Ivory Billiard Room in Holyoke
151 Chestnut St, Holyoke, MA 01040, United States
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Welcome to Ivory Billiard Room - the premier pool hall in Holyoke, Massachusetts, boasting an impressive 4.5-star rating from nearly 200 satisfied customers. This trendy establishment combines classic billiards with modern amenities, making it the perfect spot for both serious players and casual enthusiasts.
The venue stands out for its well-maintained pool tables, which locals consider the best in Western Massachusetts. With fast service and a stellar drink selection, including craft beers and expertly mixed cocktails, you'll find everything you need for a perfect game night.
Beyond billiards, Ivory Billiard Room offers a welcoming atmosphere that's both casual and cozy. The space features a full-service bar, complete food menu, and comfortable seating areas where you can relax between games. Whether you're bringing your own food or enjoying their bar offerings, they've got you covered.
The establishment prides itself on being inclusive and accessible to all, with wheelchair-friendly facilities including designated parking, easy entrance access, and appropriate seating arrangements. Groups are always welcome, and the LGBTQ+ friendly environment ensures everyone feels at home.
Located at 151 Chestnut St, they're open late until midnight, perfect for after-work games or evening entertainment. Free street parking makes it convenient for visitors, and they accept all major payment methods, including credit cards and mobile payments.
Customers consistently praise the friendly staff and excellent service, with recent reviews highlighting the exceptional maintenance of the facilities and the welcoming atmosphere that keeps players coming back. It's not just a pool hall - it's a community hub where great games and good times come together.
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Very well run and maintained place, great staff.
A bit rough of an area. Place is clean. Drinks are expensive. Cost to play is cheap.
They have plenty of tables to play but ( no quarter tables ). Have pay by the hour. But overall, it's a good place.
Clean and quiet place to shoot pool. APA Leagues available most nights of the week. They serve refreshments alcohol and non....
Ivory billiards has always been five stars in my book! However, I’m really bummed that they’re not open during the day anymore on the weekends. I would love to be able to bring my son down there and teach him how to play pool. It’s not really appropriate for a 15-year-old at night though. That’s my only complaint. I’ve been shooting pool there since I was a teenager and I haven’t been there in a while… But I was thinking about taking my son down and just noticed that now you guys don’t open till six. In the winter, especially, I wish this something you would reconsider!
Some people wonder why I spend so much time driving out to Ivory Billiards in Holyoke when yes, I can play just as often, MUCH closer to home in New York.. Fun with people who have become friends, doing something we all love, is why I drive 64 miles one way, 3+ times per week!!!! I've been to many pool halls and bars that have a junk box to play on with some random drunk guy, that is missing a front tooth and wants to "teach" me to play... Sure. Those are everywhere, but you won't find this kind of dynamic there. The owners are awesome and very engaged with their establishment. Always stopping in to say hi or shoot a game of pool. They have a full hall of 7 and 9 foot tables with clean, tight cloth and rails that hit true to what you're trying to do. And the amazing people I have met and the friendships that I have made while playing pool at Ivory are above and beyond anything I have found elsewhere. We don't just show up to the pool hall, sit in the corner until it is our turn, shoot our match and leave. The dynamic is COMPLETELY different! We actually enjoy each others company while we shoot our matches and even hang out hours after our match is finished, having a few drinks and playing more pool til the place closes down. Also, thanks to the other shooters there and the tips they have offered me, I have grown a lot as a player. I'm not the 2 I used to be. ;) I can't thank the guys and gals at Ivory enough for all they have done for me. Much love to all of you! Seriously! Ok. I'm done!!!! See you guys tonight! UPDATE*** I first write this 3+ months ago. I was making the trip out so much as it was... I now work behind the bar 2 nights a week! For a total in the building of 6+... between league nights and bartending. Come say hi. :)
It's very affordable and we always have fun here. Last call? 1:30am
Laid back atmosphere, clean, and cheap to play a few rounds of pool.
Otherworldly
The ckep is pelayan
Great people and friendly staff! Best tables in western Massachusetts!!
Awesome pool hall, great people.
Plenty of 7 ft and 9 ft tables to choose from. Semi private room in the back. Vintage look.
Fun fun fun
Great Staff, Members and layout!
Best ball pool place in town.
Family owned very welcoming great tables
Not from the area, live in upstate NY but was in the area and went because I play 3 cushion billiards and there are so few places to play billiards. Place was very busy, especially for a weekday night. I rented the single table in the place and before long another customer asked me if I gamble. I initially told him no but after a minute I said Id play him a game for 5 bucks. Had a good time, by the looks of this place pool is not dead in Holyoke. If my experience is any indication, if you want action you can find it at Ivory.
Nice place to enjoy with friends
Love it. We a play here when we want to go to Vegas next. What is not to love? :-)
Full bar
Very nice experience!
Very nice chill environment, lots of pool tables.
Nice pool hall with plenty of tables and charges hourly, pro tables and smaller ones. Good drinks and food is ok, and great times. They do hold tournament every now and then but still tables for rent.
