Top 5 Snooker Clubs in Brighton: Venues, Prices & What to Expect

Last Updated on 27 April 2026 by Dave King

Brighton has a genuinely active cue sports scene. The Brighton, Hove & District Snooker League has been running since 1906, local clubs compete regularly, and the city’s most serious venue — Castle Snooker — has hosted professional exhibitions and WPBSA-standard tournaments. Whether you want a casual game with a drink or you’re looking for league play and coaching, there is an option here for you when it comes to snooker clubs in Brighton.

This guide covers the five best snooker venues in Brighton and nearby, with accurate details on tables, prices and what to expect.

Why Brighton is a Good Place for Snooker

Brighton has a long cue sports tradition. The Brighton, Hove & District Snooker League organises regular league play across multiple clubs, there are strong junior and adult participation pathways, and Castle Snooker routinely hosts professional and amateur tournaments. Pool is equally well served — the same venue runs Supreme 8-ball tables and regular league nights.

The scene suits everyone from first-timers wanting a relaxed evening on a pub table to dedicated players looking for tournament-standard facilities and competitive league play.

The Top 5 Snooker Clubs in Brighton and Nearby

Here is a summary before the full profiles:

Venue	Tables	Entry	Location	Walk-in?
Castle Snooker & Sports Bar	8 snooker, 13 pool	£6–£12/hr	Castle Street, Brighton	Yes
St Matthias Snooker Club	3 snooker	Members/guests	Ditchling Road, Brighton	Members only
The Goldstone Club	2 snooker, 1 pool	Members/guests	Shirley Street, Hove	Members only
Champion House Club	3 snooker	Members/guests	Southwick (5 miles)	Members only
Shoreham Snooker Club	3–4 snooker	Members/guests	Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles)	Members only

Prices shown are for Castle Snooker (the only fully walk-in venue). Members clubs listed are cheap to join — see individual entries.

Castle Snooker & Sports Bar: The Best Option for Most People

Castle Snooker is the obvious starting point for anyone in Brighton who wants to play snooker without joining a members club. It has been running since 2014 and is the most well-equipped cue sports venue in Sussex.

What’s there: 8 full-size snooker tables — 4 of which are tournament-specification match tables on the ground floor with heated cloths, plus 4 club tables upstairs. There are also 4 Rasson Apollo UK pool tables, 13 Supreme 8-ball pool tables, and 1 nine-foot American pool table across two floors. Tables are brushed and ironed every day, all fitted with professional tournament lighting, and the whole venue is fully air-conditioned.

Prices:

• Snooker (match tables, ground floor): £12/hr
• Snooker (club tables, upstairs): £6/hr
• Pool (UK): £10/hr
• Solo play between 11am–5pm: 40% off all tables
• Membership: £25 per year — includes priority booking and discounted rates
• Visitors (non-members): £3 per day entry
• Members’ guests: £2 per day

Sport and food: Sky Sports and BT Sport on 7 large HD TVs and two 10-foot projector screens. A kitchen serves Jamaican food which has become a proper draw in its own right.

Tournaments and coaching: Castle runs a full calendar of handicap, scratch and pro-am tournaments throughout the year, plus weekly league and ladder matches. WPBSA-qualified coaching is available — check their website for current schedules. The club has hosted Mark Williams for an exhibition, which tells you something about the level of facility.

Address: 22–23 Castle Street, Brighton BN1 2HD Phone: 01273 382246 Book online: castle-club.snookerbookings.co.uk

St Matthias Snooker Club: Traditional Club Play on Ditchling Road

St Matthias is a private members club on Ditchling Road in Brighton, attached to the St Matthias Church building. It is a proper community club rather than a commercial venue — the kind of place where the same players have been coming for years and new members are genuinely welcomed.

What’s there: 3 full-size snooker tables. The club has car parking and is wheelchair accessible, which is worth knowing as it can be harder to find in older club venues. It is an active member of the Brighton, Hove & District Snooker League and runs its own internal competition calendar.

For casual visitors: This is a members club, so you will need to join or come as a member’s guest. If you are serious about snooker and want regular competitive play at a community club rather than a sports bar, St Matthias is worth looking into.

Address: 364 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6JL Contact: Call ahead or check with the Brighton, Hove & District Snooker League for current contact details.

