Bellingham Social Club, pool in Forest Hill / Bellingham

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Bellingham Social Club: Pool & Snooker in Forest Hill, London

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10 Allerford Road, Bellingham, Catford, London · SE6 3DD · Mo-Th 13:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30

Bellingham Social Club is a CIU members' club on Allerford Road in Bellingham, SE6, and the current home of the Lewisham Wednesday Pool League. You come here for a proper old-school club pool table, a cheap pint and a darts board, rather than a slick bar setup. It is the kind of place where league nights happen midweek and regulars know each other by name.

The most useful thing to know: it is a members' club affiliated to the Club and Institute Union, so the bar may only be open to members. If you are not a regular, ring ahead on 020 8698 4202 before turning up to play. The club runs darts and pool, hosts Thursday bingo, and keeps long hours into the evening most days.

The pool setup

This is a community social club table, not a dedicated pool hall. You get a traditional pub-style pool table alongside a darts board, in the kind of room that has seen decades of league nights. The club is the current home of the Lewisham Wednesday Pool League, a friendly local league formed in 1993 covering Lewisham, Catford and Lee, so midweek you may find league matches in progress. If you just want a casual frame, it is worth checking ahead that the table is free rather than booked for a fixture.

Good to know

Bellingham Social Club is affiliated to the Club and Institute Union, which means it runs as a members' club and the bar may only be open to members. That is the single thing to sort before you go: call 020 8698 4202 to check whether you can get in and play. Drinks are club-priced, so cheaper than a typical bar. Beyond pool and darts, the club runs Thursday bingo and other social events, and it keeps long evening hours, open until 23:00 most nights and later on weekends.

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Common questions

What is Bellingham Social Club?
It is a CIU-affiliated members' social club at 10 Allerford Road, Bellingham, SE6 3DD, with a traditional pub-style pool table and darts. It is the current home of the Lewisham Wednesday Pool League.
Can I just walk in and play pool?
Not necessarily. It is a members' club affiliated to the Club and Institute Union, so the bar may be open to members only. Call ahead on 020 8698 4202 to check before turning up.
Is it free to play pool at Bellingham Social Club?
No pool table fee is published. As a members' club, access depends on membership rather than a per-game charge, so contact the club to confirm.
How many pool tables are there?
It is a small social club with a traditional pool table and a darts board, not a multi-table pool hall.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 13:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday from 12:00, and Sunday 12:00 to 22:30. Thursday is bingo night.
Where is it and what is the nearest station?
10 Allerford Road, Bellingham, Catford, SE6 3DD. Bellingham station is the closest, a short walk away.

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