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Melrose Billiards Closes Its Doors Ahead Of New Bar Moving In

Posted at 11:02 PM, Oct 23, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-24 00:16:30-04

It’s been an institution in the Melrose district for seven decades, but Melrose Billiards prepared to close its doors for the last time.

Hundreds stopped by Sunday night for a chance to play one last game of pool or shuffleboard before the bar closed.

In its place will soon be a new bar operated by the owner of The Sutler Saloon, which sits right above it.

The new owners said don't be surprised if the new bar opening up soon will carry a lot of the same feel.

Customers said they'll be taking away a lot of memories from the pool hall.

“There will never be another place like this, never,” said Darrel Garton, who was playing pool on Sunday. “This is where you get your experience from.”

The owners of Melrose Billiards said they're looking for a new location to open as soon as possible.