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Mile End American Pool and Snooker Stepney: Pool & Snooker in London
Mile End American Pool and Snooker is an old-school members' club on Mile End Road, a short walk from Stepney Green station. It runs six American pool tables and three full-size snooker tables in a low-lit room with a proper working men's club feel. The single most useful thing to know: you play as a member, but you can buy a day membership on the door, so a visit is doable without committing to the year.
It suits people who want a serious game rather than a slick bar setup. There is a lounge with a bar and a food menu, plus a cue shop for accessories, and it stays open very late, from 2pm right through to 3am every day. Expect competitions and a regular crowd who know their angles.
The pool setup
This is a dedicated club, not a bar with a couple of tables in the corner. You get six American pool tables alongside three full-size snooker tables, set in a low-lit room with an old-school, working men's club atmosphere. There is a cue shop on site selling cues and accessories, which tells you the crowd takes the game seriously. The club also runs regular competitions and events, so if you want a proper frame or a real match rather than a quick novelty game, this is the kind of place built for it.
Good to know
It works on a membership model, so you need to be a member to play. If you are not signed up for the year, you can buy a day membership when you arrive, which keeps a one-off visit straightforward. There is a lounge area with a bar and a food menu, so you can settle in for a session. Opening hours are generous: 2pm to 3am, seven days a week, which makes it a strong late-night option when most venues have shut. Bring cash or check ahead, as exact table rates are not published online.
Common questions
- What is Mile End American Pool and Snooker?
- It is an old-school members' pool and snooker club at 229 Mile End Road in Stepney Green, with six American pool tables and three full-size snooker tables, plus a bar, food menu and cue shop.
- Is it free to play?
- No. It runs on a membership model, so you play as a member. If you are not an annual member you can buy a day membership on the door.
- How many tables does it have?
- Six American pool tables and three full-size snooker tables.
- What are the opening hours?
- It is open every day from 2pm to 3am.
- Is there a bar and food?
- Yes. There is a lounge area with a bar and a food menu, plus a cue shop selling cues and accessories.
- What is the nearest station?
- Stepney Green underground station is roughly 100 metres away on Mile End Road.
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