Running a pub or venue is non-stop. You want something simple that lifts your takings without giving you more stress. A well chosen pool table does exactly that.
This guide shows you how to choose the best pool table for your venue, where to place it, how to get the most from it, and how our hire options work across the North West, Lancashire, Merseyside and Yorkshire.
Why a Good Pool Table Makes Such a Difference
A pool table is still one of the easiest wins for any pub, bar or club.
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Brings customers in earlier
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Keeps groups in longer
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Boosts dwell time
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Increases wet sales
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Creates consistent midweek trade
And with our contactless payment systems, customers spend more without digging for change. Your share gets paid automatically each month straight to your bank. No hassle. No counting coins.
What to Look for When Choosing a Pool Table
Coin-op quality
A strong mech means fewer breakdowns and more money in your till.
Slate bed
Gives customers a proper game. A level table earns better.
Hard-wearing cloth
Every table comes with Diamond Leisure’s premium racking cloths for smooth, consistent play.
Branding options
If you want the table to match your venue, we can fit custom branded cloths with your logo. Ideal for pubs, bars, clubs and sports venues.
Modern finishes
Black, walnut, grey and oak styles suit modern and traditional venues.
Where to Put Your Pool Table for the Best Earnings
Pool tables earn best when customers can see them and reach them easily.
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Near the bar
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Away from doorways
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Enough cue space
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Good lighting
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Chalk and cues always available
A good location means more games and more dwell time.
Smart Extras That Lift Your Earnings
Contactless payment
Our card readers increase play straight away. Customers tap, play and stay. Your share is paid automatically each month.
Clean kit
Good cues and clean balls make a big difference to repeat play.
Weekly knockouts
Simple comps keep your regulars coming back.
Sport nights
Pool goes hand in hand with football and boxing.
Real Example: Our Pool Table Install at Chaukees, Chester
We recently installed a full pool table setup at Chaukees Pool Club & Bar in Chester.
The job included:
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Modern slate bed tables
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Diamond Leisure racking cloths
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Contactless payment
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Proper lighting
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Full levelling and setup
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Ongoing local engineer support
The venue saw strong repeat play from day one.
How Much Should You Spend on a Pool Table?
Most venues choose hire because it keeps things simple and risk free.
With our hire service you get:
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No upfront cost
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Free installation
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Premium cloths
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Contactless payments
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Monthly revenue share
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Fast callouts
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A fully managed service
You focus on the bar. We keep the table earning.
Pool Table Hire Near Me
We install and support tables across the North West, Lancashire, Merseyside and Yorkshire.
Local Pool Table Hire Areas
Why a Good Pool Table Setup Boosts Your Revenue
A solid table brings in:
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Better midweek numbers
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More rounds at the bar
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Longer visits
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Regular groups
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A reliable income stream
Pair that with contactless payments and automatic monthly payouts, and you get a simple earner that runs itself.
What Makes Our Pool Table Hire Different
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Fast callouts
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Reliable tables that stay level
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Local engineers
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Modern designs
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Branding options
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Premium Diamond Leisure cloths
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Clear expert advice
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Fully managed service
We keep it simple. You get better trade without extra work.
FAQs
Do I need much space?
Around 1.5 metres of cue room around the table.
Can I add my venue logo?
Yes. We offer full branded cloths.
Do you install contactless payment?
Yes. Most venues choose it. It boosts play and pays you automatically.
How quick are callouts?
Very quick. Local engineers keep your table earning.
Do you offer other machines?
Yes. Fruit machines, digital jukeboxes, quiz machines, arcade machines and more.
Ready to See What a Pool Table Can Earn in Your Venue?
A good table lifts your takings with almost no effort.