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Billiards table rates — hourly, night, weekend
In a billiards club, revenue often comes from table hours. Price too high and the floor stays empty; too low and rent and power may not be covered. This guide explains hourly and per-minute models, night and weekend differences, and how to keep rules in a panel — sample logic only; your venue budget will differ.
Hourly or per-minute?
Hourly is easy to explain: one hour, one price. Per-minute feels fairer for short games but needs a clear cash explanation. Many clubs keep daytime hourly and the same or higher rate at night.
- Hourly — simple messaging and ads
- Per-minute — flexible for short sessions
- Pause — decide in advance whether the clock stops
Night and weekend
Peak hours are usually evenings and weekends. A night rate can sit above daytime; some clubs discount mornings to fill seats. What matters is that the rule in the panel matches what staff say on the floor.
Toward break-even
A rough approach: add monthly rent, utilities, wages, and software, then divide by expected busy table-hours. That lands near a minimum hourly rate. Then add competition and bar margin — table price alone may not carry the whole business.
Rates in Heselo
You can set a rate per table type. When a session opens, price follows duration; bar items land on the same bill. Night and weekend rules can be checked on a demo with your hours. Billiards plans start at 18 USD/month.