Billiards at Two Stooges Sports Bar in the Twin Cities
Two Stooges, in Fridley, has been named a top ten billiard room in North America, and City Pages voted it the best place to shoot pool in the Twin Cities. There are 43 Gabriel's and Diamond tables in 9 ft and 7 ft, with room for league players, casual groups and first-timers around every one.
The Twin Cities' award-winning pool hall
Pool has been the heart of Two Stooges since 1988, when it opened as University Billiards. Read the full story.
43 tournament tables
9 ft and 7 ft Gabriel's and Diamond tables on Simonis 860 cloth, with good lighting and comfortable seating at every table.
Leagues & tournaments
In-house leagues as well as IBA (M8), APA and UPL, plus FargoRate Tournaments.
Pro Shop
Cues, cases, chalk, gloves, darts and accessories, plus cue repair.
Renting a pool table at Two Stooges
- Stop at the billiard counter. The attendant will set you up with a table and a set of balls.
- Play as long as you like and order from the bar and grill menu right at your table.
- Bring the balls back to the counter and settle up.
Daily pool specials · 11 AM–5 PM
- Regular$12
- Seniors$11
Lunch Special: 1 free hour of pool with lunch purchase, Mon–Fri 11 AM–5 PM.
Plus tax. See every food and drink special too.
Pool leagues & tournaments in Fridley
Handicapped leagues for every skill level, and tournaments that are open to the public. You don't need to be in a league to play.
Weekly pool leagues
Call (763) 574-1399 or contact us at [email protected] about our In-House leagues, or visit our partner leagues' websites:
Pool league details & sign-upTournaments
A variety of tournaments on 7ft and 9ft tables. Spots fill fast, so sign up early.
Upcoming pool tournaments
Two Stooges Pro Shop & cue repair
Our Pro Shop carries cues and accessories for pool, and we do cue repair on site.
- Cues & cases
- Chalk, gloves & accessories
- Cue repair
Pool hall terms at Two Stooges
The table brands, sizes and league names you'll hear in the billiard room.
| Term | What it means | At Two Stooges |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel's tables | Tournament pool tables from the Belgian maker Gabriels. | 9 ft and 7 ft Gabriel's tables in the billiard room. |
| Diamond tables | Pool tables from Diamond Billiard Products, widely used for league and tournament play. | Diamond tables, including an APA tournament table. |
| Simonis 860 | A worsted wool pool cloth made by Iwan Simonis. | The cloth on our tables. |
| 9 ft table | The full-size table used for professional play. | Used for our pool tournaments along with the 7 ft tables. |
| 7 ft table (bar box) | The smaller table size most bar leagues play on. | Used for bar box shootouts. |
| FargoRate | A rating system that ranks pool players from their game results. | Our FargoRate tournaments set a rating limit for entry. |
| IBA (M8), APA, UPL | Pool league organizations with handicapped team play. | All three run pool leagues at Two Stooges. |
How many pool tables does Two Stooges have?
Two Stooges has 43 pool tables, 9 ft and 7 ft Gabriel's and Diamond tables on Simonis 860 cloth. Learn about our billiard room.
How do I rent a pool table?
Stop at the billiard counter and the attendant will set you up with a table and a set of balls. Play as long as you like, then bring the balls back and settle up. Daily pool specials run 11 AM–5 PM.
Is there a pro shop?
Yes. The Pro Shop carries cues, cases, chalk, gloves and accessories, and we do cue repair on site. Visit the Pro Shop.
Does Two Stooges host pool tournaments?
Yes. We host a weekly 8-ball tournament every Saturday and a 9-ball tournament every Sunday, plus FargoRate 8-ball tournaments and bar box shootouts with money added. See upcoming tournaments.
Host your event on the tables
Birthdays, draft parties, office parties, celebrations of life and banquets. We'll customize the menu and the room for you.