Bellegrove Social Club, pool in Welling (Bexley) DA16

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Bellegrove Social Club: Pool & Snooker in Welling, London

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90 Bellegrove Road, Welling · DA16 3QD · Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-22:30

Bellegrove Social Club is an old-school members' social club on Bellegrove Road in Welling, going since 1907 in what used to be the Old Fox pub. If you want a pint, a pool table and a bit of darts without any fuss, this is the kind of place that suits you. It is also the home and HQ of the South London and Kent Pool Alliance, so the pool here is taken seriously.

The single most useful thing to know: this is a members' club, so the bar may only be open to members. It is not a dedicated pool hall with a bank of tables, but a community club where pool and darts are part of the furniture. Expect a friendly, local crowd rather than a slick venue. There is parking on site plus free street parking nearby.

The pool setup

Pool here is the social club kind: a table in among the bar, darts and other club games, not a wall of cloth. The serious side is the league. Bellegrove is the headquarters of the South London and Kent Pool Alliance (SLKPA), which runs across Premier, First, Second and Third divisions. League matches are played on Thursday evenings, 15 frames of International Rules pool starting at 8pm, and the league committee meets here on the first Sunday of the month. So if you are into competitive pool in the Bexley area, this is a hub worth knowing.

Good to know

It is a members' club, so the bar and facilities may be members-only rather than open to anyone walking in off the street. Hours are roughly Monday to Thursday 3pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday noon to 10:30pm, though club hours can vary so it is worth checking ahead. There is parking on site and free street parking nearby. No source confirms a charge for pool, so treat it as a casual club amenity rather than a per-frame booking.

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Common questions

What is Bellegrove Social Club?
It is a traditional members' social club at 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling DA16 3QD, open since 1907 in the former Old Fox pub. It has a bar, pool, darts and live music, and is the headquarters of the South London and Kent Pool Alliance.
Can you play pool at Bellegrove Social Club?
Yes. The club has pool and darts, and it is the home venue of the SLKPA pool league, which plays league matches on Thursday evenings.
Is it free to play pool there?
No source confirms a charge, so pool reads as a casual social club amenity rather than a paid hourly booking. It is a members' club, though, so access may be limited to members.
Do you need to be a member?
It is a members' club, which means the bar and facilities may only be open to members. It is worth checking ahead before turning up if you are not a member.
What are the opening hours?
Roughly Monday to Thursday 3pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday noon to 10:30pm. Club hours can vary, so confirm before a visit.
Where is it and is there parking?
It is at 90 Bellegrove Road, Welling DA16 3QD, in the London Borough of Bexley. There is parking on site plus free street parking nearby.

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