Big Red, pool in Holloway (Nag's Head)

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Big Red: Pool & Snooker in Holloway, London

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385 Holloway Road, Holloway, London · N7 0RY · Mo-Su 18:00-03:00

Big Red is a late-night American rock and dive bar on Holloway Road, a short walk from Nag's Head and Arsenal's stadium. It is loud, dark and unpretentious, built for drinking to rock music well into the small hours. The most useful thing to know: there are around four contactless pool tables at the back, so you pay per game rather than playing free. It suits groups, rock fans and anyone after a late drink with a frame of pool on the side. The bar opens at 6pm and runs to 3am most nights, with earlier opening for Arsenal home games. Walk in, grab a beer, and head to the back if you want a table.

The pool setup

The pool tables sit at the back of the bar, away from the main drinking area. The venue's own site calls them state of the art contactless tables, and there are around four of them. Contactless means you tap to pay per game rather than feeding coins or playing for free, so budget for each frame. There is no booking system for the tables, so it is first come first served. On a busy night, expect to wait or take turns with whoever is already on a table.

Good to know

Big Red opens at 6pm and stays open until 3am most nights, so it is more of a late session than an early-evening stop. It opens earlier for Arsenal home games, handy given the Emirates is close by. This is a rock and dive bar at heart, so come for the music and the late hours as much as the pool. There is no published food menu. Reservations for larger groups can be arranged by email through the venue.

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Common questions

What is Big Red?
Big Red is a late-night American rock and dive bar at 385 Holloway Road in Holloway, with around four contactless pool tables at the back.
Is the pool free at Big Red?
No. The tables are contactless and pay-per-game, so you pay for each frame rather than playing for free.
Do you need to book a pool table?
No. There is no table booking system, so it is walk in and first come first served. Larger groups can arrange a reservation by email.
How many pool tables does Big Red have?
Around four contactless pool tables, located at the back of the bar.
What are Big Red's opening hours?
It opens at 6pm and runs until 3am most nights, with earlier opening for Arsenal home games.
Where is Big Red and what is the nearest station?
It is at 385 Holloway Road, London N7 0RY, near Nag's Head. Holloway Road station is the closest tube.

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