Wondering if the are any real Pool Rooms left in the U.S.

JumpShotMagic said:
Remember the like from the movie The hustler, "This is Ames, no Bowing, No etc. just Pool".

Any place like this still around?
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Chris's Billiards in Chicago.
 
Joe Joosts in Long Beach, CA. Been there a million years. Even older then me. But barely.
 
Chalk N Cue in St. Joseph, MO.

I think Lincoln and Jesse James used to play there.
 
Bakers in Tampa.

Estalished in 1942, Bakers is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, continuously operated pool halls in the United States. Believe it or not, Mr. Angus Baker originally opened this business as a Barber Shop. It was quite successful but the one problem he had was keeping the good barbers. Not really knowing what to do, he decided to put in a pool table. Ironically enough, the barbers stayed around longer as they really liked playing pool. Even more interesting were the men that would come by and play, whether they were there to get a haircut or to just pass the time. Well, that meant that the little corner Barber Shop with the fellow named Shine that would shine your shoes just had to expand just a bit....and it did. Mr. Baker decided that maybe he should also provide all of these folks with some food and drinks, and sure enough that was a hit too.

As a matter of a fact, this Fine Establishment was such a success that tournaments began taking place at Bakers. Next thing you know, Mr. Baker had tournaments going that attracted players such as Steve Mizerak, Willie Mosconi, Steve Cook, Buddy Hall, New York Blackie, Mike Sigel, Earl Strickland, Keith McKready, and too many others to count.
 

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another one in florida is family billiards in the clearwater area. It is where donnie mills used to play everyone on the gaff table. Walk in the door firts table on the left.
 
Not a "Poolroom" but the Flamingo in St.Pete is pool bar, only three tables, but been here since 1969, and it still looks like 1969 on the inside lol.:D
 
CaptainHook said:
Bakers in Tampa.

Estalished in 1942, Bakers is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, continuously operated pool halls in the United States. Believe it or not, Mr. Angus Baker originally opened this business as a Barber Shop. It was quite successful but the one problem he had was keeping the good barbers. Not really knowing what to do, he decided to put in a pool table. Ironically enough, the barbers stayed around longer as they really liked playing pool. Even more interesting were the men that would come by and play, whether they were there to get a haircut or to just pass the time. Well, that meant that the little corner Barber Shop with the fellow named Shine that would shine your shoes just had to expand just a bit....and it did. Mr. Baker decided that maybe he should also provide all of these folks with some food and drinks, and sure enough that was a hit too.

As a matter of a fact, this Fine Establishment was such a success that tournaments began taking place at Bakers. Next thing you know, Mr. Baker had tournaments going that attracted players such as Steve Mizerak, Willie Mosconi, Steve Cook, Buddy Hall, New York Blackie, Mike Sigel, Earl Strickland, Keith McKready, and too many others to count.
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But can you still get a haircut?
 
CaptainHook said:
Bakers in Tampa.

Estalished in 1942, Bakers is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, continuously operated pool halls in the United States. Believe it or not, Mr. Angus Baker originally opened this business as a Barber Shop.
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First let me say that I would prefer to play on the table in your avatar ... the "competition" looks interesting.

Now a question, is there a strong relationshsip between pool halls and barber shops in the USA ? Around here many a barber shop was turned into a pool hall over the course of a decade or two. The premier billiards supply outfit in Saskatoon, Goulds Home Recreation, started life as barber supply dealer. They too shifted their business focus as their clientel changed their businesses.

Pacific Avenue Billiards would qualify, except it is not in the U.S. , sorry.

Dave
 
mr and miss cues, southside of indianapolis. no food, no alcohol, a couple of pinball type machines (in another room) but primarily 10 - 4 1/2 X 9's and about 6 - 3 1/2 X 7's - oh yeah, and a jukebox
 
DaveK said:
First let me say that I would prefer to play on the table in your avatar ... the "competition" looks interesting.

Now a question, is there a strong relationshsip between pool halls and barber shops in the USA ? Around here many a barber shop was turned into a pool hall over the course of a decade or two. The premier billiards supply outfit in Saskatoon, Goulds Home Recreation, started life as barber supply dealer. They too shifted their business focus as their clientel changed their businesses.

Pacific Avenue Billiards would qualify, except it is not in the U.S. , sorry.

Dave
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Here is a larger picture.:D
 

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9 on the snap said:
You can get a $100 haircut if you ain't rollin' em right.
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I also give haircuts if anyone is interested. A quick trim is $50, the complete cut is $200 and a full scalp treatment is $1,000. We work by appointment only. :)
 
I cant see anthing but the brazillian buns in the hands of a volleyballer.

Leonard

Tight butts drive me nuts
 
"Jay Helfert" and "hair cuts" shouldnt ever be mentioned in the same post..........ever. :D :D :D
 
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