Looking to try the best pool halls in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable pool halls in Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Sam's Hollywood Billiards
Topping the list is Sams Hollywood Billiards. Located at 1845 N.E. 41st Ave. in Hollywood, the pool hall, New American and breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly pool hall in Portland, boasting four stars out of 123 reviews on Yelp.
The family-owned spot has been open since 1962 and has two 7-foot Diamond tables.
2. Hawthorne Hideaway
Next up is Buckman's Hawthorne Hideaway, situated at 2221 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. With four stars out of 98 reviews on Yelp, the pool hall and traditional American spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The neighborhood bar opened in 2006 and features fresh-squeezed fruit juice cocktails and free pool.
3. Tom's Bar
Richmond's Tom's Bar, located at 3871 S.E. Division St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable sports bar, pool hall and breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 25 reviews.
The bar's owners, Taki and Antoinette, also run Tom's Restaurant.
4. The Watertrough Saloon
The Watertrough Saloon, a dive bar and pool hall in Sunnyside, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 21 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4815 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. to see for yourself.
Yelper Joel B., who reviewed The Watertrough Saloon on Feb. 20, wrote, "This place recently got an upgrade. No longer are the windows painted over, you can see in and some natural light will come in before the sun sets. The new pool tables are in excellent condition."
Yelper Rob C. wrote, "Best pool tables in town. All Diamonds. One of the only Diamond 9 footers in town. If you're in town looking for competition, this is the place, any night of the week."
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