New Avenues Social Club, pool in Romford (Havering)

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New Avenues Social Club: Pool & Snooker in Romford, London

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231 Dagenham Road, Rush Green, Romford · RM7 0TP · Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-00:00; Su 12:00-22:30

New Avenues Social Club is a committee-run community club in Rush Green, on the Romford side of Dagenham, that has been going for more than 40 years. It suits people who want a relaxed local for a frame of pool or a round of darts without paying to play. There is a full-size pool table, a darts board and bar football, alongside a bar, sports TV (Sky and TNT), an internet jukebox and a function room for events.

The most useful thing to know: it is a members club, so the bar and games can be restricted to members. Playing pool itself costs nothing, but you may need to be a member or signed in by one to get through the security door. Annual membership starts at £10 for senior citizens.

The pool setup

There is one full-size pool table on site, the standard pub-size table you would expect at a social club rather than a dedicated hall of tables. It sits alongside a darts board and bar football, so a group can move between games over a few drinks. Sky and TNT sports play across the TVs and there is an internet jukebox, so it leans toward a sociable games-and-bar night rather than serious league practice. No source confirms a coin charge for the table, and the club describes itself as community-focused, so expect a casual frame rather than a booked session.

Good to know

This is a members club, which means the bar and facilities may only be open to members or their guests. Entry is via a personalised security door card for members. Membership runs annually: £10 for senior citizens, £25 single, £40 joint, with a £10 admin fee for new members and reduced rates for those joining mid-year. Members also get half-price tickets for ticketed events and discounted drinks. The club has a bar, function room, live music and accessible facilities including wide doors and an accessible toilet. Cask ale was not available at the last listing.

Getting there

You will find the club at 231 Dagenham Road, Rush Green, RM7 0TP, between Romford and Dagenham in the London Borough of Havering. It is on the main Dagenham Road, so buses along that route get you close, and Romford station is the nearest mainline option a short ride away. Opening is afternoons and evenings: from 15:00 Monday to Thursday, 14:00 Friday and Saturday, and from noon on Sunday. Last orders are called 30 minutes before closing, so plan your final frame accordingly. Call ahead on 01708 765 711 if you are not a member and want to check entry.

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Common questions

What is New Avenues Social Club?
It is a committee-run community social club in Rush Green, Romford, going for over 40 years. It has a bar, a full-size pool table, darts, bar football, sports TV, live music and a function room.
Is it free to play pool at New Avenues Social Club?
There is no entry charge to play. It is a members club though, so the bar and games may only be open to members or their guests. Annual membership starts at £10 for senior citizens.
Do I need to be a member to get in?
Likely yes. The club states the bar may only be open to members, and members enter via a personalised security door card. Single membership is £25, joint £40 and senior £10 a year, plus a £10 admin fee for new members.
How many pool tables are there?
There is one full-size pool table, alongside a darts board and bar football.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 15:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 14:00 to midnight, and Sunday noon to 22:30. Last orders are 30 minutes before closing.
What is the nearest station?
It sits on Dagenham Road in Rush Green, RM7 0TP, between Romford and Dagenham. Romford mainline station is the nearest major stop, with local buses running along Dagenham Road.

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