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Pool halls, billiards and bars with pool tables in Albany

15 places to shoot pool in and around Albany, from bars where you can catch the game (10) to dedicated pool halls (1). Pick a vibe or filter below.

Washington Tavern

Bar with pool tables · Pine Hills, Albany · ★ 4.3 (283) · 📍 Map
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups📅 Takes reservations

Muddy's Tavern

Bar with pool tables · Watervliet · ★ 4.4 (280) · 📍 Map
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts🎤 Karaoke

Palais Royale

Bar with pool tables · Capitol Hill, Albany · ★ 4.3 (192) · 📍 Map
🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts

Thatcher St Pub

Bar with pool tables · Albany · ★ 4.6 (161) · 📍 Map
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups

The Tailgate Tavern

Bar with pool tables · Altamont · ★ 4.5 (154) · 📍 Map
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups

The Heritage Pub

Bar with pool tables · Albany · ★ 4.1 (152) · 📍 Map
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups 🎯 Darts

Joe's Grill

Bar with pool tables · Albany · ★ 4.5 (118) · 📍 Map
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups

Kennedy's Tavern

Bar with pool tables · Troy · ★ 4.7 (98) · 📍 Map
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups

The Clubhouse

Bar with pool tables · Albany · ★ 4.6 (51) · 📍 Map
📺 Sports on TV🍔 Serves food👥 Good for groups
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Pool leagues in Albany

Want regular games and new people to play with? Leagues usually play on slower nights (Sunday through Tuesday), and beginners are welcome. Teams are how most players get better.

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Pool in Albany: quick answers

How many bars with pool tables are in Albany?

We list 15 pool halls and bars with pool tables in and around Albany, including 1 dedicated pool halls and billiards clubs.

What are the best-rated places to play pool in Albany?

Based on Google ratings with at least 50 reviews, the top-rated spots are Kennedy's Tavern (4.7★), Ilium Brewing Co (4.7★), Thatcher St Pub (4.6★).

Where can you play pool and watch the game in Albany?

10 spots have pool tables and are known for showing sports, including Lionheart Pub and Brewery, Washington Tavern, Muddy's Tavern.

Where's a good place for a group night out with pool in Albany?

11 venues serve food and are good for groups, such as Lionheart Pub and Brewery, Washington Tavern, Muddy's Tavern.

Can you reserve a pool table in Albany?

Yes. 1 venues on our list accept reservations, including Washington Tavern. Call ahead to confirm a table.

Which Albany bars have both pool and darts?

4 venues have both, including Lionheart Pub and Brewery, Muddy's Tavern, Palais Royale.

Where can you play pool cheaply in Albany?

11 venues are listed as budget-friendly, such as Lionheart Pub and Brewery, Washington Tavern, Muddy's Tavern. Coin-op tables usually run about $2 to $5 a game, and hourly tables about $20 an hour split between players.

Are there pool leagues in Albany?

Most cities have APA and CSI (BCA) leagues, usually on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday nights. Beginners are welcome, and leagues will help you find a team. See our pool league guide below.

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Our bar expert, Geoff Dawson, who has designed, built and run about 40 bars and billiards rooms since 1992. His checklist shapes how we evaluate every pool room, and he hand-picks the venues marked Geoff's Pick.