Portland Snooker Club
Portland Snooker Club
When Ronny and Mary first swung open the doors of The Portland Snooker Club in Carlisle: Tony Blair had just been sworn in as prime minister, The Spice Girls were topping the singles charts and the internet was still in its infancy.
The popular, Currock Road club is about to hit its milestone 20th birthday and to celebrate, the club are taking on an influx of brand new members.
The club offers snooker, pool and darts, with 15 snooker tables, six pool tables, nine dart boards and the only two American Pool tables in the city.
The club is well equipped to accommodate any size of competition and in the past has held successful functions for 700 people as well as welcoming esteemed snookering pedigree of legends such as: Jimmy White, Willie Thorne, Dennis Taylor and Eric Bristow.
With over 1000 active members the club has a small army of dedicated: pool, snooker and darts enthusiasts and is home to nine teams, competing in the Carlisle Club and Orme League and the Carlisle City Pool League.
Ronnie Wilson, co-owner of The Portland Snooker Club said: Mary and myself just want to say thank you for the twenty years of fantastic support we’ve had from everyone, especially all the lads who have played for us and entered our competitions over the years, in the pool and in the darts, we just want to thank you all.
The club also boasts a fully licensed bar and is the ideal place to relax after work, grab a beer and catch up with friends over a few games of pool. Non members can try for just £2 each before committing to be full members.
An early bird discount is available between 10:00 – 12:00 everyday where players can play for just £2 per person.
Portland Snooker Club is available to hire for both private and corporate functions.
Anyone interested in hiring the club should contact Ronny or Mary on: 01228 598 147 to discuss further options.
Club Opening Times:
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00–00:00
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 –01:00
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