Purley
Places to eat in Purley, Croydon
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Purley is a place to eat. The town has two dozen restaurants, suggesting it functions primarily as a dining destination rather than somewhere to base yourself for a night or two. The venues span a decent range: Argentine steakhouse, pizza, tapas, Chinese, and pub food all feature among the listings.
The strongest performers are 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse, rated 4.6 from around 566 reviews, and Zero Quattro, also at 4.6 from roughly 442 reviews. La Tasqueria By Smoque and Pizza Express both sit at 4.2, as does Lord Roberts On The Green. Zen Lounge Ltd comes in at 4.0 from around 879 reviews.
If you're planning a meal out, Purley offers enough choice to spend an evening trying somewhere different. The concentration of restaurants suggests this is where people come to eat rather than to stay, making it worth considering as a destination for an afternoon or evening visit rather than as a base for wider exploration.
Where to stay in Purley
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Travelodge London South Croydon
415 Brighton Road, South Croydon
Grand Sapphire Hotel & Banqueting
45 Imperial Way, Croydon
Hayesthorpe Hotel
48-52 St Augustines Avenue, South Croydon
Premier Inn London Croydon Purley A23
The Colonnades Leisure Park, Croydon
Hallmark Hotel Croydon Aerodrome
680 Purley Way, Croydon
Coulsdon Manor Hotel and Golf Club
Coulsdon Court Road, Coulsdon
Kirkdale Hotel
22 St Peters Road, Croydon
Flexistay Tulsi Aparthotel
256 High Street, Croydon
Things to Do in Purley
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Attractions Near Purley
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1 mi
Kidspace Croydon
Croydon · ⭐ 4.0
1 mi
Oxygen Activeplay Croydon
Croydon · ⭐ 4.1
2 mi
Get Fired
Coulsdon · ⭐ 4.6
2 mi
Waddon Leisure Centre
Croydon · ⭐ 3.9
Yellow Spider Climbing
Carshalton · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
CroyWall Climbing Centre
Croydon · ⭐ 4.8
3 mi
Centrale & Whitgift
Croydon · ⭐ 3.6
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Tenpin Croydon
Croydon · ⭐ 3.8
Camping in Purley
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Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.4 · from £36/night
Knockholt Retreat
Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.2 · from £22/night
Long Acres Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.4 · from £30/night
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Apps Court
⭐ 4.2
Gabriels Fishery Certificated Site
⭐ 4.3
Surrey Hills Yurts
⭐ 4.8
Self-Catering Cottages in Purley
All cottages in Purley →The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Twin Pines
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £591
Rose Escapes - Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
LoveKush
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £1,772
The Flat @ The Farm
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £961
Farthing
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Studio
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £423
Swallows
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £567
Common questions about Purley
Where can I eat in Purley?
We list 25 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Purley.
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