Betfred Opening Times, 889 Finchley Road, London NW11 8RR
Opening times for Betfred on Finchley Road in Golders Green, just north of the station, with a live open or closed status, the time left until closing and every bank holiday covered.
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Betfred Finchley Road, Golders Green opening times at a glance
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 09:30 – 22:00
- Christmas Day
- Closed — required by law
At Betfred Finchley Road, Golders Green the doors shut at 22:00 whatever the day of the week. Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are the exceptions. The live panel above shows whether it is open now and the time left before close.
Betfred Finchley Road, Golders Green opening times
Betfred, 889 Finchley Road, London, NW11 8RR. Licensed by the London Borough of Barnet, with the premises licence held by Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited.
This Betfred is on Finchley Road just north of Golders Green station, on the parade that runs up towards Temple Fortune. It serves a mix of locals and the commuters and shoppers who pass through Golders Green’s busy crossroads. Like most Betfred branches, it trades until 22:00 seven days a week.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Time open |
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Why 22:00? Betting premises licences in England and Wales carry a default condition under the Gambling Act 2005 that bars gambling between 22:00 and 07:00 unless the licensing authority removes it, which is why most high-street bookmakers close at 22:00. Individual branch times can still change at short notice, so check before a late trip.
Weekday opening times
The shop keeps the same 09:00 to 22:00 times every weekday.
| Weekday | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 22:00 | A calm start to the week, with most visits around the afternoon racing. |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Daytime shoppers, then evening greyhounds and all-weather racing. |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Quieter by day, busier for the evening fixtures. |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Evening racing cards and Thursday-night football to close. |
| Friday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Weekend accumulators go on from lunchtime onwards. |
Weekend opening times
Saturday opens half an hour earlier than a weekday and Sunday half an hour later. Both close at 22:00.
| Day | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 08:30 – 22:00 | Doors open at 08:30 for the morning racing previews and the day’s first coupons. |
| Sunday | 09:30 – 22:00 | Later start; Premier League and Sunday racing run through the afternoon. |
Saturday brings the biggest crowd, with shoppers in Golders Green adding to the regulars from late morning onwards. For a quieter visit, go before 11:00.
Bank holiday opening times
There is only one day of the year when this shop cannot open: Christmas Day. Every betting premises licence issued under the Gambling Act 2005 carries a condition barring gambling on 25 December. Every other bank holiday is a trading day.
On all other bank holidays, Betfred branches generally run either their normal times or a shortened day. The tables below set out what to expect at Betfred Finchley Road, Golders Green.
Easter opening times
Betting shops have been permitted to open on Good Friday since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force, and there is no legal restriction on Easter Sunday trading in Great Britain. Expect this shop to run a normal weekend pattern across the Easter weekend.
| Day | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | — | 08:30 – 22:00 |
| Easter Sunday | First Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March | — | 09:30 – 22:00 |
| Easter Monday | Day after Easter Sunday | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
British racing on Good Friday is now a fixture, with the All-Weather Championships finals run on it since 2014, and Easter Monday brings a packed programme of jumps meetings, so both days are lively in the shop.
May bank holiday opening times
There are two May bank holidays: the early May Monday and the spring bank holiday at the end of the month. Both are normal Monday trading days here.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early May bank holiday | First Monday in May | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Spring bank holiday | Last Monday in May | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
August bank holiday opening times
The late summer bank holiday falls on the last Monday in August and coincides with a heavy afternoon racing card, so expect the shop to be busy from lunchtime.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer bank holiday | Last Monday in August | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
Christmas opening times
Christmas is the only time of year when the weekly pattern changes. The shop is closed by law on Christmas Day, finishes early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and runs near-normal days in between, when the racing calendar is at its fullest.
| Day | Date | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | 24 December | — | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | — | Closed all day |
| Boxing Day | 26 December | — | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| 27 to 30 December | Between the holidays | — | Normal times, close 20:00 – 22:00 |
| Substitute bank holiday | When 25 or 26 December falls on a weekend | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| New Year's Eve | 31 December | — | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| New Year's Day | 1 January | — | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Christmas Eve
Expect the usual 09:00 open and an early close at around 18:00. Racing runs through the afternoon, so the busiest spell is the middle of the day; by early evening the shop is quiet.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is the biggest day of the year for high-street bookmakers, built around the King George VI Chase at Kempton and a card of meetings across the country. The shop opens as normal and closes a little earlier, around 20:00.
New Year opening times
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve mirrors Christmas Eve: a standard morning open with an early evening close, usually around 18:00. If you want a bet on the evening football or the New Year’s Day cards, place it during the afternoon.
New Year’s Day
On 1 January, Betfred Finchley Road, Golders Green normally opens around 10:00 and closes around 20:00. There is a full jumps racing programme, so it is a proper trading day, just a shorter one.
