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PoolRoom Mafia — 13 Billiard Tables in Tbilisi
12 pool tables and a 10-foot professional snooker table — under one roof
PoolRoom Mafia is one of the largest and best-maintained billiard rooms in Tbilisi. Every table was built by NG Sports and is kept under continuous technical service: level playing surface, quality cloth and true cushions. Below you will find both our room and a complete guide to billiards — history, disciplines and rules of play.
13 tablesSnooker 10 ftPool 8 and 9 ftOpen 12:00–02:0031 Mirian Mepe St
13 tablesbilliard tables under one roof
1 × snooker10-foot professional table
12 × pool8- and 9-foot tables
12:00–02:00open every day
The short version
PoolRoom Mafia is a billiard room in Tbilisi, Georgia, at 31 Mirian Mepe Street, with 13 billiard tables: 12 pool tables (8 and 9 foot) and one 10-foot professional snooker table.
All tables were manufactured and installed by the Georgian company NG Sports and are kept in top technical condition. The room is open every day from 12:00 to 02:00. To reserve a table, call +995 596 000 074.
- Total tables
- 13
- Snooker
- 1 × 10 ft
- Pool
- 12 × 8–9 ft
- Address
- 31 Mirian Mepe St, Tbilisi
- Hours
- Daily 12:00–02:00
- Phone
- +995 596 000 074
- Tables made by
- NG Sports
- Venue
- PoolRoom Mafia
Our room
13 billiard tables: 12 pool and 1 snooker
The billiard floor at PoolRoom Mafia holds 13 tables. That means even a large group plays at the same time — and waiting is rarely part of the evening. Every table is on a regular service schedule and kept in playing condition.
10′
Snooker table — 10 foot
One 10-foot professional snooker table: 22 balls, narrow rounded pockets and slow, accurate cloth. This is the table that lets you play snooker the way snooker is meant to be played.
9′
Pool — 9 foot
Tournament-size tables for 8-ball and 9-ball. Longer distances, sharper angles and more riding on every shot — the right choice if you practise seriously or are preparing for a tournament.
8′
Pool — 8 foot
The most comfortable format for playing with friends or colleagues. Faster frames, shorter position play and quicker turns — exactly what an evening together calls for.
| Table type | Size | Quantity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snooker | 10 ft | 1 | Snooker, serious practice, break building |
| Pool | 9 ft | 12 in total | 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball — tournament format |
| Pool | 8 ft | 8-ball with friends, group play, team building | |
| Total tables | 13 | ||
The stand-out table
The 10-foot snooker table
Snooker is a fundamentally different game from pool — and it only works on the right table. Ours is a 10-foot table built for it.
How a snooker table differs
A snooker table is noticeably larger than a pool table, and its pockets are narrow and rounded. The balls are smaller in diameter, and potting them leaves far less margin for error: a few millimetres off line is already a miss.
As a result snooker is less a game of power and more one of accuracy, position and planning. That is why it is considered one of the most technical disciplines in cue sports.
A 10-foot table is the optimal choice for a club floor: it keeps the real difficulty and geometry of snooker while still letting us seat it comfortably alongside the other 12 pool tables.
Why PoolRoom Mafia
One of the best billiard rooms in Tbilisi
A good billiard room is not measured by table count alone. What matters is the condition of the table, the lighting, and whether you have room to get down over the shot.
01
Top technical condition
Tables are levelled regularly and cloth and cushions are checked. That is what decides whether the ball behaves predictably or not.
02
13 tables — little waiting
A large floor means there is a free table even at peak hours, and a big group can play across several tables at once.
03
Pool and snooker together
Few places in Tbilisi put a full-size 10-foot snooker table on the same floor as a full set of pool tables.
04
Proper light and spacing
Tables are laid out so your cue action is never cramped. Lighting is even, with no shadows across the bed.
05
Equipment that works
Cues, chalk, triangles and rests — all in playing condition and available to everyone.
06
More than billiards
Next to the tables, PoolRoom Mafia has Mafia game tables plus PS5 and PC zones — the whole evening fits in one venue.
Who made our tables
Our billiard tables are made by NG Sports
A good game starts with a good table. All 13 billiard tables at PoolRoom Mafia come from the Georgian company NG Sports, which handled the manufacturing, delivery, installation and ongoing technical service.
What NG Sports does
NG Sports has worked in the Georgian market since 2016, building and supplying equipment for sports and entertainment venues. In 2019 the company widened its product range and moved to full-cycle project work — from consultation through installation and long-term support.
