Best Pool Halls In The US – Coolest Places To Play Billiards Bucket List

Delta-13 has “pooled” (no pun intended) our resources to bring you the Best Of list in the US of top Pool Halls to play at or just visit! Whether you live in these states, are planning a trip, or maybe after reading this you will be, make sure to add these to your billiard playing bucket list. And don’t forget to share with your friends!

NEW YORK

New York, NY: Amsterdam Billiards

Home to 25 Brunswick Tables, Amsterdam Billiards is a great place to play! In addition, this location offers private pool lessons and is host to top billiard leagues. Also, don’t forget the amazing 17 Flat Screen TVs.

Did You Know?

Here they use Delta-13 Elite Ball Racks!

Home room to the player of the decade, world's #1 professional pool player, Mika Immonen, as well as Tony Robles (BCA Open 9-Ball Champion) and Jennifer Barretta (WPBA Touring Pro).

RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island, Providence: Snookers Bar and Grill

Snookers is as awesome as it sounds! This place not only holds tournaments and league nights, but their very own live stream over their website and when you visit, you can view trophies and memorabilia that decorates the bar and grill’s walls.

Guess What?

Hall of Fame Wall moved to Snookers in 2009 from New England Pool & Billiards.

You can play on 15 "Brunswick" Professional Gold Crown IV 9” Pool tables with "Simonis" 860 HR Cloth.

GEORGIA

Marrietta, Georgia: Marrietta Billiard Club

Going to Georgia! Marrietta Billiard Club is home to 20,000 square feet. Its facility has 35 tables for guests to play in a relaxed environment. That’s not all! The club has Dart boards, foosball tables, pool leagues, pool tournaments, Texas Hold’em poker leagues and tournaments.

Get Out! No Way?

Way! Marrietta’s has two full bars, live bands, and is home of champions Johnny Archer, Kim Davenport, & Shawn Putnam. Johnny and Kim operate this pool room.

VIRGINIA

Virginia Beach, Virginia: Q-Master Billiards

The Q-Masters! They have 72 Tables (7' and 9' Diamonds, 7' Valleys, and 9' Brunswicks, a 10' Gabrielle's, all covered with Simonis 860 cloth- the best money can buy), nicely spread over 4 rooms/25,000 square feet, including a full retail department and their own in house pro shop for all your cue repairs and custom cue manufacturing by Al Blackwell. They have League and Tournament Play and the US 9-Ball Championships are held here. The walls are covered with memorabilia, trophies and articles from the world of billiards.

Interesting Fact?

Q-Master Billiards is the largest pool hall in the United States!

Richmond, Virginia: Greenleaf’s Pool Room

Don’t forget to stop into this upscale restaurant, bar and pool hall in Virginia. Greenleaf’s name was picked by the owner and life-long pool professional player, Gottier as homage to Ralph Greenleaf, a 20 time World Pocket Billiards Champion from the 1930s. He wanted to create a pool room that reflected the past he liked so much.

Guess What?

Upscale Pool Room Built in 2014 on the ground floor of the Residences at the John Marshall downtown.

The Greenleaf’s Pool Room menu is an “update 1930s luncheonette classics with a twist.”

If you are a beginner pool player, they offer free lessons!

ILLINOIS

Chicago, Illinois: Chris’ Billiards

Chris’ Billiards is a pool hall of 41 tables and green felt for miles. "It's been said that all the great pool halls involve a flight of stairs, either going up or going down. And so you'll find a flight of stairs at that pool hall."

Super Awesome!?

They shot “The Color of Money” here in 1986! Martin Scorsese, the film’s producer, stepped foot in this pool hall. Just take a moment and let that sink in.

Chicago, Illinois: Pressure Billiards

Pressure's vision is to “provide a place for the community to enjoy the company of others and partake in a great recreational sport.” A place that is fun for everyone, they have 13 Brunswick pool tables they want to portray an “intimidation free” zone.

Something Unique?

Pressure Billiards is a cafe on one side and billiards on the other! The cafe side gives a feeling of warmth and comfort while the billiard side is more contemporary and outgoing.

NEW JERSEY

Edison, New Jersey: Sandcastle Billiards

Sandcastle Billiards is a great place to hang out whether you are coming to play pool for leisure or you are serious about your game. Bring all your friends as there is tons of comfortable seating to compliment your playing experience. Sandcastle is host of the Accu-Stats Video Productions. You can see their work every Wednesday on the live stream at Sandcastle.

Really They Did?

