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Best Pool Halls in Houston: Billiards, Ping Pong and Late Nights

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Houston has around a dozen working billiard halls, with some of the strongest league programs in Texas. The best stay open until 2 a.m. on weekdays — one in Chinatown runs until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Table rates range from $1 per game at Big Tyme Billiards in Spring to around $15 per hour at venues in the downtown core. This guide covers nine verified-open spots, organized by part of town, with table rates where the venue publishes them, league nights and ping pong noted where they apply.

The quick list

  • Classic pool hall with league action: Slick Willie's Family Pool Hall (Montrose or Westheimer) — 22–27 tables, USAPL and APA leagues, all ages until 9 p.m.
  • Free pool Monday and Tuesday: Social Beer Garden HTX, Midtown — pool, ping pong and darts upstairs with rotating food trucks below.
  • Most league nights under one roof: Big Tyme Billiards, Spring — five sanctioned league nights a week (APA, BCA, VNEA).
  • 21 Diamond tables plus ping pong: Woody's Hideaway, Energy Corridor — APA leagues, golf simulators and a full kitchen.
  • Latest hours in the city: M.J. Pool House, Chinatown — open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Pool plus bowling downtown: 810 Entertainment, GreenStreet — billiards, ping pong, 14 bowling lanes in one building.
  • APA leagues seven nights a week: Eddie's Tavern Social Club, Southeast Houston — ping pong, darts, karaoke and yard games alongside 28 tables.
  • BCA tournaments, northwest side: Bogies Billiards West — published hourly rates, in-house rankings, weekly tournaments.

How we chose

Every spot on this list had to meet three criteria: confirmed open as of October 2026 via official website, official Facebook page, or recent aggregator listings, multiple pool tables, and something that makes the trip worth it — a league, late-night hours, ping pong or food. We left out venues that appeared to have closed and single-table bars where pool is an afterthought. Table rates, where listed, come directly from each venue's own site; rates change, so treat the numbers here as a starting point and confirm before you go.

Inside the Loop

Slick Willie's Family Pool Hall — Montrose

Montrose, 1200 Westheimer Rd · Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun Noon–2 a.m.

The Montrose location is the easiest inside-the-loop stop for billiards, with 22 eight-foot tables and two nine-foot tables in a room that has been running leagues for decades. USAPL 8-Ball and 9-Ball leagues meet on Tuesdays; APA leagues run Sunday nights. Weekend tournaments on Fridays and Saturdays are an easy entry point if you want to compete without joining a team. Happy hour runs daily until 7 p.m., the covered patio is smoke-permitted, and guests under 21 can play until 9 p.m. The official site lists table rates as subject to change, so call ahead if price is the deciding factor.

Best for: a weeknight league match, a weekend tournament or a straightforward neighborhood game.

Social Beer Garden HTX — Midtown

Midtown, 3101 San Jacinto St · Mon–Thu 3 p.m.–2 a.m., Fri–Sun Noon–2 a.m.

The upstairs room at Social Beer Garden HTX has pool tables, ping pong and darts, plus a 20-foot LED screen. Free pool on Mondays and Tuesdays is the deal — a rare one in Houston. The dog-friendly patio and rotating food trucks downstairs give you something to do between games, and happy hour runs from open until 8 p.m. on weeknights. Pool is one of several draws here, not the main event, but the free-table offer makes it hard to skip if you're already in Midtown.

Best for: a casual weeknight with multiple things to do, or anyone who wants to play without paying.

M.J. Pool House — Chinatown

Chinatown (Bellaire Blvd corridor), 9889 Bellaire Blvd Suite D226 · Mon–Thu 2 p.m.–2 a.m., Fri–Sat 2 p.m.–3 a.m., Sun 2 p.m.–Midnight

M.J. Pool House is the only Houston billiard room that runs until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, which puts it in a category of its own for late-night players. The feel is old-school and dedicated — a room built for billiards, not a bar with a couple of tables in the corner. Table rates are listed at $14 per hour. The venue operates via its official Facebook page, which is the best place to confirm current hours before driving out to Bellaire Boulevard.

Best for: serious players who want a late finish, and anyone working the Chinatown dining corridor first.

