Hurricane Rooms Kings Cross, pool in Kings Cross (N1)

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Hurricane Rooms Kings Cross: Pool & Snooker in London

PaidFrom £17Walk-in25 tablesGroupsOpen till 2am

2 King's Cross Bridge, London · N1 9NW · Mo-Su 10:00-02:00

Hurricane Room Kings Cross is a big underground pool and snooker hall right by the station, and it is one of the few proper-sized cue clubs left in central London. It suits anyone after a serious frame of snooker, a casual rack of American pool, or a late night out with mates, and the most useful thing to know is that it stays open until 2am every single day. There are 25 tables across the venue, split between snooker and pool, so you rarely struggle to get on one. It is a paid, hourly venue rather than free, with a fully licensed bar, sports on the TVs, and Pizza Union food on site. Booking ahead is wise on busy evenings, but you can walk in too.

The pool setup

This is one of the rare large cue halls left in central London, spread over several levels below King's Cross. You get 25 tables in total: 10 snooker tables, 10 American pool tables including two proper match tables, and six English pool tables. Some American match and AI-scoring snooker tables carry a small extra fee. Cues and chalk are included in the hourly rate, and there is a cue shop on site if you want to browse kit. With that much choice you can usually find a free table even when it is busy, across both the casual pool crowd and the more serious snooker players.

Good to know

It is a paid, hourly venue, not free. Guests pay £17 per hour plus a £3 admission charge, while members pay £14 per hour with free admission, and student or senior members pay £12 before 6pm. You can walk in, but booking ahead is sensible on busy evenings and weekends. There is a fully licensed bar with table service and sports on the screens, plus Pizza Union food if you get hungry mid-session. The venue stays open until 2am daily, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Getting there

You are right on top of King's Cross St Pancras, so it is about as easy to reach as London venues get. The entrance is at 2 King's Cross Bridge, N1 9NW, a short walk from the station across six Underground lines plus the mainline and Thameslink services. That central spot is part of the appeal, since most pool halls this size sit further out. Late opening means you can roll in after dinner or a show and still get a couple of hours of frames in before heading home.

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Common questions

What is Hurricane Room Kings Cross?
It is a large underground pool and snooker club beneath King's Cross, with 25 tables, a licensed bar and food from Pizza Union. It was formerly the Kings Cross Snooker Club.
Is Hurricane Room Kings Cross free?
No. It is a paid, hourly venue. Guests pay £17 per hour plus a £3 admission fee. Members pay £14 per hour with free admission.
How much is a table per hour?
Guests pay £17 per hour, members £14, and student or senior members £12 per hour before 6pm. American match and AI-scoring tables cost a little extra.
Can you walk in or do you need to book?
You can walk in, but booking ahead is recommended on busy evenings and weekends to make sure you get a table.
How many tables are there?
There are 25 tables: 10 snooker tables, 10 American pool tables (two of them match tables) and six English pool tables.
What time does Hurricane Room Kings Cross close?
It is open from 10am to 2am every day, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The nearest station is King's Cross St Pancras.

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