The Sun, pool in Hounslow

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The Sun: Pool & Snooker in Hounslow, London

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148 Hanworth Road, Hounslow · TW3 1UG · Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:30; Su 12:00-23:30

The Sun is a community local on Hanworth Road in Hounslow town centre, the kind of pub where the pool table is part of the furniture rather than a paid attraction. It is a London Elite Pool League member venue, so the table sees proper league play as well as casual frames between pints. If you want a low-key game close to Hounslow High Street with a beer in hand, this is a straightforward walk-in spot.

Expect a relaxed neighbourhood feel rather than a slick pool hall. There is a pool table and fruit machines inside, a garden out back, and a full bar with Thai and Indo-Asian food served alongside the usual draughts. It suits regulars, casual players and small groups looking for a frame without a booking system or a session clock.

The pool setup

There is a single pool table on site, the standard pub-size table you rack up and play frame by frame. The Sun is a member of the London Elite Pool League, so on league nights the table is in competitive use and you may need to wait for the night to wrap up before a casual game. Outside league fixtures it is a turn-up-and-play setup, usually winner-stays-on if it is busy. Fruit machines sit alongside it if you fancy something other than pool while you wait for the table to free up.

Good to know

This is a walk-in pub, so there is no booking and no fixed session length; you play around drinks rather than the other way round. Opening runs late, from late morning to 23:00 early week and through to 00:30 on Friday and Saturday, with food served from noon until mid-evening. The kitchen leans towards Thai and Indo-Asian dishes plus pub standards. There is a garden at the rear and parking for patrons. The venue rebranded as The Hanworth in 2025, so signage may differ from the name on older listings.

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Common questions

What is The Sun in Hounslow?
It is a community pub at 148 Hanworth Road in Hounslow town centre, with a pool table, fruit machines, a garden and Thai/Indo-Asian food alongside a full bar. It is a London Elite Pool League member venue.
Does The Sun have a pool table?
Yes. There is one pub-size pool table on site, used for both casual frames and London Elite Pool League fixtures.
Do I need to book to play pool at The Sun?
No. It is a walk-in pub with no booking system. You play casually, though on league nights the table may be tied up with fixtures.
How much does it cost to play pool at The Sun?
We could not confirm an exact figure. Pub pool tables like this are typically free or coin-operated; check at the bar when you arrive.
What are The Sun's opening hours?
Roughly 11:00 to 23:00 Monday to Wednesday, until 23:30 Thursday, until 00:30 Friday and Saturday, and noon to 23:30 on Sunday. Food is served from noon to mid-evening.
Where is The Sun and what is the nearest station?
It is at 148 Hanworth Road, Hounslow, TW3 1UG, a short walk from Hounslow town centre and Hounslow Central station.

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