Cherry Tree, pool in Dagenham

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Cherry Tree: Pool & Snooker in Dagenham, London

FreeWalk-in1 tableGroupsSports screens

Wood Lane, Dagenham · RM8 3LJ · Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 12:00-23:00

The Cherry Tree is a big 1930s estate pub on Wood Lane in Dagenham, and it is a proper local for anyone who wants a frame of pool without booking ahead. It is a Barking and District Pool League member venue, so there is a table that gets used for real fixtures, plus a dartboard and several large screens for the football. It suits casual players, family groups and anyone after a low-key local rather than a slick venue. The single most useful thing to know: the pool is free to play in the open bar and you just walk in, no booking. There is a big car park and a patio, and the games and screens make it an easy spot to settle in for a few hours.

The pool setup

There is one pool table in the open main bar, the kind you find in any solid estate local rather than a dedicated pool hall. It is a Barking and District Pool League member venue, so the Cherry Tree fields a team and the table sees league fixtures during the week. On league nights it may be busy or in use, so it is worth a quick check if you want a clear table. Outside fixtures it is a casual knockabout table, fine for a few frames with friends. There is also a dartboard if you fancy a change of game.

Good to know

Pool is free to play, you just walk in and use the table when it is free, no booking. It is a large family oriented pub with a function room for hire and a soft play area, so daytimes can be family heavy. Several big screens show the major football and sport, which can pull a crowd around kick-off. There is a large car park and a patio out the back. Hours run late, from 11am most days through to 11pm, with Saturday open from 10am to midnight.

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Common questions

What is the Cherry Tree in Dagenham?
It is a large 1930s estate pub on Wood Lane in Dagenham, RM8 3LJ, with an open bar, a pool table, a dartboard and big sports screens. It is a Barking and District Pool League member venue.
Is pool free at the Cherry Tree?
Yes, the pool table in the bar is free to play. You just walk in and use it when it is free.
Do I need to book a pool table?
No, there is no booking. It is walk-in, one table on a first come basis in the main bar.
How many pool tables are there?
There is one pool table, plus a dartboard. The pub runs a team in the Barking and District Pool League.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 11am to 11pm, Saturday 10am to midnight, and Sunday noon to 11pm.
Is it good for groups and families?
Yes, it is a large family oriented pub with a function room and a soft play area, plus screens for the football, so it works for groups and family visits.

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