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Black 8 Pool Bar opens in the heart of Garapan
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Posted on Mar 14 2023
Top 8 Pool Bar is expected to join Saipan Billiards Association and Saipan Electronic Darts Association this coming season. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down his tourist company, Ken Chen turned to his passion and opened a billiards establishment.
Thus was born Black 8 Pool Bar on Oct. 15, 2022 and with weekly 8-ball and electronic darts tournaments making him busy, he couldn’t be happier.
“I’m a pool player too and this is trending and I love sports, having played for four years already. I wanna try a bar business too,” he said.
Black 8 Pool Bar, which is located in the heart of the tourist district of Garapan, has two billiards tables and two electronic dart boards.
“To all pool and dart players every Friday and Saturday we have tournaments come and join and visit us,” said Chen, who used to run L.T. Travel Co. Ltd.
Black 8 Pool Bar has two billiards tables and two electronic dart boards. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
As for the name, he said he chose Black 8 Pool Bar because 8 is very lucky for him.
“The number 8 is lucky for me and I hope my bar business will become successful so that I can hire and help other people here on Saipan.”
Top 8 Pool Bar is also expected to join Saipan Billiards Association and Saipan Electronic Darts Association this coming season.
It also offers the full bar experience with drinks galore like cocktail shots, beer, and any type of drinks—alcoholic or otherwise—and has a private room that can seat 20 people.
Black 8 Pool Bar is located on the second floor of New Mirage Spa next to Hanamitsu Spa at the Paseo De Marianas in Garapan. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
“We have free WiFi, free karaoke, and our beer has the lowest price on Saipan. Billiards and darts players also feel comfortable playing here because we are air-conditioned,” said Chen.
Aside from hosting billiards and electronic darts tournaments, Black 8 Pool Bar is also open for private parties for all occasions.
“Those having parties can order from other restaurants and they can bring the food here while playing billiards and darts. We accept all types of party occasions and they can bring their own food, but buy their drinks from us,” he said.
Chen said despite the fate of his two companies due to the pandemic, he’s optimistic Black 8 Pool Bar will be able to succeed.
“I was super affected by COVID-19 and my business before was a tourist company and car rental. Now I hope this sports bar business will be more successful as this is also what I like to do,” he said.
Black 8 Pool Bar is located on the second floor of New Mirage Spa next to Hanamitsu Spa at the Paseo De Marianas in Garapan. It is open everyday from 5pm to 2am (with happy hour up to 8pm). For more information, call (670) 287-0607.
