Keith Davis (club): Pool & Snooker in Dagenham, London

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497-505 Gale Street, Dagenham · RM9 4TP · Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:30

Keith Davis Cue Sports Club is a long-running snooker and pool hall on Gale Street in Dagenham, a short walk from Becontree. It is a proper old-school cue sports club, not a bar with a table tucked in the corner, and it suits anyone who wants serious table time without fuss. There are six well-kept snooker and pool tables, including heated tournament tables that get reclothed regularly, so the playing surfaces stay sharp.

It is the home venue of the Barking & District Pool League, so league nights bring a steady, knowledgeable crowd. There is hot and cold food, parking, free WiFi and step-free access. The single most useful thing to know: phone ahead on 020 8592 8191 to check table availability and current rates before you head over.

The table setup

Six tables sit across the floor, covering both snooker and pool. The tournament tables are heated and reclothed often, which is why regulars rate the surfaces so highly. This is a club built around the game first, with the kind of upkeep you would expect from a place that has run for decades and also supplies, installs and recloths tables for others. If you care about a true roll and a tight pocket, you are in the right room. Beginners are welcome too, but expect a focused, players-first atmosphere rather than a casual night out.

Good to know

Play is charged by the hour rather than free, so check the current rate when you arrive or call first on 020 8592 8191. The club serves hot and cold food and drinks, so you can settle in for a long session. There is car parking on site, free WiFi and wheelchair access. It opens late, generally to around 23:00 most days and a little earlier on Sunday, which makes it a solid option for an evening frame after work.

League nights

Keith Davis is the home venue for the Barking & District Pool League, so on match nights the place fills with local league players. If you want a quieter table for a casual game, it is worth avoiding league fixtures or calling ahead to ask. If you fancy watching competitive pool or are thinking about joining a team, this is a natural place to start asking around.

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Common questions

What is Keith Davis Cue Sports Club?
It is a long-established snooker and pool hall at 497-505 Gale Street, Dagenham RM9 4TP, with six tables including heated tournament tables. It is also the home venue of the Barking & District Pool League.
Is it free to play pool there?
No. Play is charged by the hour rather than free. Rates are not published online, so call 020 8592 8191 to check the current price before you go.
Do I need to book or can I walk in?
You can walk in, but it is sensible to phone ahead on 020 8592 8191 to check table availability, especially on league nights when local players fill the room.
How many tables does it have?
Six snooker and pool tables, including heated tournament tables that are reclothed regularly to keep the surfaces sharp.
What are the opening hours?
It opens late, generally Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to around 23:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to about 22:30. Hours can vary, so confirm by phone.
Is there food and parking?
Yes. The club serves hot and cold food and drinks, and there is on-site car parking, free WiFi and step-free wheelchair access.

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