Albany
Golden Cue Billiard Lounge
1048 Central Ave.
(518) 459-4954
"It's a classic hall that has been around forever."
Amsterdam
Players Choice Billiards
2510 Riverfront Ctr
(518) 843-4009
"The best tables in the area, cheap rates, a great atmosphere with cable TV, and the best pool players around. Tables have smallest pockets allowed by regulation... if you can play well here, you can play well anywhere."
Baldwinsville
Michelle's Billiard Café
197 Downer St
(315) 635-1307
"Biggest and cleanest pool room in central New York. Has 20 9-foot tables and 6 bar tables, plus darts, ping pong, air hockey and video games. Also has a fully stocked bar and restaurant, Karaoke on weekends, and live entertainment."
Ballston Spa
Cue & Cushion Billiard Lounge
Route 50
(518) 885-0245
"The first billiard hall in New York to host black light billiards, ping pong and air hockey. It's a family-oriented business that is immaculately kept. You'll find players of all levels, from recreational to very knowledgeable."
Bay Shore
Doc's Billiard Emporium
253 West Main Street
(516) 665-9783
"This pool room represents what pool is all about. Victorian style billiard hall with 16 Gold Crowns, 1 billiard and 1 6x12 snooker table. Doc's is a "player's" room for those who love the game and want a peaceful place to play. Smoking and non-smoking parlors, plus cafe and bar."
Brewster
Jack & Jill Q Lounge
55 Main St
(845) 279-9878
"14 Brunswick Crowns, 2 billiard tables, and 1 bar table. Great food, beer and wine."
Buffalo
Bogie's Billiards
8216 Main St
(716) 632-0281
"Good well-maintained equipment - 8 Diamond Tables, 8 Gold Crowns, and a billiards table. Lots of space, so no one gets in your way, and so clean you can eat off the floor. Good competition, plenty of action, and a knowledgeable staff."
Hippodrome Billiard Academy
654 Main St
(716) 855-8421
"Has large tables and a lot of history... hundreds of old B&W photos of pool players since the turn of the century. Still has its original metal ceiling."
Canandaigua
Canandaigua Family Billiards
513 S Main St
(716) 396-9170
"Nice clean place with very friendly staff. 21 pool tables, all in excellent condition."
Commack
Billiard Emporium
6133 Jericho Tpke
(716) 684-4644
"A great place to go to if you're serious about pool. Has great players -- some ex-pro and semi-pros hang out there. Friendly atmosphere."
Depew
Classic Cue Billiards & Cafe
6061 Transit Rd
(716) 684-4644
"Big place with completely separate smoking room. Nice people, quality tables, good loud music, and low prices. Action found if looking. Carl, the owner, is a very nice person and player."
Dix Hills
Big Kahuna Bar Grill & Billiards
1730 E Jericho Tpke
(631) 543-9100
"Has a Soho look and feel, and attracts a great crowd. Excellent food without Manhattan prices."
Dunkirk
Iceberg's Family Billiards
324 Central Ave
(716) 363-7665
"It's one of the classiest pool rooms in western NY. It has 12 regulation pool tables and 3 8-foot tables. The staff are wonderfully knowledgeable. It's just an all around nice room."
East Aurora
Fast Break Family Billiards
410 Olean Rd
(716) 655-5534
"A very clean and player friendly pool room, full of class and character. The tables are well-maintained Olhausens with the finest cloth. Tom, the owner, is very receptive to all his patrons and is willing to show players the fundamentals of the game and beyond."
Fairport
Countryside Billiard Center
7374 Pittsford Palmyra Rd
(716) 223-0050
"Has 13 A.E.Schmidt pool tables covered in Simonis 760 felt and Viking rental cues. Balls are polished regularly and owners are very knowledgable about pool. Favorite games of regulars are Straight Pool and 9-Ball."
Farmingdale
Billiards Royale
105 Route 109
(516) 694-7665
"The ideal place to play pool. It has a nice environment where you can meet lots of people. When you go there, you feel like you're surrounded by family."
Glen Cove
Carney Street Billiards
200 Carney St
(716) 363-7665
"Clean and not usually crowded. Costs only $5 per person from opening to 7:00 pm every day."
Great Neck
Plaza Billiards & Cafe
24 Great Neck Rd
(516) 487-5190
"Classy upscale pool room with 25 Brunswick Gold Crowns and a gorgeous regulation snooker table. It also has a cafe area with a very 'Manhattan' feel."
Hicksville
House Of Lords Billiards
612 S Oyster Bay Rd.
(516) 931-8454
"A nice place to play....lots of golf games. Like most neighborhood joints, it takes awhile to work your way in but there's a nice crowd there. Very clean and well run room, with excellent equipment."
Ithaca
Rack-N-Roll
171 E State St # 115
(607) 277-7665
"No smoking, and very well-maintained tables. It's just a really cool place to hang out and have fun."
