The Banker, pool in City of London (Cannon Street)

Photo: The Banker (Fuller's)

The Banker: Pool & Snooker in City of London, London

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Cousin Lane, London · EC4R 3TE · Mo 12:00-22:00; Tu-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-20:00

The Banker is a riverside Fuller's pub tucked under a Cannon Street railway arch on the north bank of the Thames, and it keeps two pool tables upstairs. It suits City workers after a post-work pint and a frame, or anyone wanting a pool game with a river view. The single most useful thing to know: the pool tables sit on the top floor alongside board games, and the pub is free to walk into with no booking needed.

Hours skew to the working week here. It opens daily from noon except Sunday, when it stays shut, so plan your game for a weekday or Saturday afternoon. Drinks run from cask ale to modern craft beer, and the kitchen does refined pub classics during the day.

The pool setup

The pool lives upstairs on the top floor, where you get two tables rather than the single board most City pubs squeeze in. Board games are stacked up there too, so it works for a group that wants more than one thing on the go. There is no booking and no separate charge for the tables, so it is first come, first served on a busy after-work evening. Get there early in the week if you want a guaranteed frame, since the City crowd fills the place fast once offices empty out.

Good to know

This is a Fuller's pub, so expect cask ale alongside modern craft beer, and a kitchen doing refined pub classics from fresh seasonal ingredients. Food runs daytime into the evening, finishing earlier than the bar. The big draw is the setting: the pub sits under an arch of Cannon Street railway bridge right on the Thames, with outside seating and river views. It is closed all day Sunday, so it is a Monday-to-Saturday spot only.

Getting there

You are on Cousin Lane, a short walk down to the river from Cannon Street station, which is the obvious arrival point. Bank, Monument and Mansion House are all close on foot, and London Bridge is walkable if you fancy crossing over. The riverside position between Southwark Bridge and London Bridge makes it an easy meeting point for anyone coming from either side of the water.

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Common questions

What is The Banker?
It is a riverside Fuller's pub on Cousin Lane in the City of London, set under an arch of Cannon Street railway bridge on the north bank of the Thames. It has two pool tables and board games upstairs.
Is pool free at The Banker?
Yes, it is free to walk in and the pool tables are not charged separately. You just pay for your food and drink at the bar.
Do I need to book a pool table?
No booking is taken for pool. The two tables are upstairs on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early on weekday evenings when the City crowd fills the pub.
How many pool tables does The Banker have?
Two, both on the top floor, alongside board games.
What are The Banker's opening hours?
Noon to 22:00 Monday, noon to 23:00 Tuesday to Thursday, noon to 22:30 Friday, and noon to 20:00 Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.
What is the nearest station to The Banker?
Cannon Street is just a few minutes' walk. Bank, Monument and Mansion House are also close, and London Bridge is walkable.

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