Catford Bridge Tavern, pool in Catford

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Catford Bridge Tavern: Pool & Snooker in London

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Station Approach, Catford, London · SE6 4RE · Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Su 12:00-00:00

Catford Bridge Tavern is a craft-beer pub right by Catford Bridge station, and it happens to have a pool table tucked in the bar. It suits anyone who wants a relaxed game with a decent pint rather than a dedicated games hall. The single table sits among four screens showing sport, so it is as much a place to catch a match as to rack up. Inside it stays snug in winter with a couple of fireplaces, and there is a beer terrace for warmer days. Pop-up street food keeps the kitchen interesting. If you are after one casual frame with friends before or after a train, this is an easy spot. Just turn up, there is no booking for the table.

The pool setup

There is one pool table here, sitting in the main bar rather than a separate games room. It is a pub table, so expect the usual coin or staff-operated setup rather than a club-grade board. With only the single table, busy evenings can mean a wait, so an early visit or a quieter weekday afternoon gives you the best run. Four screens around the room show live sport, which means the table shares space with match-day crowds. Treat it as a casual frame between rounds, not a serious practice session, and you will get the most out of it.

Good to know

It is a walk-in pub, so there is no booking for the pool table. The bar leans on craft beer, with pop-up street food traders handling the food side rather than a fixed kitchen menu. It opens from midday every day, running to 23:00 early in the week and to midnight Friday through Sunday. The interior is small and cosy with two fireplaces, plus a beer terrace when the weather allows. The pub sits on Station Approach, so it is handy if you are passing through and fancy a quick game and a drink.

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Common questions

What is Catford Bridge Tavern?
It is a craft-beer pub on Station Approach in Catford, SE6 4RE, with a pool table, four sport screens and pop-up street food. It is part of the Portobello pub family.
Does Catford Bridge Tavern have a pool table?
Yes. There is one pool table in the main bar, alongside four screens for live sport.
Do you need to book to play pool?
No. It is a walk-in pub, so you just turn up. With a single table you may wait at busy times.
What are the opening hours?
It opens from 12:00 daily, closing at 23:00 Monday to Thursday and at midnight Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where is it and what is the nearest station?
It is on Station Approach in Catford, SE6 4RE, right by Catford Bridge station.
Is there food?
Food comes from rotating pop-up street food traders rather than a fixed menu, served alongside the craft beer.

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