Yes! They shot “The Hustler” here in 1961.

CALIFORNIA

Bellflower, California: Hardtimes Billiards

Hardtimes Billiards. Interested in finding a local “old school” professional pool player hang out? Look no further!  Hardtimes is a family establishment where Efren Reyes, Francisco Bustamante, Alex "The Lion" Pagulayan, Max Eberle, Oscar Dominguez, Ernesto Dominguez, Dave "the waive" Hemmah, and many more world champions visit frequently.

Did You Have Any Idea?

This L.A. spot is considered the "Home of the Champions" and was established in 1988.

NORTH CAROLINA

Wilmington, North Carolina: Orton Billiard and Pool Rooms.

Last on the list, but definitely first on any pool players bucket list, Orton Billiard and Pool Rooms. This is the nation’s oldest pool hall, established in 1888. The building was the Orton Hotel, it burned down in 1949, but the laundry, pool hall and the barber shop were the only areas untouched. Don’t be fooled by it’s age, they have a lot of regulars and young professionals who play here.

Fun Fact?

In 1953, Mosconi set a world record here for pocketing 365 balls!

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Delta-13 has a New Partner: Aramith North America

Parker, Colorado, July 14, 2010:

Executive Billiards announced today that Aramith North America will take over as the primary distributor for the Delta-13 ball racks. Effective today, all distributors, retailers, and online stores will purchase product directly from Aramith.

Scott Sullens, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Aramith North America commented, “Our goal at Aramith North America, is to bring quality products into the market that will create a premium billiard experience. Products like the Delta-13 Elite Rack and the new Delta-13 Case really enhance this goal. The two companies share the same passion for quality, performance, and consistency. We couldn’t be more pleased about this partnership.”

Saluc s.a. is the parent company of Aramith, founded in 1927, in Callienelle, Belgium. Saluc produces and distributes billiard balls under the registered trademark Aramith in more than 85 countries. The company also specializes in the production of industrial balls used in all kind of applications, as well as in 9 pin bowling balls and trackballs.

“Our current distributors have done a great job of marketing and distributing product to internet users,” said Terry A. Taggart, President of Executive Billiards. “Aramith will now build upon this network and help deliver our products to a wider retail group and develop a myriad of opportunities outside the billiard industry.”

Terry also said that his company wants to continue to focus on what they do best and that is develop and manufacture high quality products. They will continue to grow the brand by supporting the industry tours, tournaments, and leagues. This year, players and consumers will see the Delta-13 as the official rack in over 20 televised events, including the WPBA U.S. Open and the Steve Mizerak Championship Finals on Fox Sports.

Please contact scott.sullens@aramith.com or call 888-498-8842 to place an order.

Learn about the aerospace engineered Delta-13 rack and other fine products at delta-13.com.

Delta-13 Case and Tray Unveiled at BCA EXPO

Parker, Colorado, July 14, 2010:

Executive Billiards unveiled its new Delta-13 Case and Delta-13 Tray today at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the BCA Expo. The new products can be seen at the Aramith Booth, number 145, through Friday, July 16th.

The Delta-13 Case is a compact and durable way to safeguard your Delta-13 rack and Aramith balls. The tray is made of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) which is a light, but tough, heat resistant material. The cover is made from glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG), which is a clear thermoplastic. PETG is used for its impact strength. Both products carry a life-time guarantee against breaking when used for their intended purpose.

The tray is perfect for pool halls, tournament directors, and league operators interested in minimizing ball, rack, & chalk theft. The sleek design minimizes storage space because it is stackable and helps save time with equipment management. Pool halls can number the trays to coincide with the table number to easily track the care and maintenance of the equipment.

“There is terrific value built into both the tray and the case,” according to the President of Executive Billiards, Terry A. Taggart. “Each tray and case comes with a choice of Aramith balls and Delta-13 racks. Chalk is not provided due to the varied cloth color schemes. Purchasing these quality accessories as a set, not only saves money versus purchasing the products separately, but it saves money over time by not having to replace products that are less durable.”

To learn about the aerospace engineered Delta-13 Case and Tray, please visit us at delta-13.com.

Multiple Patents Pending.

Justin Tuck Celebrity Billiard Tournament

Parker, Colorado, June 7:

Executive Billiards announced their support this past week for the Justin Tuck Celebrity Billiard Tournament held on June 3rd, at Slate Billiards in NYC. In its 2nd year, this exclusive event brought together celebrities and VIPs to raise funds for Tuck’s R.U.S.H. for Literacy, an initiative started by Lauran & Justin Tuck to encourage children to READ, UNDERSTAND, SUCCEED and HOPE. Tuck’s R.U.S.H. For Literacy donates books and other reading materials and benefits children in the New York City and Central Alabama communities.

