Photo: Whetstone Snooker Club
Whetstone Snooker Club: Pool & Snooker in London
Whetstone Snooker Club is a long-running members snooker hall on Whetstone High Road, open from 10am to midnight every day. It is primarily a snooker club but also has pool and darts, with a bar serving snacks and drinks. Annual membership is around £35 and the place leans serious, with WPBSA coaching and a junior academy, so it suits players who want a proper table rather than a quick casual frame.
The table setup
This is a snooker club first, so the main draw is the full-size tables kept in proper playing condition. Pool and darts are here too if snooker is not your game, and the bar covers snacks and drinks between frames. The club has been going since 1986 and trades on its quality equipment and its links to professional players, so expect a serious room rather than a flashy bar with a couple of tables stuffed in the corner. If you just want a relaxed knockabout, it is still welcoming, but the heart of the place is the cloth.
Good to know
It runs as a members club, so the simplest route is to join: membership is around £35 for the calendar year and gets you the tables, bar access and the option of WPBSA coaching. Table time is charged by the hour on top, so call ahead on 020 8446 7375 to check current rates and grab a table at busy times. Doors are open 10am to midnight every day, which makes it one of the easier North London halls for a late session. There is a junior coaching academy if you are bringing younger players.
Common questions
- What is Whetstone Snooker Club?
- It is a long-running members snooker club on Whetstone High Road in North London, open since 1986, with full-size snooker tables plus pool, darts and a bar.
- Is it free to play?
- No. It is a members club with annual membership around £35 per calendar year, and table time is charged by the hour on top.
- Do I need to book or can I walk in?
- There is no online booking system listed, so call ahead on 020 8446 7375 to check table availability, especially at busy evening times.
- Does it have pool as well as snooker?
- Yes. It is primarily a snooker club but also offers pool and darts, so you have options beyond the snooker tables.
- What are the opening hours?
- It is open 10am to midnight every day of the week, making it handy for late sessions.
- Is there coaching for beginners or juniors?
- Yes. The club offers WPBSA coaching and runs a junior coaching academy, so beginners and younger players are catered for.
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