Ballroom Snooker Review - Snooker Hall in Kuantan, Pahang

Last updated: 30 September 2026

Ballroom Snooker Recreation Centre is, or was, a mall-based snooker hall in Kuantan, Pahang, located on the 3rd floor of Berjaya Megamall. With 695 Foursquare check-ins, it clearly had a following at some point. However, we must be upfront: there are strong indications that this venue may have permanently closed, and we could not confirm it is still operating at the time of writing.

The Berjaya Megamall Situation

Berjaya Megamall has been experiencing a decline typical of ageing regional malls in Malaysia. Tenant vacancies have reportedly increased, and foot traffic has been dropping. Snooker halls in malls rely on steady walk-in traffic and a captive audience of mall visitors, so when a mall's fortunes decline, its tenants often follow. This is the broader context that makes Ballroom Snooker's continued operation questionable.

This is not unique to Kuantan. Across Malaysia, snooker venues in older shopping centres have faced similar pressures, particularly when competing with newer, standalone venues that can offer later hours and more flexible setups. If you have visited snooker halls in Kuala Lumpur's Berjaya Times Square, you may have noticed a similar dynamic where the mall has aged but the snooker venues have persisted, though not always thrived.

What We Know About the Venue

Based on historical information, Ballroom Snooker operated from 10 AM to 10 PM, which are typical mall hours. This schedule is relatively conservative compared to standalone snooker halls, many of which stay open well past midnight. The Foursquare rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 695 check-ins is mediocre, suggesting an average experience without major highlights or complaints.

The mall setting would have provided certain advantages: air conditioning, parking, food court access, and a generally safe, family-friendly environment. These are the standard benefits of mall-based snooker halls, and for casual players combining a game with shopping or dining, the convenience factor is real.

Why We Include This Listing

We include Ballroom Snooker despite the uncertainty because Pahang has very few snooker options, and players searching for venues in Kuantan deserve to know what exists or has recently existed. If the venue has closed, this listing serves as a record. If it is still open, it provides what little information is available. Either way, transparency about the situation is more useful than silence.

Alternatives in Kuantan

Grand Snooker Centre, also in Kuantan, is the other identified venue in the city. It has been praised for table quality, though it too has limited online information. For players in Pahang who cannot find a suitable local venue, the nearest well-documented options are in Negeri Sembilan or Kuala Lumpur, both reachable within a few hours' drive.

If you are a snooker player relocating to or visiting Kuantan, the limited options underscore the importance of calling ahead. A few minutes on the phone can save you a wasted trip. For general snooker knowledge while you search for a venue, our rules guide for beginners and snooker vs pool comparison are useful references.