The Dolphin (Uxbridge), pool in Uxbridge (UB8)

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The Dolphin (Uxbridge): Pool & Snooker in London

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1 Rockingham Road, Uxbridge · UB8 2UB · Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00

The Dolphin is a canal-side local on Rockingham Road in Uxbridge, and it suits you if you want a proper pub pool table rather than a booked-out games bar. It is the home pub of the Hayes and District Pool League, so the table sees real league play, but on a quiet afternoon you can just rock up and have a game. There is no cover charge to walk in, it is a coin or free knockabout setup like most pub tables, and you order at the bar. Expect sport on four HD screens (Sky and TNT), a decent drinks range, food at lunch and early evening, a beer garden, and karaoke on Saturdays. It is open from noon every day, so it works for a daytime frame or a longer session.

The pool setup

This is a single pub table, not a dedicated pool hall, so do not expect a row of tables or a booking system. It is the home venue for the Hayes and District Pool League, which means league nights can tie the table up, and the regulars know it well. On a quieter daytime or midweek visit you can usually get a game without much wait. Alongside pool the pub keeps darts and crib going, so it leans towards traditional pub games rather than American-style cue sports. If you want a casual frame with a pint, it fits; if you need guaranteed table time, call ahead.

Good to know

You walk in, no booking needed, and there is no charge to use the space. Drinks are ordered at the bar with a decent range on offer, and food is served at lunch and early evening on weekdays plus through the afternoon at weekends. Four HD screens carry Sky Sports and TNT Sports, so it doubles as a match-day pub, and there is karaoke on Saturdays. There is a beer garden too, which is a bonus given the canal-side spot. Hours run from noon to 23:00 most days and 22:00 on Sundays.

Getting there

The Dolphin sits on Rockingham Road, a short walk south of Uxbridge town centre and close to the Grand Union Canal, giving it that quiet canal-side feel rather than a high-street buzz. Uxbridge Underground station on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines is the nearest stop and is walkable, which makes it easy to reach without a car. The UB8 2UB postcode drops you right at the door if you are driving over from elsewhere in Hillingdon or Hayes.

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Common questions

What is The Dolphin in Uxbridge?
It is a canal-side local pub on Rockingham Road in Uxbridge with a pool table, and it is the home pub of the Hayes and District Pool League.
Is pool free at The Dolphin?
There is no cover charge to walk in and play, like a standard pub pool table. You just buy your drinks at the bar.
Do I need to book or can I walk in?
You can walk in, there is no booking. Bear in mind the table can be busy on pool league nights.
How many pool tables are there?
It is a single pub table, not a dedicated pool hall. The pub also runs darts and crib.
What are the opening hours?
Noon to 23:00 Monday to Saturday and noon to 22:00 on Sunday. Food is served at lunch and early evening on weekdays and through the afternoon at weekends.
Where is it and what is the nearest station?
1 Rockingham Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2UB. Uxbridge Underground station (Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines) is the nearest stop and within walking distance.

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