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Pool tournaments in California: halls that host them

47 pool halls and 66 bars with pool tables in California host pool tournaments, spread over 79 cities. A place is listed here when a review or its own website mentions its tournaments. The proof is under every place, and each list is sorted by Google rating × number of reviews.

Pool halls 47

1

Hard Times Billiards

Sacramento, CA

4.6★★★★★ 1,399 reviews
TournamentsDarts
5536 Garfield Ave

“If you're looking for a casual place to play pool or looking for serious action and highly competitive tournaments, this is your place.” — from a Google review

“There are plenty of pool tables, which makes it perfect for weekends just note that during tournaments some tables are reserved, so there might be a short wait.” — from a Google review

3

Good Times Billiards

Lakewood, CA

4.6★★★★★ 801 reviews
26 tables per its site APA leagueBCA / BCAPL league TournamentsPro shop & cue repair
4125 Paramount Blvd

“About 25 tables here and they host tournament events.” — from a Google review · also per the place’s website

4

East Village Tavern+Bowl

San Diego, CA

4.2★★★★ 731 reviews
3 tables per its site TournamentsOpen late
930 Market St

“My wife and her team had to play in an AREAA tournament.” — from a Google review

“Tournaments are held here ao the equipment is top notch and the balls are cleaned.” — from a Google review

“I’ve also had the pleasure of coming out for a couple of the monthly tournaments which are fun, well-run and very friendly to newcomers and pinball players of all skill levels.” — from a Google review

7

Oasis Bar and Grill

Chico, CA

4.4★★★★ 488 reviews
6 tables per a review Tournaments9-foot tables
1007 W 1st St

“I think they have pool tournaments on Sat.?” — from a Google review

4.5★★★★★ 446 reviews
21 tables per its site Tournaments9-foot tables
246 Petaluma Blvd N

“This is balanced by the serious pool players who frequent the place for tournaments and league play.” — from a Google review

“Pool tournaments runs every Monday and Wednesday to test out player's skills.” — from a Google review

10

946 Billiards

Sunnyvale, CA

4.7★★★★★ 373 reviews
TournamentsSnooker
946 W El Camino Real

“Most tables have liberal pockets, but there is one with 4.5" corner pockets, and one with 4.125" for tournament finals play.” — from a Google review

11

On Cue Billiards

La Mesa, CA

4.4★★★★ 398 reviews
TournamentsOpen late
8308 Parkway Dr

“As a pool hall, it has frequently been featured as a location within San Diego for very large tournaments and stops along West Coast pool tours for others.” — from a Google review

12

Octane Roadhouse

Lancaster, CA

4.4★★★★ 398 reviews
Tournaments9-foot tables
808 W Ave L

“The Sunday pool tournaments are incredible!” — from a Google review

13

Crown Billiards

San Ramon, CA

4.3★★★★ 378 reviews
Tournaments9-foot tables
2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd

“They have tournaments going on all the time for different leagues and happy hour on weekdays.” — from a Google review

14

Kelly's Pub, El Cajon

El Cajon, CA

4.4★★★★ 364 reviews
TournamentsDiamond tables
719 E Bradley Ave

“Prompt and friendly service, and serious pool tournaments.” — from a Google review

15

N8's Billiards

Ontario, CA

4.3★★★★ 369 reviews
2 tables per a review TournamentsOpen late
2507 S Euclid Ave

“And also there is a tournament held on every Mondays 10 dollar eatery free” — from a Google review

Cherry Pit

Orange, CA

4.2★★★★ 377 reviews
TournamentsOpen late
749 W Katella Ave

“And they have pool (billiards) tournaments a few days outta the week, which is really fun!” — from a Google review

Gold Rush Billiards

Yuba City, CA

4.6★★★★★ 335 reviews
16 tables per its site TournamentsOpen late
960 Gray Ave

“Brunswick Gold Crown tables were just recovered with Simonis 860 Tournament Blue cloth; this is the best cloth you can put on a pool table.” — from a Google review