Levittown
Leisure Time Billiards & Café
2953 Hempstead Tpke
(516) 796-4600
"A great place to play. 26 9-foot tables and 2 carom tables. It gets a huge regular crowd from "A" players all the way down the spectrum. Great tables and always clean. This has gotta be the biggest and best billiard room on Long Island."
Lindenhurst
Mr Cue Billiards
76 E Sunrise Hwy
(516) 226-9486
"Beer and wine, private non-smoking room with 4 Brunswick Centennial tables, plus the most knowledgeable staff and best players in NY. Definitely the best place to play on the island."
Lockport
Sir Billiards
20 Lock St
(716) 439-1999
"By far the classiest place around. It is clean, spacious, and affordable. You will not be hounded by know-it-all pool sharks. The environment is relaxed and alcohol free. The people who work there are friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to assist. They also have a great snack bar. Great atmosphere and beautiful tables make it the best room in Western New York."
Miller Place
Miller Place Billiards
929 Route 25A
(631) 821-1110
"Has 9-foot Murray tables, arcade games, music and a private room. Non-smoking, and serves beer, wine and snacks."
Nanuet
Players Club
354 W Route 59
(845) 623-6200
"Very clean, classy, place with 5 Diamond 7-foot tables, a full bar and great decor ."
New Hyde Park
Doc's Billiard Emporium
1215 Jericho Turnpike
(516) 616-4558
"A Victorian style room that's designed for players who enjoy the game. 17 Gold Crowns, separate smoking and non-smoking rooms, and a private room with 2 tables for private lessons."
New York City
All Star Billiards
308 Front St (Staten Island)
(212) 570-4545
"Service is great, the place is clean and the rates are low. There is plenty of parking and it is safe."
Amsterdam Billiard Club
344 Amsterdam Ave
(212) 496-8180
"Non-smoking. Well-maintained and a very friendly atmosphere."
Broadway Billiard Cafe
10 E 21st St
(212) 388-1582
"Well-maintained tables, skilled players and very reasonable rates. Atmosphere is not chic, but the equipment is good and the people are fun. Serves some snacks and very basic food, plus has a bar."
Brownstone Billiards
308 Flatbush Ave (Brooklyn)
(718) 857-5555
"36 well-maintained tables (pool and snooker), video games, ping pong and food. Friendly staff, and a fabulous atmosphere for beginner to pro. A beautiful place. Great for a date, out with friends, with the family, or maybe have a birthday party there."
City Hall Billiard Club
150 Nassau St
(212) 964-7083
"Not the classiest place in the city, and no coffee or food, but the price just can't be beat."
Corner Billiards
85 4th Ave
(212) 995-1314
"Named 'Best Pool Hall in NY' by New York Magazine. 28 well maintained tables, set spaciously apart in a fun atmosphere. Cafe serves gourmet snacks as well as all kind of beers and beverages. Staff and service is wonderful, and the music is great."
Cue Lounge
1107 E Gun Hill Rd (Bronx)
(718) 547-4800
"Nice environment. 32 tables, including 1 billiard table. Full size game room. Beer is available for those who drink."
Eastside Billiard Club
163 E 86th St
(212) 831-7665
"Great ambience and friendly people."
Fat Cat Billiards
75 Christopher St
(212) 675-6056
"The cheapest and safest pool hall in Manhattan. Live Jazz, beer and food."
Fieldstone Recreation Ctr
5905 Broadway (Bronx)
(718) 884-9800
"2 floors of pool tables and video games. Open late and has a nice family environment."
La Cue Billiards & Cafe
213 McGuinness Blvd (Brooklyn)
(718) 349-1445
"A comfortable atmosphere with soft color walls, which makes for better viewing of your game. The music is never too loud, and the employees know everything about the game."
Park Slope Billiards
550 5th Ave (Brooklyn)
(718) 788-3645
"Family-owned basement poolroom doesn't have the best tables in New York, but it has a friendly atmosphere, some good players, and cheap drinks."
Pockets Billiards
93 Avenue U (Brooklyn)
(718) 714-1002
"The best environment I've seen. Very friendly, and the workers there treat everyone with respect."
Slate Restaurant, Bar & Billiards
54 W 21st St
(212) 989-0096
"A restaurant, bar and billiards place. Almost the only place in Manhattan where you can play snooker."
Newburgh
Gallery Billiards
154 N Plank Rd
(845) 565-1994
"Clean place with full service bar. Good action and lots of laughs."
Niagara Falls
Billiards Empire
1605 Pine Ave
(716) 284-7073
"This pool room has been under the same family ownership for at least 50 years. Tables are old Brunswicks, but are well taken care of, and the rates are cheaper than anyplace else around. "
Q Tip Billiards
8890 Porter Rd
(716) 297-5606
"This pool room is very friendly and has a high class of people. Not a lot of ball bangers. Very knowledgeable staff, food music and just a fun place to be. 13 tables, 4 dart boards, 1 bubble hockey and a few video games."
