The 411, pool in Angel / Clerkenwell, Islington

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The 411: Pool & Snooker in Angel, London

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411 St John Street, London · EC1V 4AB · Mo-Tu 12:00-23:00; We-Th 12:00-00:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-02:30; Su 12:00-00:00

The 411 is an NYC-inspired neighbourhood bar on St John Street, a short walk from Angel and Farringdon. It runs as a laid-back bar and kitchen by day and turns into a livelier spot at night, with vinyl DJs spinning R&B, funk, hip-hop and soul. The single most useful thing to know: there is a free pool table you can just walk up and use, no booking and no charge, alongside foosball and beer pong.

It suits a casual mid-week pint and a few frames, a relaxed pre-night-out, or a group looking for something to do beyond standing at the bar. The kitchen does an Express Lunch under £10 on weekdays, and the bar stays open late at the weekend, so you are not rushed off the table.

The pool setup

There is one pool table, set in a dedicated pool area with green leather tufted couches and seating under industrial-style lamps. Foosball and beer pong sit alongside it, and all of it is free to play. You do not book and you do not pay per game, so it works best as something you drift over to between drinks rather than a dedicated pool hall. Because it is a single table in a busy bar, expect to wait or take turns when it is full, especially on weekend evenings. If you want guaranteed access for a group, the whole pool area can be hired privately.

Good to know

Casual pool is free and walk-in, but the pool area is also available for private hire from a £500 minimum spend, which is a separate thing aimed at parties and events. The kitchen runs an Express Lunch, fresh and fast for under £10, on weekdays from noon to 5pm, plus regular deals like cheaper margaritas and bottomless brunch. Opening hours stretch from midday to late, with the bar going past midnight Wednesday to Sunday and as late as 2:30am on Friday and Saturday.

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Common questions

What is The 411?
It is an NYC-inspired neighbourhood bar on St John Street near Angel, with a bar and kitchen by day and DJs at night, plus a free pool table, foosball and beer pong.
Is the pool table at The 411 free?
Yes. Casual pool is free to play and the venue describes its pool, foosball and beer pong as complimentary.
Do you need to book to play pool at The 411?
No. The pool table is walk-in with no booking needed. You only need to book if you want to hire the pool area privately for a group, which starts from a £500 minimum spend.
How many pool tables does The 411 have?
One pool table, in a dedicated pool area, alongside foosball and beer pong.
What are The 411 opening hours?
Noon to 11pm Monday and Tuesday, to 12:30am Wednesday and Thursday, to 2:30am Friday and Saturday, and to midnight on Sunday.
Where is The 411 and what is the nearest station?
411 St John Street, London EC1V 4AB. It is a short walk from Angel and Farringdon stations.

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