Most homes do not have a spare room for a pool table. But most homes do have a dining table. A pool dining table is both: a proper pool table for game night, and a solid flat top for dinner, homework or the laptop the rest of the week. Here is how they work, the two we sell, and what to check before you buy.
How a pool dining table works
Underneath is a normal pool table with cushions, pockets and cloth. On top sits a hard cover that lifts on and off. With the top on, it is a table at a normal height that you can eat, work or play cards on. Lift the top off, rack the balls and you are playing pool. No folding legs and nothing to bolt or unbolt each time.
Because the top covers the cloth, it also protects the playing surface from spills and dust when nobody is playing.
Millstone or Milano: the two we sell
| Millstone 7ft | Millstone 8ft | Milano 7ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,599 | $1,699 | $6,999 |
| Playing bed | 22mm hardened MDF | 22mm hardened MDF | 25mm three-piece slate |
| Dining top | One piece, included | Two piece, included | Two piece, included |
| Overall size | 215 × 121 cm | 243 × 132 cm | 230 × 123 cm |
| Height | 81 cm | 81 cm | 81 cm |
| Cloth | Green or black | Green or black | Deep red |
| Setup | About 90% assembled, bolt on the legs | About 90% assembled, bolt on the legs | DIY with basic handyman skills |
The Millstone is the one most families choose. It has a weathered timber look, X-shaped legs and comes with two cues, a set of balls, a triangle, chalk and a table brush. It arrives about 90% assembled: you bolt the legs on, level the feet and play. The 7ft suits smaller rooms; the 8ft gives a full-size game.
The Milano is a slate table built as dining furniture: a solid wood frame, brushed metal corner caps and a 25mm three-piece slate bed that stays flat for decades. It is the one for a formal dining room, or for anyone who wants slate. It ships at 407 kg in three crates.
Will my dining chairs fit?
All three stand 81 cm high with the top on. A standard dining table is usually a little lower, so measure your chairs: the seat should leave room for your knees under the top. The Milano has 580 mm clear underneath, floor to the underside of the frame, so check that your chair seats slide under that. Bar-height or counter stools also work well with a table this height.
How much room do you need?
As a dining table, any of these fits wherever a big family table would. For playing pool, you need space to swing a cue on every side. Each product page lists the recommended room size, and our room size guide shows how to measure. If the room is tight, the 7ft sizes and shorter cues help.
MDF or slate under the top?
The Millstone’s 22mm hardened MDF bed gives a good, consistent game for home play at a price most people can justify. Slate, as in the Milano, is the professional standard: heavier, flatter and longer lasting, at a much higher price. Our guide Is a slate pool table worth it? covers the difference in detail.
Delivery and setup
We freight every table to a depot near you, anywhere in New Zealand, and the depot rings when it is ready to collect. The freight price for your island is on each product page. The Millstone comes in two cartons and is usually set up and ready to play within the hour. Afterpay is available on the Millstone.
