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    Velvet Touch Billiards

    Velvet Touch Billiards

    4.0(63 reviews)
    15.6 mi•Mo'ili'ili
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    I can't tell you how many hundreds of times I've walked or drove past this place and never knew it…read morewas here. Friends and I have been playing pool more regularly and started branching out to new places for us. This is a great option for any billiards game in Honolulu; they have snooker tables, and pool tables of various regulation sizes. It's located next to Jack in the Box; there's a colorful sign on the door, simply press the buzzer for it to be unlocked to come inside. The main counter is on the second floor, and they have two big rooms filled with lots of tables and plenty of space between them. The clerk was super welcoming, he told us about the place and league nights; there's also a ground level area that's almost exclusively used by leagues. It's comfortable with bright lighting and an old Hawaii vibe to the place. It's also dry; they have a soda/water machine and a snack machine but otherwise no drinks or food. They have lots of cues to choose from, all kept in great shape. Play rates are reasonable about $6/hr per person; for three of us to stay and play a few hours was only $30 total. This is a hidden gem for pool in Honolulu, and you'll see some amazing players here.

    Velvet Touch Billiards is the spot if you want a chill, no-frills place to shoot pool. Super…read morerelaxed vibe, with tables spread across 2 floors - love that they split up the crowd like that. The crowd: older, chill, not rowdy. So don't go there acting a fool - this is far from Hawaiian Brian's. Pricing? Shockingly fair. Saturday night, 5 people, about 2.5 hours... $64 total. About $6/person/hour. Hard to beat. Use of their pool sticks and chalk is included. They don't serve food or drinks, but they've got vending machines. If you're like me and like to be prepared, bring a small cooler. They do allow outside food & drinks, NO alcohol tho, so don't get too excited... ;) Now the downfall: THE SMELL. From the moment you walk in, you'll catch that lingering cigarette aroma. Blah! If you're used to Vegas casinos, no big deal. Werewolf like me? I avoid casinos because of that smell, so... that's that. Oh and second downfall is that the tables aren't far enough apart, so you'll have to exercise proper etiquette throughout your entire game. Time does lapse when both tables are occupied beside you, especially if those people lack awareness... so, bring your patience! Parking is a little adventure. There's a tiny lot behind the building, and street parking nearby. We circled the block a few times like lost tourists (Google Maps betrayed us again lol), but once we finally found the driveway, it was worth it.

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    Velvet Touch Billiards - Back room I played in.  There are a couple tables behind this and then there is a front room with maybe 5-6 tables.

    Back room I played in. There are a couple tables behind this and then there is a front room with maybe 5-6 tables.

    Velvet Touch Billiards - Table I played on - played true with great cloth and good cushions.. very nice.

    Table I played on - played true with great cloth and good cushions.. very nice.

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