Victory Club (South Norwood), pool in South Norwood (SE25)

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Victory Club (South Norwood): Pool & Snooker in London

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227 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London · SE25 6XY · Mo-We 11:00-17:00; Th 11:00-15:00; Th 19:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 19:00-23:30; Su 12:00-16:00

The Victory Club is a CIU social club on Selhurst Road in South Norwood, a short walk from Selhurst Park. It is a friendly, all-ages members club where the pool table sits alongside darts, a bar, bingo and the odd tea dance, so it suits people who want a proper local games night rather than a flashy bar. The most useful thing to know: it is not free. Visitors pay £3 per visit on the door, or you can join from £25 a year (£15 if you are over 65). The club runs teams in the Croydon & District Pool League, so the table sees regular competitive play. Pop in during opening hours, sign in as a guest and you are good for a few frames.

The pool setup

Pool here is club pool, not a dedicated hall. There is a table in the main club room, shared with darts players and the regular crowd. The Victory Club is a home venue in the Croydon & District Pool League and fields more than one team, so on league nights the table is in use and the standard is decent. On a quiet afternoon you can usually get a few casual frames. If you are coming specifically to play, it is worth ringing ahead on 020 8653 2617 to check whether a match or fixture is booked in.

Good to know

This is a members club, so entry is not free. Guests pay £3 per visit on the door, or full membership is £25 a year and £15 for over-65s. Members get cheaper bar prices, and the club keeps cask ales on. Hours split across the day: roughly 11:00 to 17:00 early in the week, with evening sessions Thursday to Saturday. It closes Christmas Day, and times can shift on Crystal Palace home-match days given how close it is to the ground. There is darts, bingo, a disco floor and occasional live entertainment too.

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Common questions

What is the Victory Club in South Norwood?
It is a CIU social club at 227 Selhurst Road, SE25 6XY, near Selhurst Park. It has a pool table, darts, a bar, bingo and live entertainment, and is a home club in the Croydon & District Pool League.
Is the Victory Club free to get in?
No. It is a members club. Visitors pay £3 per visit on the door, or you can join from £25 a year (£15 for over-65s).
Does the Victory Club have a pool table?
Yes. There is a pool table in the club, shared with darts. The club runs teams in the Croydon & District Pool League, so it sees regular league play.
Can I just walk in to play pool?
You can walk in during opening hours and sign in as a guest for £3. On league or fixture nights the table may be in use, so it is worth calling ahead on 020 8653 2617.
What are the Victory Club's opening hours?
Roughly Monday to Wednesday 11:00 to 17:00, Thursday 11:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:30, and Sunday 12:00 to 16:00. Times can change on Crystal Palace home-match days.
What is the nearest station to the Victory Club?
Selhurst and Norwood Junction stations are both close by, and the club is a short walk from Selhurst Park.

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