John Bennett

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Overview

John Bennett Billiards manufactures snooker, billiard, and pool tables and specializes in refurbishing antique tables. The family-run business, with origins in 1821, produces tables known in Europe for quality and craftsmanship. It incorporated as a private limited company in 2005 and operates from Kent.¹²³

History

John Bennett Billiards was founded in 1821 and initially based at 35 Surrey Street, Strand, London, until a fire destroyed the building in 1898. The company later operated from 120 Newington Causeway, London, which was destroyed in a 1941 incendiary raid. Following incorporation on 2 December 2005 as JOHN BENNETT (BILLIARDS) LTD, it now trades from premises in Kent.¹²⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Contemporary Snooker Tables	High-quality new manufacture	$5,000 - $20,000
Contemporary Pool Tables	Modern pool table production	$3,000 - $10,000
Snooker Table Refurbishments	Restoration of existing tables	$2,000 - $8,000
Antique Billiard Table Refurbishments	Specialized antique restoration	$3,000 - $12,000
Pool Table Recovering	Cloth replacement services	$500 - $2,000

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in the United Kingdom at facilities in Kent, including Masons Farm, Queen Street, Paddock Wood. The company handles in-house production of contemporary snooker and pool tables as well as refurbishments.¹³

Notable Products

State-of-the-Art Snooker Tables - Snooker tables produced since 1821, recognized for superior quality and craftsmanship in Europe.
Antique Snooker Table Refurbishments - Restoration services for antique snooker and billiard tables of any size.
Contemporary Pool Tables - Newly manufactured pool tables alongside snooker offerings.
Bar Billiards Tables - Refurbishment and recovery services for bar billiards tables.
American Pool Tables - Services including recovery for American pool tables.

Reputation

John Bennett Billiards is regarded by enthusiasts for its long heritage since 1821 and expertise in crafting and restoring snooker tables. Professionals value the family-run operation's focus on quality craftsmanship in Europe. No specific criticisms noted in available records.¹³

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