Golden Goose, pool in Camberwell

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Golden Goose: Pool & Snooker in Camberwell, London

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146-148 Camberwell New Road, Camberwell, London · SE5 0RR · Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Su 13:00-23:00

The Golden Goose is a down-to-earth independent pub on Camberwell New Road, and it is one of the easier spots in this corner of south London to get a game of pool. It is a proper local: sports on the TV, a basic but honest drinks offer, a patio out back and a 90-seat theatre upstairs that opened in 2020. The pool table sits in the main bar, so you turn up, grab a pint and play.

It suits you if you want a relaxed, no-frills game without booking ahead or paying door prices. Hours are a touch restricted early in the week, opening from 3pm Monday to Thursday and from 1pm Friday to Sunday, with last orders around 11pm. Nearest stations are Oval and Loughborough Junction, both a short walk away.

The pool setup

There is a single pool table in the main bar, sitting alongside the sports TV and the drinks. It is a casual setup rather than a dedicated pool hall, so expect one board shared among whoever is in. That makes it best for a relaxed game over a few pints rather than a serious night of frame after frame. If the table is busy you may need to wait your turn or chalk up the winner-stays-on routine. No reservations, so timing your visit for a quieter early evening gives you the best run at it.

Good to know

This is an independent pub with a basic, honest offer: sports TV, a patio garden out back and free WiFi. Cask ale is not currently on, so come for lagers, spirits and the usual pub range rather than a real-ale crawl. Upstairs there is a 90-seat theatre that opened in 2020, so the place doubles as a small fringe venue on show nights. Hours run shorter early in the week, opening at 3pm Monday to Thursday, then 1pm Friday to Sunday, with the night winding down around 11pm.

Getting there

The Golden Goose is on Camberwell New Road at the SE5 0RR end, a walkable stretch between the Oval and Camberwell. Oval (Northern line) is the closest Tube, and Loughborough Junction and Denmark Hill stations are both within reach for overground and rail. Plenty of buses run along Camberwell New Road too, so it is an easy stop on the way through. There is a function room and the upstairs theatre if you are coming with a bigger group or for an event rather than just a game.

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Common questions

What is the Golden Goose in Camberwell?
It is an independent local pub on Camberwell New Road with a pool table, sports TV, a patio garden and a 90-seat theatre upstairs that opened in 2020.
Does the Golden Goose have a pool table?
Yes. There is a pool table in the main bar, alongside the sports TV and the drinks.
Is pool free at the Golden Goose?
There is no published price for pool, and we could not confirm it is free. Pub pool tables are usually pay-per-game, so bring some change just in case.
Do you need to book to play pool?
No. It is a walk-in pub table, so you turn up, get a drink and wait for the table. Come earlier in the evening for a better chance of a quick game.
What are the Golden Goose opening hours?
It opens 3pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday and 1pm to 11pm Friday to Sunday.
What is the nearest station to the Golden Goose?
Oval Tube on the Northern line is closest, with Loughborough Junction and Denmark Hill stations also within walking distance.

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