The Sportsman
Braintree, Essex · East of England
The Sportsman is a snooker and pool club in Braintree, Essex, listed for snooker, pool & billiards.
| Address | Chapel Hill, Braintree, CM7 3QZ |
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| Area | Braintree, East of England |
| Games | Snooker, Pool & billiards |
| Opening hours | Monday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am Tuesday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am Wednesday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am Friday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am Sunday: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am |
| Phone | 01376 344160 |
| Google rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 93 reviews (read them on Google Maps) |
| Facilities | Cards accepted · Contactless payments · Licensed bar · Toilets · Good for groups · Shows live sport · Accessible toilet |
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About The Sportsman
The Sportsman Snooker Club is a snooker and pool venue in Braintree, Essex, with a licensed bar and a menu of food served on site. It has snooker tables and two pool tables, with a separate area that includes a dart board. The club is set up for groups and shows live sport.
Visitors mention good-quality tables that play consistently, reasonably priced drinks and food, and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere that is not loud. Regulars and staff are often described as friendly and welcoming, and the club is said to be quiet on some evenings, which suits a casual game of pool and a drink.
Written by Snooker Clubs from the venue's listing details and what visitors report. Things change, so check with the club.
Snooker Clubs is an independent directory, not connected with The Sportsman. Details come from Google Maps and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors) and were last checked November 2026. Clubs change hands and hours, so phone before you travel. If this club has closed or moved, please tell us.
Nearby snooker clubs
- Legends Sports & Pool Bar, Braintree, Essex: about 0.6 miles away
- Shots Pool Club, Braintree, Essex: about 6.1 miles away
- The Stepfield Snooker Club, Witham, Essex: about 6.3 miles away
- Wethersfield Club, Braintree, Essex: about 6.3 miles away
Before you visit
Most snooker clubs charge by the hour per table, and many are members' clubs that ask non-members to sign in or pay a small day fee. Our guide to joining a snooker club covers what to expect, and the snooker rules guide is a quick refresher.