St Matthew's (Smeta Elite / All Starz), pool in Brixton (SW2)

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St Matthew's (Smeta Elite / All Starz): Pool & Snooker in Brixton, London

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St Matthew's Bar & Social, St Matthew's Estate Tenants Hall, 10 St Matthew's Road, Brixton, London ยท SW2 1NH

St Matthew's Bar & Social is the members' bar inside the St Matthew's Estate Tenants Hall in Brixton, tucked just off St Matthew's Road behind Brixton Hill. It is a community social club for the estate rather than a walk-in pool hall, and it is the home venue for two South East London Pool League sides, SMETA Elite and St Matthews All Starz. If you play league pool in this corner of South London, this is where you turn up for fixtures.\n\nThe wider hall is open to the public for events and classes, but the bar where the pool tables live is a private, members-only room. So it suits SELPOOL players and estate members more than a casual evening out. Best bet before turning up is a quick call to 07545 230454 to check access and table availability.

The pool setup

Pool here is American pool played in the members' bar, and the venue fields two teams in the South East London Pool League: SMETA Elite and St Matthews All Starz. SELPOOL has run since 1970 and covers a patch from Brixton down to Mitcham and Upper Norwood, so league nights bring visiting sides through. It is a club pool room rather than a dedicated hall, so think a couple of tables for fixtures and members' games, not a big bank of tables you can book by the hour.

Good to know

The bar is members-only, sat inside the St Matthew's Estate Tenants Hall, which was built in 1987 as a community centre for estate residents. The hall itself hosts public events and classes, but the bar and its pool are private. There are no published opening hours or pay-to-play prices, and no online booking for casual games. Captains are the right contacts for league matters. For anything else, ring 07545 230454 ahead of time so you know whether you can get in.

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Common questions

What is St Matthew's (Smeta Elite / All Starz)?
It is St Matthew's Bar & Social, a members' bar inside the St Matthew's Estate Tenants Hall in Brixton. It is the home venue for the SELPOOL pool teams SMETA Elite and St Matthews All Starz.
Is St Matthew's Bar & Social free to play pool?
There is no published public price. It is a members-only social club, so pool is mainly played in SELPOOL league fixtures and by members rather than on a casual pay-as-you-go basis.
Can I just walk in and play pool?
Not really. The bar where the pool tables are is private and members-only. Call 07545 230454 first to ask about access; the wider hall hosts public events but the pool room does not.
Where is it and what is the nearest station?
10 St Matthew's Road, Brixton, SW2 1NH, on the St Matthew's Estate just off Brixton Hill. Brixton station (Victoria line and National Rail) is the nearest hub, a short walk or bus ride away.
What pool league plays here?
The South East London Pool League (SELPOOL), running since 1970. The venue fields SMETA Elite and St Matthews All Starz, both playing American pool.
How do I join or contact a team?
Each side has a captain you contact directly for league play. The venue phone number is 07545 230454 for general enquiries about access.

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