Do you enjoy playing billiards?

The History...

The game certainly has a long and rich history!

Beginning around the 15^th Century, it’s believed to have evolved from lawn croquet played outdoors.

The play moved to an indoor table covered with a green cloth to simulate grass for better year round play.

In 1600 Shakespeare even mentioned it in his play, Anthony and Cleopatra.

The first rules were written in 1675 and have been revised as the game modernized.

Snooker is an off-take of the original British game of English Billiards. Those in the know tell us that the British appetite for snooker is akin to the North American love of baseball!

There have been times throughout history that billiard tournaments received even wider coverage that some wars!

The Comeback!

The game died off somewhat in the 50’s until Paul Newman starred in “The Hustler”, bringing it back full force.

At Alliance Billiards, owner Georgia Makrygiannis let us know that both the CPA and House Leagues are up and running!

If you’re interested – you should hurry and make the call!

Best news of all is that her patio should be open for the 1^st of April – so let’s cheer the good weather on!

What a Deal!

Alliance Billiards is also running a REALLY COOL SPECIAL!

Spend $25.00

Receive 1 of 15 Balls

Once you’ve earned

All 15 Balls

YOU WILL RECEIVE 15 HOURS OF FREE POOL!!

Wow! Great food and now an even better reason to eat it!

And...Even More!

Actually Alliance billiards has also upped their game by adding their great menu to Uber Eats and Skip the Dishes as well!

You sure can’t go wrong with the great food and a friendly game of pool at Alliance Billiards.

They really do offer the best of both Worlds!!

Written By: Jane Laker

Photo Credit: Stephen Elliott

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A GEM "UNCOVERED

We’ve uncovered a hidden gem at the north end of Barrie! Alliance Billiards!!

After speaking with owner, Georgia Makrygiannis, we realized that this is not your usual pool hall. The billiards room has been around for 27 years, but Georgia took it over only 5 years ago. During the past 5 years, Georgia’s passion for people can be seen, heard, felt and tasted!!

In fact, one staff says… “Georgia – You blew life into this place” –Brian Kelly, Bartender.

The staff have worked hard at making Alliance Billiards a place for not only Pool Leagues, Dart Leagues and Tournaments, but Family fun as well. Georgia tells us, “when children play billiards they’re playing against the ball, not each other so it teaches good sportsmanship. Billiards also helps with concentration, eye hand co-ordination and geometry. Besides all that – it’s just good, affordable fun!”

Opening at 9 am, she is there ready to make a breakfast for anyone coming off shift that might enjoy a game or two before hitting the hay. Prior to COVID a standard week included the various leagues, including a youth league, ages 7-17, Karaoke, Live Music by great local artists, D.J. night and date night.

Catering Available

Alliance Billiards has a full service menu – not just bar food. Actually we can even order trays ready to eat or to divvy up into the freezer. Imagine – “Made by Georgia” treats like Spanakapita, Cabbage Rolls, Stuffed Peppers, Lemon Chicken or Greek Meatballs to name a few. We can order single servings or family sizes at REALLY affordable prices. They’ll even deliver for us!! (Just give them 24 hours notice)

COVID is not getting Georgia down! During the summer she was allowed a temporary patio that became such a favorite spot for her patrons she’s working at keeping it. It has also given Georgia initiative to reinvent some of her services, like the tray service and no charge delivery!

Reservations Available

Alliance Billiards will accept reservations from nine a.m. until noon for the midnight shift workers and early birds, but after that call and see if there’s space!

You can order from the kitchen any time for take-out or delivery knowing that pure passion for food has gone into your meals.

A Shout Out

Georgia would like to give a shout out to the Patrons of Alliance Billiards. They call or text often with food orders, morning reservations or just to check in! For many avid players, Alliance is like going to a second home. They know they can “Play Safe and Stay Safe”, because Georgia and her staff are “there to care”.

Over the holiday make a morning date and play a game! Call Alliance to reserve your table. Better yet, when you’re reserving your table – order a tray of homemade deliciousness for dinner and make a day of it!

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Alliance Billiards – The Best of Both Worlds!