The festive times shown here are the usual Betfred pattern rather than a confirmed timetable for Golders Green. Branches post their own Christmas times, usually from mid-December, so check the window notice or the Betfred store finder before travelling on 24, 26 or 31 December.
How the live opening times panel works
The status panel at the top of the page works from the current UK time and the published times for Betfred Finchley Road, Golders Green, so the open or closed flag, today’s close and the countdown are always current. A few details on how it behaves:
What the status means
When the panel shows Open, the current UK time falls inside today’s trading times. Closed means it does not, and the countdown then runs to the next opening instead of the next close. Within the final hour, keep an eye on the countdown.
Last bets and settling up
Counters stop taking cash bets a few minutes before the published closing time so staff can settle the day’s slips and cash up. If you are collecting winnings, aim to be in the shop at least ten minutes before close.
Getting there
Tap the Google Maps buttons at the top to see where the shop is, get directions from where you are, or look at the street in Street View before you set off. Golders Green station and bus station are about two minutes’ walk south. Buses along Finchley Road run north towards Temple Fortune and Finchley.
Nearby Betfred shops and their opening times
If this shop is busy or closed, these are the closest other Betfred branches to NW11 8RR, measured in a straight line. They are licensed by the London Borough of Barnet or the London Borough of Camden.
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Betfred, North End Road, Golders Green2 North End Road, London NW11 7PH
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Betfred, Vivian Avenue, Hendon Central22 Vivian Avenue, London NW4 3XP
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Betfred, High Road, East Finchley90–92 High Road, London N2 9EB
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Betfred, Finchley Road, Swiss Cottage181 Finchley Road, London NW3 6LB
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Betfred, Fairfax Road, South Hampstead87 Fairfax Road, London NW6 4DY
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Betfred, Ballards Lane (34), Finchley Central34 Ballards Lane, London N3 2BJ
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Betfred, Ballards Lane (21-23), Finchley Central21–23 Ballards Lane, London N3 1XP
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For a complete list of licensed betting shops near Golders Green, including independents, see the gambling premises register kept by the London Borough of Barnet.
About this shop
| Trading name | Betfred |
|---|---|
| Address | 889 Finchley Road, London, NW11 8RR |
| Premises type | Betting shop |
| Licensee | Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited |
| Licensing authority | London Borough of Barnet |
| Area | Golders Green, Barnet |
| Nearest main roads | Finchley Road (A598); Golders Green Road (A502); North End Road |
| Public transport | Golders Green (Northern line); Golders Green bus station |
Golders Green is well known for its kosher bakeries and delis, many of them on Golders Green Road around the corner. Betfred’s North End Road branch is on the other side of the crossroads. In a straight line, Golders Green is about 5.3 miles north-west of central London at Charing Cross.
Frequently asked questions
- What time does Betfred on Finchley Road in Golders Green open?
- Betfred Finchley Road, Golders Green opens at 09:00 from Monday to Friday, at 08:30 on Saturday and at 09:30 on Sunday.
- What time does Betfred on Finchley Road in Golders Green close today?
- It closes at 22:00 every day of the week. The live panel at the top of this page shows today’s closing time and a countdown.
- Is Betfred on Finchley Road in Golders Green open on Sundays?
- Yes, from 09:30 to 22:00. Sunday is the latest start of the week.
- Can I place a bet in the shop on Christmas Day?
- No. Betting premises licences under the Gambling Act 2005 bar gambling on Christmas Day, so every betting shop in Great Britain is closed on 25 December.
- Does the shop open over Easter?
- Yes. Good Friday trading has been permitted since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force, and there is no restriction on Easter Sunday, so the shop runs normal times across Easter.
- What are the bank holiday times at Betfred Finchley Road, Golders Green?
- The May and August bank holidays run on normal Monday times, 09:00 to 22:00. Over Christmas and New Year, expect early closes around 18:00 on 24 and 31 December, 09:00 to 20:00 on Boxing Day, 10:00 to 20:00 on New Year’s Day, and no opening on Christmas Day.
- When is the earliest I can get into the shop?
- The earliest opening is 08:30 on Saturday. Other days start at 09:00, or 09:30 on Sunday, and closing is 22:00 outside the Christmas and New Year period.
- Is there parking near Betfred Finchley Road, Golders Green?
- Bays on and around Finchley Road are pay-by-app and time-limited, and the residential roads are mostly in a Barnet controlled parking zone. Public transport is simpler.
- How do I get to the shop?
- Use the directions button at the top of the page. It opens Google Maps and plots a route from your current location to 889 Finchley Road, NW11 8RR. Golders Green (Northern line); Golders Green bus station.