Downtown Eustis is getting a fresh place to rack and break. Fat Cats Billiards is gearing up to open a new pool hall on West Ardice Avenue, promising a late-night bar scene, casual bites, and organized league play in a space built for serious cue action and casual hangouts alike. Plans call for about 19 pool tables and four dart boards, along with a small pro shop and a room that can flex for events. Management is already recruiting bartenders, bar backs, and front-desk greeters as the buildout winds down and staff trainings line up ahead of the target opening.
According to WhatNow, the business is filed as Scott's Fat Cats LLC and has applied for state permits as it prepares to launch at 306 W. Ardice Avenue. The outlet reports that the venue plans to operate family-friendly from noon until 9 p.m., then shift to 21-and-over service from 9 p.m. until closing at 2 a.m. WhatNow also pointed to a Facebook update from the team promising, "we're getting closer to our opening date, and as soon as we have it, you'll be the first to know!"
The company is registered with the Florida Division of Corporations as SCOTT'S FAT CATS, LLC, with the principal address listed as 306 W. Ardice Avenue. The corporate filing names Scott A. Stoltz as manager and registered agent, underscoring the local ownership behind the project. Public filings show the company was formed in March 2024 and updated in January 2026.
What to expect inside
Inside the hall, customers can expect around 19 top-quality pool tables, a small pro shop and four dart boards, plus a full bar and an appetizers menu, according to the owner. Scott Stoltz told Business Debut that the closest comparable pool hall is more than 30 minutes away, and he hopes Fat Cats will fill an unmet demand in Lake County. Organizers plan to host league play and private events alongside regular open hours.
Hiring, hours and who it’s for
The team is actively hiring bartenders, bar backs, and front-desk greeters as the buildout wraps up, and expects to staff both daytime family hours and later-night shifts. WhatNow reports that family-friendly play will run from noon to 9 p.m., with 21-and-over play from 9 p.m. until closing at 2 a.m. League nights and special events are expected to fill out the calendar once the opening date is finalized.
Downtown Eustis gets another draw
If the operator hits the projected early May timeline, Fat Cats would add a new late-night destination to downtown Eustis and could help boost foot traffic for nearby restaurants and shops. Business Debut reports that the owner is targeting an early May opening, while the City of Eustis Building Department outlines the permit reviews and inspections that projects must complete before opening. City permitting and final inspections will ultimately determine the exact launch date.
