Atlanta pool scene?

TheOne

TheOne

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Hi,

I might get sent to Atlanta for a few weeks in March or possibly later this year. Just wondered if there are any good pool halls, players, or tournaments there or close by?

Thanks in advance
 
TheOne said:
Hi,

I might get sent to Atlanta for a few weeks in March or possibly later this year. Just wondered if there are any good pool halls, players, or tournaments there or close by?

Thanks in advance
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It has been many years since I've been to Atlanta but I know it is a hot bead of southern pool. I don't know the area well, I'm sure there are plenty of pool rooms but the only one I've been in is Mr Cues II.

THAT PLACE IS HUGE!@# OMG! So many tables, I'd rather not even guess as to the number. There is plenty of action in Atlanta too, just bring your A game.

matta
 
matta said:
It has been many years since I've been to Atlanta but I know it is a hot bead of southern pool. I don't know the area well, I'm sure there are plenty of pool rooms but the only one I've been in is Mr Cues II.

THAT PLACE IS HUGE!@# OMG! So many tables, I'd rather not even guess as to the number. There is plenty of action in Atlanta too, just bring your A game.

matta
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OMG I gotta find my D, C and E first, still be nice to have something to practice for. Thanks for the info
 
i live on the south side of atlanta when you come pm me i can get you in all kind's of action
 
Also do a search on "Atlanta" in this forum - lots of these threads have popped up over time.
 
Here is the skinny. Mr cues 2 is off of Chamblee-Tucker rd and is large, with gold crown 4 9fters, and gc5 8fters. The Pool Room in Duluth is nicer, and has nicer gold crowns. It is just off of Pleasant Hill Road. Johnny Archer and Kim Davenport have a room in Marietta(just north of ATL on I75) that has a mix of gold crown 4's and Olhausen 9fters, all in good shape. You cannot smoke in the Pool Room at Duluth, you can in the rest. Big action is now at the Pool Room in Duluth, but there is some action at all three. For my dough, I go with the Pool Room, cause it has better food, tables, and action than the others, but location may be a factor for you, as Atlanta isn't a small town. Hope this helps.
 
I love Marietta Billiards, formerly The Pool Room, in (where else) Marietta. It's owned by Johnny Archer and Kim Davenport. Their staff is amazingly nice, they have good food, and great tables. It was never too smoky for me when I went in, either.
 
TheOne said:
OMG I gotta find my D, C and E first, still be nice to have something to practice for. Thanks for the info
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I think it has been a looooong time since you have seen your D, C and E games.
 
muttley76 said:
Here is the skinny. Mr cues 2 is off of Chamblee-Tucker rd and is large, with gold crown 4 9fters, and gc5 8fters. The Pool Room in Duluth is nicer, and has nicer gold crowns. It is just off of Pleasant Hill Road. Johnny Archer and Kim Davenport have a room in Marietta(just north of ATL on I75) that has a mix of gold crown 4's and Olhausen 9fters, all in good shape. You cannot smoke in the Pool Room at Duluth, you can in the rest. Big action is now at the Pool Room in Duluth, but there is some action at all three. For my dough, I go with the Pool Room, cause it has better food, tables, and action than the others, but location may be a factor for you, as Atlanta isn't a small town. Hope this helps.
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yeah - what he said twice! the pool room has been sporting a whole bunch of action lately. this week slowed because of the derby. they just installed a tournament edition gc5 that is re-felted very often (they just put it in a few months ago and i've seen them do it twice now), and the pockets are brutally tight. the house table mechanic is mark gregory - he posts here sometimes - and he keeps the whole place in good shape. you can find action there mostly at night. if you go to cuesII you can also find games during the day especially if you play one pocket. there are 9ball tournaments @ cues on mon. and fri. (a and c-d respectively), and one pocket on wed. the pool room has a thurs. 8 ball tourney. marietta billiard club used to have 8ball on sat. 9 ball on sunday in the afternoons - don't know if they still do. bigshots has the same touneys on the same days but 8 foot tables - so-so shape (the room is in marietta). and side pockets (also in marietta) has a saturday night 9ball tourney on kim steele 9 footers. you can pm any another questions or help with directions.
 
wicked thanks guys (and marrissa :) for the info, sounds like a few options and I forgot Johnny plays there.

Not sure where I'd be staying but I'd be working on Ravinia Drive near the perimeter mall.

Do any of the regional tours have any stops in Atlanta does anyone know?

I really hope I can go in March though as might be able to go to Valley Forge afterwards which I've still never been too! (although I know this is in PA not exactly Atlanta! :)

Cheers again

PS
Blackballed - you have no idea! :p
 
TheOne said:
wicked thanks guys (and marrissa :) for the info, sounds like a few options and I forgot Johnny plays there.

Not sure where I'd be staying but I'd be working on Ravinia Drive near the perimeter mall.

Do any of the regional tours have any stops in Atlanta does anyone know?

I really hope I can go in March though as might be able to go to Valley Forge afterwards which I've still never been too! (although I know this is in PA not exactly Atlanta! :)

Cheers again

PS
Blackballed - you have no idea! :p
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Shannon Daulton's Great Southern Billiard Tour stops in and around Atlanta!
 
