Local piano shop within easy reach of Croydon
Based in south East London, Piano Lobby is an expert piano dealer in close proximity to Croydon. Founded by Julian Barber in 1993, our piano showroom was opened to the public in order for him to share his wealth of experience and help to successfully partner piano enthusiasts with the piano of their dreams.
As a professional pianist and piano teacher, Julian welcomes you to his new and refurbished piano shop in Forest Hill where you can view and try out our range of pianos and accessories so that you can be confident of the right choice.
Why visit our piano showroom?
Julian opened Piano Lobby so that he could connect with piano enthusiasts around the country, providing new and used upright and grand pianos to suit all budgets.
His expert advice is welcomed by everyone who visits the piano showroom; his extensive background as a professional pianist and piano teacher means that he can recommend a piano to each customer based on your skill level and home.
Our piano showroom showcases both used and new pianos, and are available to try out before you buy. If you have any questions, we are on hand to answer your queries with confidence so that you purchase knowing you’ve made the right choice. All of our pianos come with a guarantee for peace of mind.
Whether you’re ordering a new or used piano, we can deliver free of charge to a ground floor room of your choice if you’re within the M25 motorway. We also offer nationwide delivery, please enquire for prices.
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We provide many new and refurbished pianos and every one we sell comes with a guarantee to put your mind at ease. Our refurbished Yamaha pianos are a popular choice for our customers. Or perhaps you are considering buying a new Hailun or Danemann piano instead? Our Bechstein models come to you new, or you can choose from our range of refurbished Kawai digital pianos.
As well as Stormzy, other performers to have become popular from Croydon include Kirsty MacColl, David McAlmont, and FrankMusik.
An honourable mention goes to Kate Moss, who despite not ‘technically’ being a musician has appeared in music videos, sung on tracks by Primal Scream and the Lemonheads, co-written four Babyshambles songs, and even played tambourine on two tracks from Oasis’s ‘Be Here Now’ album.
Directions to the showroom
By car:
Piano Lobby is within a 30 minute drive from Croydon. Take the A222 north through Addiscombe, then Croydon Road to Beckenham. We are located 0.1 mile north of the Vale Medical Centre on Como Road.
By train:
Piano Lobby is accessible by train from Croydon in less than 30 minutes. Take East Croydon train station towards London Bridge, and alight at Forest Hill. We are a 10 minute walk east on Como Road.
Piano Lobby is accessible by Overground from Croydon in 35 minutes. Take West Croydon tube station towards Highbury & Islington, and alight at Forest Hill. We are a 10 minute walk east on Como Road.
By bus:
Piano Lobby is accessible by bus from Croydon in 45 minutes. Take Whitgift Centre (Stop WM) bus 75 towards Lewisham Station, and depart at the junction of Perry Vale and Siddons Road. We are a 5 minute walk north on Como Road.
Well know pianists from Croydon
Croydon is known for its musical influence, with the Brit School becoming a popular option for those seeking an education in the performing arts and technology sectors including The Kooks, Dane Bowers and Katie Melua.
Joseph Holbrooke, an English composer, conductor, and pianist born in 1978 in Croydon was famous for his compositions after attending the Royal Academy of Music in Marylebone.