Penge Conservative Club, pool in Penge

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Penge Conservative Club: Pool & Snooker in London

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55 Croydon Road, Penge, London ยท SE20 7TG

Penge Conservative Club is a members' social club on Croydon Road in Penge, and one of the steadier spots for pool in this corner of south east London. It plays in the Croydon & District Pool League, so the table sees proper competitive use, and there is a snooker table alongside it if you fancy the bigger frame.

This is a club bar rather than a slick venue, which is the appeal. You get a relaxed local crowd, a quiet room to practise, and league nights when the place fills up. Worth knowing before you go: it is a members' club, so the bar and tables are generally open to members and their guests rather than walk-in strangers, and there is a step inside the entrance to negotiate. Call ahead on 0208 325 6840 if you are not a member and want to play.

The pool setup

The club runs a pool table that gets regular competitive play through the Croydon & District Pool League, so expect a properly maintained surface rather than a wonky pub afterthought. There is a snooker table here too, which is rarer in a venue this size and handy if you want to switch from the quick eight ball game to a longer frame. On league nights the room is busy with home and away teams, so if you just want a casual game it is worth picking a quieter afternoon or early evening.

Good to know

This is a Conservative members' club, not a public bar, so access to the room and the tables is geared towards members and their guests. If you are not a member, ring ahead on 0208 325 6840 to check whether you can come in and play. Drinks are served at club prices, which tend to undercut the high street. Note the access: there are steps with a handrail at the entrance and a further step inside, and there are no wheelchair accessible toilets, so it is not a step free venue.

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Common questions

What is Penge Conservative Club?
It is a members' social club at 55 Croydon Road, Penge, SE20 7TG, with a pool table and a snooker table. It plays in the Croydon & District Pool League.
Is the pool at Penge Conservative Club free?
Pricing is not published. It is a members' club, so play is geared towards members and guests. Call 0208 325 6840 to check on cost and access before you go.
Can I just walk in to play pool?
Not really. It is a members' club, so the bar and tables are generally for members and their guests rather than walk-in visitors. Ring ahead to ask about coming in as a guest.
How many pool tables are there?
There is one pool table plus a separate snooker table. The pool table is used for Croydon & District Pool League fixtures.
Does it have snooker as well as pool?
Yes. Alongside the pool table there is a snooker table, so you can play the longer frame too.
Where is Penge Conservative Club?
It is at 55 Croydon Road, Penge, London SE20 7TG. The phone number is 0208 325 6840.

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