Pool halls in the 'burbs?
Got an e-mail from MS reader Phil this morning:
I just saw your top 5 list of places to shoot pool. What places could your recommend which are in Baltimore County or Howard County?
I live in Howard, so the ones there or on the west side of Baltimore County would hold the most interest for me.
Problem is, I don't get out to the counties much.
So while I've heard of All Star Billiards in Frederick (pictured), I haven't been there and can't recommend it.
You guys have any suggestions for Phil?
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Comments
Nottingham's in Columbia has very nice tables and atmosphere.
Posted by: Joe | November 2, 2007 1:27 PM
i think dave and busters has a lot of tables over in arundel mills...
Posted by: sdr | November 2, 2007 2:12 PM
Goldens Sports Bar
Posted by: Peter | November 2, 2007 3:11 PM
It's not in Western Baltimore County, but the Rec Room in Towson has nice tables that are well-maintained, solid food offerings, and a great atmosphere (there's a full-on bar attached to the pool hall). Plenty of people and a young crowd.
Posted by: Douglas | November 2, 2007 3:36 PM
Bar, on Lancaster Street in Fells Point, has one great, moldy water-stained table at the back. The beer (bottled) is cheap, though it's not the sort of place I'd inquire about their wine list...
Posted by: William P. Tandy | November 2, 2007 3:59 PM
I forget the name of it, but the bar in the Lotte Plaza "Golden Triangle" shopping center has several pool tables, and is a nice place to see a band as well.
Posted by: ColumbiaBill | November 2, 2007 9:24 PM
William,
Since when is BAR in the 'burbs?
SDR,
I was thinking about putting D&B on the list, but unless you reserve a table years in advance, you're going to wait for hours. That's my only problem with it.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | November 3, 2007 11:00 AM
Sam,
I know it's not in the 'burbs (apologies), but it's my favorite table in town, and since you had (admirably) written about BAR some time back, I figured it would bear mentioning.
Best,
WPT
Posted by: William P. Tandy | November 5, 2007 11:46 AM
WPT,
True, BAR is the lowest of the low-key hangouts.
It was full Halloween night, though.
I was surprised. I went there to dodge the madness, but BAR was crammed too.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | November 5, 2007 11:57 AM