Brixton Snooker Centre: Pool & Snooker in London

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36 Acre Lane, London ยท SW2 5SP

Brixton Snooker Centre is an old-school cue sports hall on Acre Lane, a short walk from Brixton station. It is a proper snooker and pool room with a bar attached, the kind of place where you settle in for a few frames rather than drop by for one quick game. It suits regulars and anyone who wants serious table time away from the busier bar-pool crowd. The most useful thing to know up front: it runs as a members club, so it is not a casual walk-in like a pub table. Call ahead on 020 7733 7394 to check membership, current hours and table availability before you head over, as published details online are sparse and the place keeps a low profile.

The pool setup

This is a dedicated cue sports venue rather than a pub with one table in the corner. Listings describe it as a snooker hall with a mix of pool and snooker tables plus a bar, so you get a quiet, focused room for playing. Exact table numbers are not published, so it is worth ringing ahead if you have a specific game or group size in mind. Expect a no-frills, players-first feel rather than anything polished or themed.

Good to know

Table time is paid and the centre operates on a members basis, which sets it apart from free pub pool nearby. There is a bar on site for drinks between frames. Opening hours and current prices are not reliably listed online, and a couple of directories flag the venue as low-profile, so do not turn up cold. A quick call on 020 7733 7394 will confirm whether you can play, what membership involves and how late it stays open.

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Common questions

What is Brixton Snooker Centre?
It is a snooker and pool hall at 36 Acre Lane in Brixton, with a mix of tables and a bar on site. It is a dedicated cue sports room rather than a pub with a single table.
Is it free to play?
No. Table hire is paid, and the centre runs as a members club rather than a casual walk-in venue.
Can I just walk in?
Not reliably. It operates on a members basis, so it is best to call ahead on 020 7733 7394 to check membership and table availability before you go.
Does it have pool as well as snooker?
Yes. Listings describe a mix of pool and snooker tables, plus a bar, though the exact number of tables is not published.
Where is Brixton Snooker Centre and what is the nearest station?
It is at 36 Acre Lane, London SW2 5SP, a short walk from Brixton station and the Brixton Underground stop.
What are the opening hours?
Current opening hours are not reliably published online. Phone the centre on 020 7733 7394 to confirm before visiting.

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