Oakdale
Jacy's Billiards
4116 Sunrise Hwy
(631) 567-6201
"Has smoking and non-smoking sections. Very friendly service... the owner helped teach Tom Cruise how to play pool for the movie The Color of Money."
Orangeburg
Orangetown Billiards
500 Route 303
(845) 398-0169
"Has Gold Crowns with Simonis cloth, perfectly maintained. Good bar, and action, action, action."
Oswego
Gold Crown Billiards
Midtown Shopping Plaza
(315) 342-6178
"An excellent pool room where everyone is friendly and knowledgeable about the art of pool. People are always looking for some action."
Poughkeepsie
Juliet Billiard Café
60 Raymond Ave
(914) 452-2234
"Cheap food, about 20 pretty good tables, all skill levels represented. More a restaurant than a pool hall."
Rochester
Classic Billiard Lounge
529 Ridge Rd E
(716) 266-7010
"Awesome pool tables and a cool jukebox."
Palace Billiards
4419 Dewey Ave
(716) 663-8227
"Has 18 Gold Crowns, all with Simonis. Stop down and play owner Phil Johnson some 1 pocket on the shimmed table. 2 3-C tables."
Six Pockets Billiard Cafe
716 Ridge Rd E
(585) 266-1440
"Has 12 well-maintained tables, great food and a nice staff. Always some good action."
Rockville Center
River City Billiards
290 Sunrise Hwy
(516) 678-5300
"Good tables! Decent house cues, nice atmosphere, good people, nice neighborhood... has billiards table and a snooker table."
Saratoga Springs
Backstreet Billiards
63 Putnam
(518) 583-2503
"The people are of the highest caliber. Plenty of recreational players, as well as some looking for action."
Schenectady
Pro Billiard Lounge
1430 Altamont Ave
(518) 355-9811
"There's quite a few knowledgeable players. You can always catch a good match to watch, and you can usually get a good tip to help your game. The owner is a top player and the pool hall is immaculate."
Smithtown
Felt Forum
39 E Main St
(516) 265-0376
"This place is just a great place to shoot pool. Extremely friendly crowd and a nice caliber of player flock to this establishment in Long Island. Nice tables, and a nice place to play."
Staten Island
House Of Billiards
308 Front St
(718) 273-8800
"The best room on Staten Island.
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Port Richmond Billiards
350 Port Richmond Ave
(718) 727-0800
"Absolutely the cleanest pool room I have ever seen. The people who work there are friendly and very helpful.""
Syracuse
Cue Club Of Onondaga
1895 Teall Ave
(315) 463-9471
"A comfortable place to play pool. Reasonable rates, and it's open late. The room has some good players, and there's lots of action. Also has a lunch counter, with charbroiled burgers and daily specials."
Tonawanda
Slick Willie's Billiard Hall
2316 Niagara Falls Blvd
(716) 743-8155
"Clean place, with 2 full bars, 10 Gold Crown tables and great people."
Vails Gate
Bluepers Billiards
Route 94 & Temple Hill Rd
(716) 743-8155
"The owner and manager are extremely helpful. They give plenty of coaching and are always willing to answer questions."
Valley Stream
Guys & Dolls Billiard Lounge
175 E Merrick Rd
(516) 825-8822
"Comfortable and friendly. Good place to relax or shoot a competitive game. They have extremely rare Raschig balls which hit incredibly well. 17 original Gold Crowns and 2 heated billiard tables. Great arcade and knowledgeable staff add to the enjoyment. $1.50 beers all afternoon doesn't hurt either."
White Plains
Executive Billiards
109 Mamaroneck Ave
(914) 948-1070
"Great pool hall. Has decent tables with great atmosphere resembling that of a true, smoky pool hall. Very cheap and friendly service."
Hi Pockets Billiards & Cafe
214 Central Ave
(914) 448-2600
"One of the best pool rooms in the state of NY. Casual, relaxed, adult atmosphere, and very clean. Has 33 Brunswick Gold Crown III tables and 3 heated Verhoeven billiard tables. Also has 25-table cafe area with chess, checkers, backgammon and full kitchen. It's a great atmosphere to play in, there's plenty of room, and it's not crowded. Can get awfully hot, and sometimes smoky, though."
Webster
Hot Shots Family Billiards
2235 Empire Blvd
(716) 671-0190
"Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Has dart boards, too."
Yonkers
Back Pockets
350 S Broadway
(914) 375-3988
"20 very well-maintained Gold Crown tables. Great place for friends and the serious player. Great action all the time."
Cafe Billiards Club
610 Tuckahoe Rd
(914) 779-6718
"Has 26 Brunswick tables and a private room with its own TV and radio. There are plenty of neon lights and leather couches. There is a cafe and they sell cigars, so the crowd is varied. It is fully carpeted and has a great look. One of the best in NY."
Yorkville
Hippos The House Of Billiards
5160 Commercial Dr.
(315) 768-0218
"Hippos is a great pool hal
