Community events in Croydon

“LatinFlow is an amazing community tucked in the heart of Croydon. A year ago I walked into a class knowing nobody there and only having done a single salsa taster 15 years before. One year on I have found lovely group of people who I look forward to seeing every week, and have had what I suspect will be a lifelong love of salsa fostered. Agnesa is an incredibly supportive teacher who takes you from absolute beginner to being confident with all of the basic steps, then hands you over to Thalia and Pedro who can guide you all the way up to expert standard. I cannot recommend this class highly enough.”

“Rubix Events were lovely, professional and reasonably priced! They provided a compact photo booth with red carpet treatment and props, we requested to print our photos out and the quality was very good - we even got to have custom filter for the party! They also provided number lights which lit up the room! They were prepared with their own lighting as well and were discreet, as this was a surprise birthday set up - it all went smoothly. They also had a person on standby all night to help guests with the booth. From booking to the actual event they did an amazing job and I would certainly hire them again~”

“My second tattoo from this studio. Very happy with the detail to hygiene and extremely happy with my tattoo. Price very good as well. Will only use this studio for the next one I get.”

“I go here for church grace assembly it's called on Fridays at 8pm, and Sundays from 11 am x a real blessing x”

“Used for a 8yr old kids birthday with the footie dude, Ben Judge. What a legend he was! Super friendly and attentive and inclusive to the kiddies. Really made the day special. Rest of the venue is clean and lots of parking and easy to find. Recommended.”

“As a new member have had a wonderful experience. I'd like to thank Julie on reception especially for her warm welcome, her patient explanations and her enquires as to how the classes have gone. The centre is lucky to have her on their staff”

“My kids love it here !! If you want to dance in a bedroom or around the world this is the place to go !! Caters for lots of styles and all abilities from ballet to breakdance and streetdance crews that are amazing - friendly fun teachers who bring the best out in every individual.”

“Excellent dance school with very professional teachers, love the fact they run events like dance competitions, charity dance shows and IDTA dance exams.”

“Wonderful place, huge garden, very nice kitchen and friendly lady we meet, I would definitely use it, if possible each year.”

“I'll be there for 4th year. The college is great and helped me a lot even mentally!”

“Always excellent, efficient and business like, with a minimum fuss! A pleasured to work with.”

“Great support and a friendly welcoming atmosphere”

“Very professional florist everything was done lovely from the flowers to the delivery done on time and we'll presented thank youx”

“Subject: Appreciation for Outstanding Service at Croydon Biometric Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter purely out of appreciation and heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional service I received during my recent visit to the Croydon Biometric Centre on 11th July 2025 around 2 pm. In particular, I would like to commend a staff member named Aton, who assisted me during my appointment. He was not only thoroughly professional and efficient in carrying out his duties, but also incredibly polite, respectful, and kind. His calm and welcoming demeanor made me feel comfortable and at ease, which I truly appreciated. He treated me with genuine care and respect, and his conduct stood out in a very positive way. I would also like to extend my thanks to the lady who took my fingerprints, whose friendly smile and courteous attitude added to the overall warmth of the experience. It's rare to encounter such a thoughtful and kind team in formal settings like these, and I felt it deserved to be acknowledged. Please pass on my sincere thanks and appreciation to Aton and the entire team at the Croydon centre. I truly wish Aton all the very best in his future—may he continue to grow and reach the highest levels of success. People like him make a real difference in public service. Finally, thanks to everyone and I wanted to mention this because I was simply moved by the respectful and human way I was treated, and felt it was important to share my gratitude. Warm regards, Aga Meher Tahereen.”

“I popped into LPH Pet Supplies just before closing, hoping they’d have some paint I needed for a project due the next morning. The gentleman working there was incredibly patient and helpful, even though my shop extended into after hours. He took the time to walk me through the store, showing me different options and making sure I had everything I needed for my project. You simply don’t find this kind of service or dedication to customers anymore. This shop is a gem, with a selection that goes beyond pet supplies—they also carry homeware, DIY essentials, and more. It’s a much more personal and enjoyable experience than going to a large chain like B&Q, and if there’s something you’re looking for that’s not in stock, they’ll special order it for you. Bonus: they have the two perfect cats who greet you as soon as you walk in! Thank you, LPH, South Croydon is lucky to have you!”

“Excellent little place. Great coffee, good value, really friendly service and a very good selection (incl. GF, DF, vegan etc) of delicious cakes, biscuits, juices, sandwiches etc. So glad such a lovely place is just around the corner. Will definitely be back.”

“My new favourite spot. Service 10/10. Food 10/10. Huge portions, fully customisable. If you’re looking for some good food then get down to Elly’s!! Such a homely atmosphere.”

“Fantastic place highly recommend Tim Ria most loveliest people ever met.”

“Good stylists, cutting a variety of different hair types. Friendly family barbers”

“Honestly I'm so over the moon with my tattoo. It was my first tattoo and wow Mark was a good laugh and made me feel so comfortable and the pain wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. He was very gentle and we finished before my time. You can see his stamp in this. I see the fuss behind tattoo. Already want another. Recommend recommend.”

“My artist Jake was very welcoming , friendly and funny . Very reassuring And a great artist to do my tattoos . Eye for ink is the best tattoo shop. Great banta and give great tattoo aftercare advice . I highly recommend Jake .”

“Thank you to all the staff at the Family Centre in New Addington. Our event went incredibly well and we were delighted with the refreshments provided. The warm welcome and great service are a credit to you and StartUp Croydon would recommend this as a venue to be considered by anyone wishing to hold an informal meeting or event. We will most certainly be booking with you again when we hold our next round of roadshows later this year.”

“Had a fantastic evening at Inaga's Elvis night. Great singer a perfect gentleman. Lovely food. It's a must see. We went for my mums 80th she was totally overwhelmed and not stopped talking about it. Thankyou so much for the entertainment. Loved every bit.”

“It was great the coffee was nice and the cake seems to be freshly baked when I came in”

“Opens early 6:30-7am, coffee is very good, big plate breakfast I recommend. Eat well here every morning”

“Food was delicious. The decor is beautiful too. I had the scallops for starters and they were cooked to perfection and the lamb rump for main was also nice. The drinks / cocktails were rather expensive for a Croydon restaurant but they were also pretty good. Portions are not the biggest to order some sides if you’re hungry.”

“My favorite cafe love the Cappuccino, food&the service of the staff is 5 star.I strongly disagree with the negative people That have put negative posts up about Cafe Tresor,I've been drinking cappuccino &ordering toasted chicken healthily food wraps.On a whole I dont like a full English breakfast but I have had it from here.They do it to your exact order here.Its always so busy.They have outside sitting also.The staff are really friendly very helpful.Atmosphere is A+.They never mind you taking photos Plus the owner is very friendly.”

“First time I've been in a very diverse cafe, and it was excellent. Absolutely good friendly atmosphere with very good staff who are attentive and friendly. The food is ok,and value for money with good portion size, home cooked feeling. Though I would say the pancake looked really good. Would we come again. YES.”

“Our local pub. We are not regulars but came here quite a few times with our baby son and with friends. Beer is always great, staff is lovely. Haven’t had a chance to try to food yet but will do soon. It’s dog friendly too (it has two beer gardens). We do grief the vivid blue colour. It was such a nice vibe. The white is quite ordinary.”