Chances are you will stay at the Hotel that is right there at the Ravinia. This area of town is called Dunwoody. It is a 10 minute drive straight down I-285 to Cues II. I concur with the rest of the group that the best place to play is "The Pool Room" in duluth. It is a 15 to 20 minute drive from the Ravinia. I play up there at lunch quite often and would be glad to bang a few racks with you while you are in town.

One other place that is worth noting is Mazzy's in Alpharetta ( 15 minutes from the Ravinia). It is more of a sports bar environment, but has eleven 8 foot Olhousens and lots of dart boards. To me it has the best environment to have fun if you want to play some and have a good time. There is some small action there as well, mostly $20 t $50 sets and the competition is more middle of the road. At Cues II or the Pool Room you can get in higher dollar matches and more serious competition. Mazzy's has league night on Wednesday and Thursday and there are a few Local Brits that play if your interested in seeing some of your countrymen. They also have a 9ball tourney on Saturday and an 8ball tourney on Sunday. Last bit of info, the beer selection is good there and you can actually meet a cute girl or two if that is on your agenda. You will not get that at Cues II!

I hope you have a good time in our fair city and feel free to PM me to play or if you have more questions.
 
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Greatblzofire said:
Chances are you will stay at the Hotel that is right there at the Ravinia. This area of town is called Dunwoody. It is a 10 minute drive straight down I-285 to Cues II. I concur with the rest of the group that the best place to play is "The Pool Room" in duluth. It is a 15 to 20 minute drive from the Ravinia. I play up there at lunch quite often and would be glad to bang a few racks with you while you are in town.

One other place that is worth noting is Mazzy's in Alpharetta ( 15 minutes from the Ravinia). It is more of a sports bar environment, but has eleven 8foot Olhousens and lots of dart boards. To me it has the best environment to have fun if you want to play some and have a good time. There is some small action there as well, mostly $20 t $50 sets and the competition is more middle of the road. At Cues II or the Pool Room you can get in higher dollar matches and more serios competition. Mazzy's has league night on Wednesday and Thursday and there are a few Local Brits that play if your interested in seeing some of your countrymen. They also have a 9ball tourney on Saturday and an 8ball tourney on Sunday. Last bit of info, the beer selection is good there and you can actually meet a cute girl or two if that is on your agenda. You will not get that at Cues II!

I hope you have a good time in our fair sity and feel free to PM me to play or if you have more questions.
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Thanks for another great reply, this is whats great about forums like this! Now my boss better come through on his promise now that I know how many pool halls, comps and action their is!

Cheers, will no doubt pm a few when I'm on my way.
 
Hey guys, what is the scene like for C and B players. Are there lots of them that like to match up in $50 to $200 sets? Or $50 to $100 games of one hole? Or is the action limited to mostly the A players? I might be going to Atlanta this summer and I like to play, but I'm a C to B level. I don't want to lock horns with an A, even with a lot of weight.
 
That is very hard to say. I would consider myself a c+ player. I seem to find plenty of action for $20 to $50 sets in my skill range. However, What is a c player to me may be a better or worse player to you. I would suggest going to play in the C&D tournament at cues II. You can see guys level of play and try to match yourself up accordingly.
 
sticks pool room

on the southside sticks pool room is located in hampton just one mile south of the atlanta motor speedway.Anyone in the world will get played.I not saying they can play even but there's lot's of player's there that will matchup.You can find $20 a game to $5000 set's they are also having a $2000 garunteed bar table tournament $60 entry fee split quarters 770-897-2111 last weekend in march
 
TheOne said:
Hi,

I might get sent to Atlanta for a few weeks in March or possibly later this year. Just wondered if there are any good pool halls, players, or tournaments there or close by?

Thanks in advance
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Just come to The Pool Room Sports Bar & Grille, you won't be disappointed. If you are, I'll refund your money.

John
 
jrt30004 said:
yeah - what he said twice! the pool room has been sporting a whole bunch of action lately. this week slowed because of the derby. they just installed a tournament edition gc5 that is re-felted very often (they just put it in a few months ago and i've seen them do it twice now), and the pockets are brutally tight. the house table mechanic is mark gregory - he posts here sometimes - and he keeps the whole place in good shape. you can find action there mostly at night. if you go to cuesII you can also find games during the day especially if you play one pocket. there are 9ball tournaments @ cues on mon. and fri. (a and c-d respectively), and one pocket on wed. the pool room has a thurs. 8 ball tourney. marietta billiard club used to have 8ball on sat. 9 ball on sunday in the afternoons - don't know if they still do. bigshots has the same touneys on the same days but 8 foot tables - so-so shape (the room is in marietta). and side pockets (also in marietta) has a saturday night 9ball tourney on kim steele 9 footers. you can pm any another questions or help with directions.
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MARK GREGORY is the BEST table mechanic in the Southeast! He did an amazing job on our GCV. It plays awesome. You can ask Cliff Joyner, Tader, Sparky, Lynny Samonski, Mitch Yarbrough, Harold MacCabee, Stevie Moore, 8-Ball Paul, and many more.
 
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