Blackheath Sports Club: Pool & Snooker in Charlton, London

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The Rectory Field, Charlton Road, Charlton, London · SE7 7EY

Blackheath Sports Club is a members sports club at Rectory Field in Charlton, better known for rugby, cricket, tennis and squash than for cue sports. The pool side of it is low-key: a single table in the bar that gets used for league nights rather than casual drop-in play. It suits people who already play in a South London pool league and want to know the lay of the land, or members looking for a frame after sport.

The honest version is that this is not a public pool hall. You need to be a member or come in as a guest, the bar is card only, and the one table is the whole offer. If you just want to turn up and play, a dedicated pool venue will serve you better. If you are here for a match, you are in the right place.

The pool setup

There is one pool table, sat in the club bar rather than a separate games room. It is registered as a venue across several South London eight ball pool leagues, including the SLKPA, so most of its action is competitive league fixtures on set nights. Expect a standard pub style table rather than a bank of full size tables. With a single table, casual play depends on whether a match is on and whether the table is free, so it is worth checking ahead before you make a trip for a game.

Good to know

This is a members and guests club, not a walk-in venue, so you are not just rocking up off the street to play. Social membership runs at around £50 a year, and that buys access to the bar and facilities across the wider club. The bar is card only, so leave the cash at home. There is private on-site parking and the club is open seven days a week to members and guests. Sat-nav postcode is SE7 7EY, on Charlton Road. Phone the club on 020 8858 1578 to check league nights or guest access.

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Common questions

What is Blackheath Sports Club?
It is a members sports club at Rectory Field in Charlton, mainly for rugby, cricket, tennis and squash, with a bar that has a single pool table used for league play.
Is the pool free?
No. The club is open to members and guests only, with social membership around £50 a year, and the bar is card only.
Can I just walk in and play pool?
Not really. This is a members and guests club rather than a public pool hall, so access is through membership or as a guest. Call ahead on 020 8858 1578.
How many pool tables are there?
One. It sits in the club bar and is registered as a venue for South London pool leagues including the SLKPA.
Where is it and what is the postcode?
The Rectory Field, Charlton Road, Charlton, London. The sat-nav postcode is SE7 7EY.
Does it host pool leagues?
Yes. Blackheath Sports Club is a member venue in South London eight ball pool leagues, so the table is mostly booked for league fixtures.

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