Old Hendon Ex-Servicemens Club, pool in Hendon (Barnet)

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Old Hendon Ex-Servicemens Club: Pool & Snooker in London

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10-12 Heriot Road, Hendon, London · NW4 2DG · Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 12:00-23:00

The Old Hendon Ex-Servicemens Club is a members' social club in Hendon with a proper games room, and pool is part of the everyday setup. You get two full-size snooker tables and a pool table, plus darts, alongside a bar showing live football and other sport on the big screen. It suits people who want a relaxed, local spot for a frame or a game rather than a slick city pool hall. The single most useful thing to know: this is a members' club, so it runs on membership and pays its way through the bar, not pay-per-table pricing.

It is an old-school community club, founded back in 1935, with around 500 members and its own car park. The vibe is friendly and unpretentious. If you fancy a game of pool with a pint without paying table fees, it is worth asking about joining.

The pool setup

There is a single pool table here, and it sits alongside two full-size snooker tables in the games room, so if pool is busy you have other options. Darts is part of the scene too, with a ladies darts team playing on Tuesday evenings, and the club has its own pool team. A jukebox and gaming machines round out the room. This is a casual social club game room, not a dedicated pool hall, so expect a friendly local crowd rather than a tournament setup. Good for a relaxed frame or a few racks with mates over a pint.

Good to know

This is a members' club, so it works on membership rather than turning up and paying per table. The bar pours at reasonable prices and shows live football and other sport on TVs and a big screen. There is a function room that holds up to 120 people, available to hire by members and non-members. Sunday bingo runs 8pm to 10pm, and there are regular singers, bands and DJs. The club has its own car park, which is handy in Hendon. Best to ring ahead on 020 8202 8661 to ask about visiting or joining.

Getting there

You will find the club at 10-12 Heriot Road, NW4 2DG, in a busy part of Hendon in the borough of Barnet. It is a short walk from Hendon Central on the Northern line, and there are buses along the main roads nearby. The club has its own car park if you are driving, which is rare for this kind of spot. It has been part of the local scene since 1935, so it is a known fixture rather than somewhere you stumble on. Heriot Road sits just off Brent Street.

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Common questions

What is the Old Hendon Ex-Servicemens Club?
It is a members' social club in Hendon, NW4, open since 1935. It has a bar, a games room with a pool table and two full-size snooker tables, darts, live sport on the big screen and a function room.
Is the pool free to play?
We could not confirm exact pricing. It is a members' club rather than a pay-per-table venue, so it runs on membership and bar spend. Ring 020 8202 8661 to check before you visit.
Can I just walk in or do I need to be a member?
It is a members' club with around 500 members, so it is best to call ahead and ask about visiting or joining rather than turning up cold.
How many pool tables are there?
There is one pool table, plus two full-size snooker tables in the same games room, along with darts.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00 to midnight, and Sunday 12:00 to 23:00.
What is the nearest station?
Hendon Central on the Northern line is the closest, a short walk from Heriot Road. The club also has its own car park.

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