Owned and operated by the same people who run Bedrock Billiards in Adams Morgan, Atomic Billiards is another small, reasonably priced pool hall. Located in the basement of a Connecticut Avenue strip mall, Atomic's decor makes for a unique evening of shooting pool. The hall has a '50s sci-fi feel, complete with futuristic art deco furniture and a large mural depicting a moon-base.
3427 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-363-7665

Subterranean pool-stick blues? Come down off the street into Dupont Circle's coolest pool hall/bar/lounge and find a gamers' paradise steps away from the workday grind. For sharks and marks, there are 30 attractive pool tables, plus a snooker table and several dartboards. For lounge lizards, there are all those comfy couches to settle into in between all the gaming areas. Buffalo Billiards also makes two separate rooms available for large, private parties. When the weather's nice, two outdoor patio bars bring the socializing into the open air.
1330 19th St. NwWashington, DC 20036
202-331-7665

Continental features interior design elements inspired by nightclubs from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Several lounge areas with various themes include a Space-Age Bar, a Jet-Set Dining Room, the Op Art Billiards Room, and the Exotica Bar & Lounges.
1911 N. Fort Myer Drive
Arlington, VA 22209

If you like a good game of eight-ball but not the smoky, basement-type atmosphere that usually accompanies it, Fast Eddie's Billiard Cafe is your ticket to cue ball carousing. Not only are there dozens of quality tables, but you'll find live music, sports on the TVs, a full restaurant and bar and great drink prices. This cavernous space houses 19 nine-foot Brunswick Gold III tables -- and plenty of overstuffed lounge sofas if you just want to watch the action. There are also free darts for those less serious about pool.
1520 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
202-638-5112