Amsterdam’s a little pricey, but it’s classy and it can be a blast. This long-established Upper West Side pool hall doesn’t take reservations, which can occasionally mean a wait, but for billiards uptown you can’t do better. Waitress service is available for each of the 31 tables, but the spacious bar area is just as inviting. If you’ve been hustled at the table, nurse your wounds over a game of darts or by watching a game on the TV above the bar. A can’t-miss for a group who’s looking to try something a little different—like having a little elbow room in a Manhattan bar on a Saturday night. Open Mon.-Thu. 11am-3am, Fri.-Sun. 11am-4am.

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