What is the best pool hall you ever played in? And where is it?
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Don,
For what it is worth, I remember you when you played in an event we had.
We talked a little and I remember you were from kalispell.
Hope you doing good.
Man, that had to be 10+ years ago.
Markg
Don,
For what it is worth, I remember you when you played in an event we had.
We talked a little and I remember you were from kalispell.
Hope you doing good.
Man, that had to be 10+ years ago.
Markg
Le Spot Billiards
Le Spot in Toronto, Canada....the place had it all, hustlers, rounders, homeless folk, millionaires, pro's, action, talk about proposition bets OMG...it never ended. Our weekly Monday night 6 red snooker tournament had 60-100 players on a regular basis for years....heck, we even had a dog that seen more pool halls on the road than most hustlers have. I'm sure there are a few pool halls out there that could have books written on what's taken place inside....Le Spot would be one for sure! And shall I not forget...we also like to call it the home of Alex "the lion" Pagulayan.
Le Spot in Toronto, Canada....the place had it all, hustlers, rounders, homeless folk, millionaires, pro's, action, talk about proposition bets OMG...it never ended. Our weekly Monday night 6 red snooker tournament had 60-100 players on a regular basis for years....heck, we even had a dog that seen more pool halls on the road than most hustlers have. I'm sure there are a few pool halls out there that could have books written on what's taken place inside....Le Spot would be one for sure! And shall I not forget...we also like to call it the home of Alex "the lion" Pagulayan.
The Billiard Palace
Heck, at Lakewood Family Billiards in Lakewood, CA (funny thing) you could have a house cue stored behind the counter. They had 14 Acme tables, WTF, and 2 snooker tables. That's where it all began.
But one of the best and one of my all time favorites was Vern Peterson's Billiard Palace in Bellflower, CA. It was upstairs on Bellflower Blvd; nothing but pool. You want action, it was there. It was later highlighted by 'Big Bertha'. Yeah, the same 6'x12' snooker table now found at Hard Times Bellflower. Cole Dickson seemed like he was always there for some entertaining times. You could run into a young (14 or so) Keith McCready and many others. There were pro events in Hollywood/Burbank or Long Beach and after those were finished for the evening some of those folks would filter into the Palace as it was open 24/7. I first ran into NY Blackie after one of the tournaments and many more of the likes.
No frills, just pool!
Gerry S
Heck, at Lakewood Family Billiards in Lakewood, CA (funny thing) you could have a house cue stored behind the counter. They had 14 Acme tables, WTF, and 2 snooker tables. That's where it all began.
But one of the best and one of my all time favorites was Vern Peterson's Billiard Palace in Bellflower, CA. It was upstairs on Bellflower Blvd; nothing but pool. You want action, it was there. It was later highlighted by 'Big Bertha'. Yeah, the same 6'x12' snooker table now found at Hard Times Bellflower. Cole Dickson seemed like he was always there for some entertaining times. You could run into a young (14 or so) Keith McCready and many others. There were pro events in Hollywood/Burbank or Long Beach and after those were finished for the evening some of those folks would filter into the Palace as it was open 24/7. I first ran into NY Blackie after one of the tournaments and many more of the likes.
No frills, just pool!
Gerry S
My definition of best is different than yours but I've got the happiest memories from Comet Lanes in Grand Rapids Mich. I spent more time on that snooker table than almost any table but my own. Best company and competition I've had playing pool. RIP George, Boyd and Eddie.
TD
TD
Champs/CJ's , Gaston Ave. , Dallas . First pool room i was in that you could order food . Had great french fries , and they weren't chincy on ketchup . The couple years i went there there was usually action , open 24 hours.
When I was in Metairie I really liked Racketeers in the N.O. area. That was many many moons ago.
Gerry S
Best Pool Room
Some players in Denver might remember this place. My favorite room was Billiards On The Hill in Boulder CO. To me it was very comfortable place to play. Their also was guy standing on the corner asking if you wanted to buy grass.Also in Costa Mesa CA was the Shark Club. They had great food.They also had free pool with lunch which they pizzas .They had waiting list thurs.and fridays.
Some players in Denver might remember this place. My favorite room was Billiards On The Hill in Boulder CO. To me it was very comfortable place to play. Their also was guy standing on the corner asking if you wanted to buy grass.Also in Costa Mesa CA was the Shark Club. They had great food.They also had free pool with lunch which they pizzas .They had waiting list thurs.and fridays.
The Playing Field in Richmond was a pretty nice place maybe 10 years ago or so
Not sure what happened to it ...
Country Club in Mass. was my personal favorite. Hate that it closed down.
Met a lot of AZB guys at that place. Lots of fun memories.
Met a lot of AZB guys at that place. Lots of fun memories.
I thank the AZB family for their input! It is so sad that so many good pool halls have closed! Pool is a great sport and pass time game. It just needs a lot of support from players, pool hall owners and fans of the game!
Many Regards,
Lock n load.
Many Regards,
Lock n load.
Their weekend tournaments were legendary but I found the a/c 5 or 10 tons short. It was a beautiful building with the highest ceilings of any pool room I have ever been in. The two bars was a plus and if I am not mistaken, was a building that in years gone past, contained the illegal gambling that was popular throughout Louisiana. Ok, it had a lot going for it.
A couple of the best that I have been to:
Kellys Cue Club - Baltimore, MD
Top Hat - Baltimore, MD
Shooters, Minneapolis, MN
Billiard Street Cafe (Two Stooges), Minneapolis, MN
The Billiard Palace - Tulsa, OK
Jack & Jills - Baltimore, MD
Fast Eddies, Alexandria, VA
my top 5
1. Diamond Billiards ,Cape Coral ,Florida best atmostphere ,food,and staff.This place even serves a good breakfast for early birds
2. Capones ,Spring Hill ,Florida first class place all around !!
3. Gate City Billiards, Greensboro,NC A Very well run place with Great tournaments
4.Mr. Cues ,Chamble ,GA the most established and best run place to play around the metro Atlanta area .Consistent !!
5.Sharks n Shooters ,Rocky Mtn ,NC a smaller room with alot to offer .Probably one of the most comfortable rooms to practice in I have visited
1. Diamond Billiards ,Cape Coral ,Florida best atmostphere ,food,and staff.This place even serves a good breakfast for early birds
2. Capones ,Spring Hill ,Florida first class place all around !!
3. Gate City Billiards, Greensboro,NC A Very well run place with Great tournaments
4.Mr. Cues ,Chamble ,GA the most established and best run place to play around the metro Atlanta area .Consistent !!
5.Sharks n Shooters ,Rocky Mtn ,NC a smaller room with alot to offer .Probably one of the most comfortable rooms to practice in I have visited