Photo: Jordans Bar
Jordans Bar London: Pool & Snooker
Jordans Bar is a family-run pool and snooker club in Rainham, near Gillingham in the Medway area (despite the London tag, it sits in Kent, not the capital). It opened in 2009 and runs as a proper members club with a fully licensed bar, so it suits serious players and casual potters alike. The single most useful thing to know: you cannot just rock up and play for free. You either join as a member or pay a £3 daily guest fee, and you need photo ID to register either way.
The kit is the draw. There are 10 English pool tables laid with grey Hainsworth Match cloth, the same cloth used on the professional pool tour, alongside 14 full-size snooker tables. Table hire is £8 an hour, day or night.
The table setup
This is a dedicated cue-sports venue, not a pub with a table tucked in the corner. You get 10 English pool tables dressed in grey Hainsworth Match cloth, the cloth used on the professional pool tour, so the playing surface is a step up from most bars. Alongside them sit 14 full-size snooker tables, which is a serious amount for one room, plus 2 dart boards if you fancy a change. Pool and snooker both hire at £8 an hour, darts at £5 an hour, and the rates are the same day or night. The club runs competitive pool and snooker leagues too.
Good to know
Jordans runs on a membership model. Adult membership is £30 for the first year and £20 to renew, junior is £15 then £10, and senior citizens join free. If you are visiting rather than joining, the daily guest fee is £3. Either way you need to bring photo ID to register. Members can book tables in advance and hold regular weekly slots, so if you want a guaranteed table at a busy time, joining pays off. There is a fully licensed bar with soft drinks plus draught and bottled options.
Common questions
- What is Jordans Bar?
- A family-run pool and snooker club in Rainham, near Gillingham in Kent, open since 2009. It has 10 English pool tables, 14 full-size snooker tables, 2 dart boards and a fully licensed bar.
- Is Jordans Bar free to play?
- No. You play either as a member or on a £3 daily guest fee, and table hire is £8 an hour on top. You need photo ID to register.
- How much does it cost to play pool?
- Pool tables are £8 per hour, the same day or night. Snooker is also £8 an hour and darts are £5 an hour.
- Do I need to be a member?
- Not necessarily. You can play as a guest for a £3 daily fee, or join from £30 a year for adults (£15 junior, free for senior citizens). Members can book tables in advance and keep regular bookings.
- How many pool tables does it have?
- 10 English pool tables laid with grey Hainsworth Match cloth, the cloth used on the professional pool tour, plus 14 full-size snooker tables.
- Can I book a table in advance?
- Members can book ahead and hold regular weekly slots. Guests pay the £3 daily fee on the day. Online booking is available through the venue website.
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