The Escape, pool in Euston / Mornington Crescent

Photo: The Escape (escapemornington.co.uk)

The Escape: Pool & Snooker in Euston, London

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Lidlington Place, Camden Town, London · NW1 2JU · Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00

The Escape is a no-frills sports bar near Mornington Crescent, tucked off the Hampstead Road estate at the back of Camden Town. It is the kind of local where the football is always on, the lighting is bright, and there are two pool tables in the mix if you fancy a frame between pints. It suits groups who want a relaxed, unpretentious night out rather than anything polished. The most useful thing to know: it is a walk-in pub, not a booked-by-the-hour pool hall, so you turn up, grab a drink and play. Alongside the pool and darts there is sport on Sky and TNT screens, a beer garden, and casual food including Indian dishes and pizza. Open from midday every day, late into the evening.

The pool setup

There are two pool tables here, set within an L-shaped sports bar rather than a dedicated games room. One sits toward the back of the bar, with a second reached via a couple of short half-flights of stairs opposite the entrance. A dartboard rounds out the bar games. It is a play-as-you-go arrangement, so expect to wait your turn on a busy match night rather than book ahead. If you want a casual frame with friends while sport plays in the background, it does the job.

Good to know

The Escape is a walk-in pub, so there is no booking system for tables. It opens from midday to 23:00 Monday to Saturday and to 22:00 on Sunday, so there is plenty of daytime and evening time to fit a game around. Expect a busy, screen-heavy atmosphere when football is on, with Sky and TNT Sports across HD screens. Food leans casual, with Indian dishes and pizza, and there is a beer garden for warmer days. It is a short walk from Mornington Crescent station.

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Common questions

What is The Escape?
It is an unpretentious sports bar near Mornington Crescent in Camden, on Lidlington Place, NW1 2JU. It shows football across Sky and TNT Sports screens and has two pool tables and a dartboard.
How many pool tables does The Escape have?
Two. One sits at the back of the L-shaped bar and another is reached via short half-flights of stairs opposite the entrance.
Do you book a table or just walk in at The Escape?
It is a walk-in pub rather than a bookable pool hall. You turn up, get a drink and play, so expect to wait your turn when it is busy.
Is pool free at The Escape?
We could not confirm a price either way. It is a casual sports pub, not a pay-by-the-hour venue, so check at the bar when you arrive.
What are The Escape's opening hours?
Midday to 23:00 Monday to Saturday, and midday to 22:00 on Sunday.
What is the nearest station to The Escape?
Mornington Crescent on the Northern line is the closest, a short walk away in Camden Town.

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