Pawleyne Arms, pool in Penge

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Pawleyne Arms: Pool & Snooker in Penge, London

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156 High Street, Anerley, London · SE20 7EU · Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-23:00

The Pawleyne Arms is a community sports pub on the corner of Penge High Street, the kind of place you go for a frame of pool and a pint with the football on. It has a pool table and plays in the Croydon & District Pool League, so the games here can get genuinely competitive on a busy night. Reopened in early 2024 under Craft Union, it leans hard into live sport: multiple HD screens, Sky and TNT, plus a garden with an outdoor screen for big matches. It is a walk-in local rather than a bookings venue, so the table runs on whoever is next up. Handy for anyone in the SE20 area who wants a relaxed game without trekking into central London.

The pool setup

There is a pool table on site, and the pub fields a team in the Croydon & District Pool League, which tells you the standard can be high when league regulars are in. Expect the usual local-pub format: winner stays on, coins or your name on the board to claim the next frame. It is not a dedicated pool hall, so there is the one table rather than rows of them, and it shares the floor with the sport-watching crowd. Best for a casual game or a few competitive frames rather than a long structured session.

Good to know

This is a walk-in community pub, not a booking-led venue, so you turn up and join the queue for the table. The atmosphere is built around live sport, with several HD screens showing Sky Sports and TNT Sports, plus a garden and an outdoor screen for big fixtures. Food is served and there is free WiFi. It gets lively around major matches, which is great for the buzz but means the table can be in demand. Quieter weekday afternoons are your best bet for an unhurried game.

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Common questions

What is the Pawleyne Arms?
It is a community sports pub on Penge High Street with a pool table, multiple sport screens, food and a garden. It reopened in early 2024 under Craft Union.
Does the Pawleyne Arms have pool?
Yes. It has a pool table and is a member of the Croydon & District Pool League, so it hosts competitive league play as well as casual games.
Is pool free at the Pawleyne Arms?
The pricing hint suggests free, but no public source confirms the exact rate. Many pub tables run on coins, so it is worth checking at the bar.
Do you need to book a table?
No. It is a walk-in local pub. You join the queue for the single table rather than reserving a slot in advance.
What are the opening hours?
Roughly 11:00 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, and 11:00 to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Hours can vary, so check before a late visit.
Where is the Pawleyne Arms?
156 High Street, Anerley, London SE20 7EU, in the centre of Penge. Penge East and Penge West stations are both nearby.

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