Since 2022 NG Sports has worked closely with clubs, hotels and entertainment centres across the country, and in recent years has focused on the premium segment and on the quality of the customer experience.
Its range covers professional and home billiard tables in various sizes and configurations, billiard accessories, table tennis, foosball, air hockey and poker tables, along with general sports equipment. Services include consultation, selection, delivery, transport, installation, servicing and table restoration.
If you need a billiard table for your own space — at home, in an office or in a club — NG Sports is, in our experience, a reliable choice: their tables handle daily, heavy use at PoolRoom Mafia.
Getting here
Address, hours and booking
Before you come
The billiard room is open every day from 12:00 to 02:00. Booking is not required, but we recommend calling ahead for evening hours and weekends — especially if you want the snooker table or several tables at once.
Larger groups, birthdays and team-building events can reserve a zone in advance. If you are also interested in a game of Mafia alongside billiards, mention it when you book and we will plan the whole evening around it.
Guide · start here
What is billiards?
Billiards is not one specific game — it is a whole family of sports played on a table with a cue and balls.
In every format the player strikes a white ball, the cue ball, with a cue. The objective may be to pot balls into pockets, to make contact with other balls, to use the cushions, or to accumulate points.
Billiards asks for an accurate stroke, an eye for angles, control of speed and the habit of thinking several shots ahead. That is what makes it a social game, a technical discipline and a competitive sport all at once.
Both main branches are represented on our floor: 12 pool tables and one 10-foot snooker table — so you can compare the two games in the same room.
Centuries in the making
When was billiards invented?
Billiards has no single inventor. The game developed over centuries — from an outdoor pastime into a modern professional sport.
15th century
The game moves indoors
Lawn ball games popular across Europe were moved onto a table. Green cloth stood in for grass, and the raised edges for the boundaries of the field.
1470s
The earliest written records
A billiard table appears in the court records of King Louis XI of France — one of the earliest documented examples of the game.
17th–18th centuries
The cue takes shape
Early players pushed the ball with a wide-headed mace. Later they began using the narrow end of the stick instead, and the modern cue gradually took form.
19th century
A technical revolution
Slate beds and rubber cushions made ball movement far more even and predictable. Rules and equipment began to be standardised.
20th century onward
An international sport
Pool, snooker and carom developed into independent sporting disciplines with official rules, federations and world championships.
The main formats
Types of billiards
The word "billiards" covers several distinct games. They differ in table size, number of balls and how a game is won. The first two — pool and snooker — are played on our own tables at PoolRoom Mafia.
01
Pool
Played on a six-pocket table. The best-known formats are 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball and straight pool (14.1). Pool is especially popular in clubs and entertainment venues.
02
Snooker
Played with 22 balls on a large six-pocket table. Players alternate between red and coloured balls, scoring the value of each ball potted.
03
Carom
Played with three balls on a pocketless table. To score, the cue ball must contact both other balls; in the three-cushion format it must also touch at least three cushions first.
04
English billiards
Played with three balls on a snooker-size table. Points come from cannons, potting balls and other technical combinations.
05
Russian pyramid
Played on a large table with oversized balls and very tight pockets. The small margins demand exceptional accuracy and control of a firm stroke.
06
Blackball
The British pool format, usually played with red and yellow balls. Its rules differ from American 8-ball in several important details.
| Discipline | Pockets | Balls | Main objective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | 6 | Depends on the format (16 in 8-ball) | Pot your own group of balls under the rules |
| Snooker | 6 | 22 | Score more points than your opponent |
| Carom | none | 3 | Make valid contact with both other balls |
The basics of the game
What equipment is used?
Everything listed below is available in our room — there is nothing you need to bring.
T
Table and cloth
An accurate, level bed and quality cloth determine the speed of the ball and how true it runs.
Q
Cue
The main playing stick, whose tip strikes the cue ball. Weight, length and tip diameter vary by discipline.
B
Balls
Size, weight, count and colours depend on the specific game. In most formats the cue ball is white.
C
Chalk
Chalk on the tip increases friction, reduces the risk of a miscue and makes it easier to put spin on the ball.
R
Triangle
Used to rack the balls tightly in their starting position. The frame may be triangular or diamond-shaped.
X
Rest (bridge)
Used when the player cannot comfortably reach the cue ball by hand and needs a stable support for the cue.
The most popular format
Basic 8-ball rules
Below is a simplified overview of international 8-ball. Individual clubs and tournaments may apply additional local conditions.
How a game is played
- The game uses a white cue ball and 15 numbered balls: seven solids, seven stripes and the black 8.
