The Star (Wallington), pool in Wallington (SM6)

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The Star (Wallington): Pool & Snooker in London

Free entryWalk-in2 pool tablesPool leagueLive music

89 Manor Road, Wallington · SM6 0DE · Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 12:00-23:00

The Star is a proper Craft Union local on Manor Road in Wallington, a short walk from the station, and one of the few pubs left in this corner of SM6. It runs two pool tables plus a dartboard, and it is the home pub of a Croydon & District Pool League side, so the cues get serious use on match nights.

It suits you if you want a relaxed, sports-friendly boozer rather than anything fussy. There are sizeable front and rear bars, a wide drinks range, and Sky Sports and BT on the screens. Live music lands on Friday and Saturday nights from around 9pm, local solo acts and duos on Fridays and full bands on Saturdays. Walk in, grab the table when it is free, and settle in.

The pool setup

Two pool tables sit in a pub that genuinely plays, not a token table in the corner. The Star is the home venue for a Croydon & District Pool League team, so league nights bring competitive frames and a regular crowd who know the tables well. There is also a dartboard if you fancy a different game. Outside of fixtures the tables are open to drinkers on a casual basis, so the best bet is a quieter weekday afternoon or early evening if you want a clear run rather than waiting behind league players.

Good to know

Entry to the pub is free and there is no booking; you just turn up. It is a Craft Union community pub with front and rear bars and a broad drinks range, plus Sky Sports and BT Sport for the football and big fixtures. Open from 11am most days, through to 1am on Friday and Saturday and 11pm Sunday. Live music runs Friday and Saturday from about 9pm. It is close to Wallington railway station, which makes it an easy stop without driving.

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Common questions

What is The Star in Wallington?
It is a Craft Union community pub at 89 Manor Road, Wallington SM6 0DE, with two pool tables, a dartboard, sports TV and weekend live music. It is the home pub of a Croydon & District Pool League team.
Is The Star free to get in?
Yes, entry to the pub is free and there is no booking. Playing pool is pay-to-play on the tables in the usual pub style.
Do I need to book or can I just walk in?
Just walk in. The Star is a regular pub, so you take a pool table when it is free rather than reserving it.
How many pool tables does it have?
There are two pool tables, plus a dartboard.
What are the opening hours?
Roughly 11am to 11pm Monday to Thursday, 11am to 1am Friday and Saturday, and noon to 11pm on Sunday.
What is the nearest station?
Wallington railway station is a short walk away, so you can get there without driving.

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