Recommendations for European 3 Cushion trip in May 2023

[bernie]

I am planning a trip to Europe next May for 10 days. A bucket list thing, so to speak.....

Starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands, I am looking for recommendations for 3 Cushion Billiard rooms within approx 3 or 4 hundred miles of Amsterdam. The plan is to drive for up to 2 or 3 hours (max) a day (or couple of days), play billiards for a few hours, visit with local 3C players, have a nice dinner, sleep, and repeat for 10 days.

This might encompass Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, North/Central France.

Ideally these billiard rooms would have good 3C tables, be in reasonably safe neighborhoods, in towns/cities that would also be appealing to spend a day or two. Bonus points for places that are also appealing from a city center dining/walking experience.

Thanks.

Bernie P.

 

[Bob Jewett]

A good start would be to ask Bert van Manen. He is here occasionally and has a FaceBook page.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

How much do we get for planning your trip for you?

 

[erriep]

hi bernie,

as a "must go", you should plan a trip to Gand/Gent (Belgium) and to Bruges/Brugge (Belgium) . not only to play 3 cushions : those 2 towns are jewels , 2 superb places to visit, really unique.
Same goes for Anvers/Antwerpen (belgium) , even the town is bigger and with an industrial harbour background.

in north France, there are some strong players in Soisson (be carefull when it comes to "small games", you'll meet monsters there) , and in Gravelines . But those are small towns , not so interesting as a tourist.

 

[TheBasics]

bernie, Howdy;

Might want to get in touch with these folks;

Hague 5 Sportsbar | Den Haag

Hague 5 Sportsbar in The Hague, shoot some pool, throw some darts, or watch some LIVE sports! Check out our website, or simply pass by at Javastraat 132 2585AX!

www.hague5sportsbar.com

hank

 

[bernie]

A good start would be to ask Bert van Manen. He is here occasionally and has a FaceBook page.

Hi Bob,

Great suggestion. I enjoy Bert's 3C commentary on some of UMB tourneys.

Thank you.

 

[bernie]

How much do we get for planning your trip for you?

TCC,

You would get 'much' pleasure from assisting a fellow 3C player enjoy the beautiful game in other parts of the world (assuming that you contributed, of course).

 

[bernie]

hi bernie,

as a "must go", you should plan a trip to Gand/Gent (Belgium) and to Bruges/Brugge (Belgium) . not only to play 3 cushions : those 2 towns are jewels , 2 superb places to visit, really unique.
Same goes for Anvers/Antwerpen (belgium) , even the town is bigger and with an industrial harbour background.

in north France, there are some strong players in Soisson (be carefull when it comes to "small games", you'll meet monsters there) , and in Gravelines . But those are small towns , not so interesting as a tourist.

Hi Erriep, I appreciate the suggestions. This is exactly what I'm looking for.

Trying to locate carom rooms in these towns is apparantly not the easiest thing.... do you perhaps have any first hand experience of playing at specific rooms in these towns?

Thanks!

 

[bernie]

bernie, Howdy;

Might want to get in touch with these folks;

Hague 5 Sportsbar | Den Haag

Hague 5 Sportsbar in The Hague, shoot some pool, throw some darts, or watch some LIVE sports! Check out our website, or simply pass by at Javastraat 132 2585AX!

www.hague5sportsbar.com

hank

Hi Basics,

Good suggestion. They don't appear to have 3C tables.

Your post of this location will prompt me to reach out to Alex Lely, who as I recall, also plays a little 3C himself.

Thanks!

 

[erriep]

Hi Erriep, I appreciate the suggestions. This is exactly what I'm looking for.

Trying to locate carom rooms in these towns is apparantly not the easiest thing.... do you perhaps have any first hand experience of playing at specific rooms in these towns?

Thanks!

in Brugge :

KONINKLIJKE BRUGSE BILJARTCLUB​

Diksmuidestraat 3​

8000 Brugge​

West Vlaanderen - Vlaanderen - Belgium​

Koninklijke Brugse Biljart Club | Brugge

Koninklijke Brugse Biljart Club, Brugge, Belgium. 472 likes. De website van de vzw Koninklijke Brugse Biljart club www.kbbc.be informeert je over zoveel mogelij

www.facebook.com

in addition, there is a superb & friendly snooker club in downtown , with one 9'' pool table.

