(DOB) Done Our Bit Club, pool in West Hampstead (NW6)

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(DOB) Done Our Bit Club: Pool & Snooker in West Hampstead, London

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128a Maygrove Road, West Hampstead, London ยท NW6 2EP

The DOB is a private members' club on Maygrove Road, a five-minute walk from West Hampstead, and it has been here for over a hundred years. It started as a club for veterans and working men, and that old-school social-club feel is still the whole point. For pool, it is the home of the Chalk Farm Pool League, so the tables at the back get real, competitive use rather than sitting idle. There are two bars, a dance floor, plus snooker and darts, so a pool night here comes with a proper club atmosphere around it. The catch worth knowing up front: this is a members' club, so as a non-member you need to be signed in by a member to get through the door. If you have a way in, it is a cheap, unpretentious spot for a frame.

The pool setup

Pool lives at the back of the main bar, alongside a separate snooker room with its own table. This is a working club rather than a slick pool hall, so expect well-used tables and a crowd that knows the games. The DOB is the home club for the Chalk Farm Pool League, which means league nights bring regular, competitive play. Darts and bingo are part of the mix too, so if you come on the wrong night the tables may be tied up with a fixture. Worth a quick call ahead on 020 7624 3603 if you specifically want a free table for a casual frame.

Good to know

This is a private members' club, not a public bar. Non-members can only come in if a member signs them in, so you cannot just walk off the street and expect to play. There is no published booking system for pool. Drinks are club-priced, which tends to be cheaper than the pubs around West Hampstead, and the room has the feel of a traditional social club: two bars, a dance floor, no frills. Opening hours are not published online, so check by phone or with your member host before heading over.

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Common questions

What is the Done Our Bit Club?
It is a long-standing private members' social club on Maygrove Road in West Hampstead, NW6. It has been going for over a hundred years, originally for veterans and working men, and has two bars, a dance floor, pool tables and a snooker room.
Can anyone play pool at the DOB Club?
Not freely. It is a private members' club, so non-members can only enter if a member signs them in. You cannot simply walk in off the street to play.
Does it have pool tables?
Yes. There are pool tables at the back of the main bar plus a separate snooker room. The club is the home venue for the Chalk Farm Pool League.
How much does it cost to play pool?
There is no published charge to play. The club is free to enter for members and signed-in guests, and drinks are club-priced. We could not confirm specific table costs, so check on arrival.
Where is it and what is the nearest station?
It is at 128a Maygrove Road, West Hampstead, London NW6 2EP. West Hampstead stations (Overground, Jubilee line and Thameslink) are roughly a five-minute walk away.
What are the opening hours?
Opening hours are not published online. The bar may only be open to members at certain times, so call ahead on 020 7624 3603 to check before you go.

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