Category Archives: Whelans

Croydon’s Super Size Me quest for town centre’s best burger

Posted on September 10, 2024 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s answer to Morgan Spurlock, KEN TOWL, last week set off to discover where the best burgers are to be found in the town. His harrowing account is a testimony to fortitude and a strong stomach Last month, Inside Croydon … Continue reading →

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Riches-to-rags-to-riches tale of South Croydon publican

Posted on July 21, 2018 by insidecroydon

The redemptive quality of rags to riches tales never fails to fascinate and inspire. In the case of Austin “John” Whelan, though, his story goes around a full circle again – from rags to riches to rags, and then back … Continue reading →

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£400,000 to transform South Croydon pub into new Whelans

Posted on July 17, 2018 by insidecroydon

A South Croydon pub, closed for almost a year, is set to re-open at the end of August after a £400,000 transformation into an Irish-themed gastro-pub. The man behind the makeover is pub entrepreneur Austin Whelan, who has lengthy experience … Continue reading →

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