The Sun (Romford), pool in Romford (RM7)

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The Sun (Romford): Pool & Snooker in London

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45-47 London Road, Romford · RM7 9QA · Mo-Tu 11:30-22:00; We 11:30-23:00; Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-00:00; Su 11:30-22:00

The Sun is a big, easygoing pub on London Road just outside Romford town centre, and it is one of those proper locals where the pool tables get a real workout. You will find two tables tucked into a lower area at the front right of the room, and the pub is a home pub for the Barking and District Pool League, so the standard on a league night can be sharp. It suits anyone who wants a relaxed game over a pint rather than a polished pool hall. The single most useful thing to know: this is a pub first and a pool venue second, so the tables are casual and walk-in, busiest in the evenings.

The room is a large L-shape built in the 1930s, with the bar up a couple of steps and a home-cooked food menu running through the day. DJs play at weekends.

The pool setup

There are two pool tables set into a lower area to the front right as you come in, so they sit a little apart from the main bar crowd. This is the home pub of the Barking and District Pool League, which means you can expect competent regulars and the occasional league fixture, but on a normal day it stays an easy, knock-about game over a drink. There is no booking system for the tables; you play casually around whoever else is on, which is normal for a pub of this kind. Quieter in the afternoon, livelier after work.

Good to know

The Sun is a spacious 1930s pub just off the Romford ring road, with a single L-shaped room split across a few levels and the bar up a couple of steps. There is an extensive home-cooked food menu and lunchtime meals, plus sports TV, a garden, parking and a function room. DJs play at weekends, so evenings can get busy and loud. It is family-friendly during the day. Cask ale is currently not available, so go in expecting standard keg beer rather than a real-ale stop.

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Common questions

What is The Sun in Romford?
It is a large, easygoing pub at 45-47 London Road, Romford RM7 9QA, with two pool tables and a home-cooked food menu. It is the home pub of the Barking and District Pool League.
Is pool free at The Sun?
There is no published price for play. As a casual pub setup the tables are usually coin-operated or free for customers, but we could not confirm a price, so ask at the bar.
Do you need to book a pool table?
No. The tables are walk-in and played casually around whoever is already on, like a normal pub. There is no booking system.
How many pool tables are there?
Two, set into a lower area at the front right of the pub.
What are the opening hours?
Roughly 11:30 to 22:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, until 23:00 Wednesday, and until midnight Friday and Saturday. Hours can vary, so check before a late visit.
Is it good for groups or beginners?
Yes. It is a relaxed local with food, sports TV and a garden, so it suits a casual game with friends rather than serious pool-hall practice.

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