Break Billiards & Cafe
4007 Mississippi Ave
(618) 332-0330
"One of the top 3 halls in the St. Louis metropolitan area, and
frequented by some of the most notable players around. 5 Gold Crowns and 12 Valley bar
tables. Lots of action,
full bar, great food and the best prices in the area. Comfortable place to play."
Carbondale
Gatsbys II Bar & Billiards
610 S Illinois Ave
(618) 549-9234
"Friendly people, with 11 9-foot tables and an arcade with a great sound system. Open 'til
2:00 am."
Power Players
815 S Illinois Ave
(618) 549-6387
"12 tables, only $4.00 per hour per table (any number of players). 30 game arcade."
Carmi
Danny's Pool Room
119 E. Main Street
(618) 382-9987
"Good place for a game of pool, a friendly smile, and a refreshing beverage. There is one
4 1/2x 9 Snooker table and three 4x8 tables--one usually set for bank."
Carpentersville
Crazy 8 Pocket Billiards
100 W Mall Dr
(847) 551-1460
"A great place for teens and adults to hang out any day of the week. The owner really
cares about the people who play pool there."
Champaign
Jillian's Billiard Club
Chicago Billiard Café
1201 S Neil St
(217) 355-2800
"Nice tables, good food and drink, and a huge game room."
Jupiters
39 E Main St
(217) 398-5988
"A terrific renovation of an old downtown building. 6 beautiful tables, great atmosphere,
lots of different kinds of beer, and delicious gourmet pizzas!"
Chicago
5935 W Irving Park Rd
(773) 545-5102
"One of the brightest and friendliest pool rooms, it has both the best equipment and the
best players in Chicago. No alcohol is sold here, it is more of a family environment. Another
great thing is the privacy of the balcony, where there are only 3 tables."
Chris's Billiards
4637 N. Milwaukee Ave.
(773) 286-4714
"If you want to play pool and that is all, Chris's is the place to go. No distractions
from bars or bowling. Pure pool."
Corner Pocket
2610 N Halsted St
(773) 281-0050
"Plenty of tables, good service and good food."
Dave and Busters
1024 N. Clark St
(312) 943-5151
"A massive adult game room with good food."
Edison Park Bowl & Billiards
6713 N Olmsted Ave
(773) 631-2555
"12 full size Brunswick tables that need some attention. There is ample room between
tables and a surprisingly good stick collection. There is also a bar in the room with 2 TVs."
G Cue Billiards
157 N Morgan St
(312) 850-3170
"Nice sized, good food and a full bar."
Marie's Golden Cue
3241 W Montrose Ave
(773) 478-2555
"Has 20 tables that are very well-maintained. Definitely the place to shoot if you are in
town."
Pro Billards
4909 N Kedzie Ave
(773) 588-1253
"Cool people, and you can play for fun or gamble."
Crest Hill
Classic Billiards
Pockets Billiards
Starship Billiards Parlor
1701 N Larkin Ave # 101A
(815) 773-9446
"A very nice place. Big and spacious, with 17 regulation-size Schmidt tables with Simonis
cloth, all well-maintained. The owner is nice, and there are some former pros and other great pool players
who play there. Has a snack bar and fountain pop."
Crestwood
13335 Cicero Ave
(708) 371-7665
"Huge pool room with 33 state-of-the-art Gold Crown tables, a large
lounge (with a bar that looks like a pool table), a pizza parlor, a snack bar
and a game room. Great place!"
Decatur
3015 Grand Prix Dr
(217) 872-8882
"Very clean, and positive atmosphere."
J & R's Steak & Break
117 E 1st Ave
(309) 447-6599
"This location has it all. 8 Diamond Smart Tables with
Simonis cloth. Restaurant with a great selection of items including homemade
pizzas and burgers. Full service bar, and all the billiard action you can handle."
Carlo's Billiard Academy
2145 63rd St
(630) 971-0003
"It's smoke free, clean and has extremely well maintained equipment.
Balls get cleaned after every use. Brunswick Gold Crowns with Simonis cloth (brushed and vacuumed)."