- The balls are racked in a triangle with the 8 in the centre, and play begins with the break shot.
- After the break the table is open. A group is assigned by the first called ball legally pocketed.
- A player must first pot all seven balls of their group. As long as they pot legally, they continue at the table.
- Once their group is cleared, the player calls the pocket for the 8 ball in advance.
- The winner is the player who, after clearing their own group, legally pots the 8 in the called pocket.
On our 10-foot table
Snooker rules in brief
In snooker the order in which balls are potted is strictly defined, and every ball carries its own value. If you are playing snooker for the first time, this is the minimum you need to know.
How the game works
- There are 22 balls on the table: the white cue ball, 15 reds and 6 colours.
- A player first pots a red (1 point), then a colour, then a red again, alternating in that order.
- While reds remain on the table, every potted colour is respotted on its own marked spot.
- Once the reds are gone, the colours are potted in ascending order of value — yellow through black — and stay down.
- The points scored in a single visit are called a break. The standard maximum break is 147.
- A frame is won by the player with more points — not by whoever pots the last ball.
Your first progress
How to play better
Good results depend far less on power than on technique you can repeat.
01
A steady stance
Stand balanced, bring your head down to the line of the cue, and keep unnecessary body movement out of the stroke.
02
A light grip
Do not squeeze the cue. A relaxed hand and a straight delivery make the stroke both more accurate and more consistent.
03
Plan your position
Do not think only about the ball in front of you — decide in advance where the cue ball should stop for the next shot.
04
Control the speed
Harder is not always better. Practise the same stroke at the same pace over different distances until it becomes reliable.
If you are just starting out, begin on an 8-foot pool table — the distances are shorter and progress shows quickly. Move to the 10-foot snooker table once your stroke is already steady.
Frequently asked
FAQ — our room and billiards
How many billiard tables does PoolRoom Mafia have?
PoolRoom Mafia has 13 billiard tables in total: 12 pool tables (8 and 9 foot) and one 10-foot professional snooker table.
Do you have a snooker table?
Yes. PoolRoom Mafia has one 10-foot snooker table with 22 balls and narrow pockets. As it is the only one in the room, we recommend booking it in advance on +995 596 000 074.
What size are your pool tables?
Our 12 pool tables include both 8-foot and 9-foot tables. The 8-foot tables are more comfortable for social play; 9 foot is tournament size and more demanding.
Where are you and what are your opening hours?
PoolRoom Mafia is at 31 Mirian Mepe Street, Tbilisi. The billiard room is open every day from 12:00 to 02:00.
Do I need to book a table in advance?
It is not required — with 13 tables a free one is usually easy to find. That said, we recommend booking for evening hours, weekends, larger groups, or if you specifically want the snooker table.
Who made the billiard tables at PoolRoom Mafia?
Our tables were made by the Georgian company NG Sports (ngsports.ge), which handled manufacturing, delivery, installation and technical service. The company has operated since 2016 and is based at 5 M. Nozadze Street, Tbilisi.
Can I buy a billiard table for my own space?
Yes. NG Sports, the maker of our tables, supplies both professional and home billiard tables and also handles installation, servicing and restoration. Details at ngsports.ge.
Do I need to bring a cue or any equipment?
No. Cues, balls, chalk, triangles and rests are all available in the room. You are of course welcome to play with your own cue.
Who invented billiards?
Billiards has no single known inventor. Its modern form developed gradually out of outdoor lawn ball games played across 15th-century Europe.
What is the difference between billiards and pool?
Billiards is the umbrella term for the whole family of cue sports, while pool is one of its main disciplines, played on a six-pocket table.
How does a snooker table differ from a pool table?
A snooker table is larger, its pockets are narrow and rounded, and its balls are smaller than pool balls. As a result snooker leaves far less margin for error and demands greater accuracy.
How many balls are used in 8-ball?
Sixteen in total: one white cue ball and 15 numbered object balls, including the black 8.
Do you have to call the pocket for the 8 ball?
Under international 8-ball rules both the shot and the pocket must be called. For a casual game, agree the local rule before you start.
What does "scratch" mean?
A scratch is a foul in which the white cue ball is potted or leaves the table. The consequence depends on the rule set, but the opponent usually receives ball in hand.
Why do players chalk the cue tip?
Chalk increases friction between the tip and the cue ball, reduces miscues and helps transfer controlled spin to the ball.
13 tables waiting — pick pool or snooker
Come to PoolRoom Mafia at 31 Mirian Mepe Street. Open every day from 12:00 to 02:00. One call books your table.
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