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← Back to PadelWhy this one made the list
4 covered courts opened April 2026, clubhouse, daily coaching, fitness classes and social leagues; founder Lauren van der Westhuizen explicitly built it around Bali/Cape Town social-padel energy.
Practical
- Postcode
- N7 9AH
- Setting
- Indoor
- First visit
- New Tileyard club; book via the Padel Mates app and hire a racket on arrival. The clubhouse is built for newcomers — the focus is the sport and camaraderie, not titles or professions, so turn up not knowing anyone.
- Getting started
- Coaching available
- Booking
- App booking
- Website
- House of Racquet (King's Cross)
- @houseofracquet
What you'd want to know
House of Racquet at King's Cross occupies a modern shopfront near Granary Square — four covered padel courts under a steel-and-glass roof structure, designed by founder Lauren van der Westhuizen to evoke Bali and Cape Town padel energy. AFP-rated panoramic walls in tempered glass; mondo turf with AI-powered performance analysis on every court (clutch system).
A modern clubhouse runs along one side: timber tables, plywood stools, planters and rattan accents; a juice bar and coffee counter; a curated retail rack with apparel and rackets. The pro:direct shop is on-site — a small retail counter at the entry with rackets, footwear and balls.
Polished concrete floor; warm natural lighting from clerestory glazing. Designed as a culture-and-community hub rather than a sports facility.
Overheard from locals
- four covered courts with ai performance analysis on every court — the system records and gives you stats after each match. the regulars actually use it.
- opened april 2026, founder-led by lauren van der westhuizen — the design philosophy is bali/cape town social padel, not a chain club.
- pro:direct shop is on-site for rackets, footwear and balls. you can try gear before you buy.
- beginners' clinics and social leagues run on a roster. the inclusivity framing is explicit; the staff actually walk new players through.
- weekday mornings and afternoons are the quiet window. evenings and weekends fill up fast — book a week ahead through their site.