There are a zillion places where you can play billiards in New York City—hotels, bars, clubs, etc. Our NYC.com list of top billiard halls includes those places where they feature and respect the game of billiards, and not those that simply have a spare table in the back of the establishment for bored patrons.
Amsterdam Billiards & Bar(212) 995-0333
110 East 11th Street,
New York, NY, 10003
New York's original upscale billiard club founded in 1989 by comedian David Brenner and brothers Greg and Ethan Hunt. Voted the best billiard club in America by Billiards Digest, this posh place features oriental rugs, plush carpeting, brick walls, and an extensive wine list.
Bowlmor Lanes - Union Square(212) 255-8188
110 University Place,
New York, NY, 10003
The Bowlmor offers glow-in-the-dark bowling with dazzling state of the art audiovisual technology like big screen video walls and a thumping sound system with custom DJ booths. It is also a cooler than average billiards facility, a full service restaurant serving lane-side food and drinks, a sports bar, and a video arcade.
Bowlmor Lanes - Times Square(212) 680-0012
222 W 44th St,
New York, NY, 10036
Over 70 years after the first Bowlmor Lanes opened in Greenwich Village, the mother of all alleys opens in the Times Square area, with 50 lanes all divided up into seven New York City-themed lounges, as well as food from David Burke's Stadium Grill and a nightclub.
Broadway Billiard Cafe(212) 388-1582
10 E 21st St,
New York, NY, 10010
Open every day, this dingy pool hall caters to sharks and newbies alike, complete with an original 1970's décor. At $4 per game, it's one of the cheapest pool deals in the city and, if the pool hall vibe is what you're looking for, it doesn't get more authentic.
Brownstone Billiards(718) 857-5555
308 Flatbush Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11238
Brownstone Billiards was established in 1989. Prior in the 1970s, this same location was used as a bingo hall and before that , a bowling alley in the 60s. The club is literally minutes from some of Brooklyn's most important historical landmarks. They also have a catchy slogan: "Brownstone Billiards—when you need a break".
Corner Billiards,
New York, NY
Billiard hall featuring 28 well-kept tables and are located on Fourth Ave, at the corner of 11th St. near Union Square.
Eastside Billiards(212) 831-7665
163 E 86th St,
New York, NY, 10028
Eastside Billiard Club has 16 tables, a lounge with a 93-inch projector screen (where they show all the top sporting events of the season), and a dartboard area. they also host coed pool leagues which offer fun, friendly competition for players of all skills.
Fat Cat(212) 675-7369
75 Christopher St.,
New York, NY, 10014
Fat Cat is a great pool hall that doesn't scream pool hall when you first walk in. It feels like you are entering a jazz club and the fact of the matter is you are. The eleven tables here are located underground.
Grand Street Billiards and Cafe718-388-0337
750 Grand Street,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Grand Street Billiards & Cafe is the hotspot to hang and have some fun in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. They have several billiard tables, TVs, a cafe, and reasonably priced food and beverages.
La Cue Billiards & Cafe(718) 349-1445
213 McGuinness Blvd,
Brooklyn, NY, 11222
This sprawling billiards hall and bar in Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn has a bustling energy, reasonably priced American cuisine and a genuinely fun atmosphere.
Park Slope Billiards Inc(718) 788-3645
550 5th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11215
This family-owned subterranean pool hall is an excellent choice on the south side of Park Slope. Park Slope Billiards features a full bar, and while the tables may not be the best in New York, it is a solid Brooklyn pool hall in a location sorely lacking in such establishments.
Playboy Billiards & Table Tennis(718) 645-0074
1814 Coney Island Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11230
This Coney Island Avenue billiards hall is a no frills pool hall that does not impress you on first sight, but the prices sure are right here.
Slate Billiards(212) 989-0096
54 West 21st Street,
New York, NY, 10010
Swank billiard hall located on West 21st Street, Manhattan featuring high-quality tables, accessories dining and drink options.
SoHo Billiards(212) 925-3753
298 Mulberry St,
New York, NY, 10012
Technically speaking this is a NoHo location, but this billiard hall offers everything you could possibly want in a billiard hall without the slightest hint of pretention.
Tropical 128(212) 925-8219
128 Elizabeth St,
New York, NY, 10013
Wander past the sprawling Polynesian lounge here, and you'll find a low-lit, low-steeze pool hall with ten regulation tables and one gigantic snooker table.
