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Brigadiers Bank: Pool & Snooker in London

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1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, London · EC4N 8AR · Mo-We 12:00-14:45; Mo-We 17:00-22:30; Th-Sa 12:00-22:30

Brigadiers is an Indian barbecue restaurant and bar in Bloomberg Arcade by Bank, and tucked at its centre is the Pool Room: a glossy art deco space built around a single 8ft Texan pool table. It suits a group who want pool with proper food and drink rather than a casual cue-up. The one thing to know up front: this is a private hire room, not a walk-in. You book the whole space and there is a minimum spend, so it is geared to parties and celebrations rather than a quick frame after work.

Expect leopard-print carpet, polished black and chrome, self-serve beer and cocktail taps, and HD screens for live sport. Food is the army mess style Indian barbecue Brigadiers is known for. If you just want to drop in and play a frame, this is not that. If you are planning a group night with pool at the centre of it, it delivers.

The pool setup

The draw is a single 8ft Texan pool table sat in the middle of the Pool Room, a glossy art deco space with leopard-print carpet and polished black and chrome cladding. It is one table, not a hall of them, so this is about a group sharing frames rather than rotating across multiple boards. The room holds up to 25 guests standing or stools only, with seating for around 6. Alongside the table you get self-serve beer and cocktail taps, HD screens for live sport, and the option to pre-order kegs. It is a play-while-you-drink-and-eat setup, not a serious cue sports room.

Good to know

The Pool Room is private hire only, so you reserve the whole space rather than turning up for a frame. Booking is through Brigadiers' SevenRooms system, or email them for last-minute slots within 24 hours. Instead of a table fee there is a minimum spend, starting around £600 at lunch and £1,400 at dinner, and that flexes with the day, time and season. Food is Indian barbecue cooked over tandoors, charcoal grills and rotisseries, with beer, whisky, cocktails on tap and large serves. Budget it as a group meal-and-drinks event with pool included, not a cheap night.

Getting there

Brigadiers sits in Bloomberg Arcade in the City, a short walk from Bank station, which puts the Central, Northern, Waterloo and City and DLR lines on your doorstep. Cannon Street and Mansion House are also close by. It is firmly in the financial district, so it is busiest with after-work and corporate groups midweek. The kitchen splits its midweek hours with an afternoon close, so check the timings before you plan a late lunch.

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Common questions

What is Brigadiers Bank?
Brigadiers is an Indian barbecue restaurant and bar in Bloomberg Arcade near Bank, and its Pool Room is a private-hire space built around an 8ft Texan pool table.
Is pool free at Brigadiers?
No. There is no per-frame charge, but the Pool Room is hired exclusively with a minimum spend, so you are paying for the room, food and drink rather than for table time.
How much does it cost to hire the Pool Room?
Minimum spends start at around £600 for lunch and £1,400 for dinner, and vary with availability, time and season.
Can you just walk in and play pool?
No. The Pool Room is private hire only, booked through SevenRooms or by email for last-minute slots, so it is not a walk-in pool venue.
How many pool tables does Brigadiers have?
One. The Pool Room features a single 8ft Texan pool table, with room for up to 25 guests standing.
What is the nearest station to Brigadiers?
Bank station is closest, with Cannon Street and Mansion House also nearby. The venue is at 1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, EC4N 8AR.

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