East Barnet United Services Club, pool in East Barnet

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East Barnet United Services Club: Pool & Snooker in London

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23 East Barnet Road, New Barnet, Barnet · EN4 8RN · Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:30

A no-frills CIU members club in New Barnet that doubles as a Finchley Pool League venue, so the pool here is the real, competitive kind rather than a token table in the corner. It suits people who actually want to play: league regulars, locals after a relaxed frame, and anyone who likes a proper club bar without West End prices. The single most useful thing to know is that it is a private members club, so the bar is geared to members and their guests, and it is worth a quick call before you turn up to play.

Expect cheap drinks, darts, a front garden with picnic benches, and a friendly, old-school atmosphere. It sits on East Barnet Road, a short walk from New Barnet station, so it is easy to reach if you are coming for a league night or a casual game.

The pool setup

This is a registered venue in the Finchley Pool League, so the table here gets used for proper competitive fixtures, not just the odd casual frame. That means you are playing on a real club table with regulars who know the game. If you want a relaxed knockabout you can usually do that too, but league nights take priority, so it is worth checking the fixture calendar or asking at the bar before you set up. Darts is the other main game on offer, so there is something to do even if the table is busy.

Good to know

It is a CIU-affiliated private members club, which means the bar is primarily for members and their signed-in guests. Drinks are at club prices, noticeably cheaper than a high-street pub, and you are not charged per game of pool. There is a front garden with picnic benches for warmer evenings. Phone ahead on the club number if you are not a member and want to play, since access and league nights vary. Card and cash are both straightforward at the bar.

Getting there

The club sits on East Barnet Road in New Barnet, postcode EN4 8RN. New Barnet station (Thameslink and Great Northern) is the closest rail option and within easy walking distance, so it is reachable without a car. If you are driving, it is residential streets around here, so allow time to find parking. Cockfosters and High Barnet on the Piccadilly and Northern lines are the nearest Tube ends if you are coming across London, then a short bus or taxi.

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Common questions

What is East Barnet United Services Club?
It is a CIU-affiliated private members social club in New Barnet, EN4 8RN. It has a club bar, darts and a pool table, and it is a registered venue in the Finchley Pool League.
Is it free to play pool here?
There is no per-game charge for pool. It is a members club, so you pay club-bar prices for drinks rather than for table time, and access is geared to members and their guests.
Can I just walk in or do I need to be a member?
It is a private members club, so the bar is primarily for members and signed-in guests. If you are not a member and want to play, call the club ahead on its listed number to check access.
Does it have a pool table?
Yes. It is a listed venue in the Finchley Pool League, so league teams play their fixtures on the table here.
What are the opening hours?
Roughly Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00 to midnight, and Sunday 11:00 to 22:30. Hours can vary, so call ahead for league nights.
What is the nearest station?
New Barnet rail station is the closest and within walking distance. Cockfosters and High Barnet are the nearest Tube stations.

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