North Eight, pool in Hornsey (N8)

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North Eight: Pool & Snooker in Hornsey, London

FreeWalk-in1 tablePool leagueLate opening

26 High Street, Hornsey, London · N8 7PB · Mo-Sa 12:00-03:00; Su 12:00-01:00

North Eight is a proper community local on Hornsey High Street with a pool table at the back, an easy place to grab a game without booking anything. It suits anyone after a low-key frame or two over a pint rather than a slick dedicated pool hall. The most useful thing to know: it is the home pub of the Chalk Farm Pool League, so there is a real playing scene here, not just a table gathering dust in the corner.

It is a no-frills North London boozer with live music, a garden and dog-friendly corners. The table sits at the rear, you walk in and play, and it stays open late most nights. Good for a relaxed evening close to Hornsey station rather than a destination trip across town.

The pool setup

There is a single pool table tucked at the rear of the pub. It is standard pub pool, the kind you play casually between rounds rather than on a tournament-grade table. Because North Eight is the home pub of the Chalk Farm Pool League, the table sees regular competitive use, so expect league nights when it may be busy with fixtures. On a quiet evening you can usually just walk up and rack them. No bookings, no table fees that are advertised, just turn up and find a gap between games.

Good to know

This is a walk-in local, not a venue you reserve. Playing pool here is free, you are just paying for your drinks. It opens from noon and runs late, until 3am Monday to Saturday and 1am on Sunday, so there is plenty of time for an evening session. There is a garden, live music and the pub is dog and family friendly. Note the pub has been through name changes recently, formerly the Hornsey Arms, and reporting flagged a licensing issue in 2025, so it is worth a quick check before a special trip.

Getting there

North Eight sits on Hornsey High Street at the N8 7PB end. The nearest station is Hornsey, on the line out of Moorgate and Finsbury Park, a short walk away. It is a neighbourhood pub rather than a night-out anchor, so it works best if you are local to Hornsey, Crouch End or Harringay, or already heading that way. Buses along the High Street drop you close to the door.

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Common questions

What is North Eight?
North Eight is a community pub on Hornsey High Street in North London with a pool table at the rear. It was formerly known as the Hornsey Arms and is the home pub of the Chalk Farm Pool League.
Is pool free at North Eight?
Yes, playing pool is free. You just pay for your drinks at the bar.
Do I need to book a table?
No. It is a walk-in pub, so you turn up and play. Just be aware the table can be busy on league nights.
How many pool tables are there?
There is one pool table, located at the rear of the pub.
What are the opening hours?
Noon to 3am Monday to Saturday and noon to 1am on Sunday.
What is the nearest station?
Hornsey station is the closest, a short walk from the pub.

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