Located at 15 South Water Street in Wilmington, North Carolina, Blue Post Billiards has served the local community as a recreational hub since 1999. The establishment, however, occupies a site with a much deeper history, as the basement bar is noted as home to America’s oldest continually operating pool hall, with a pool hall present at this location since 1888. This downtown venue offers a variety of classic entertainment options, including pool tables, skee-ball, air hockey, darts, and old-school video games, complemented by a prominent jukebox.
Blue Post Billiards has become a notable fixture in Wilmington’s historic downtown, recognized for its enduring presence and eclectic atmosphere, often cited as one of the city’s oldest pool halls and rumored to be haunted. It is known as a friendly watering hole for both locals and visitors, and has even appeared in television shows and movies, notably as “Shh-Boom Shh-Booms” in the HBO series Eastbound and Down. The venue cultivates a welcoming environment, attracting a diverse blend of patrons from college students to long-time regulars, serving as a social gathering place for relaxation and camaraderie.