The Goldstone Club: Two Snooker Tables in Hove

The Goldstone Club is a social club on the Hove side of the city with 2 snooker tables and 1 pool table alongside a function room and regular events including live music and bingo. It is not primarily a snooker club — it is a community social club that happens to have tables — but members report the playing atmosphere is friendly and unpretentious.

What’s there: 2 snooker tables and 1 pool table. The bar is well-priced. The club hosts live music nights, a weekly meat raffle, and various social events.

For casual visitors: Members club. Membership is available — pop down or contact them directly.

Address: 18–20 Shirley Street, Brighton (Hove) BN3 Phone: 01273 731572

Champion House Club: Traditional Gentlemen’s Club in Southwick

Champion House is not in Brighton — it is in Southwick, about five miles west along the coast. It is also a private gentlemen’s members club, meaning membership is for men. If both of those things apply to you, it is well worth knowing about.

The club was founded after World War II and has been running ever since. It has around 200 members, 3 snooker tables, a well-stocked bar with Harvey’s ales at reasonable prices, and participates in the Brighton and Hove Snooker and Billiards League. Reviews consistently describe it as a quiet, friendly and well-run place. If you want a game of snooker in a genuinely traditional club atmosphere with no sports bar noise in the background, this is the one.

What’s there: 3 snooker tables. Bar with Harvey’s and guest ales. Darts. The club also has a Golf Society and runs social outings.

For visitors: You need to be a member or signed in as a guest by a member. Membership applications are welcome.

Address: 9 Southdown Road, Southwick, West Sussex BN42 4FT Website: champion-house.co.uk

Shoreham Snooker Club: A Proper Members Club Five Miles Out

Shoreham Snooker Club is in Shoreham-by-Sea, about five miles from Brighton along the A259. Like Champion House, it is a private members club — not somewhere you can walk into off the street, but cheap and straightforward to join. Reviews from regulars describe it as a small, friendly club with excellent tables and reasonably priced drinks. The kind of place that has been the same for 30 years, which for snooker players is often exactly what you want.

What’s there: 3–4 full-size snooker tables. A quiet bar. A genuinely local atmosphere.

For visitors: Members only, but membership is inexpensive. If you are a non-member visiting with a member, you can be signed in as a guest.

Address: 18 West Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5WG Website: shorehamsnooker.co.uk

Snooker vs Pool: A Quick Guide for Brighton Cue Fans

For anyone new to cue sports, here is how snooker and pool differ in practice:

Feature	Snooker	Pool (English 8-ball)
Table size	12ft × 6ft full size	7ft bar table (standard)
Balls	22 — 15 reds, 6 colours, 1 cue ball	16 — 8 reds, 7 yellows, 1 cue ball
Pockets	Tighter, smaller openings	Wider and more forgiving
Gameplay	Long-form, positional, scoring system	Potting all your colour then the black
Good for	Improving cue ball control and positioning	Quick social games, pub play

Castle Snooker caters well for both — the match tables are ideal if you want to practice snooker properly, and the 8-ball pool tables are a good option if your group has mixed preferences.

Tips for Playing Snooker in Brighton for the First Time

Book ahead at Castle Snooker. The match tables in particular fill up on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Booking online takes two minutes and guarantees your table. Walk-ins are usually fine during the day Monday to Wednesday.

Play in the daytime if you want the best value. Solo play between 11am and 5pm is 40% off at Castle Snooker — that makes a match table £7.20/hr rather than £12.

Hire cues. Castle Snooker has equipment available for every table. Bring your own if you have one, but there is no need to if you don’t.

Consider joining a members club if you want regular play. For serious or frequent snooker, the members clubs are significantly cheaper per session than a commercial venue. Annual membership at St Matthias or Shoreham is the kind of cost that pays back in a handful of visits.

The Brighton, Hove & District Snooker League is the way in for competitive play. If you want league matches, their website lists the active clubs and how to get involved. The league has been running since 1906 and has a strong network of local clubs.

Booking and League Play: Snooker Clubs in Brighton

Booking a table at Castle Snooker: Online at castle-club.snookerbookings.co.uk, or call 01273 382246.

Joining a league: The Brighton, Hove & District Snooker League website is the right starting point. Castle Snooker, St Matthias and Champion House all field teams.

Members clubs: Contact each venue directly. Membership at most of these clubs costs very little and usually includes priority access, reduced table rates and entry to club competitions.ng availability directly with the clubs to ensure the best experience.

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