Enmore Club / South Norwood & Woodside Social Club, pool in South Norwood

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Enmore Club / South Norwood & Woodside Social Club: Pool & Snooker in London

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12 Enmore Road, South Norwood, London · SE25 5NQ · Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30

The South Norwood & Woodside Social Club, sometimes called the Enmore Club, is a CIU members' social club on Enmore Road, a short walk from Norwood Junction. It plays in the Croydon & District Pool League, so there is a pool table and a regular crowd of league players who know the cloth well. If you want a low-key local club rather than a flashy pool hall, this is the kind of place that suits you: cheap drinks, darts in the corner, and people who actually use the table.

As a club, the bar may be members-only, so it is worth a call on 020 8654 1481 before you turn up expecting a casual game. It is the sort of spot you join or get signed in to, not a walk-in venue you book online.

The pool setup

Pool here is the real deal rather than a token table in the corner. The club is a listed venue in the Croydon & District Pool League, with team play running through the season, so the table sees proper use and the regulars take their frames seriously. Expect a standard UK 7ft pub-style table rather than American or snooker kit. Because it doubles as a league venue, table time may be tied up on match nights, so a quiet afternoon or a non-fixture evening is your best bet for a relaxed game. Darts is also on offer if the table is busy.

Good to know

This is a CIU-affiliated members' club, which means the bar can be members-only and you may need to be signed in by a member. There is no online booking and no published price for casual pool, so treat it as a local club you join rather than a venue you reserve. Call ahead on 020 8654 1481 to check access before travelling. Drinks are club-priced, which usually means cheaper than a high-street pub. It is a sociable, no-frills spot rather than a polished pool lounge.

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Common questions

What is the Enmore Club / South Norwood & Woodside Social Club?
It is a CIU-affiliated members' social club at 12 Enmore Road, South Norwood, SE25 5NQ. It has a pool table and plays in the Croydon & District Pool League, alongside darts and a club bar.
Can I just walk in and play pool?
Not necessarily. As a members' club the bar may be open to members only, and you might need to be signed in. There is no online booking, so call 020 8654 1481 first to check access.
Is pool free here?
We could not confirm a price. There is no published charge for casual pool, but as a members' club the usual arrangement is club membership or being signed in rather than a per-game fee.
Does it have a pool league?
Yes. The club is a listed venue in the Croydon & District Pool League, so league teams play here through the season.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Saturday from noon to 11pm, and Sunday from noon to 10:30pm.
Where is it and what is the nearest station?
It is at 12 Enmore Road, South Norwood, SE25 5NQ. Norwood Junction station is about a 700m walk away.

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