The two winners of the tournament were John LaRuffa and Frank Puusinelli. The tournament consisted of 32-2person teams pre-paired in a double elimination bracket style competition. The tournament was managed by the Billirad Congress of America.

Justin Tuck is an NFL Pro Bowl and All-Pro defensive end who was drafted by the New York Giants in 2005. He recorded a career best 12 sacks last season and his dominant play in Super Bowl XLII helped lead the Giants to victory against the New England Patriots. For more information, please visit

www.justintuck.com.

Executive Billiards donated 16 custom Delta-13 Elite ball racks for the event, including a hand polished, nickel plated, Delta-13 Elite rack for the champions. “We were honored to be part of this fabulous event. Mr. Tuck and his charity are making a measureable difference in education, said Terry A. Taggart, President of Executive Billiards.

Learn about the aerospace engineered Delta-13 rack and other fine products at delta-13.com.

WPBA Welcomes New and Returning Sponsors and Affiliates

2010 will mark the 18^th year of the Classic Tour and the WPBA is pleased to announce the new and returning sponsors and supporters:

APA - Official Amateur League www.poolisfun.com

SalucSA/Aramith – Official Ball Sponsor www.aramith.com

Cuetec – Official Cue Sponsor www.cuetec.com

Delta 13 – Official Rack Sponsor www.delta-13.com

Diamond – Official Table Sponsor www.DiamondBilliards.com

Simonis – Official Cloth Sponsor www.simoniscloth.com

Mueller Recreational Products – Advertiser www.muellerrecreationalproducts.com

PoolDawg – Advertiser www.PoolDawg.com

The Action Report – Live Stream Provider for San Diego Classic www.TheActionReport.com

The WPBA is pleased to welcome back the longest running sponsor of the WPBA Classic Tour, Cuetec Cues. Through Imperial International, Cuetec will partner with the WPBA as the Official Cue of the 2010 Classic Tour. “We have been proud sponsors of the WPBA for the past 15 years. Part of our company’s mission is to support the industry and one of the ways we meet this goal is through our support of industry associations,” Stuart Helfgott, Imperial USA.

American Poolplayers Association, The World’s Largest Amateur Pool League, is another returning sponsor for the WPBA Classic Tour. “The APA is proud to once again support the ladies of the WPBA. This marks our 10th year sponsoring the Classic Tour, and we wish them the best of luck on another great season,” Jason Bowman, APA Marketing and PR Manager.

Iwan Simonis, The Cloth of Champions also returns to sponsor in 2010. “We look forward to continuing our long-standing relationship with the WPBA” stated Ivan Lee, President of Iwan Simonis Incorporated, “Our commitment to the professional women pool players remains strong even through these challenging times that we face as an industry.”

Aramith, the Belgian Billiard Balls also continues their partnership with the WPBA Classic Tour. Yves Bilquin, COO of SALUC SA /Aramith states, “We are proud to provide the official ball sets for the WPBA. With the San Diego event and other high end tournaments to come, Aramith is happy to contribute to their quality and success.” Aramith is introducing a new line of jewelry which can be viewed at www.aramith2wear.com.

A new supporter of the Classic Tour for 2010 is Delta-13, The True Triangle, by Executive Billiards. “The WPBA played an integral role in helping us design the ball rack that has now become their official rack. Naturally, we are thrilled to be working as a partner, helping to grow the sport and fan base. It’s an honor to be associated with such an outstanding organization filled with exemplary members,” says Terry A. Taggart, Executive Billiards President. He continues, “This partnership has, as its foundation, many shared values and one of those is giving back to the communities.” Delta-13 is introducing a special “hot pink” Delta-13 Elite rack with 10% of all WPBA Official Rack sales benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Taggart notes, “When players purchase the special “hot pink” Delta-13 Elite, they’ll know they are helping to save lives.”

Diamond Billiard Products will also join the WPBA team as the Official Table of the 2010 Classic Tour. “DIAMOND is proud to have been selected as the Official Table of the WPBA. We recognize the WPBA as one of the leaders in bringing professional pool to the masses and we look forward to building the DIAMOND brand in conjunction with the WPBA,” says Chad D. Scharlow, Vice President Diamond Billiard Products, Inc. “DIAMOND recognizes the commitment and hard work that the WPBA puts into their tour and hopes that this is only the beginning of a much broader relationship.”

