Flying Pig Tavern & Tap A 22-Foot Shuffleboard Table Built for Hospitality
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The new Flying Pig Tavern & Tap location combines the atmosphere of a modern tavern with handcrafted details that encourage people to gather, stay longer, and interact. As part of the new space, the restaurant selected a handcrafted 22-foot McClure shuffleboard table built with a true 3-inch solid hard maple playboard and a custom Flying Pig graphic integrated directly into the surface.
For restaurants, taverns, breweries, and hospitality groups, shuffleboard has become more than just a game. A well-designed table creates a social focal point that naturally encourages conversation, friendly competition, and longer guest engagement without dominating the room as arcade-style entertainment does.
A New Hospitality Space in Blackwood
The new Flying Pig Tavern & Tap location is part of the brand's continued expansion, which already operates locations throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Located at 1300 Blackwood-Clementon Road, the new restaurant transformed the former off-track betting property into a modern tavern and gathering space designed around casual dining, social atmosphere, and community interaction. The updated Blackwood location features a large interior dining area, an outdoor patio, and bar space, designed to create a more open, social hospitality environment.
Known for its relaxed tavern atmosphere, broad beer selection, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, and comfort-style entrees, Flying Pig Tavern & Tap has built a reputation around creating spaces where people gather with friends, family, and coworkers rather than simply stopping in for a quick meal.
The addition of a full-size 22-foot shuffleboard table fits naturally into that vision, helping create an interactive social space that complements the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. For restaurants, taverns, and commercial spaces considering a similar setup, selecting the right shuffleboard table size is an important part of planning both gameplay and room flow.
A Commercial Shuffleboard Table Designed for Hospitality Spaces
The Flying Pig installation features a 22-foot shuffleboard table sized specifically for a commercial hospitality environment. Longer shuffleboard tables create a more authentic playing experience while also serving as a visual centerpiece in the room.
Unlike many commercial game products designed primarily around cost efficiency, this table was built using traditional furniture-grade construction methods:
- True 3-inch solid hard maple playboard
- Traditional climatic adjusters
- Furniture-grade hardwood cabinet construction
- Precision-finished playing surface
- Commercial-sized 22-foot gameplay layout
- Custom Flying Pig logo artwork embedded into the board
The custom logo adds a unique identity to the table without overpowering the natural character of the maple playboard.
Why Restaurants & Taverns Are Adding Shuffleboard Tables
Hospitality spaces are increasingly looking for ways to create experiences rather than simply adding more televisions or arcade equipment. Shuffleboard works particularly well in restaurant and tavern environments because it encourages slower-paced social interaction while fitting naturally into upscale interiors.
At Flying Pig Tavern & Tap, the table complements the warm wood tones, modern lighting, and open layout of the new Blackwood location. Rather than feeling like a separate game room attraction, the shuffleboard integrates into the restaurant's atmosphere.
For many hospitality groups, commercial shuffleboard tables help create:
- Social gathering areas
- Longer guest engagement
- Repeat visitation
- Team and group interaction
- A more memorable customer experience
Traditional Hard Maple Construction vs Arcade-Style Commercial Tables
Many commercial shuffleboard tables today use thinner playboards with thick, poured polymer surfaces, designed primarily to reduce maintenance. While those systems can work in some environments, traditional hard maple shuffleboard tables continue to offer a different playing experience and aesthetic appeal.
The Flying Pig table uses a true butcher-block-style hard maple playboard, similar to traditional tournament shuffleboard construction. The result is a surface that retains the wood's natural character while offering long-term refinishability and serviceability.
For commercial buyers, long-term ownership matters. Traditional hardwood construction allows tables to be maintained and refinished over time rather than treated as disposable entertainment products.
Built for Real-World Commercial Use
Commercial installations involve different considerations than residential game rooms:
- High traffic use
- Delivery and installation logistics
- Long-term maintenance
- Serviceability
- Finish durability
- Room flow and space planning
The 22-foot Flying Pig installation demonstrates how full-size shuffleboard tables can work effectively inside modern restaurant layouts while still maintaining a refined furniture appearance.
Commercial Shuffleboard Tables for Hospitality Spaces
From neighborhood taverns to multi location hospitality brands, McClure Tables has helped create gathering spaces where guests stay longer and keep coming back. Our handcrafted shuffleboard tables are built for the demands of busy commercial environments while adding warmth, character, and social interaction to the overall experience.
Todd McClure
is the founder and owner of McClure Tables, with nearly five decades of experience in the billiards and game room industry. His background includes retail operations, professional installation, factory representation, and international contract manufacturing. After decades of industry involvement, he decided to bring production back to the United States. Today, McClure Tables manufactures handcrafted shuffleboard tables in Michigan using solid hardwood construction and in-house fabrication methods.
