Popular Charlotte pool hall announces closing at current location
Elizabeth Billiards has been a staple in Charlotte for more than three decades. It opened its doors on December 26, 1986, and it moved to its current home at 1400 Central Avenue in 1997.
As if 2020 hasn’t brought enough pain, EBs announced on Sunday that the bar would be leaving that home of 23 years.
“Due to the current state of everything we here at EB’s regret to inform our patrons and family that we will be closing our doors at 1400 Central November 22,” the pool hall posted on Facebook on the evening of November 1. “We are continuing our search for our next home and will keep you all informed about where and when you can expect the new ‘EB’s’. 34 years will not be the end of our chapter and we thank everyone for staying with us.” The note was signed by Donnie, Nic, Jeremiah, Doc and Rachel.
The patio at EBs is currently open for outdoor service only with social distancing measures in place during COVID-19.
In March, the parking lot and shopping center that served as the home of EBs was sold. The Central Square site, about 12 acres at the corner of Pecan and Central avenues in Plaza Midwood, was purchased by global investment manager Nuveen Real Estate and developer Crosland Southeast.
The new owners are planning a “pedestrian-friendly development,” The Charlotte Observer previously reported. The new plans will feature neighborhood retail, restaurants, office space and residential units.
Yoga One, which also had a home in that shopping center as well as one in Dilworth, closed its doors at both locations on June 23. The yoga studio cited both an uncertain future due to COVID-19 and the expiration of its lease at the Central Avenue location, near EBs.
Down the street from Central Square at the corner of Central Avenue and The Plaza, another shopping center was sold in March. One of its tenants, Rita’s Italian Ice, announced its permanent closure in October, due to the inability to come to an agreement with its new landlord.
When we reached out to Elizabeth Billiards, a representative stated that someone would get back to us. This is a developing story and it may be updated.
This story was originally published November 1, 2020 at 8:01 PM.
