Barratts Snooker Club & Bar

You'll find this proper snooker club holding court on Kingsthorpe Road, where the crack of balls and quiet concentration mingles with proper pub chat. It's the sort of place where regulars nurse pints between frames and newcomers quickly discover why snooker beats pool every time – the tables here are immaculate and the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between focused and friendly. Open from 9am daily (yes, morning snooker is absolutely a thing), Barratts draws everyone from serious players honing their technique to groups having a laugh over a few frames. The bar keeps decent pints flowing and stays open until midnight on weekends, making it one of Northampton's better spots for an evening that's equal parts sport and socialising.