About Us

When we started, what we do, and why we do it.

Our Story

Established in 1995, Red Shoes Billiards is Chicagoland’s Premier Pocket Billiards destination. RSB is also Chicagoland’s Best place to enjoy refreshing drinks, good food, friendly customer service and meet nationally ranked players.

Whether you are new to the game or seasoned player, wanting to learn, wanting to take lessons or wanting to find competition, Red Shoes Billiards is the place you will want to play.

Red Shoes Billiards is the PROUD sponsor of APA, ACS, BCA, TAP and ROL Team Play. We are a BCA Certified Teaching Facility, Group and Private lessons are available.

Our Tournament schedule offers local and nationally recognized events on a monthly basis (One Pocket, 8 Ball, 9 Ball, 10 Ball, Bank Pool and Straight Pool).

So whether you live in the Chicago area or on the road, come visit Red Shoes Billiards, have a few drinks and shoot pool with us. Enjoy a wide selection of liquor and beer and a great menu!

9ft Foot Brunswick Gold Crown Tables
9ft Diamond Tables
7ft Diamond Bar Tables (Blue Series)
Digital Jukebox
Big Screen TVs
Over 100 Free Parking Spaces

Clean & Fresh equipment

Red Shoes Billiards has well maintained 9 Foot Brunswick Gold Crown Tables, 9 Foot Diamond Tables and 7 Foot Diamond Bar Tables (Blue Series). All equipment features Simonis (#860 HR) Cloth, Centennial Balls, Red Circle Cue Balls and Drop LED Lighting.

Simonis 860 HR

Tournament Blue

Brunswick Centennial Balls

Red Circle Cue Ball

A family of pool players

The spot to go to, the family you’ll want to be around. Relaxed and diverse atmosphere along with a friendly and welcoming staff. Red Shoes Billiards is simply the best place to shoot pool in all of Chicagoland. 

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Owner John Lavin with Frank Sailor Stellman
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Tom Walsh, hanging out with John Schmidt
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8 Time World Champion Nick Varner. BCA Hall Of Fame Member

Come play!

Come enjoy this great game of pool on quality equipment. great environment and friendly customer service!

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