West and Southwest Houston

Slick Willie's Family Pool Hall — Westheimer/Galleria

Uptown, 5913 Westheimer Rd at Fountainview · Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun Noon–2 a.m.

The Westheimer flagship is the largest Slick Willie's in Houston: 25 eight-foot tables and two nine-foot tables. USAPL league nights run on Tuesdays, and the nine-foot tables get the most use from players practicing for tournament formats. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., all ages welcome until 9 p.m.

Best for: the Galleria area, or players who specifically need a nine-foot table to practice.

Woody's Hideaway — Energy Corridor

Energy Corridor, 11623 Katy Fwy A · open daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. · 21+ venue

Woody's earns its spot on any shortlist for the combination: 21 Diamond pool tables (the brand used on the professional tour), four ping pong tables, two Full Swing golf simulators, darts, cornhole and a full kitchen with 30-plus TVs. APA 8-Ball leagues meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Pool during happy hour — before 3 p.m. Monday through Friday — runs $7. It's the strongest pick for a group where not everyone plays pool.

Best for: groups with mixed interests, APA league players in the I-10 West corridor, or anyone who wants to eat while they play.

North and Southeast Houston

Big Tyme Billiards — Spring

Spring (north metro), 100 Cypresswood Dr Suite G · Sun–Wed Noon–Midnight, Thu–Sat Noon–2:30 a.m.

Big Tyme runs five different sanctioned league nights per week: APA 9-Ball on Mondays, APA 8-Ball and VNEA on Tuesdays, BCA 8-Ball Vegas format on Wednesdays, and APA 8-Ball on Thursdays. League members play free on seven-foot tables during their league night. For non-league players, seven-foot tables run $2.75 per hour or $1 per game, and nine-foot tables go for $3.25 per hour — among the most transparent published rates of any Houston pool room. A Thursday 9-Ball tournament with a $20 entry rounds out the week. The Thursday-to-Saturday close at 2:30 a.m. is the latest of any dedicated pool hall in the north metro.

Insider tip: Five sanctioned league nights per week is unusual for a single venue anywhere in the metro. If you want to join a league, Big Tyme is where to start asking.

Best for: league players, beginners looking to join a team, or anyone who wants posted rates and no surprises.

Bogies Billiards West — Northwest Houston

Northwest Houston, 9638 Jones Rd · Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun Noon–2 a.m.

Bogies is a family billiard hall and sports bar with BCA-sanctioned leagues, in-house rankings and weekly tournaments. Seven-foot and eight-foot tables run $7 per hour; nine-foot tables go for $8 per hour — all published on the official site. Thursday tournaments and regular ladies' night are fixtures on the weekly calendar. A second Bogies location at 3040 FM 1960 Rd E covers the northeast side near IAH for players on that side of town.

Best for: northwest Houston players who want BCA-sanctioned league action and published rates.

Eddie's Tavern Social Club — Southeast Houston

Southeast Houston (near Hobby Airport), 12344 Gulf Fwy Suite A&B · Mon–Fri 1 p.m.–2 a.m., Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun 1 p.m.–2 a.m.

Formerly Fast Eddie's, this venue runs 24 seven-foot tables and four nine-foot tables alongside ping pong, darts, yard games, karaoke and arcade games. APA leagues meet seven nights a week across multiple formats: 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Masters and Ladies. Pricing is listed as $11 per person Sunday through Thursday and $13 per person Friday and Saturday, with league members playing free on their league night. The 18-and-older rule takes effect after 7 p.m.

Best for: APA league players in the south metro, or mixed groups who want pool plus a full roster of games.

For pool plus bowling in the downtown core

810 Entertainment — Downtown

Downtown, 1201 San Jacinto St Suite 321 (GreenStreet) · Mon–Thu 3 p.m.–1 a.m., Fri 3 p.m.–2 a.m., Sat Noon–2 a.m., Sun Noon–1 a.m.

