Bexleyheath WMC, pool in Bexleyheath (Bexley) DA6

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Bexleyheath WMC: Pool & Snooker in London

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2 Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath · DA6 7HG · Mo-Th 11:00-15:00; Mo-Th 19:00-23:00; Fr-Su 11:00-23:00

Bexleyheath WMC is a Club and Institute Union working men's club tucked off the Broadway on Royal Oak Road, and it doubles as a proper pool venue. It is the home club for the Bexleyheath Raiders in the South London and Kent Pool Alliance, so the tables get real league use through the week. If you want cheap drinks, a friendly local crowd and a frame of pool without West End prices, this is the spot in DA6.

It is a members' club rather than an open pub, so the easiest way in is as a member's guest or to sign in. Expect an unfussy, affordable room with bingo and the odd music night alongside the pool. Good for a low-key evening with mates close to Bexleyheath station.

The pool setup

Pool here is the genuine article, not a token table in the corner. The club runs as a home venue in the South London and Kent Pool Alliance, fielding the Bexleyheath Raiders, so league matches are played on the tables across the season. That means the cloth and gear are kept in playing condition rather than left to fray. Outside match nights you can get a casual frame in, and if you are into competitive eight-ball pool it is worth asking about the team. It sits at the affordable, local-league end of London pool rather than a flashy cue club.

Good to know

This is a CIU working men's club, so it works on membership and guest sign-in rather than open walk-in like a pub. Drinks are cheap and the staff are known for being friendly. Hours run roughly 11:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00 Monday to Thursday, with all-day 11:00 to 23:00 Friday to Sunday, though club hours can flex around events, so a quick call on 020 8303 2163 before a trip is sensible. Beyond pool there is bingo and the occasional music night.

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Common questions

What is Bexleyheath WMC?
It is a Club and Institute Union working men's club at 2 Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath DA6 7HG, with pool tables and a friendly local crowd. It is the home club for the Bexleyheath Raiders in the South London and Kent Pool Alliance.
Is it free to play pool at Bexleyheath WMC?
It runs as a members' club with cheap drinks, and pool is generally a low-cost or free perk for members rather than a paid hourly table. As a non-member you would usually need to sign in or come as a guest, so check on the door.
Can I just walk in, or do I need to be a member?
It is a working men's club, not an open pub, so entry works through membership or signing in as a member's guest. Call ahead on 020 8303 2163 if you are not a member.
Does Bexleyheath WMC have a pool team?
Yes. It is the home venue for the Bexleyheath Raiders, who play in the South London and Kent Pool Alliance, so the tables see regular league use.
What are the opening hours?
Roughly 11:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00 Monday to Thursday, and 11:00 to 23:00 Friday to Sunday. Hours can vary with club events, so it is worth a quick call first.
What is the nearest station?
Bexleyheath railway station is the closest, a short walk from the club just off the Broadway.

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