Finding a great pool hall can be difficult, especially if you’ve never explored the billiards spots in your area and have no idea what to expect. If you’re in the Lunenburg, Massachusetts, area and don’t know where to go to play your favorite game, you’ll be happy to know there are plenty of destinations in town. Check out these places to play billiards in your neck of the woods:
THE BILLIARDS CAFE
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The Billiards Cafe in Ayer claims to be the "best Pool Hall in Central Mass." Tables are available to the public for all ages, and families are always welcome. In fact, the pool hall offers special rates for children and military members. They’ve also got a 12-foot snooker table, 13 regulation tables, and a competition table. The cafe can accommodate larger groups with advanced notice. The Billiards Cafe also works with the New England U.S.A. Pool League to offer fun and exciting tournaments. Novice and experienced players are welcome to join a team.
Plus, the cafe offers a variety of alcoholic beverages, pizza, appetizers, deli platters, and more. You can easily order a platter for the group or a small entree and salad for yourself. You can also rent out the hall for a special event.
Address: 39 Main St., Suite 201, Ayer.
Hours: 5 to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 4 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday.
MAXAMILLIANS
Maxamillians is a billiards and sports bar complete with a brick oven. This sports bar has 14 regulation tables. The mezzanine billiards room is spacious with plenty of room to play, even on a busy night. The expansive bar is loaded, and the Boston Pizza Co. is ready to serve you on your night out. Even if you aren’t interested in pool, there’s a lot to do at Maxamillians. You can enjoy a drink in the lounge, play the lottery, play darts, or even indulge in some pub poker.
If you have an interest in joining a league, try out the Northeast Amateur Eight Ball League, which plays at Maxamillians. You can join even if you aren’t a professional.
Address: 315 Middlesex Road #4, Tyngsborough.
Hours: 4 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursday, 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday, noon to 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
AMAZIN BILLIARDS POOL HALL
Amazin Billiards Pool Hall features 13 9-foot pool tables, four 10-foot heated carom tables, and a 12-foot snooker table, all in the same room. No matter your skill level or your favorite way to play, you’ll find a home at this Malden location. All ages are welcome. This private club doesn’t serve alcohol, but snacks are available.
The hall also hosts tournaments and a variety of other events to keep casual and professional players busy. Even if you’re a casual player, you may want to stop in and see what a professional pool hall looks like. You can hone your skills here, becoming a better player even if you aren’t quite a pro yet.
Address: 40 Faulkner St., Malden.
Hours: Noon to midnight daily.
STROKERS BAR & BILLIARDS
Strokers Bar & Billiards is a family-owned pool hall with a sense of what makes billiards fun. If you’re looking for an affordable place to play, Strokers will strike you as one of the best. Its website offers playtime at $5 per person all day. You’ll find that Strokers is relaxed and casual, open to anybody who wants to hone their skills. There are a variety of tournament-size tables ranging in length from 6 to 9 feet. This is also a great spot to grab a drink at the bar and watch a game.
Address: 116 Bridge St., Pelham.
Hours: 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily.
BAYBERRY BOWLING CENTER
If you’ve got a big group of people to play with, a bowling alley is a great destination. Bayberry Bowling Center is outfitted with eight professional pool tables. There are plenty of fun arcade games. Of course, bowling leagues, even for kids, are available. An adult pool league is also available.
Bayberry Bowling Center feels like a blast from the past, and the arcade games are part of the reason why. You’ll also find that this is also a great birthday party destination, even for little ones who are just learning to bowl and play games. You can even hold corporate events at the bowling alley.
Address: 326 Main St., Spencer.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.
MILL CITY PUB
Mill City Pub is more than just a great place to play pool. It’s a great place to get brunch on Sunday, and it’s a well-known lunch spot otherwise. In addition to pool and darts, you can enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Menu items include cheeseburgers, quesadillas, nachos, and much more. Whether you’re stopping in for a meal and a quick game or you’re excited to spend all evening playing, Mill City Pub might be your next go-to spot.
Address: 19 Airport Road, Fitchburg.
Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Sunday brunch is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
THE COLUMBIA TAVERN
The Columbia Tavern is first and foremost a restaurant and bar. Whether you want lunch, brunch, or dinner, the menu is full of casual options. The tavern also offers cocktails, keno, and flat-screen TVs for watching games. Of course, the tavern also hosts pool tables so you can play with friends after a drink.
Address: 28 Manning Ave., Leominster.
Are you looking forward to your next game of billiards? Lunenburg is a great place to live if you love this game, as there are so many pool halls in the area. At North End Mazda, we love having the freedom to explore these destinations. Check out our inventory of used and new vehicles to explore Lunenburg in style.