Bar Billiards Tables

Reconditioned Tables

Bar billiards or Russian billiards is a fascinating traditional game first imported into England from Belgium in the 1930s. Designed for pubs and clubs, shots are taken from one end only which reduces the required floor space. It also means that the bar billiards table can be pushed into an awkward corner or niche thus turning a little-used area into a money spinner.

The game is time-based, each coin lasting from 12 to 17 minutes, after which the internal bar drops and no more balls are returned to the front for replay. Players score points by knocking balls into the holes at the other end of the table while avoiding three "not-to-be-toppled" skittles near the high-scoring holes and the rules are such that games are frequently decided by the last ball on the table.

For pubs and clubs, the table comes with a clock timer, the drop-down bar and a coin slot that can be modified to accept virtually any currency. People who wish to buy bar billiards for private use can make a minor change to the mechanism so that a coin is not necessary to start the game.

APOLOGIES - THE SUPPLIER OF THE OLD RECONDITIONED TABLES HAS CEASED TO TRADE IN THEM.

Please see our new Bar Billiards Table page. Alternatively, we occasionally recondition an old table ourselves but probably no more than once or twice per year. To see if any are currently available, please see our Old Tables page.

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Craftsmen with reconditioned slate	A unique serial number is on each antique table

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Masters Games procures reconditioned 1930s bar billiards tables from a manufacturer with a long tradition in the game. The standard table is 6 x 3 feet, 120 Kg with bed height 33 inches and comes with a rule card, 3 skittles (or mushrooms upon request), 8 balls (1 7/8 inch, 4.75cm) and 4 cues that store tidily on either side of the table. The slate surface is covered with quality billiard cloth and the legs are detachable and can be adjusted to ensure a horizontal playing surface.

The table also comes with a reconditioned 4 lane scoreboard with anodised brass runners & pointers. Note that often the condition of these scoreboards is imperfect although they are reconditioned to the best standard possible.

The only maintenance required is regular brushing. We also offer a set of 100 special tokens - the table can be configured to accept these, and the owner can then sell the tokens to his/her customers at whatever price suits.

UK Orders

Shipping within the West London area is around £25 and quotes for the rest of the UK can be quickly obtained. For ordering, shipping and payment information, please refer to the UK Large Orders page.