Our Story

Built on a century
of craft

Since 1897, one name has defined what a slate table should be. Riley England has built the tables that champions play on — and the tables that belong in your home.

127 Years of Riley

1897

Founded in Birmingham

Riley is founded in Birmingham, Great Britain — crafting snooker and pool tables with a dedication to quality that will define the brand for over a century.

1992

First World Championship

Stephen Hendry wins the first of seven World Championships on a Riley table at the Crucible, Sheffield.

2009

Tournament Heritage

17 years of World Championship association. 8 different World Champions crowned on Riley slate.

Now

Made to Order, Still in Great Britain

Every Riley table is still handbuilt by expert craftsmen, made to order, and delivered with a full door-to-door concierge service.

World Champions on Riley

Eight titles.
One table maker.


For 17 years, the World Snooker Championship was played on Riley tables. The sport's greatest players — and greatest moments — happened on Riley slate.

S. Hendry
7× Champion
R. O'Sullivan
7× Champion
J. Higgins
4× Champion
M. Williams
3× Champion
P. Ebdon
1× Champion
+ 3 more
Champions
How We Build

Handbuilt by expert craftsmen

Every Riley table begins as raw materials — solid hardwood, Italian slate, West of England cloth. It ends as something that will last generations.

Riley craftsman at work

Our craftsmen are trained to a standard where only the very best leaves the workshop. The same joints, the same finishing methods, the same exacting tolerances — refined over 127 years.

1897
Established
8
World Champions
127yr
British Craft
100%
Made to Order

Ready to own a Riley?

Every table is made to order in Great Britain. Browse our collection or enquire directly — we're here to help you find the right table.

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