The 411 Islington, pool in Islington

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The 411 Islington: Pool & Snooker in London

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

The 411 is an NYC-inspired bar in Angel with free pool, foosball and beer pong across three floors. It is a loud, party-leaning hangout that suits groups and a night out rather than a quiet game. The single most useful thing to know: the pool is free, you do not pay per frame and you do not need to book just to play.

Expect a Manhattan-loft look of exposed brick and concrete, NYC comfort food, bourbon cocktails and craft American beers. There is a red pool table on the floor plus foosball and late-night beer pong, all available every day. Drink deals carry the place, with £6 margaritas and £6 margheritas advertised through the week and Wall Street Wednesdays kicking off from 5pm. Walk in for casual play, or hire the pool area for a private group.

The pool setup

The 411 spreads pool, foosball and beer pong over three floors, with a red pool table sitting under industrial-style lamps as the centrepiece. Games are available every day and the pool itself is free, so you can pick up a cue without paying per frame. This is bar pool rather than a quiet hall, set among NYC-themed decor of exposed brick and concrete. It works best as part of a night out with mates, not for serious practice. Late-night beer pong adds to the party feel once the evening gets going.

Good to know

You can walk in for casual play, and the bar leans on drink deals: £6 margaritas and £6 margheritas run through the week, with Wall Street Wednesdays from 5pm and £5 margaritas on Thursdays. The kitchen does NYC-inspired comfort food, plus an express lunch under £10 on weekdays. Hours stretch late at the weekend, open until 2am Friday and Saturday. If you want the pool area to yourself for a group, private hire starts from £500 for up to 50 guests. It is on St John Street near Angel station.

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Common questions

What is The 411 in Islington?
The 411 is an NYC-inspired bar on St John Street near Angel, with free pool, foosball and beer pong spread across three floors, plus NYC comfort food and cocktails.
Is pool free at The 411?
Yes. The pool is free to play, so you do not pay per frame. The bar makes its money on food and drink rather than table time.
Do I need to book to play pool?
No, you can walk in for casual play. Booking only comes in if you want to hire the pool area privately for a group, which starts from £500 for up to 50 guests.
What games does The 411 have?
Pool, foosball and beer pong, all available every day across the venue's three floors.
What are the opening hours?
Monday and Tuesday 12pm to 11pm, Wednesday and Thursday 12pm to midnight, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 2am, and Sunday 12pm to 11pm.
Where is The 411 and what is the nearest station?
It is at 411 St John Street, Angel, London EC1V 4AB. Angel station is the nearest stop.

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