Alongside darts, a game of pool is arguably pubgoers’ most sought-after pastime. That is, aside from drinking and socialising with friends. A game of pool is a great way to pass the time and challenge friends and family to a spot of friendly competition with a pint in hand. Brighton has its fair share of pubs and as such there a many that boast a pool table within its walls.
Ye Olde King & Queen
Ye Olde King & Queen, or just The King & Queen to give it its more colloquialized shorthand name, is arguably Brighton’s most beloved boozer for meeting up with friends and enjoying a game of pool. The pub has a focus on sports and games, with live sports being shown on multiple screens throughout the pub.
There are plentiful pool tables to choose from over the pub’s vast, two-floored interior, so you needn’t worry about the table already being in use. The pub is a short walk from the busy town centre and North Laine district and even boasts a huge beer garden for those balmy summer evenings.
Address: 13-17 Marlborough Pl, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UB
Website: thekingandqueen.co.uk
The Duke Of Wellington
This traditional pub close to Churchill Square shopping centre is a favourite amongst locals and it’s easy to see why. The cosy interior and charming atmosphere inside its doors harken back to the days of old in Brighton. Pub gamers both amateur and skilled won’t be disappointed with the selection of games on offer here.
Wander downstairs into its basement and you will find a pool table and dart board in an area tailor-made for spending the evening playing pool with your mates. The pub also shows live sports and has a variety of traditional ales on tap.
Address: 70 Upper Gloucester Rd, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 3LQ
Website: thedukeofwellingtonbrighton.co.uk/index
Caxton Arms
Tucked away on a quiet street close to Brighton train station, The Caxton Arms is a popular pub for in-the-know Brightonians. Its quirky interior is a great place to meet friends for a drink after work or before exploring the many delights that Brighton has to offer when travelling to the city.
In addition to board games to play and books to read, the pub also has a large garden complete with a pool table. The pub is so charming that it will undoubtedly linger long in the memory and for those local to Brighton who haven’t checked it out yet, it will become a new favourite.
Address: 36 North Gardens, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 3LB
Website: caxtonarms.co.uk
Castle Snooker and Sports Bar
There is no better place to play pool or snooker with a drink than in a tailor-made snooker bar. Castle Snooker & Sports Bar does exactly what it says on the tin. The bar champions all things snooker, and if playing the game isn’t your thing then the live sports that are shown on multiple screens will keep you entertained until your mates have finished playing “best of seven.”
The bar has nine full-size snooker tables, of which four are tournament-specified size, and thirteen supreme 8-ball pool tables to choose from, so gamers and never short of choice when entering the bar.
Address: 22-23 Castle St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 2HD
Website: castlesnookerclub.com
The Bevy
The Bevy is a pub with a distinct community atmosphere. The pub welcomes people from all walks of life and has specialised events for families and the elderly. On top of all the spectacular events and community projects the pub organises, they also have a pool table!
You’ll find the pub in the heart of Moulescoomb, so it’s a great place to stop off when visiting friends or family at the nearby university campuses. In addition to a pool table, the pub also boasts a dart board, bar billiards, and Toad in the Hole games.
Address: 50 Hillside, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 4TF
Website: thebevy.co.uk
The Cobden Arms
This traditional boozer is situated in the heart of the popular residential district of Hanover. Hanover has its fair share of charming pubs for those who can climb its imposing hills. The Cobden Arms is one of the best in the area, and as well as a great selection of drinks and pub grub available, the pub also has a pool table to pot a few holes with friends.
With a family-friendly and inviting atmosphere, The Cobden Arms is a great place to escape the busy shopping districts of Brighton and is a short walk from one of the best parks in the city, Queen’s Park.
Address: 45-46 Cobden Rd, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 9TJ
Website: facebook.com/pages/Cobden Arms/114695831921922/
The Islingword
Another Hanover gem is The Islingword. Famous amongst locals for its fantastic traditional pub atmosphere, The Islingword sadly closed its doors for two years for refurbishment. Happily, the pub is back open and welcoming stragglers from all corners of the city. In addition to one of the best pub food menus around, The Islingword has, yes you guessed it, a pool table.
Just remember to watch your head when you enter the pub, as it proudly boasts one of the biggest disco balls around. The decor isn’t the only quirky thing about The Islingword, as the staff and pubgoers are always animated and welcoming, in keeping with the spirit of the town.
Address: 175 Queen’s Park Rd, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 9ZA
Website: islingword.pub
The Joker
Situated on the teeming Preston Circus on London Road, and a short walk from Preston Park and the popular Seven Dials district, The Joker is undoubtedly one of the buzziest bars Brighton has to offer.
The pub food at The Joker is to die for, and with outside seating available, groups of friends and family can watch the world go by with a drink in hand. When not hosting live music and events upstairs in its popular venue and cocktail lounge, The Joker boasts pool tables aplenty. If you haven’t checked The Joker out already, what are you waiting for?
Address: 2 Preston Rd, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4QF
Website: thejokerbrighton.com
The Railway Bell
The Railway Bell is Brighton’s premier pit-stop pub for sports lovers the town over. The pub is a friendly and welcoming place frequented by locals and is only a stone’s throw from Brighton train station. Inside the pub are a pool table and plenty of screens to watch live sports.
The Railway Bell even has a hidden roof terrace to enjoy a drink during a break between games of pool or at half time during the big game. The drinks at The Railway Bell are also famed for being cheap as chips and with a healthy selection of beers, ales and ciders to choose from, this boozer is the gift that keeps on giving.
Address: 26-28 Surrey St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 3PA
