Prince Albert, pool in Enfield

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Prince Albert: Pool & Snooker in Enfield, London

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611 Hertford Road, Enfield · EN3 6UP · Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 10:00-22:00

The Prince Albert is a traditional community local on Hertford Road in Enfield, the kind of unpretentious boozer where the pool table is part of the furniture. It suits anyone after a low-key game with a pint, and it plays in the Enfield District Pool League, so the table sees proper competitive use as well as casual frames. Expect a spacious U-shaped room with a rear conservatory, sports on the screens and darts alongside the pool. It is a walk-in pub, not a bookings venue, so you just turn up and chalk your name. Drinks are the focus rather than food, and it opens late, from 10am most days. Good for a relaxed evening or a few games with mates rather than a polished night out.

The pool setup

Pool here is the classic pub format, a table tucked into a traditional U-shaped room rather than a dedicated games hall. The Prince Albert fields a team in the Enfield District Pool League, which runs on the Blackball ruleset across multiple divisions, so the table gets used for league nights as well as casual frames. Darts is offered alongside, so you can switch between the two. There is no booking system, so on busy evenings expect the usual winner-stays-on etiquette. If you want a guaranteed quiet table, come earlier in the day rather than during a match or weekend rush.

Good to know

This is a Craft Union pub, part of the Stonegate group, run as a wet-led community local. That means drinks rather than a kitchen are the main event, with sports on Sky and TNT screens, Wi-Fi, live entertainment and an outside area. It opens at 10am every day and stays open late, until midnight on Friday and Saturday. You walk in, no reservation needed. It is dog friendly and leans traditional in feel, with period touches like wall tiling and a mirrored fireplace. Cash or card at the bar, and the pool is part of the regular pub experience.

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Common questions

What is the Prince Albert in Enfield?
It is a traditional community pub at 611 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 6UP. It has a pool table and darts, shows live sport, and is a member of the Enfield District Pool League.
Is pool free at the Prince Albert?
There is no booking and pool is played casually as part of the pub. We could not confirm a specific table charge, so check at the bar on the day.
Do I need to book a pool table?
No. The Prince Albert is a walk-in pub with no reservation system, so you turn up and put your name down for the next frame.
Does the Prince Albert have darts as well as pool?
Yes. The pub offers both pool and darts, so you can play either while you are there.
What are the opening hours?
It opens at 10am daily. It closes at 11pm Monday to Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 10pm on Sunday. Hours can vary, so confirm before a late visit.
Is it good for groups?
Yes. It is a sports-friendly local with screens, an outside area and a pool table, which suits a relaxed evening with a group of friends.

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