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Romanian restaurant on the corner of [[Locale Church Street|Church Street]] and Old Palace Road. It opened in August 2016.
American bar and grill on the corner of [[Locale Church Street|Church Street]] and Old Palace Road. It opened in December 2012.
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Accessibility: A small step to get in, no more than an inch. Toilets not checked.
They do takeaway and delivery, as well as online ordering [http://hungryhouse.co.uk/big-mamma via Hungry House] and [http://www.just-eat.co.uk/restaurants-bigmammaamerican-cr0/menu via Just-Eat].
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/33940213860/ Photo of the grilled carp with polenta in April 2017]
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/49163895121/ Photo of the cabbage rolls with polenta in December 2019]
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[http://web.archive.org/web/20161015121517/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/romanian-restaurant-opens-its-doors-to-croydon/story-29777319-detail/story.html Croydon Advertiser article]
* Photo of advertising flyer from December 2012/January 2013: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8398450819/ front and back]
* Photo of menu flyer from February 2013: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8452778011/sizes/l/ starters and mains], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8452777721/sizes/l drinks and desserts]
* [
http://www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk/business/big-mamma-surrey-600081.html Scores on the Doors food hygiene rating]
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The building was previously occupied by a pub called the Gun <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3432130917/ photo]</small>, but this closed some time in the latter half of 2012, and by early December signs had appeared in the windows <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8245305734/ photo]</small> advertising the forthcoming opening of Big Mamma.

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The building was previously occupied by a pub called the Gun <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3432130917/ photo]</small>.

See also:
*
[http://chroniclesofacroydonboy.blogspot.co.uk/2009/05/i-sparred-with-albert-finch.html Philip Harfleet's memories] of boxing training in the gym at the rear of the pub during the late 1940s

The Gun closed some time in the latter half of 2012, and by early December 2012 signs had appeared in the windows <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8245305734/ photo]</small> advertising the forthcoming opening of an American bar and grill called Big Mamma. This was open by mid-December 2012 <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8573126338/ photo]</small>, but closed again after a [http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_30011410.asp serious fire] in late January 2014 which caused damage to the restaurant <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/12682447643/ photo]</small>.

As of late March 2014, a sign in the window <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/12682461853/ photo]</small> stated that it was closed until further notice, and as of June 2014 it was advertised to let <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/14144023518/ photo of sign]</small>. Still vacant as of November 2014. Still vacant as of April 2015. Still vacant as of December 2015. Still vacant as of mid-May 2016.

See also:
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8747214770/ Photo of breaded mushrooms at Big Mamma in May 2013]
* Photo of Big Mamma advertising flyer from December 2012/January 2013: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8398450819/ front and back]
* Photo of Big Mamma menu flyer from February 2013: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8452778011/sizes/l/ starters and mains], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/8452777721/sizes/l drinks and desserts]

As of August 2016, there were signs in the windows indicating that a Romanian restaurant called Mahala would be opening there soon. This was open by the end of the month <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/rjw1/29445386835/ photo]</small>
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See also: [http://chroniclesofacroydonboy.blogspot.co.uk/2009/05/i-sparred-with-albert-finch.html Philip Harfleet's memories] of boxing training in the gym at the rear of the pub during the late 1940s.
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<div class="last_verified">Existence last checked in December 2019.</div>
<div class="last_verified">Existence last checked in March 2013.</div>
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@THUMB [[Croydon's Army Surplus Store (CLOSED), 81 Church Street|https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6615805563_c2aa8726c4_s_d.jpg]]
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category='Dinner,Eat-In Food,Lunch,Restaurants,Romanian Food'
category='American Food,Bars,Delivery Food,Eat-In Food,Online Food Ordering,Restaurants,Takeaway Food'
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hours_text='Mon-Thu: noon-11pm; Fri-Sat: noon-1am; Sun: noon-10pm (source: sign on door, Apr 2017)'
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opening_hours_text='Mon-Thu: noon-11pm; Fri-Sat: noon-1am; Sun: noon-10pm (source: sign on door, Apr 2017)'
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summary='American bar and grill on the corner of Church Street and Old Palace Road, previously a pub called the Gun.' summary='Romanian restaurant on the corner of Church Street and Old Palace Road, previously an American bar/grill called Big Mamma, previously a pub called the Gun.'
website='http://mahalauk.com/'
summary='American bar and grill on the corner of Church Street and Old Palace Road, previously a pub called the Gun.' website='http://mahalauk.com/'

American bar and grill on the corner of Church Street and Old Palace Road. It opened in December 2012.

They do takeaway and delivery, as well as online ordering via Hungry House and via Just-Eat.

See also:

The building was previously occupied by a pub called the Gun photo, but this closed some time in the latter half of 2012, and by early December signs had appeared in the windows photo advertising the forthcoming opening of Big Mamma.

See also: Philip Harfleet's memories of boxing training in the gym at the rear of the pub during the late 1940s.

Existence last checked in March 2013.

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