 

[erriep]

Hi Erriep, I appreciate the suggestions. This is exactly what I'm looking for.

Trying to locate carom rooms in these towns is apparantly not the easiest thing.... do you perhaps have any first hand experience of playing at specific rooms in these towns?

Thanks!

In Gent/Gand , there are some clubs. Here is a short list , clic on the names to see the location :

Sportclubs | Sportaanbod

stad.gent

(Biljart = billiard)

 

[T@BP]

The place you should not miss is Mister 100
Nowadays it is Mr Raymond Ceulemans grandchildren who runs the poolroom, they are super nice and helpful.
The city of Lier is as good as a small town gets in EU, lots of restaurants, no crime and full of beautiful old buildings.

 

[T@BP]

And if you like to fly to Sweden, come and visit my place www.biljardpalatset.se

We got the very best carom tables, cloth and balls and players for you

 

[erriep]

rofl of course, Mister100 in Lier ! thanks T@BP .

bernie, there are plenty of places to play in Belgium. Be carefull when it comes to small games (straight rail/balkline) , Belgium is a small country , but many very strong players. Players in Belgium are like the belgian beers : there are plenty , and often strong , and sometimes, verrry strong .

 

[Black-Balled]

Great thread and input.

I have no constructive input, otherwise!

 

[bernie]

in Brugge :

KONINKLIJKE BRUGSE BILJARTCLUB​

Diksmuidestraat 3​

8000 Brugge​

West Vlaanderen - Vlaanderen - Belgium​

Koninklijke Brugse Biljart Club | Brugge

Koninklijke Brugse Biljart Club, Brugge, Belgium. 472 likes. De website van de vzw Koninklijke Brugse Biljart club www.kbbc.be informeert je over zoveel mogelij

www.facebook.com

in addition, there is a superb & friendly snooker club in downtown , with one 9'' pool table.

Thanks Erriep,

This one looks great!

 

[bernie]

The place you should not miss is Mister 100
Nowadays it is Mr Raymond Ceulemans grandchildren who runs the poolroom, they are super nice and helpful.
The city of Lier is as good as a small town gets in EU, lots of restaurants, no crime and full of beautiful old buildings.

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Hi T@BP,

I appreciate this one, it looks absolutely ideal for 3C play and a great looking place.

Thank you!

 

[bernie]

And if you like to fly to Sweden, come and visit my place www.biljardpalatset.se

We got the very best carom tables, cloth and balls and players for you

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T@BP,

Your room looks ideal!

It certainly looks like a players place. I may not make it as far north as Stockholm on this trip, but if I am ever in Sweden, I'll be sure to drop by.

Thank you.

 

[Bob Jewett]

Bert vM sez:

Mr 100 in Lier, Belgium is an obvious choice. Nice little city, great restaurants.

Just over the border: Den Hoek in Zundert, the Netherlands. Two of the four world record runs of 28 were made there. Not much to do in terms of being a tourist, unless you are a Vincent van Gogh fan (it's his birth town).

I don' t dare recommend the famous room in Paris anymore, think it closed.

Most prominent rooms in Germany are only open on days with League play, you can't just walk in and play 3-C.

Innsbruck, Austria has a good room, I could look up the URL if you want it.

Same goes for the room in Vienna, which is of course perfect for tourism.

Biljartcafe Jorissen in The Hague, the Netherlands might be another good one.

 

[bernie]

Bert vM sez:

Mr 100 in Lier, Belgium is an obvious choice. Nice little city, great restaurants.

Just over the border: Den Hoek in Zundert, the Netherlands. Two of the four world record runs of 28 were made there. Not much to do in terms of being a tourist, unless you are a Vincent van Gogh fan (it's his birth town).

I don' t dare recommend the famous room in Paris anymore, think it closed.

Most prominent rooms in Germany are only open on days with League play, you can't just walk in and play 3-C.

Innsbruck, Austria has a good room, I could look up the URL if you want it.

Same goes for the room in Vienna, which is of course perfect for tourism.

Biljartcafe Jorissen in The Hague, the Netherlands might be another good one.

Thank you Bob. Much appreciated!

Austria sounds great, but just a little too far for this trip.

Bernie.