The Hare Cambridge Heath, pool in Cambridge Heath

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The Hare Cambridge Heath: Pool & Snooker in London

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505 Cambridge Heath Road, London ยท E2 9BU

The Hare is a traditional, ungentrified East London free house on Cambridge Heath Road, and one of the few pubs around here with a proper pool table tucked away at the back. It suits anyone who wants an unfussy local boozer: pints, a frame of pool, darts, a jukebox and Sky Sports on the TVs. The single most useful thing to know is that the pool table sits in the extra space at the rear, so you can play away from the main bar.

It is a small, friendly spot popular with both older East End regulars and newer arrivals to the area. There is a small covered, heated courtyard out back for when you want air, and it is a two-minute walk from Cambridge Heath station and the Regent's Canal.

The pool setup

There is one pool table, set in the extra space at the rear left of the pub where the room opens out. That puts it away from the main bar, so a game does not mean fighting through the crowd. Alongside the pool there are darts, a jukebox and Sky TVs for the football, which means the back end of the pub doubles as the games corner. It is a casual, walk-in arrangement rather than anything you book, so turn up, grab a pint and wait your turn on the table like everyone else.

Good to know

The Hare is a free house, an ex-Truman pub, so expect cask ale alongside the usual draught, spirits and soft drinks. It is small and stays a proper local in feel, busy with a mix of long-time East Enders and newer faces. There is a small covered, heated courtyard at the back if you want to step outside. It is no-frills and unpretentious, so come for the pint, the pool and the telly rather than a food menu. Reviews put it around 4.5 stars, so the welcome is the draw.

Getting there

You are right by Cambridge Heath Overground station, about a two-minute walk, and close to the Regent's Canal. That makes it an easy stop if you are wandering up from Broadway Market or down from Hackney. Bethnal Green Underground is also within reach on foot if the Overground is not running. The address is 505 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9BU, on the main road, so it is simple to find.

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Common questions

What is The Hare in Cambridge Heath?
It is a traditional East London free house at 505 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9BU, with a pool table, darts, a jukebox and Sky Sports on the TVs. It is a small, ungentrified local close to Cambridge Heath station.
Does The Hare have a pool table?
Yes. There is one pool table set in the extra space at the rear left of the pub, away from the main bar.
How much does pool cost at The Hare?
We could not confirm the price. It is a casual pub table, so check at the bar when you visit.
Do you need to book a table or can you walk in?
It is a walk-in local pub. You do not book the pool table, you turn up and take your turn.
What is the nearest station to The Hare?
Cambridge Heath Overground station is about a two-minute walk. Bethnal Green Underground is also within walking distance.
What else can you do at The Hare?
Besides pool, there is darts, a jukebox, Sky TVs for sport and a small covered, heated courtyard out the back. It is a free house with cask ale.

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