Connecticut Pool Room Reviews - COVID Era

[pool]

Folks,

It's been a long time since I posted anything. I am possibly relocating to the Connecticut area this summer and am interested in hearing about the current pool scene in the state (and nearby cross-border rooms as well, I suppose). I would probably be in the Hartford area which is pretty central. I am mostly interested in 9 ft. tables and the only leagues I care about would be local or in-house for cash (versus APA, TAP, etc.). Tournaments are also good to know about, but I don't have a lot of spare time to compete due to family commitments.

So what are the biggest / best pool rooms in Connecticut these days - and why?

--Pool

 

[pool]

It's been a few days and not one comment so I am thinking maybe this section isn't widely viewed. I am gonna post up on the Main forum and see what happens...

 

[Keith E.]

Quick googly turned up quite a few. Personally, I have no experience with any of the billiard establishments there. Best of luck once you arrive.

Keith

 

[pool]

Thanks, yeah. I saw a number on Google, but am hoping for first-hand perspectives.

 

[HAF]

It sounds like Pool Table Majic in Windsor Lockes is the place for you it's all 9 foot tables and run BCA leagues out of there. Most places have mostly 7 foot tables.

Folks,

It's been a long time since I posted anything. I am possibly relocating to the Connecticut area this summer and am interested in hearing about the current pool scene in the state (and nearby cross-border rooms as well, I suppose). I would probably be in the Hartford area which is pretty central. I am mostly interested in 9 ft. tables and the only leagues I care about would be local or in-house for cash (versus APA, TAP, etc.). Tournaments are also good to know about, but I don't have a lot of spare time to compete due to family commitments.

So what are the biggest / best pool rooms in Connecticut these days - and why?

--Pool

 

[diderot]

Break Room Cafe in Manchester is close to Hartford and has 9 foot Gold Crowns, though they just sold a number of tables for extra cash during covid so its not the biggest place. They have leagues though.

Otherwise, US 1 Billiards in West Haven has many 9 foot GCs, and is run by Jayson Shaw.

 

[Lou196755]

I visited US 1 Billiards on October 16, 2023. They now have 16 Rasson tables with gray cloth and the Predator Arena lights. Also 2 3C tables available.
They provide the gray Masters chalk for you to use while playing. All tables I saw were in great shape, they had the CT open there in September. Pictures and prices on their website are accurate.

 

[jtompilot]

I visited US 1 Billiards on October 16, 2023. They now have 16 Rasson tables with gray cloth and the Predator Arena lights. Also 2 3C tables available.
They provide the gray Masters chalk for you to use while playing. All tables I saw were in great shape, they had the CT open there in September. Pictures and prices on their website are accurate.

How many of them are 9’ tables? I stopped by there a week before the tournament and they were closed. Bad timing on my work trip to New Haven

 

[Lou196755]

How many of them are 9’ tables? I stopped by there a week before the tournament and they were closed. Bad timing on my work trip to New Haven

As far as I saw they were all 9 ft tables.... They did a remodel for the tournament. They have a full bar. I didn't eat there, but the locals I talked with said it was very good food. They don't open until 3PM and I was only there from 3:30 to 5 so I didn't get a feel for the type of players that show up.
It was a nice chance to compare the Diamonds I usually play on to the Rasson table. I thought the Rasson was a little more forgiving on the banks and didn't seem to hang as many balls in the pocket. But they were also new with only a few weeks of tournaments plays on them so it may not be a fair comparison...