There are bars all over the city that cater to pool players. There are a few "True" Pool Halls as mentioned (Kolby's, Bullshooters) and few others that are close to "True" Pool Halls like River City, Click's, etc.
Kolby's would probably take about 30-35 minutes from where you are moving. I can get there in 45 minutes and I live by Lizard Acres.
If you are real nice, George might invite ya over to play on the really nice GC's in Sun City (Lizard Acres). And they have tons of tables. You have to be a member to play here.
As fas as leagues, check out my website:
http://www.azpoolscene.com there is a link for all Phoenix type leagues. The best two leagues on the West Side of Town are the BCA Champions League (Run by me) and the Hot Shot's League (Run by Larry Eans). There are tons of leagues jammed into Bullshooters on any given night as well.
Hot Shots runs on various nights of the week and is all travelling leagues, so you might get to cover the entire city from one week to the next. BCA Champions League is an in-house on the only Diamond Barboxes in town out of Stingers Bar (43rd Ave / Peoria). Bullshooters is 1 mile further at 35th Ave / Peoria and is the new home of the Hot Shots league.
If you are on Facebook become a fan of AZPoolScene.com to get updated info on tournaments, leagues, pool rooms, etc.
Feel free to shoot me a PM or email at
Jerry@azpoolscene.com with any questions or concerns.
Btw, Mike, the owner of this website and forum plays out of my league on Wednesday Nights and is more than just a web programmer, he can actually play too!