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Paso Robles
1214 Pine St., Paso Robles • Downtown near the Park
805-237-7516 • Open 11am until 8:30pm - 9pm Fridays & Saturdays
The Crimson Cue Sports & Billiard
Club for family fun and entertainment
Those looking for a fun and
relaxing place to visit in Paso
Robles return again and again to
The Crimson Cue Sports & Bil-
liard Club. With a team that’s both
energetic and welcoming, it’s been
a favorite among locals and tourists
alike since opening in 2017.
Owner Erik Skupien, a veteran,
firefighter, and private pilot, is a
certified pool instructor. Since
opening the doors to The Crimson
Cue nearly a decade ago, he contin-
ues to grow and expand the family
entertainment center daily with
the help of Vice President Abbi
Henderson.
“Not only is Erik a certified
pool instructor, he truly enjoys
playing the game daily,” Henderson
says. “He loves his hometown of
Paso Robles, so when he leased the
building and began construction, it
was with the intent of providing a
fun atmosphere for locals and visi-
tors to gather, play pool, and enjoy
family entertainment.”
Now, The Crimson Cue is more
popular than ever among new and
returning guests. Best friends since
their years together at Paso Robles
High School, Skupien and Hender-
son continue to grow and expand
the business and value the input
they receive from loyal customers
and friends.
Local homage and modern
technology
The rustic décor is an homage
to early sports in town, with the
crimson colors of the Paso Robles
Bearcats featured throughout. Large
photos of past local sports teams,
acquired from the Paso Robles
Pool tables,
shuffleboard,
electronic darts,
pinball machines,
and more
Historical Society, adorn the walls.
Modern LED lighting brightens
the Olhausen pool tables. Guests
have choices to enjoy the 22-foot
shuffleboard, electronic darts, pin-
ball machines, along with a variety
of games and shows featured on the
big screen TVs.
The Crimson Cue holds a
weekly pool league and monthly
tournaments in addition to daily
open play. Free youth instruction
and games of pool are offered every
Tuesday, with instructors on hand
to teach and encourage the next
generation of pool players.
As the only pool hall in the
North San Luis Obispo County,
Crimson Cue stands out for its
well-maintained tables, excellent
customer service, and positive at-
mosphere for everyone. All ages are
welcome and, on weekend nights,
there’s an upbeat bar vibe for 21
and over groups and couples.
“We really put an emphasis on
interacting with our customers,”
Henderson said. “Everyone on our
team is friendly, fun, energetic, and
upbeat. We all make a point of get-
ting to know our regulars and their
preferences.”