Forest Road Taproom Hackney, pool in Hackney

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Forest Road Taproom Hackney: Pool & Snooker in London

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Railway Arch 355, Westgate Street, London · E8 3RL · We-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 17:00-23:00; Mo-Tu 16:00-23:00

Forest Road Taproom is an independent dive bar tucked into a railway arch off Westgate Street in Hackney, a short walk from London Fields and Broadway Market. It pairs a constantly changing draft beer line up with two pool tables, so it suits anyone who wants a few frames alongside their drinks rather than a serious cue sports session.

The single most useful thing to know: the pool tables live in the function room, known as the Green House, so availability can depend on whether that space is booked for a private event. The bar is dog friendly, has a big south facing beer garden with heated seating, and serves Asian inspired tacos. It is open Wednesday to Sunday for walk ins, with Monday and Tuesday kept for private hire only.

The pool setup

There are two pool tables, set up in the function room the bar calls the Green House. This is the same space used for private hire, so on busier nights or when an event is booked the tables may not be free to use. It is a casual setup rather than a dedicated pool hall, so think a couple of relaxed frames with a pint in hand. Best to turn up on a quieter Wednesday or Thursday evening, or message ahead, if playing pool is the main reason for your visit.

Good to know

The taproom runs Wednesday to Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday reserved for private hire. Fridays and Saturdays go late, opening at midday and running to 2am. Drinks are pay as you go and there is a happy hour on pints, so it lands at the affordable end. Food is Asian inspired tacos. The beer garden faces south and has heated seating, and the venue is dog friendly with step free access and accessible toilets. It is walk in, no booking needed for the main bar.

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Common questions

What is Forest Road Taproom?
It is an independent dive bar and brewery taproom in a railway arch off Westgate Street in Hackney, with a rotating draft beer line up, a big beer garden, and two pool tables in its function room.
Does Forest Road Taproom have pool tables?
Yes. There are two pool tables, located in the function room known as the Green House. Because that space is also used for private hire, the tables are not always available.
Do you need to book or can you walk in?
The main bar is walk in from Wednesday to Sunday. Mondays and Tuesdays are kept for private hire only, so you cannot just turn up on those days.
How much does it cost?
Drinks are pay as you go and it sits at the affordable end, with a happy hour on pints. There is no confirmed standalone charge for using the pool tables.
What are the opening hours?
Roughly Wednesday and Thursday 5pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday midday to 2am, and Sunday 5pm to 11pm. Monday and Tuesday are private hire only. Hours can vary, so check ahead.
What is the nearest station?
London Fields is the closest station, a short walk away, and it sits near Broadway Market in Hackney.

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