The Cricketers, pool in Addiscombe / Croydon

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The Cricketers: Pool & Snooker in Addiscombe, London

Free poolWalk-inDarts tooDog friendlyReal fire

47 Shirley Road, Addiscombe, Croydon · CR0 7ER · Mo-Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa-Su 12:00-23:00

The Cricketers is a traditional community local on Shirley Road in Addiscombe, a short walk from East Croydon and the tram. It is a member of the Croydon and District Pool League, so the table here gets proper use and you are walking into a pub that takes its pool seriously rather than treating it as an afterthought.

It suits you if you want a relaxed, no-frills frame after work or at the weekend, with a pint of Harvey's Sussex Best and a real fire in the colder months. It is dog friendly and family friendly until 8pm. The most useful thing to know is the timing: the pub opens at 3pm Monday to Friday and from noon at the weekend, so weekend afternoons are your best bet for an unhurried game.

The pool setup

Pool is one of the traditional games here alongside darts, and the pub plays in the Croydon and District Pool League. That league membership matters: it means there is an active local scene and the table is maintained for regular competitive play, not just left in a corner. You walk in and play rather than booking ahead. League nights can tie up the table, so if you just want a casual frame, aim for a quieter weekend afternoon rather than turning up on a match evening when the regulars are in.

Good to know

Doors open at 3pm on weekdays and noon at the weekend, closing at 11pm. There is no booking system, so you take the table as it comes free. Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter is the regular cask ale, and the pub shows sport on Sky. Other touches: a patio garden, a real fire, parking, WiFi, and step-free access via the side and rear doors. It is dog friendly throughout and welcomes families with children until 8pm.

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Common questions

What is The Cricketers in Croydon?
It is a traditional community pub at 47 Shirley Road, Addiscombe, near East Croydon. It has a pool table and darts and is a member of the Croydon and District Pool League.
Does The Cricketers have a pool table?
Yes. Pool is one of its traditional pub games alongside darts, and the pub plays in the Croydon and District Pool League.
Do you need to book to play pool at The Cricketers?
No. There is no booking system, so you walk in and take the table when it is free. League nights can keep it busy.
What are The Cricketers opening hours?
Monday to Friday it opens 3pm to 11pm, and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 11pm.
Is The Cricketers dog friendly?
Yes, it is dog friendly throughout, and families are welcome with children until 8pm.
What is the nearest station to The Cricketers?
It is a short walk from East Croydon station and is close to the Croydon tram network.

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