The Green Dragon Croydon

The Green Dragon is an iconic Croydon pub with a rich history and a prime location in the heart of the town centre. Once a former bank, the venue still boasts stunning period features, including high ceilings, original flooring, and a dramatic galleried stairwell.

The Green Dragon is an iconic Croydon pub with a rich history and a prime location in the heart of the town centre. Once a former bank, the venue still boasts stunning period features, including high ceilings, original flooring, and a dramatic galleried stairwell. These touches create a truly distinctive setting, with the main bar offering space for 100+ covers and an overall capacity of around 220. The ground floor is open and airy, with a large bar servery running the length of the wall, while the upper floor provides a more intimate space with 70 additional covers served by an L-shaped bar — perfect for private events or alternative atmospheres. Down in the basement, the building’s original steel vault still remains, adding to its unique character. The Green Dragon is already well known for its vibrant events calendar, from weekend DJs and comedy nights to its popular weekly quiz, alongside live sports screenings and casual pool. With a fully fitted trade kitchen supporting a food offer and the flexibility to operate a Dark Kitchen model, there are multiple revenue streams ready to be developed further. For an ambitious operator, this is a rare chance to run a landmark pub in Croydon town centre that combines heritage, atmosphere, and modern trading potential. Key Features • Excellent reputation as the bar to go to for great beers and a chilled vibe • Prime location in a vibrant High Street bar scene that is popular with town centre users, daytime visitors, post work socialisers and those on a weekend Big Night Out • Excellent decorative order throughout and a ready to go operation with established high volume high traffic trade • Rarely available weekend late license which doesn’t come to the market often • Fully fitted trade kitchen with potential to develop food offer and "dark kitchen" options Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £18,795 • Full deposit: £18,000 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £1,385 • Guide rent (annual): £72,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £982,920 • Forecast turnover (annual): £982,920 Ideal Operator This business will appeal to many people however we are seeking an experienced independent entrepreneurial single/multiple operator who has the vision to see beyond the current operation and continue to evolve this venue into a fantastic multi-facetted business.   Experience in high-street high-volume venues and liaising with local authorities to build and maintain a strong reputation as a fun, vibrant and safe place to spend an evening would be ideal. This bar is ready to go, it has great space and facilities which combined with your experience, ideas and enthusiasm will create a fantastic winning offer! Private Accommodation 1x 2 Bed Managers Flat. Regional Manager's Thoughts This is the first time this site has been available to the Tenancy Market, and a unique opportunity to take on an established high-volume high-street venue in the heart of Croydon and a fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneurial operator to make their mark and take on an already great site and develop it into an even more fantastic one. If you can continue to develop this as the place to be in Croydon, then give us a call! Surrounding Area Situated at the junction of Croydon High Street and Surrey Street Market, The Green Dragon benefits from exceptional visibility and footfall. The pub is right at the heart of Croydon’s town centre bar circuit, drawing in locals, office workers, shoppers, and visitors seven days a week. Both East Croydon and West Croydon train stations are just a 10-minute walk away, providing excellent links into central London, Gatwick, and across the South East — making the site highly accessible for both regulars and visitors. The surrounding area is also undergoing major investment and regeneration, boosting Croydon’s appeal as a place to live, work, and socialise. With its combination of central location, heritage character, and lively events reputation, The Green Dragon is a standout pub tenancy in Croydon — offering the opportunity to shape one of the town’s most recognisable venues into a thriving destination.