“Looks like they host tournaments, have some refreshments available, and overall good experience.” — from a Google review

“I run junior billiards clinics, casual and major junior pool tournaments at Corner Pocket in Bakersfield.” — from a Google review

The Greatest

Hawthorne, CA

4.4★★★★ 327 reviews
3 tables per its site TournamentsDarts
13766 S Inglewood Ave

Tournaments, per the place’s website

“APA 8-Ball League runs on Mondays, 9-Ball League is on Wednesdays, and the weekly Thursday night 8-ball tournament is the real highlight.” — from a Google review

Lucky Shot Billiards

Sunnyvale, CA

4.3★★★★ 282 reviews
14 tables per Google APA leagueBCA / BCAPL league Tournaments9-foot tables
189 S Murphy Ave

“They run popular tournaments here weekly, and you can join an APA league as well.” — from a Google review · also per the place’s website

The Rack Billiards

Fresno, CA

4.5★★★★★ 260 reviews
Tournaments9-foot tables
4678 N Blackstone Ave

“I'm from Ky visiting my son, went in to hit some balls and was invited to play in the weekly tournament which was run smoothly and fairly.” — from a Google review

Rack & Cue Billiards

Stanton, CA

4.8★★★★★ 243 reviews
10 tables per a review TournamentsDarts
7520 Katella Ave

“Played in the Wednesday night tournament.” — from a Google review

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Bars with pool tables 66

Bars are listed only when their reviews or website show pool tables. These also host pool tournaments.

Tournaments, per the place’s website

Manhattan Bar

Chula Vista, CA · bar with pool tables

4.3★★★★ 597 reviews
2 tables per a review TournamentsOpen late
400 Broadway

“Most likely because of the pool tournament.” — from a Google review

The King Bar

Lancaster, CA · bar with pool tables

4.1★★★★ 616 reviews
TournamentsOpen late
the king

“They have karaoke and pool tournaments and bikers.” — from a Google review

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge

Rancho Cordova, CA · bar with pool tables

4.3★★★★ 562 reviews
TournamentsDarts
3030 Mather Field Rd

Tournaments, per the place’s website

Henry's Lounge

Sacramento, CA · bar with pool tables

4.3★★★★ 539 reviews
TournamentsOpen late
2019 O St

“Enjoyed a well put together weekly pool tournament with many quality players.” — from a Google review

Champs Sports Pub

Burbank, CA · bar with pool tables

4.4★★★★ 503 reviews
3 tables per a review TournamentsOpen late
4103 W Burbank Blvd

Tournaments, per the place’s website

Sportsman's Lounge

La Mirada, CA · bar with pool tables

4.4★★★★ 483 reviews
TournamentsDiamond tables
13902 Imperial Hwy.

“Pool tables are great they have more than 1 and also have pool tournaments.” — from a Google review

Bogart's Sports Bar

Sunnyvale, CA · bar with pool tables

4.2★★★★ 448 reviews
2 tables per a review TournamentsDiamond tables
1209 Wildwood Ave

“Pool leagues and tournaments are a regular activity on the two nicely maintained Diamond pool tables with enough space around them to play comfortably.” — from a Google review

Normandy House

Santa Clara, CA · bar with pool tables

4.2★★★★ 428 reviews
2 tables per a review TournamentsDarts
30 Washington St

“They hold tournaments there for darts and pool ,the drinks are strong 💪 😏 I was good after 2 xD they also have a variety of different games to play shooting pac man and more.” — from a Google review

Tournaments, per the place’s website

Dirk's Nite Club

Lemon Grove, CA · bar with pool tables

4.3★★★★ 400 reviews
TournamentsDarts
7662 Broadway #64

“Tight knit group of local friends out for pool tournaments.” — from a Google review

Class of 47

Newport Beach, CA · bar with pool tables

4.5★★★★★ 382 reviews
2 tables per a review TournamentsOpen late
209 Palm St

Tournaments, per the place’s website

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