A few games of pool and beers in HCMC

7POSTS

12 years ago

Hi all,

I've recently arrived in HCMC to live here for a while and I'd be up for a few games of pool and some beers if anyone's interested.

Cheers,

Steve

p.s - I mean 'ordinary' pool, nothing else!

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yourmaninshanghai Member

23POSTS

12 years ago

A group of Expats play Pool in BMV and Snap Cafe in District 2 (I've posted similar on one of your other posts) although Red Bar near Bitexco also has a decent table.

The great thing about the Snap Cafe Thursday Night Tournament is that it is handicapped so all skill levels can play and compete. It's been a good mix so far and a great social night as well.

As in previous post - don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested in a game.

laidbackfreak Serial expat

976POSTS

12 years ago

If the rain stays away, I'll be in Angels from around 6pm-8pm tonight.

steveinsaigon New member

7POSTS

12 years ago

Hi laidbackfreak,

Sorry - wasn't able to make it on the 28th but let me know when you're next free,

Cheers,

Steve

Kat Pham Active member

98POSTS

12 years ago

Pool party at 18th Floor Sofitel is so nice too. But its expensive more than Chill bar.

saigonmonkey Serial expat

728POSTS

12 years ago

Kat Pham wrote:
Pool party at 18th Floor Sofitel is so nice too. But its expensive more than Chill bar.

Kat, are you talking about swimming in a pool, or billiards (bida)?

This thread is about playing billiards (bida).

ChrisFox Guest

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12 years ago

saigonmonkey wrote:
Kat Pham wrote:
Pool party at 18th Floor Sofitel is so nice too. But its expensive more than Chill bar.

Kat, are you talking about swimming in a pool, or billiards (bida)?

This thread is about playing billiards (bida).

It's called "pool" in the USA.聽 You may see billiards on a sign but I don't think I've ever heard it spoken. A swimming pool on an 18th floor, maybe in Manhattan or LA.

saigonmonkey Serial expat

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12 years ago

ChrisFox wrote:
A swimming pool on an 18th floor, maybe in Manhattan or LA.

Chris, most of the 5 star hotels (and many lesser hotels) in district 1, HCMC, have their swimming pools on the rooftop. Renaissance Hotel has a very nice pool with outdoor bar on the roof.

ChrisFox Guest

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12 years ago

Learn something new every day.

Kj_skye Member

2POSTS

12 years ago

#10

Ok, I'm crap at pool but wouldn't mind a game!

Just moved here yesterday and stay for ca 3-6 months so would be grand to get to know some people

yourmaninshanghai Member

23POSTS

12 years ago

#11

In which District are you living KJ?

Kj_skye Member

2POSTS

12 years ago

#12

This week at the Moevenpick hotel in Phu Nhuan District (working in T芒n B矛nh District).

Looking at apartments later this week so will see where I end up

Jade Von Memeth Member

10POSTS

12 years ago

#13

Hello,

I love playing pool and would love to join you guys!

Drop me a message if you want to play a game!

lirelou Serial expat

393POSTS

12 years ago

#14

You may see billiards on a sign but I don't think I've ever heard it spoken.

I heard it spoken as Bi聽 Da in 1968. And that's what my wife's nephews called it in Nha Trang on our last trip. And they had both pocketed and non-pocketed tables, the latter being what we called billiards in the States back when T.R. was still in the White House ;-)

yourmaninshanghai Member

23POSTS

12 years ago

#15

A nice group of Expats are playing at Snap Caf茅 near Thao Dien, District 2 on Thursday evening if you would like to play. Contact me or Snap Caf茅 direct to let them know and we'll get you put on the list.

Chris

steveinsaigon New member

7POSTS

12 years ago

#16

Hi Jade,

I plan to drop into Snap Caf茅 to play, but I also know a few places in D1, so if you fancy a game and a beer or two, let me know - I'll be free after TET.

Cheers,

Steve

steveinsaigon New member

7POSTS

12 years ago

#17

Hi KJ, I'm also a bit crap - I get better after 2-3 beers, then deteriorate from there.聽 I'd be happy to catch up for a game after TET if you're free?聽 Cheers, Steve

yourmaninshanghai Member

23POSTS

12 years ago

#18

Just an update for all you Pool players who would like to play some regular social Pool as part of a bar team.

After Tet a weekly league will be set up (starting 12th/13th February) I will let you know whether it will be a regular Wednesday or Thursday night here soon.

8 bars have committed to enter teams but most are still looking for additional players. So if you fancy playing, either contact me and I will put you in touch with a bar or contact the bars direct. The bars involved are:

Drunken Duck - D1
Red Bar - D1
Bar 5 - D1
Game On - D1
Harry Casuals - D7/PMH
Snap Caf茅 - D2
Buddha Bar - D2
BMV - D2
Evita - D2

It promises to be a great social evening where we can all meet new friends, have a few beers and play some semi-competitive pool.

I hope to hear from some of you very soon

yourmaninshanghai Member

23POSTS

12 years ago

#19

I had omitted Game On - D1 as one of the bars committed to entering a team. Please contact Troy, the manager, if you would like to join their team.

Chris