The Butchers Arms, pool in Hadley / Barnet

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The Butchers Arms: Pool & Snooker in Hadley, London

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148 High Street, High Barnet, Barnet · EN5 5XP · Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-24:00

The Butchers Arms is a big, sport-loving free house in the centre of High Barnet, and it is a Finchley Pool League member pub, so the table gets proper use. You come here for a pint, the football across multiple screens, and a frame of pool with mates rather than a polished games bar. The pool table sits among the wider games offer of darts, crib and shut the box.

Expect a busy, friendly local with cask ale, a rear garden, live football in several areas, and the odd live music or open mic night. It is dog friendly and family friendly during the day. Playing pool is free and casual, so just turn up, put your coins down and wait your turn at the table.

The pool setup

There is a pool table here, and it is part of why the pub is a member of the Finchley Pool League. Alongside it you will find darts (including electronic darts), crib and shut the box, so it leans more traditional pub games than a dedicated pool hall. It is a single table in a busy sports pub, so on match nights or league evenings expect to wait for a frame. Best bet for a relaxed game is an afternoon or early evening before the football crowd builds.

Good to know

This is a free house in the middle of High Barnet, so cask ale and a decent pint are the draw. It is popular for live sport, with football shown across several areas and screens. There is a rear garden and patio for warmer days, plus occasional live music on Saturdays and an open mic on Sundays. It is dog friendly with water and treats, and family friendly during the day. No need to book for pool; it is walk-in and casual.

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Common questions

What is The Butchers Arms?
It is a free house pub in the centre of High Barnet at 148 High Street, EN5 5XP. It shows live sport across multiple screens and has a pool table, darts, crib and shut the box. It is a Finchley Pool League member pub.
Is pool free at The Butchers Arms?
Yes. It is a pub pool table that is free to play. You just buy your drinks at the bar.
Do I need to book a pool table?
No. It is walk-in and casual. There is one table, so on busy sports nights or league evenings you may have to wait for a frame.
How many pool tables are there?
There is one pool table, plus darts (including electronic darts), crib and shut the box.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Saturday 11:00 to midnight and Sunday 12:00 to midnight. It can stay open later on busy Friday and Saturday nights.
Where is it and what is the nearest station?
It is at 148 High Street, High Barnet, EN5 5XP, a short walk from High Barnet station at the top of the Northern line.

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