Spots & Stripes Southwark, pool in Southwark

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Spots & Stripes Southwark: Pool & Snooker in London

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Arch 64, Ewer Street, Southwark, London · SE1 0NR

Spots & Stripes is a pool club tucked into a railway arch near Southwark station, and it suits anyone who wants a proper game without the pub scramble for a table. You get a cavernous space lined with English, American and Chinese pool tables, plus a set of dart boards if you fancy a change. It works as a members' club but you do not need a membership to play, so it is fine for a one-off visit or a casual group night.

The single most useful thing to know: book online ahead of time. Tables go quickly and walking in on spec is a gamble. There is a bar on site, and membership knocks the hourly rate down if you end up coming back often.

The pool setup

This is a serious pool room, not a couple of pub tables. The arch holds a long run of English 8-ball tables alongside American tables and a Chinese pool setup, so you can pick the game you actually want to play. There are also dart boards if you want to switch things up mid-session. It runs as a members' club with coaching on hand, but you do not have to be a member to come and play. Expect a low-lit, cavernous feel rather than a bright high-street venue.

Good to know

Book online before you go. Tables fill up and turning up unannounced is a gamble. Sessions are sold by the hour, with two-hour blocks working out a bit cheaper than two single hours. Non-members pay roughly £14 an hour for drop-in play; the £30 Gold membership brings pool down to around £8 an hour and adds bar loyalty points, so it only pays off if you come back regularly. There is a bar on site for drinks while you play.

Getting there

It sits in a railway arch on Ewer Street, a short walk from Southwark station on the Jubilee line. Blackfriars and London Bridge are both within reach too, so it is easy to fold into a night around Bankside or the South Bank. The arch setting means it is tucked away rather than on a main road, so check the door number (Arch 64) when you arrive.

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Common questions

What is Spots & Stripes Southwark?
It is a pool club in a railway arch on Ewer Street in Southwark, with English, American and Chinese pool tables plus dart boards. It runs as a members' club but you can play without a membership.
Is Spots & Stripes free?
No. It is a paid, pay-by-the-hour venue. Drop-in pool is around £14 per hour, and there is a Gold membership for £30 a year that lowers the rate.
How much does it cost to play pool there?
Drop-in is roughly £14 an hour. Online booking is listed at about £18 for one hour or £30 for two hours. Gold members (£30/year) pay closer to £8 an hour.
Do I need to book or can I walk in?
Booking online ahead of time is strongly advised because tables get busy. You can call on 020 7928 3565 to check availability before turning up.
Do you need a membership to play?
No. It is a members' club but non-members can still come and play. Membership just lowers the hourly rate and adds bar loyalty points if you visit often.
What is the nearest station?
Southwark station on the Jubilee line is the closest, with Blackfriars and London Bridge also within walking distance.

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