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Slate

About as slick as a pool hall can get
54 W. 21st St.
btwn 5th & 6th Ave.
(212) 989-0096
2026: Licensed here under the same name
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Slate

Overview

From the transparent acrylic staircase to the 54 foot glass bar this 16,000 square foot pool hall/bar/restaurant/club looks every bit of the $1.5 million spent on its renovation. Unfortunately a lot of money was spent on late night TV ads in the greater New York area so you may end up waiting in line behind a guy with enough wax in his hair to make a candle.

Why You Should Go

  • A good place to take friends from out of state. They'll think it looks the part of a chic New York pool hall (if you're a local it looks like it belongs in LA.)
  • Despite the trendy pretensions Slate can be reasonably priced. Stop by for lunch and the special is $7 including free pool.

What You Should Know

  • If you squint just right you can see that the huge sem-transparent staircase is in the shape of a pool triange
  • Somewhat surprisingly, the food is reasonably priced and tasty. The $4 fries or the $9 burger or tuna tacos are good snack options while you shoot.

Outside Reviews

New York Magazine

Not the cheapest place to rack 'em up, but still the best billiard joint in Chelsea.

AOL CityGuide

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Pool tables plus lounge

Citysearch

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Pool tables, cocktails and eats to keep the whole group happy.

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