Embassy Snooker & Social Club Waltham Forest, pool in Waltham Forest

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Embassy Snooker & Social Club Waltham Forest: Pool & Snooker in London

PaidWalk-inSnooker & poolLicensed barAll ages

4 High Street, Walthamstow, London ยท E17 6PB

Embassy Snooker & Social Club is a long-running members-style snooker and pool hall on Walthamstow High Street, in business for more than thirty years. It suits anyone in Waltham Forest who wants well-kept tables and a relaxed frame after work, whether you are a regular cueist or just fancy a casual game with mates. The most useful thing to know: it is a traditional club with a fully licensed bar and air conditioning, and table rates drop during the day, so an off-peak afternoon is the cheapest time to play.

It is a paid, walk-in style spot rather than a flashy entertainment bar. Expect snooker tables alongside pool, snacks at the bar, and a no-frills atmosphere built around the game itself.

The table setup

This is a proper snooker club first, with well-maintained full-size tables that the venue has kept in good order across its three decades on the High Street. There are pool tables too, so you can pick your game depending on who you are with and how much time you have. The room is air-conditioned, which matters on a warm afternoon over a long frame. It is set up for players who care about the cloth rather than as a noisy bar with a token table in the corner, so expect a calmer, game-focused feel.

Good to know

It is a paid club, and table rates are lower during the day, so an off-peak afternoon is your cheapest play. Exact prices and membership terms are not published online, so call ahead on 020 8520 2414 to check rates and availability before you head over. There is a fully licensed bar serving snacks if you want a drink between frames. All ages and skill levels are welcome, which makes it an easy pick for a casual group as well as serious cueists.

Getting there

You will find it at 4 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 6PB, right in the heart of Waltham Forest. The closest Underground is Walthamstow Central, with Blackhorse Road also nearby, and St James Street Overground is a short walk. Plenty of buses stop close by, including the 158, 212, 230, 275, 675 and W12. It is an easy spot to reach without a car, which suits an after-work or weekend session.

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Common questions

What is Embassy Snooker & Social Club?
It is a traditional snooker and social club on Walthamstow High Street in Waltham Forest, open for more than thirty years, with well-kept snooker tables, pool, a licensed bar and air conditioning.
Is Embassy Snooker & Social Club free?
No. It is a paid club where you hire tables. Rates are reduced during the day, but exact prices are not published online, so call ahead to confirm.
How much does it cost to play?
The venue advertises reduced table rates during the day but does not publish exact prices online. Call 020 8520 2414 to check current rates.
Do I need to book or can I walk in?
It runs as a walk-in style club. Booking details are not published online, so phone ahead on 020 8520 2414 if you want to be sure of a table at a busy time.
Does it have a bar?
Yes. There is a fully licensed bar serving snacks, so you can have a drink between frames.
What is the nearest station?
Walthamstow Central Underground is the closest, with Blackhorse Road nearby and St James Street Overground a short walk. Many buses also stop close by.

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