
The Crown is a family pub rather than a formal restaurant, which is rather the point. There is a huge beer garden with a free adventure playground, high chairs inside, a £6.95 children's menu and a children's roast at £9.50 on Sundays. No admission charge for the playground.
Where can I get a Sunday roast near Caterham?
Sunday roasts are served at The Crown every week from 12 noon: topside of beef £17.00, loin of pork £16.50, chicken £16.00 and a veggie roast £15.50, all with Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal veg and gravy left on the table. We serve until we sell out, so booking ahead from Caterham is wise.
Is there a dog friendly pub near Caterham?
Yes. Dogs are welcome in the beer garden and in the cosy lower bar. Muddy boots are fine too, which suits walkers coming off the North Downs Way.
How far is The Crown Inn from Caterham?
The Crown Inn is 6 miles from Caterham. Head south on the A22, then take the B2028 or country lanes into Old Oxted. Alternatively, join the M25 at junction 6 westbound. Parking available on the street.
Do I need to book a table?
Walk-ins are always welcome, and there is no need to book for a drink or for the garden. Sunday lunch and Friday and Saturday evenings do get busy, so a table is worth booking online or on 01883 717853.
What time is food served?
The pub and kitchen open at 12 noon Wednesday to Sunday, and food is served from opening. We are closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday until 11pm, Friday and Saturday until 11:45pm, Sunday until 8pm.
Ready to visit?
6 miles from Caterham. Book a table online, or just walk in. We are always happy to see you.