The Richmond, pool in Shepherd's Bush / Brook Green

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The Richmond: Pool & Snooker in Shepherd's Bush, London

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55 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith, London · W6 7LU · Mo-Fr 13:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-23:00

The Richmond is a friendly, sport-leaning local on Shepherds Bush Road in Brook Green, the kind of W6 boozer that suits a casual game of pool over a few pints rather than a serious cue session. It rebuilt its current shape in the 1930s and still trades as a proper neighbourhood pub: Sky and TNT Sports on the screens, a garden out back, food during the day, and free Wi-Fi. The most useful thing to know is that the pool table is free to play and works on a walk-in basis, so you turn up, grab a table when it is open, and put your coins down. It is child and dog friendly, which makes it an easy spot for a relaxed afternoon rather than a late-night pool hall.

The pool setup

Pool here is a pub table rather than a dedicated room, so it sits among the regular drinking space alongside the sports screens. CAMRA lists it as a free pool table, which means you are playing for fun rather than feeding a meter or booking a slot. There is no reservation system, so availability comes down to who got there first. Come earlier in the day or midweek if you want a clear run at it, since evenings and big match days fill up with the football crowd. Board games are also on hand if the table is busy.

Good to know

This is a daytime-friendly local that opens at 1pm on weekdays and noon at weekends, running to 11pm most nights and midnight on Saturday. Food is served, and it is child and dog friendly, so it works for a low-key afternoon as much as a sports evening. Sky Sports and TNT Sports are shown, with free Wi-Fi throughout and a garden for warmer days. Expect a relaxed neighbourhood feel rather than a polished bar. Nearest stations are Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush, both a short walk away.

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Common questions

What is The Richmond?
It is a traditional, sport-friendly pub at 55 Shepherds Bush Road in Brook Green, W6, with a pool table, sports screens, food and a garden.
Is pool free at The Richmond?
Yes. It is listed as a free pool table, so you can play without paying a fee or booking ahead.
Do you need to book or can you walk in?
You walk in. There is no booking for pool, so you take the table when it is free, which is easier earlier in the day or midweek.
How many pool tables are there?
It is a single pub pool table. Some directories suggest more, but CAMRA lists one, so treat it as one table among the main pub space.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 1pm to 11pm, Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday noon to 11pm.
What is the nearest station?
Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush are both a short walk away, putting it well connected in W6.

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