My wife and I are going up the coast of Maine for vacation. I probably won't get a chance to play, but just in case I'm taking my cue. Anybody know good Maine rooms close to the coast?
Where to play in Maine
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I'm not sure where on the coast you are going but if you are going north of Brunswick there is a place called Side Pocket in Gardiner. It is probably 30-35 miles from the coast and I hear it is a fairly busy place. I have never been there myself but know a few who play there every once in a while. Below is a map link.
http://local.yahoo.com/info-10430837-side-pocket-billiards-llc-gardiner
http://local.yahoo.com/info-10430837-side-pocket-billiards-llc-gardiner
Thanks, I'll keep it in mind. We're going up to Acadia Nat'l Park and also probably stopping in Portland to visit my cousin. It looks like it is only 4 or so miles off 95.BillyKoda said:
If you are coming up 95 you might want to stop in at TJ's Classic Billiards in Waterville, it is very close to the interstate and has some fine tables. From my experience, there it is a younger crowd at TJ's but some decent players. You would take the first Waterville exit and take a right at the end of the ramp, go through one set of lights and take a right on Airport Road by the car dealership (Central Maine Motors I believe). It's down on the left in a Metal building. Below is a map link.
http://local.yahoo.com/info-10452285-t-j-s-classic-billiards-waterville
I hope you have a great vacation in Maine, it truly is a beautiful place in the summer. Winters, not so much. I see you are from Mass, I lived there for 13 years out in Metro West and I worked in Westboro.
BK
http://local.yahoo.com/info-10452285-t-j-s-classic-billiards-waterville
I hope you have a great vacation in Maine, it truly is a beautiful place in the summer. Winters, not so much. I see you are from Mass, I lived there for 13 years out in Metro West and I worked in Westboro.
BK
Don't know Koop. My wife is switching jobs so we had to move vacation plans up a month and haven't made proper plans. We're heading for Bah Hahbah :smile:, but we've yet to find accomadations. We were going to take "The Cat" to Nova Scotia until we looked at the cost.Koop said:Steve,
Are you staying in Bah Hahbah
Beautiful place up there.
Koop
Steve Ellis said:
I was in downtown Brunswick several years ago, and there was a quaint new-england-style white church in the middle of town. But something in front didn't look quite right; I swore from a block away it was a neon Budweiser sign. We got a little closer, and sure enough, it was a pool hall. It was closed when I was there, so I couldn't go in.
Steve Ellis said:
The wife and I stayed at an Inn right on the water. If I can find the name I will PM you shortly. It's a great time.
EDIT: Found it...you can thank me later
http://www.balancerockinn.com/
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Steve,
We stayed at the Bar Harbor Inn last year and it was really nice, but quite pricey as it was right on the waterfront.
We've also stayed at the Bar Harbor Grand which is closer to the center of town and was quite reasonable.
As for pool halls in the area, I was forbidden from seeking them out!
Barbara
We stayed at the Bar Harbor Inn last year and it was really nice, but quite pricey as it was right on the waterfront.
We've also stayed at the Bar Harbor Grand which is closer to the center of town and was quite reasonable.
As for pool halls in the area, I was forbidden from seeking them out!
Barbara
Bangor Maine
Room in Bangor maine jus4fun billiards open daily at 11am can play daily 11-6 for five dollars a person also sunday & wed 6 -11 just ask for the special monday night little 9-ball tournament starts 730 fifteen dollar entry
Room in Bangor maine jus4fun billiards open daily at 11am can play daily 11-6 for five dollars a person also sunday & wed 6 -11 just ask for the special monday night little 9-ball tournament starts 730 fifteen dollar entry
Hi Steve
BigKahuna here... I live in the Portland area and if you are going to be in Portland you will probably want to go to Spot Shots with 20 tables. There are usually some guys that are playing there in the afternoons and they open at 11AM. Old Port Tavern Billiards with six tables is quite a bit smaller but might be a place your wife might enjoy more. If you are around maybe we can shoot some if you can get out.
Mike Deschaine is not soft action by the way.
Ellsworth just before Bar Harbor will probably have more pool players than Bar Harbor. I do know a few players from up around there.
Steve Ellis said:
BigKahuna here... I live in the Portland area and if you are going to be in Portland you will probably want to go to Spot Shots with 20 tables. There are usually some guys that are playing there in the afternoons and they open at 11AM. Old Port Tavern Billiards with six tables is quite a bit smaller but might be a place your wife might enjoy more. If you are around maybe we can shoot some if you can get out.
Mike Deschaine is not soft action by the way.
Ellsworth just before Bar Harbor will probably have more pool players than Bar Harbor. I do know a few players from up around there.
mongoose-
Banned
New place opened not long ago in Ellsworth just outside of Bah Habba. Called Downeast Billiards. It is next to the LL Bean store right on the main strip. Decent tables and food. Reasonably priced as well. I'm north of there an hour. I may be interested in getting together depending on timing. Shoot me a pvt if you want to.
