The Bell, pool in Sydenham / Bell Green

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The Bell: Pool & Snooker in Sydenham, London

Free poolWalk-in2 tablesGroupsBeer garden

59 Bell Green, Sydenham, London ยท SE26 5SJ

The Bell is a proper local on Bell Green in Sydenham, and one of the pubs that plays in the Lewisham Wednesday Pool League. If you want a low-key spot for a game with mates rather than a polished pool hall, this is the kind of place that suits. Two pool tables sit alongside a jukebox, Sky Sports and TNT Sports, plus a beer garden for warmer evenings.

The most useful thing to know is that pool here is casual and walk-in. You turn up, get a drink, and play. There is free pool on certain days, so it is worth a quick call to the pub before you head down if a free game is the whole point of your visit.

The pool setup

There are two pool tables here, set in a regular community boozer rather than a dedicated games venue. The Bell is a member pub in the Lewisham Wednesday Pool League, so you can expect league nights when the tables are spoken for by teams. Outside of those, it is casual play around the rest of the pub: a jukebox going, sport on the screens, and a beer garden out back. If you are after a relaxed frame or two with friends rather than serious competition, the vibe fits.

Good to know

Pool is walk-in, so there is no booking and no per-table charge to lock in ahead. Free pool runs on certain days, which is the cheapest way to play, but the exact days are not published online, so phone the pub first if a free session is the reason you are coming. Beyond the tables you get Sky Sports and TNT Sports on the screens plus a beer garden for warmer evenings. It is a drinks-and-bar-snacks pub rather than a kitchen, so plan food elsewhere.

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Common questions

What is The Bell?
The Bell is a local pub at 59 Bell Green, Sydenham, SE26 5SJ, with two pool tables. It is a member pub in the Lewisham Wednesday Pool League.
Is pool free at The Bell?
There is free pool on certain days. The specific days are not published online, so call the pub before you visit if a free game is the point of your trip.
Do you need to book a table?
No. Pool here is walk-in. Turn up, get a drink and play, though league nights can tie up the tables on certain evenings.
How many pool tables are there?
Two pool tables, alongside a jukebox and sport on the screens.
Where is The Bell and what is the nearest station?
It is at 59 Bell Green in Sydenham, SE26 5SJ. Lower Sydenham station is the closest rail option.
Is it good for groups?
Yes. With two tables, a beer garden and sport on, it suits a casual group night out rather than a serious pool session.

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