Hare & Hounds (Purley Way), pool in Croydon (CR0)

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Hare & Hounds (Purley Way): Pool & Snooker in Croydon, London

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325 Purley Way, Waddon, Croydon · CR0 4NU · Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Su 12:00-23:00

The Hare & Hounds was a big traditional pub on the Purley Way in Waddon, Croydon, and the home pub of the Croydon & District Pool League. It had a pool table near the front door, plus table football, a dartboard and weekly entertainment. Heads up though: it has been closed long term since July 2025, with hoardings up around the building and no confirmed reopening date. So treat this as a historical listing rather than somewhere to head to right now.

If it reopens under the same setup, it was the kind of roomy local where you could get a frame in without booking. The pool table sat just to the left of the front door, and the big interior wrapped around an island bar. Worth a quick call on 020 8688 4131 to check the situation before you make a trip out to CR0 4NU.

The pool setup

When open, the Hare & Hounds kept a single pool table just to the left of the front door, the sort of casual pub board you played on a walk-in basis rather than booking. It was the home pub of the Croydon & District Pool League, so league nights and regulars were part of the fixtures. Alongside the pool you had table football, a dartboard and weekly entertainment, all set inside a large traditionally decorated room wrapped around an island bar. Plenty of space to wait your turn at the table.

Good to know

Important: this pub has been closed long term since 26 July 2025, with hoardings up around the building and no confirmed reason or reopening date. Do not plan a trip here without checking first. When it was trading, opening was roughly 4pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday and noon to 11pm Friday to Sunday, children welcome until 7pm, with a smoking area on the rear patio. Phone 020 8688 4131 to check whether anything has changed before heading to Purley Way.

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Common questions

What is the Hare & Hounds on Purley Way?
It was a large traditional pub at 325 Purley Way in Waddon, Croydon, and the home pub of the Croydon & District Pool League. It has been closed long term since July 2025.
Is the Hare & Hounds open?
No. As of July 2025 it is closed long term, with hoardings around the building and no confirmed reopening date. Call 020 8688 4131 before visiting.
Is the pool free at the Hare & Hounds?
When the pub was trading it had a free, casual pub pool table you played on a walk-in basis, with no booking needed.
Do you need to book to play pool?
No. It was a single walk-in pub table near the front door, first come first served rather than a booked session.
How many pool tables are there?
One pool table, near the front door, plus table football and a dartboard.
Where is the Hare & Hounds and what is the postcode?
325 Purley Way, Waddon, Croydon, postcode CR0 4NU, on the Purley Way.

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