The Adam & Eve, pool in Homerton

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The Adam & Eve: Pool & Snooker in Homerton, London

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155 Homerton High Street, Homerton, London · E9 6AS · Mo-We 16:00-23:00; Th 16:00-00:00; Fr 16:00-01:00; Sa 12:00-01:00; Su 12:00-23:00

The Adam & Eve is a proper old-school Homerton boozer with two pool tables, including a famously unusual L-shaped one tucked at the back. It is the kind of place that suits a casual session with mates over a few pints rather than a serious league night. The single most useful thing to know: it does not open until 4pm on weekdays, so this is an evening spot midweek. The pub dates back to the 18th century and was rebuilt in 1915, with a long circular bar, a rear garden, sport on the screens and a resident kitchen doing burgers, ribs and Sunday roasts. Weekends bring later hours and DJs, so the table-and-a-pint vibe gets livelier the closer you get to closing.

The pool setup

There are two tables here. The one people talk about is the L-shaped table at the back, an oddity you will not find in many other pubs and a genuine talking point if you have never played on a bent table. There is also a standard rectangular table for anyone who wants to play it straight. Add a dartboard into the mix and you have enough to keep a group occupied for a few rounds. It is pub pool rather than a dedicated hall, so expect a relaxed, busy room rather than tournament conditions.

Good to know

Midweek the doors open at 4pm and close at 11pm, so this is an after-work or evening plan, not a daytime one. Thursday runs to midnight, Friday to 1am, and Saturday opens at noon and goes to 1am with DJs later on, so weekends are the louder option. The kitchen serves burgers, slow-smoked ribs, chicken and plant-based options, with Sunday roasts until 6pm. Sport is on the screens and there is a garden at the rear for warmer evenings.

Getting there

Homerton station is about 250m away on the London Overground, making this an easy stop on the way home from east London. It sits right on Homerton High Street, so it is simple to find and well placed for a low-key night out without trekking far from the platform.

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Common questions

What is The Adam & Eve?
It is an 18th-century pub on Homerton High Street with two pool tables, including an unusual L-shaped one at the back, plus darts, sport, a garden and a kitchen doing burgers and Sunday roasts.
How much does pool cost at The Adam & Eve?
The pub does not list a price for the tables online. As a traditional walk-in pub, pool is part of the room rather than a bookable paid activity, but bring change in case the tables are coin-operated.
Do you need to book a pool table?
No. This is a walk-in pub, so you turn up and wait your turn on the tables rather than reserving a slot.
How many pool tables are there?
Two: a standard rectangular table and a distinctive L-shaped table at the back of the pub.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 4pm to 11pm, Thursday 4pm to midnight, Friday 4pm to 1am, Saturday noon to 1am, and Sunday noon to 11pm.
What is the nearest station?
Homerton station on the London Overground is roughly 250m away.

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