Ballers: Carlisle's new sports bar brings games and grub

Ballers, located in the former The Glasshouse on Botchergate, officially opened its doors on Saturday (August 5), with hopes of bringing with it just what 'Carlisle has been missing'. 

Kelsey Little and Ben Read first picked up the keys on June 12 and were relieved to have finally opened after a hectic couple of months giving the venue a complete makeover. 

"We ripped the bar out from the middle, moved everything out and started from scratch for a total refurb. It's completely different.

"It was just good to be open. It's crazy how much we've managed to achieve to the place," Kelsey said. 

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Drawing inspiration from their recent trip to Las Vegas, the venue is oozing entertainment and plenty of grub to match it, including homemade pizza, burgers, Rollover Hotdogs and nachos. 

"Everybody said it's just what Carlisle is needing," she said. 

Plenty of pool tables and big screens at Carlisle's new sports bar, Ballers (Image: Supplied)

From karaoke on a Thursday, pool nights on a Wednesday and live music on a Friday, there is sure to be something for everyone. 

With a personalised photo booth and basketball hoops arriving this week, patrons are encouraged to come and see the fun for themselves. 

Ballers has also become firm favourites with clubs throughout the city having already made their mark by sponsoring teams such as UniSun FC and Dalston Junior Black Reds FC.

"We'll be open seven days a week, showing every type of sport. 

"We will be having pre and post-match parties for Carlisle as well, we hope to be a bit of a pre-match party bar.

"We look forward to welcoming all our new customers," Kelsey said.

Ballers will be open from 3pm during the week and from 12pm on the weekends. 

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