Love this place plenty of tables and good atmosphere
Real poll hall. Excellent tables - good prices!
Best tables around. Friendly staff
Place is in desperate need of some updating
Pretty chill spot.
Great place to hang out play pool and grab a beer!
Its a little different , but its still a respectful place to just shoot some pool .
Good enough for what we have to deal with. Thanks much.
One of the last real pool halls anywhere. The family has been in business through multiple generations. Its all about the game here.
Linneaw. to kf,
Great tables and friendly staff
Tables could use some upkeep.
The tables are in good condition, nice atmosphere and affordable prices on drinks and food.
great place great tables nice employees definitely recommend going there if you love playing pool
Ivory is by far THE BEST billiard room in Western Mass !!! BOTH 7 & 9 ft tables are covered in Simonis cloth and have lively bumpers. The owners and staff ensure that professionalism and courtesy are maintained in this establishment. The bar offers some food to keep the hunger pains away !! If flat tables and a nice atmosphere appeals to you...Ivory will keep you coming back !! Ive been shooting here for 20+ years !! Lastly....there are also open tournaments of both 8 & 9 ball during the week....if you like league play....then this is your spot !! Try it....youll like it !!
Plenty of clean pool tables! Great ppl there. Love it!
The best
Ok, enjoy the time with my wife and children for a few hours!!!
Good time all the time
Had a great time.
Good friends, awesome pool
Great
Excellent
Love the tables and the own er RSVP and staff here.
Ive played here since I started shooting 15 year. You wont find the 9 Brunswick Centennials at Ivory anywhere, or as well taken care of, also have 2 9ft Gold Crown 1s which they just recovered one of them and is playing like a dream. The Centennials are orignal to the room along with owners the Lucchesi family owned and ran for over 70 years, they can also put a table at your house that will play as good as Ivory Billiards. APA is huge here with 10 7 foot tables with fast felt, every night there is some kind of league or tournament. If you are a pool player looking for somewhere to train here it is expensive since they dont offer a daily rate, its hourly only, day or night is the same as well. A 15 daily rate will attract many more players, 10 for 7 footers. So much easier to control if everyone who walks in pays up, plus it will make more money and everyone happy(er).
Good old fashioned pool hall. Seven foot & 9 foot tables well maintained ,as well as a very nice 3 cushion billiard table which is their pride and joy, but they are reluctant to let non-regulars use , even though the table is right next to the counter. (my reason for 4 not 5 stars). If you want to go weeknights, call ahead about when leagues play, first. Great staff, very friendly & helpful!
Kinda quiet during normal hours but definitely clean and lots of pool tables
A nice quiet laid back pool hall.. alot if tables a cool jukebox and official pool tables
All clean and net.Friendly people.Going back soon.
Number one place for a great place to play pool our League Play
Great little pool hall. Plenty of tables!
Went to play pool alone and still had fun. Great prices!
great place courteous people good deal for the buck
I go to an 12 step mtg their time to time
Decent, great tables... But the air is usually stagnant and not to cool temp. So if you dont mind ghetto and hot its great.
Nice pool tabels
Great place to play pool. Under 21 until 10. League night on Tuesday and Wednesday nights I believe. The staff are great
Awesome place to play pool as many tables and good beer
Was not in there but always had fun playing pool there in the past!!!
Best pool tables youll ever play on. Refurbish them every few months
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Most of the time its a quite place, relaxed.
If you love the game, youll appreciate the care the owners and we who play there in making this a real pool players place. Top quality tables in great condition lots of good cues nice crowd. Kid friendly.
Good
Always a good time. Can choose my own music. Great drinks. Great service. Cant ask for much more!
Chillin nice place good ambient¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
Awesome place to have a good time with friends and and family
Ive been comin here for 30 years , highly recommended
Great pool hall and the staff is the best.
Theres no room for seating and they need a menu
Pool tables play great. Flat and level with great felt. Barstaff was very friendly
Best tables in t he area!!
historic pool tables
A true pool hall. The tables are fantastic and the staff is wonderful. One of the best places to play Ive ever been to.
Love it..
Nicest pool hall around!
Awesome tables and awesome staff
Nice place
place to have drinks and play some pool!
Awesome
Quiet pool hall mostly populated by league people and regulars. I dont think theyd mind a new face in here. It was my first time visiting. Friendly staff.
Old school pool hall with full liquor license. One of the only pool halls left in the area. No frills just good tables that are very-well maintained. They make everyone use a breaking cloth so as not to mar up the playing surface from people repeatedly breaking from the same spot. The decor is like taking a time machine back to the 80s. Just come as you are and shoot some pool.
Very fun place to go. Very clean and well maintained.
This is one fine pool hall. The finest table Ive played on!!! Ill definitely be back.
Best tables in the area, maybe best I have ever played on. Staff is friendly, and the cost is very reasonable.
Greate place to hang out with friends