The WPBA would also like to thank PoolDawg and Mueller Recreational Products for their support.

The WPBA will also partner with The Action Report to provide the live internet stream for the WPBA San Diego Classic March 10-13. Justin Collett of The Action Report invites fans to tune in, “Join us for some great matches featuring the finest women players in the world. The Live Coverage will feature interactive player interviews and commentary.” Live tournament coverage begins Thursday at 11 A.M. daily and can be found at WPBA.com. A special WPBA Pro-Am featuring some of the organizations biggest stars, local VIP’s and media personalities will also be streamed on Wednesday evening and fans are invited to watch online.

ESPN and the WPBA have joined forces for another three years and will continue to broadcast world-class events and female players all over the globe. Here’s a look at the 2010 ESPN/2 schedule:

ORIGINALS:

2010 San Diego Classic – Semis & Final - Saturday, April 10, 12-3pm on ESPN2.

2009 Pacific Coast Classic – Quarterfinals - Saturday, May 1, 12-4pm on ESPN2.

2010 US Open - Quarterfinals: Sunday, Sept. 26, 1-5pm on ESPN2, Semis and Final: Sunday, Oct 3, 2–5pm on ESPN2.

RE-AIRS:

2009 Great Lakes Classic - Semis & Final: Sunday, May 9, 1-3pm on ESPN2.

2009 WPBA Tour Championship - Semis & Final: Sunday, May 16, 3-6pm on ESPN2.

WPBA President John Rousseau expresses gratitude to all WPBA supporters, “Thank you very much for your support of the greatest female pool players in the world, the Women’s Professional Billiard Association. Personally this support provides me with some time, early in my term, to learn the past strategies and review each as candidates for improvement, redesign and prioritization. Thanks to the current members of the board, past members, players and friends of the tour, I am prepared to do what is necessary to grow our tour. That begins with working closer with our sponsors to develop strategies that enhance the fiscal benefit of sponsoring the WPBA. Thank you very much and your support will be rewarded.”

For more information about the WPBA please visit WPBA.com.

Delta-13 Named As Official Rack for MBO London Pool Tour

London, United Kingdom, 26th February 2010 —

The Metropolitan Billiard Organisation [MBO] has signed Executive Billiards, home of the Delta-13 rack; as a Gold Level Sponsor for the MBO London Pool Tour.

The long term contract confirms Delta-13 as the Official Rack for the high profile London based pool tour. The Colorado USA based engineering company Executive Billiards will support all MBO tours and events, sealing the agreement in time for the London Qualification Tournaments for the Matchroom Sport World Pool Masters; in Shepherds Bush, London, on the 6th and 7th March 2010.

“We're pleased to partner and sponsor the MBO Tour and are looking forward to building a long term relationship here, focusing on quality tournaments and increasing enthusiasm for the sport.” said Terry Taggart, President, Executive Billiards; manufacturer of the Delta-13 Billiard Rack. “The MBO management has many years of successful billiard experience which will translate into a strong organisation. We've just started our second year supporting the British Wheelchair Pool Players Association and Matthew Gleaves has been terrific to work with, so when the opportunity surfaced to work with another prestigious British billiard tour, it made a lot of sense for us.”

“This is really excellent news for us to welcome Executive Billiards onboard” said the Co-Founder and MBO President, Ste Williams.“I’m personally thrilled, they have taken a good look at what we have been building here in London. They have given us so much support going into the 2010 season and ahead of the Matchroom WPM Qualifiers next week. The Delta-13 is without question the best rack in the business and definitely increases the MBO profile even further.”

DELTA-13 ELITE Billiard Rack: The rails and corners are made from 100 percent billet aluminium. The corners and rails are fastened with 4-40 stainless steel screws that are secured with high strength Loctite 262. The rails have a colour anodize plating while the corners have a clear anodize finish. Every rack is measured using a CMM (coordinate measuring machine) to ensure that all of the tight tolerance have been met.

For additional information, contact:

Ste Williams
Metropolitan Billiard Organisation [MBO]
0044 207 1931493 / 0044 792 4494238
ste@mbo-pool.com
http://www.mbo-pool.com

About the MBO:

The MBO is an internationally recognised pool and billiards event organisation, hosting pool tournaments and tours across London, England that attracts professional pool players from all over the world. The MBO hosts American 8 Ball, 9 Ball, 10 Ball disciplines as well as English 8 Ball pool competitions and events.