RBL Hounslow (Royal British Legion), pool in Hounslow

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RBL Hounslow (Royal British Legion): Pool & Snooker in London

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37 Whitton Road, Hounslow ยท TW3 2DB

RBL Hounslow is the Royal British Legion club in central Hounslow, and it runs a pool team in the London Elite Pool League. You play on a single table in the club bar, the same one league nights are fought over on Tuesday evenings. It suits anyone after a relaxed, no-frills game close to Hounslow town centre rather than a flashy hall. The most useful thing to know: this is a members' club, so the bar can be members-only, and there is one pool table rather than a bank of them.

Drinks are club-priced, which usually means cheaper than a high-street pub, and the room is the kind of unpretentious local where regulars know each other. If you are not a member, call ahead before turning up to check you can get in and play.

The pool setup

There is one pool table here, sat in the club bar rather than a separate games hall. That single table is what the RBL Hounslow team plays its home fixtures on in the London Elite Pool League, where matches run on Tuesday evenings under international rules. With only one table, expect to share or wait at busy times, and league nights will tie it up. It is a proper club setting, so the game comes with a pint and a chat rather than a wall of tables. Good for a casual frame, less so if you want a long uninterrupted session on demand.

Good to know

This is a Royal British Legion members' club, which means the bar can be open to members only. If you are not a member, ring ahead on 020 8572 6468 to check you can come in and use the table before making the trip. Drinks are club-priced, typically a notch cheaper than nearby pubs. Published opening hours are not listed online, so the phone is your best bet for confirming when the bar and table are free. It sits on Whitton Road, a short walk from Hounslow town centre and the train and Underground stations.

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Common questions

What is RBL Hounslow?
It is the Royal British Legion club in Hounslow, a members' social club with a bar and a pool table. It also runs a team in the London Elite Pool League.
Is there pool at RBL Hounslow?
Yes. There is one pool table in the club bar, and it is the home table for the club's London Elite Pool League team.
How many pool tables are there?
One. It is a single table in the bar, not a dedicated pool hall with multiple tables.
Can I just walk in to play pool?
Not necessarily. It is a members' club, so the bar may be members-only. Call 020 8572 6468 ahead to check you can get in and use the table.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is not published online. It is a members' club bar, so drinks are usually club-priced and cheaper than a high-street pub. Ring ahead to confirm.
Where is RBL Hounslow and what is the nearest station?
It is at 37 Whitton Road, Hounslow, TW3 2DB, a short walk from Hounslow town centre. Hounslow rail station and Hounslow Central Underground are both nearby.

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