The Crown & Sceptre, pool in Streatham Hill

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The Crown & Sceptre: Pool & Snooker in Streatham Hill, London

Free poolWalk-inPool leagueBeer gardenDog friendly

2A Streatham Hill, London · SW2 4AH · Mo-Th 15:00-01:00; Fr 15:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 12:00-01:30

The Crown & Sceptre is a locally listed independent pub on Streatham Hill, and it plays in the South East London Pool League, so the pool table here gets proper use rather than just sitting in a corner. It suits you if you want a relaxed local with a drink, a frame of pool, and a bit of atmosphere most nights. The single most useful thing to know: this is a community pub with weekly DJs and live bands, a big beer garden out back, and it is dog friendly.

Opening runs late, from the afternoon into the early hours during the week and from midday at weekends. It is the older independent pub on Streatham Hill, not the nearby Wetherspoons, so check you are heading to 2A Streatham Hill, SW2 4AH.

The pool setup

Pool here is the pub kind, not a dedicated hall. The Crown & Sceptre is a member of the South East London Pool League, so there is a table that sees regular league and casual play. Expect to walk in, put your coins down or wait your turn, and play a few frames alongside your drinks rather than book a slot. If you want to be sure the table is free on a busy night, or check whether a league fixture is on, it is worth a quick call to the pub before you head over.

Good to know

This is the independent Crown & Sceptre, not the Wetherspoons of a similar name nearby, so aim for 2A Streatham Hill, SW2 4AH. It opens from mid-afternoon on weekdays and from midday at weekends, running late into the early hours. There is a large beer garden out the back, a broad beer and drinks selection, and it is dog friendly. The pub runs weekly events with DJs and live bands, so some nights lean more towards music than a quiet game.

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Common questions

What is The Crown & Sceptre?
It is a locally listed independent pub at 2A Streatham Hill, SW2 4AH, with a pool table, a large beer garden and weekly DJs and live bands. It plays in the South East London Pool League.
Is pool free at The Crown & Sceptre?
It is listed as a free local pub with no entry charge. Pool is casual walk-in play; any table coin cost is set by the pub, so check on the day.
Do I need to book to play pool?
No. This is a regular pub table, so you walk in and play or wait your turn rather than booking a slot. Call ahead if you want to check the table is free.
How many pool tables are there?
It is a single pub pool table used for both casual frames and South East London Pool League fixtures, rather than a multi-table hall.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 15:00 to 01:00, Friday 15:00 to 02:00, Saturday 12:00 to 02:00, and Sunday 12:00 to 01:30.
Is it the Streatham Hill Wetherspoons?
No. This is the independent Crown & Sceptre at 2A Streatham Hill, SW2 4AH, a separate venue from the nearby Wetherspoons with a similar name.

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