Green Room West
224 Ogden Ave
(630) 960-1111
"Clean and well kept up, with tons of 9 foot tables, including 2 heated billiard tables.
Very spacious, and wonderful stadium seating in theatre chairs. Money games available. A must to
check out."
East Moline
Leisure Time Billiards
845 42nd Ave
(309) 752-9559
"If billiards had a home, this would be the castle. 15 bar boxes, 5 9-footers and 1
(loose) snooker table. Full bar, snack bar and open till 3 am. Newest and best-maintained
equipment in the Quad Cities. The staff and the atmosphere are great... and the action is
definitely there."
Evanston
Pete Miller's Steakhouse
1557 Sherman Ave.
(847) 328-0399
"Half upscale restaurant, half billiard parlor/pub. 5 9-foot antique light oak tables with
leather drops. Antique parlor stools with cue notches and wall-mounted brass score keepers. Get
there earlier in the afternoon for a good table selection. At dinner time it fills up with a
nicely sweatered afterwork crowd."
Brenden's Billiard Ctr
6104 N Illinois St
(618) 624-7200
"A pricey hall but the action is tremendous. Very clean."
Billiards on Main
156 E Main St
(309) 342-7665
"Has 8 Gold Crown IV 9-foot tables covered in 860
Simonis and 6 Valley bar boxes, also with Simonis. Great food, full bar and 5
big screen TVs make it a unique stop in central Illinois."
Premier Billiards & Cafe
2626 Golf Rd
(708) 517-4875
"18 9-foot Simonis/Champion covered tables. Great selection of coffees, although alcohol is
also served. Must be 18 and over after 6pm - get there early for good table selection on Thursday
through Sunday nights."
Billiards Club
1820 Cleveland Blvd
(618) 451-1517
"Good atmosphere. No alcohol. Plenty of pool tables, both coin operated and timed rental."
Grayslake
Cue N You
1858 Belvidere
(847) 548-8980
"Clean, modern facility that has a wholesome atmosphere where women and families feel
comfortable. 22 9-footers, two bar tables, and 2 nice 12-foot snooker tables. Also has foosball,
darts, pinball, full service bar, and hot food."
Hamilton
Whitey's Billiard Cafe
1021 Broadway St
(217) 847-3232
"Full bar with big screen TVs, good food and excellent pool equipment. Great people, too."
Jacksonville
Shooters Billiards
219 S Main St
(217) 245-5880
"This place is clean and has a a lot of tables for a small town -- about 15 bar tables,
1 billiard and 1 9-footer. Also has a good size bar and a decent restaurant next door."
Joliet
Pool Loft
2629 E Cass St
(815) 722-0964
"Nicest pool room in Joliet. 9 9-foot Brunswick Gold Crowns and an 8-foot bar box. Great
atmosphere, and the tables are all well kept. There are some good players, so if you're out and
about and looking for a dance partner, stop in."
Litchfield
Strokers Billiard
123 W Edwards St
(217) 324-7110
"Old-time pool room with full bar, friendly people and good competition. 12 tables --
7-footers, 8-footers and 9-footers."
Lombard
Oscar's Billiards
434 E North Ave
(630) 627-2300
"The only pool room open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in N. Illinois. 18 Diamond
Professional 9-foot tables with Simonis, 3 Gold Crown III's, 3 Valley bar tables, and the only
oval 6-pocket table I've ever seen. Great video games and the best juke box around. Late night
action spot."
Lyons
Cue Time Billiards
3910 Harlem Ave
(708) 447-5000
"Well maintained tables, and money games available. Open late weekdays and 24 hrs on Fridays
and Saturdays."
Mattoon
Brian's Place
2100 Broadway Ave
(217) 234-4151
"Clean environment. 7 well-kept 7-foot Valley tables with Simonis cloth."
Spot
4314 W Elm St
(815) 344-7768
"A great place with perfect tables to help you improve your game. All ages are
made to feel welcome."
Trails Inn Lounge
1640 W 10th St
(618) 524-9964
"Fine atmosphere, with great tables, great drinks and a great
jukebox."
