Golden Lion, pool in Bexleyheath (Bexley)

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Golden Lion: Pool & Snooker in Bexleyheath, London

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258 Broadway, Bexleyheath · DA6 8BE · Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00; Su 12:00-22:30

The Golden Lion is a refurbished sports pub on the corner of Broadway in central Bexleyheath, a short walk from the shops. It suits anyone who wants a casual game of pool with a pint and live sport on in the background. The single most useful thing to know: there are two pool tables and a darts area, so you can usually get a game without booking ahead.

It leans into sport and entertainment, with HD screens inside and out showing Sky and TNT, plus a DJ booth that runs Thursday to Saturday. There is a proper kitchen too, doing British pub food and Sunday roasts. Good for a relaxed evening with friends rather than a quiet one.

The pool setup

You get two pool tables here, set within the pub's entertainment zone rather than a separate hall. There is also a darts area if you fancy a change, and a regular Wednesday darts night brings in a crowd. Tables are first come, first served, so on a busy match night or weekend you may have a short wait. It is a sports pub layout with a large L-shaped bar and a mix of banquettes and high tables, seating around 70, so there is room to settle in between frames.

Good to know

Doors open from midday every day, with later closes on Friday and Saturday at 1am. No booking is needed for pool, but the published listings do not state a table price, so ask at the bar. The kitchen does British pub classics and weekend roasts, and there are pizza and vegan menus too. Sport is the draw, with Sky and TNT across HD screens indoors and in the heated outdoor area. Quiz night runs Thursdays and there is monthly bingo.

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Common questions

What is the Golden Lion in Bexleyheath?
It is a refurbished sports pub at 258 Broadway, DA6 8BE, with two pool tables, a darts area, HD sport screens and a kitchen doing pub food and Sunday roasts.
How many pool tables does the Golden Lion have?
There are two pool tables, set within the pub's entertainment zone alongside the darts area.
Do you need to book to play pool at the Golden Lion?
No. Tables are walk-in and first come, first served. Expect a possible wait on busy match nights or weekends.
How much is pool at the Golden Lion?
The pub does not publish a pool table price online. Ask at the bar when you arrive.
What are the Golden Lion's opening hours?
Midday to 11pm Monday to Thursday, midday to 1am Friday and Saturday, and midday to 10:30pm on Sunday.
Does the Golden Lion show live sport?
Yes, it has HD screens throughout, including a heated outdoor area, showing Sky Sports and TNT, plus DJ nights Thursday to Saturday.

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