The Randall Tavern, pool in New Addington / Croydon (CR0)

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The Randall Tavern: Pool & Snooker in New Addington, London

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Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon · CR0 9DZ · Mo-Th 13:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:30

The Randall Tavern is a family-run local in New Addington, one of only two pubs serving this corner of Croydon. It is a proper neighbourhood boozer rather than anything fancy, and it suits you if you want a relaxed game of pool with a pint and sport on the TV. The most useful thing to know: the pool table sits at the rear of the pub, in a room that opens out with banquette seating, two dartboards and space to spread out.

This is the home pub of a Croydon & District Pool League side, so the table sees regular competitive use. You just walk in. Expect Crystal Palace FC bits on the walls, background music and a function room out back. Handy if you are in the Fieldway end of New Addington and after a low-key frame.

The pool setup

There is one pool table at the back of the pub, in the part of the room that opens out past the L-shaped bar. You will find it sharing that space with two dartboards and some banquette seating, so a group can settle in for the evening. As a Croydon & District Pool League home pub, the table gets serious use on match nights, which is worth keeping in mind if you want a casual game. Outside league fixtures it is a standard pub table, free to use when it is not booked for a match, with a TV nearby for the football.

Good to know

No booking and no entry fee; you walk in and play. The pub opens from early afternoon most days, runs to 23:00 Monday to Saturday and closes at 22:30 on Sunday, so there is no late-night session here. It is one of two pubs in New Addington, near the Fieldway tram stop, with outside seating and a function room. Decor leans into Crystal Palace FC, background music plays, and sport shows on the TV. A friendly, no-frills local rather than a dedicated games venue, so check the table is free before you build your night around it.

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Common questions

What is The Randall Tavern?
It is a family-run local pub in New Addington, Croydon, one of only two pubs in the area. It has a pool table, two dartboards and shows sport on TV.
Is the pool free at The Randall Tavern?
It is a standard pub pool table you can play when it is free. We could not confirm the exact coin or pricing, so ask at the bar; there is no entry fee to the pub.
Do I need to book to play pool?
No. You just walk in. Bear in mind it is a Croydon & District Pool League home pub, so the table may be in use on match nights.
How many pool tables does it have?
One pool table, at the rear of the pub, alongside two dartboards and banquette seating.
What are the opening hours?
Roughly 13:00 to 23:00 Monday to Thursday, noon to 23:00 Friday and Saturday, and 13:00 to 22:30 on Sunday. Hours can vary, so call ahead.
Where is The Randall Tavern and what is the nearest stop?
Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9DZ. It is close to the Fieldway tram stop.

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