Fast Break Family Billiards
4708 147th St
(708) 371-6967
"To play in good company with respectful pool players
who love the game, and to have a great time rockin' out to the music, this is
the place. A great spot for anyone to play. Good prices and good food."
Break Time Family Billiards
Leisure Time Billiards Bar
1550 N State Route 59
(630) 305-3606
"Clean place that both young and old can enjoy. All 9-foot tables, good fast cloth, and a
friendly staff."
Shapes Bar & Billiards
1504 N Naper Blvd # 102C
(630) 305-3606
"Tables are antique and level. Gothic castle atmosphere. Dart boards and Golden Tee.
A cool place to gather with friends."
Orland Park
Pro-Tyme Classic Billiards
15202 S La Grange Rd
(708) 403-0674
"The people are great, the tables play true and it's
the cleanest room I've ever been in."
Palatine
Quentin Corner Pocket Billiard
759 N Quentin Rd
(847) 705-1361
"Great atmosphere, great equipment and very reasonable rates. The first and only Gabriels
billiard table set up in the United States. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff."
Peoria
R J's Good Time Billiards
2800 W Farmington Rd
(630) 778-1111
"6 9-footers, 6 bar tables, 4 8-footers, 1 snooker table, and 1 billiard table, all well
maintained. RJ's is split into Alcohol and Non-alcohol sections. It is a great place for players
of all levels. Good players arrive at about 11:00 pm and close the place down."
Quincy
Stingers Billiards
538 Washington St
(217) 228-2255
"You have your choice between 6- or 8-foot tables to play on, and there is a lot of room
between tables. The owners are nice people."
Rockford
Eddie B's Sports & Billiard
1000 Sandy Hollow Rd
(630) 778-1111
"Great tables, friendly staff, and good food & spirits."
Leisure Tyme Billiards
1434 N Main St
(815) 962-0957
"A clean, friendly place with 19 pool tables and a staff that makes you feel right at home.
A full service bar is connected, so all ages can enjoy this billiard room."
Schaumburg
Cue-Can-Do Billiards Bar
1857 W Irving Park Rd
(773) 281-0095
"It's big, with a full bar and 26 9-foot Kim Steel tables. Great action."
Family Billiards
716 E Schaumburg Rd
(847) 843-3613
"Nice tables. Good music. Always open."
Manny's Billiards
317 S Roselle Rd
(847) 891-7665
"A great pool hall and cafe. Reasonable prices, nice cues, good music and clean
environment. Has 11 9-foot tables, 4 8-foot tables, an air hockey table and a foosball table."
Springfield
Scooby's & Stix
2937 W White Oaks Dr
(217) 698-0918
"Has about 30 tables and a bar. It's just the best well-tamed place to go."
Starship Billiards Parlor
2301 Stevenson Dr
(217) 585-8888
"The best place in Springfield for the serious pool player. Brunswick tables and a great
atmosphere."
S
terling
103 W 3rd St
(815) 625-4969
"Fun and friendly people... always someone looking for
a game. 14 well-maintained pool tables. This is a great place to go to practice
and learn."
Teachers Billiards
4519 N Illinois St
(618) 257-8203
"20 tables to play on. Great food, music and drinks."
Slate Street Billiards
Palace Billiards
700 N. Milwaukee Ave. #139
(847) 680-5818
"Ranked by Billiards Digest and Pool & Billiard Mag in the top ten in the USA. 16 Beach
tables. Lots of room and lots of action. Great food, great bar and great people."
Villa
Park
160 W Roosevelt Rd
(630) 941-3500
"Nice place with friendly staff and good equipment. Good food and bar."
Dave's Good Time Billiards
2800 W Farmington Rd
(309) 673-5507
"Voted Best Room in Central Illinois. 8 7-foot, 3 8-foot, 5 9-foot, 1
snooker and 1 billiard table, all well maintained with Simonis 860 Cloth. Darts and other games as well. Full
bar and food available. Good people and great fun."
Riz's Billiards
142 E Irving Park Rd
(630) 238-8851
"12 Gandy 9-foot tables and 3 Valley bar tables. This room is kept clean and has LOUD
music."