I will be posting several reports so probably best that I start with a disclaimer: This is what I found on my two visits when I was passing through Dallas. Other's experiences and opinions may vary. I have no financial interest in any pool hall or any business mentioned in these reports. This information is correct to the best of my knowledge but errors are possible.
Diamonds Billiards is the hall that almost every serious player would like to have near their home. The Diamond tables are the usual Diamonds, moderately tough but fair. Halfway into the pockets the inside rails are 4.5 inches apart. This is true for the eight nine foot tables and the lone seven foot Diamond which isn't your typical barbox, more like a miniature nine footer with identical pockets. The tables all take three dollar coins to open the ball gate for thirty minutes meaning that play is less than six dollars an hour regardless of the number of players, a hard deal to beat.
The very best thing about Diamonds is that it is a pool hall. No loud music, no video games, nothing to divert from playing pool and nothing to attract people who don't play pool. No alcohol sold but I think it is "bring your own bottle" and it is a nonsmoking establishment, easy on the eyes in long battles as is the blue cloth and Diamond lights overhead.
The people are friendly but not pushy. The atmosphere simply perfect. There is a raised area to provide a good view of all tables but most specifically the two tables that the most important matches are usually played on. I heard one referred to as "Billy's table". Two huge plasma screens hang from the ceiling with video cameras focused on these tables and the screens can receive TV or Internet feeds.
There is plenty of room around the tables, classic pool photographs on the walls with inscriptions, only what is needed to play pool or watch in the place and a small supply of snacks, very reasonably priced. This is a very nice place but with no unneeded frills at all except the pictures on the wall.
The one concern I have about Diamonds is can it survive? It doesn't appeal to anyone but the hardcore pool player and railbirds and the prices it charges them for everything offered are very reasonable. It looks like it needs to be either privately funded or intends to rely on action to survive. If it is intended to be primarily a place for action I have to say it is put together perfectly. If I could build a place as a private club for just myself, a select few friends, and the occasional guest Diamonds would be it.
The images give some idea of the interior and exterior of Diamonds although I neglected to take a picture of the roughly 200 square foot raised viewing area. As I feared, I did a poor job of the photography with a tiny borrowed camera but hopefully the images are adequate to give some feel of the place. It feels more like an oversized home pool room than a commercial establishment.
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At the moment the raised sign out front still promises Chinese food but the buffet is long gone. In addition to those I photographed, there is also a large sign on the back wall visible from I-635 near the Plano Road exit.
Contact Information:
Diamonds Billiards Club
10601 New Church Road
Dallas Texas 75238
Phone 214-341-5200
www.pool-action.com
Diamonds Billiards is the hall that almost every serious player would like to have near their home. The Diamond tables are the usual Diamonds, moderately tough but fair. Halfway into the pockets the inside rails are 4.5 inches apart. This is true for the eight nine foot tables and the lone seven foot Diamond which isn't your typical barbox, more like a miniature nine footer with identical pockets. The tables all take three dollar coins to open the ball gate for thirty minutes meaning that play is less than six dollars an hour regardless of the number of players, a hard deal to beat.
The very best thing about Diamonds is that it is a pool hall. No loud music, no video games, nothing to divert from playing pool and nothing to attract people who don't play pool. No alcohol sold but I think it is "bring your own bottle" and it is a nonsmoking establishment, easy on the eyes in long battles as is the blue cloth and Diamond lights overhead.
The people are friendly but not pushy. The atmosphere simply perfect. There is a raised area to provide a good view of all tables but most specifically the two tables that the most important matches are usually played on. I heard one referred to as "Billy's table". Two huge plasma screens hang from the ceiling with video cameras focused on these tables and the screens can receive TV or Internet feeds.
There is plenty of room around the tables, classic pool photographs on the walls with inscriptions, only what is needed to play pool or watch in the place and a small supply of snacks, very reasonably priced. This is a very nice place but with no unneeded frills at all except the pictures on the wall.
The one concern I have about Diamonds is can it survive? It doesn't appeal to anyone but the hardcore pool player and railbirds and the prices it charges them for everything offered are very reasonable. It looks like it needs to be either privately funded or intends to rely on action to survive. If it is intended to be primarily a place for action I have to say it is put together perfectly. If I could build a place as a private club for just myself, a select few friends, and the occasional guest Diamonds would be it.
The images give some idea of the interior and exterior of Diamonds although I neglected to take a picture of the roughly 200 square foot raised viewing area. As I feared, I did a poor job of the photography with a tiny borrowed camera but hopefully the images are adequate to give some feel of the place. It feels more like an oversized home pool room than a commercial establishment.
http://shootingarts.com/~hu/dia_0264.jpg
http://shootingarts.com/~hu/dia_0265.jpg
http://shootingarts.com/~hu/dia_0267.jpg
http://shootingarts.com/~hu/dia_0273.jpg
http://shootingarts.com/~hu/dia_0272.jpg
At the moment the raised sign out front still promises Chinese food but the buffet is long gone. In addition to those I photographed, there is also a large sign on the back wall visible from I-635 near the Plano Road exit.
Contact Information:
Diamonds Billiards Club
10601 New Church Road
Dallas Texas 75238
Phone 214-341-5200
www.pool-action.com
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