810 is the most complete entertainment venue on this list: 14 bowling lanes, billiards tables, ping pong, shuffleboard, darts and complimentary board games in a single downtown location. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. The kitchen stays open until 11 p.m. on weeknights and 1 a.m. on weekends. Published pool rates are approximately $15 per hour. The location in GreenStreet makes it the most transit-accessible venue on this list — it's a walkable block from multiple downtown rail stops. Pair it with a look at our bowling guide if you want the full picture.

Best for: a downtown night out that covers several games at once, especially for visitors staying nearby.

Save this: pool night checklist

  • Call ahead on table rates. Every rate above comes from the venue's official site and is subject to change. Confirm before you drive.
  • Bring your own cue if you have one. Every venue on this list provides house cues, but most will store your two-piece case behind the counter.
  • Joining a league. Big Tyme, Bogies West, Woody's Hideaway, Slick Willie's and Eddie's Tavern all host APA or BCA-sanctioned leagues. Show up on a league night and ask at the counter — most teams take new players at the start of each season.
  • Late-night options. Most Houston billiard halls close at 2 a.m. every night. Big Tyme runs until 2:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. M.J. Pool House in Chinatown reaches 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Ping pong. Social Beer Garden HTX, Woody's Hideaway and Eddie's Tavern Social Club all have tables. For a broader game-bar map, see bars with games in Houston.
  • All-ages access. Slick Willie's allows under-21 guests until 9 p.m. Eddie's Tavern enforces 18+ after 7 p.m. Most venues on this list are 21+ all night.

More ways to spend the night in Houston

For a bar crawl that mixes games with cocktails, the best cocktail bars in Houston and the best day-drinking bars have the inner loop covered. The Houston nightlife guide organizes options by neighborhood. For game-day viewing near a stadium, the best sports bars in Houston is the right starting point. And if you want to add bowling to the night, our bowling and arcades guide covers every lane in the city.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best pool halls in Houston?

The top options are Slick Willie's Family Pool Hall (Montrose and Westheimer locations), Big Tyme Billiards in Spring for league nights, Woody's Hideaway in the Energy Corridor for Diamond tables and ping pong, and Social Beer Garden HTX in Midtown for free pool on Mondays and Tuesdays. For the latest hours, M.J. Pool House in Chinatown stays open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

How much does it cost to play pool at a Houston pool hall?

Rates vary by venue and table size. Bogies Billiards West charges $7–$8 per hour depending on table size. Big Tyme Billiards in Spring charges $2.75 per hour or $1 per game for seven-foot tables and $3.25 per hour for nine-foot tables. Eddie's Tavern Social Club charges $11–$13 per person (not per table). Social Beer Garden HTX offers free pool on Mondays and Tuesdays. Call ahead, as rates are subject to change.

Which Houston pool halls are open past midnight?

Most Houston billiard halls close at 2 a.m. Slick Willie's, Bogies Billiards, Eddie's Tavern Social Club and Social Beer Garden HTX all stay open until 2 a.m. Big Tyme Billiards in Spring runs until 2:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. M.J. Pool House in Chinatown is open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays — the latest in the city.

Where can I play ping pong in Houston?

For ping pong alongside pool tables, try Woody's Hideaway in the Energy Corridor, Eddie's Tavern Social Club in southeast Houston, or Social Beer Garden HTX in Midtown. All three confirm ping pong on their official sites. For a broader list of game bars around the city, see the Houston bars with games guide.

Do any Houston pool halls offer league play?

Yes. Big Tyme Billiards in Spring runs five sanctioned league nights per week (APA, BCA, VNEA). Eddie's Tavern Social Club near Hobby Airport hosts APA leagues seven nights a week. Bogies Billiards West has BCA leagues and in-house rankings. Slick Willie's at Montrose and Westheimer runs USAPL leagues on Tuesdays and APA leagues on Sunday nights. Woody's Hideaway hosts APA 8-Ball leagues on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.

Is Slick Willie's still open in Houston?

Yes. As of October 2026, four Houston-area Slick Willie's are confirmed open: Montrose (1200 Westheimer Rd), Westheimer/Galleria (5913 Westheimer Rd at Fountainview), North Freeway (15135 North Freeway at Airtex) and Katy (20900 Katy Fwy). All four are open until 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and open Sunday at noon until 2 a.m.