This is my first post so I thought I'd post something that might be interesting to the group at large. First let me say that the forum is so interesting that I'm somewhat addicted to it. After many long years of working I'm finally retired and spend a few morning a week at the House of Billiards in Santa Monica. ( West Los Angeles). It's been many many years since my formative years playing in Flatbush. Anyway, a couple of weeks ago on a Tuesday night Efren came in to "play" some of the regulars. I watched for about 3 hours and then took off. Two nights later Bustamante came in for more of the same, although I didn't get the change to watch. So anyone visiting L.A. that wants a decent low key place to play may want to try HOB in Santa Monica.
House of Billiards - Santa Monica
- Thread starter Jack W
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MalibuMike
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Lots of good one pocket players play HOB Santa Monica
As well as many very nice regulars like Jimmy Woo and Danny Shades!
As well as many very nice regulars like Jimmy Woo and Danny Shades!
It's the only place to play in Santa Monica imo.
Unless, you're in the mood for a crowded bar and coin tables,
HOB is the winner on the west side!
Since Hollywood closed down, this is probably one of your best chances to run into pros and players in the area..
Stopped in last night. You better bring your 'A' game when coming here, because the tables
don't take any mess or guff off of nobody. The "fun" tables are even tighter than most, not to
mention the keyhole pockets on the pro tables. This location does have a slightly different vibe than the Sherman HOB.
Much nicer equipment and atmosphere than the valley; but, I just love L.A. So maybe I'm biased lol.
It's still one of the top 10 rooms in So Cal.
Do yourself, and your game, a favor and stop by HOB for some practice.
Unless, you're in the mood for a crowded bar and coin tables,
HOB is the winner on the west side!
Since Hollywood closed down, this is probably one of your best chances to run into pros and players in the area..
Stopped in last night. You better bring your 'A' game when coming here, because the tables
don't take any mess or guff off of nobody. The "fun" tables are even tighter than most, not to
mention the keyhole pockets on the pro tables. This location does have a slightly different vibe than the Sherman HOB.
Much nicer equipment and atmosphere than the valley; but, I just love L.A. So maybe I'm biased lol.
It's still one of the top 10 rooms in So Cal.
Do yourself, and your game, a favor and stop by HOB for some practice.
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