Pear Tree (Purley), pool in Purley (CR8)

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Pear Tree (Purley): Pool & Snooker in London

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908-912 Brighton Road, Purley, Greater London · CR8 2LN · Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30

The Pear Tree is a big community pub on Brighton Road in Purley, a former rectory turned Craft Union local with two pool tables, darts and plenty of sport on the screens. It suits anyone who wants a relaxed frame of pool without booking anything, whether that is a quiet daytime game or a livelier weekend with mates.

The most useful thing to know: it is the home pub of the Croydon and District Pool League, so the tables get proper use and the regulars know their stuff. You can just walk in and play. Expect Sky Sports and TNT on the TVs, a quiz on Wednesdays, and a basket of board games at the bar. Food works on a bring-your-own-takeaway basis, ordered to your table.

The pool setup

There are two pool tables here, plus a dartboard if you fancy mixing it up. As the home pub of the Croydon and District Pool League, the tables see regular competitive play, so you are in good company if you take your cueing seriously. There is no booking system, so it is first come first served on the day. Quieter daytimes are your best bet for an open table, while weekends get busier with the younger local crowd. Board games are also kept in a basket on the bar if you want something different between frames.

Good to know

The Pear Tree is open from noon every day, through to 11pm Monday to Saturday and 10:30pm on Sundays. It is a sports-first pub with Sky Sports and TNT Sports on the screens, a cocktail menu, free Wi-Fi and a spacious customer area. Drinks regulars mention include Doom Bar and London Pride. There is no kitchen as such, so the move is to order takeaway food to your table. Wednesday is quiz night if you want a reason to stick around after your game.

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Common questions

What is the Pear Tree in Purley?
It is a large community pub on Brighton Road in Purley, a former rectory run as a Craft Union pub, with two pool tables, darts, board games and sport on the TVs.
Is pool free at the Pear Tree?
We could not confirm exact pricing. Pool here is casual pub play with no booking system, so expect a standard coin or bar charge per game rather than a paid session.
Do you need to book a pool table?
No. There is no booking system, so it is walk in and play on a first come first served basis. Daytimes are usually quieter if you want an open table.
How many pool tables does it have?
Two pool tables, plus a dartboard and a basket of board games kept at the bar.
What are the opening hours?
Open from noon daily, until 11pm Monday to Saturday and 10:30pm on Sundays.
Is it good for groups?
Yes. It is a spacious sports pub popular with the local crowd at weekends, with two tables, darts and big screens, so it works well for a group night out.

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