The Crown & Sceptre

Pub · Pub & bistroCroydon

No dishes marked gluten free10 can be made gluten free on request

23 dishesmenu read 11 Novcrownandsceptresouthcroydon.co.uk

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Munch

Olives£3.95
A mix of pitted Kalamata olives and green olives with sundried tomatoes and garlic herb dressing. Caution - may contain olive stones
Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Butterfly Prawns£9.50
Succulent garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a wedge of lemon
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Salt & Pepper Chicken£6.95
Shredded chicken breast with a special salt & pepper coating served with garlic mayo & garnished with spring onion & a flash of siracha
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Anchovies in a Seasoned Crispy Coating£6.75
Crispy anchovies with a chilli, lime, coriander and garlic mayo dip
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists anchovies): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Chicken Hot Ribs£7.95
Hot roasted chicken ribs with spicy chilli & BBQ sauce dips
Meatballs£6.50
Pork meatballs (vegan option available) in a rich Italian sauce infused with herbs and garlic with a sprinkle of olives and a dusting of…
Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Halloumi Fries£6.95
Lightly breaded halloumi fries, accompanied by garlic mayo and a sweet chilli dip
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Contains nuts. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Baked Camembert£9.50
Gooey, creamy baked camembert sprinkled with rosemary, chilli flakes and a drizzle of honey served with cranberry and 2 warm sourdough…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists camembert, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Mesquite Chicken Wings£7.50
Served with a chipotle dipping sauce, drizzled siracha sauce and sprinkled with scallions & peppers
Hummous£6.50
A blend of chickpeas & tahini roasted ground sesame seed with garlic served with a seeded flat bread
Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Contains nuts. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame, tahini): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)

Something sweet

Mackie’s of Scotland Ice Cream£3
120ml tubs. Choose from Traditional Vanilla, Chocolate, Honeycomb or Strawberry & Cream
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)

For the hound

Dog Ice Cream£2.95
Strawberry, Apple & Banana Ice Cream for Dogs (carton is not edible)

Crown & Sceptre 12” stone baked pizzas

Rustic Classic£11.95
Rustic combination of oregano & garlic infused Barrel & Stone tomato sauce and creamy mozzarella
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (12” gluten free base; dairy free Sheese for a vegan option). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
The Italian Job£15.95
Oregano & garlic infused tomato and garlic sauce base, creamy mozzarella with pepperoni, mini meatballs, ground beef topped with grated…
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (12” gluten free base). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
The Spaniard£14.75
Chorizo seasoned with smoked paprika, herbs and garlic, oregano & garlic infused Barrel & Stone tomato sauce, fresh peppers, olives…
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (12” gluten free base). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists grana padano, mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Fully Loaded£14.75
Smoked ham, cured Napoli salami, fennel salami, seasoned sausage, oregano & garlic infused Barrel & Stone tomato sauce and creamy Fior di…
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (12” gluten free base). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Nice & Spicy£13.95
Oregano & garlic infused Barrel & Stone tomato sauce, mozzarella, topped with spicy Calabrian nduja sausage laced with chilli, hot peppers…
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (12” gluten free base). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
The Garden Club£14.75
A vegetarian celebration with oregano & garlic infused Barrel & Stone tomato sauce, Fior di Latte mozzarella, red onions, mushrooms…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (12” gluten free base; dairy free Sheese for a vegan option). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan, mozzarella, fior di latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
BBQ Chicken£14.95
A smoky, sweet bbq sauce base, Fior di Latte mozzarella, pulled chicken breast, onions and smoked ham
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (12” gluten free base). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Simply Salami£12.95
Delicious cured Napoli salami with oregano & garlic infused Barrel & Stone tomato sauce and Fior di Latte mozzarella
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (12” gluten free base). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Gone Trufflin’£13.75
Decadent mushroom and black truffle paste, mushrooms, smoked speck ham and Fior di Latte mozzarella
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (12” gluten free base). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
Chicken, Ham & Shroom£14.95
Tomato base, creamy mozzarella, chicken breast, smoked speck ham and fresh mushrooms
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (12” gluten free base). Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)
8” Garlic & Mozzarella Bread Pizza£5.75
Garlic butter topped with mozzarella & drizzle of balsamic glaze
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (irp.cdn-website.com)

The menu’s own key: (v) suitable for vegetarians · (n) contains nuts · (vg) see note: dairy free Sheese available for a completely vegan option · Pizzas are available with a 12” gluten free base

What the menu saysPizzas are available with a 12” gluten free base.

Pizzas are available with a 12” gluten free base.
We handle all allergens therefore cannot guarantee anything ordered is allergen free.

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Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	32 Junction Road, Croydon, CR2 6RB
Area	Croydon
Kind	Pub · Pub & bistro
Phone	+44 20 8688 8037
Website	crownandsceptresouthcroydon.co.uk
Menu read	11 Nov 2026 from crownandsceptresouthcroydon.co.uk
Hours	Monday12pm–11pm Tuesday12pm–11pm Wednesday12pm–11pm Thursday12pm–11pm Friday12pm–midnight Saturday12pm–midnight Sunday12pm–10:30pm
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irp.cdn-website.com/f0b9d18e/files/uploaded/Munch_Menu_-_AutumnWintPDF · read 10 Nov 2026
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Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about The Crown & Sceptre

Does The Crown & Sceptre have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 10 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Crown & Sceptre coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Pizzas are available with a 12” gluten free base.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at The Crown & Sceptre?

Rustic Classic (12” gluten free base; dairy free Sheese for a vegan option); The Italian Job (12” gluten free base); The Spaniard (12” gluten free base); Fully Loaded (12” gluten free base); Nice & Spicy (12” gluten free base); The Garden Club (12” gluten free base; dairy free Sheese for a vegan option).

When is The Crown & Sceptre open?

Monday: 12pm–11pm. Tuesday: 12pm–11pm. Wednesday: 12pm–11pm. Thursday: 12pm–11pm. Friday: 12pm–midnight. Saturday: 12pm–midnight. Sunday: 12pm–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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