SX Leisure has announced the installation of its 1,000th pool table in the UK, with founder Steve Hawkins travelling to the O’Neills pub in Blackheath, south London, to see the model prepped for play.

The milestone installation is a result of the amusement machine supplier’s partnership with Mitchells and Butlers, whose head of electronic leisure Dawn Clarke hailed the collaboration as a key part of its commitment to customers.

“We’re thrilled to mark this milestone with one of our longstanding independent suppliers,” said Clarke. “Their commitment to quality and service aligns perfectly with our values, and we’re proud that the 1,000th table has found its home in O’Neill’s, Blackheath.”

“Supporting small businesses is vital to the future of hospitality, and achievements like this demonstrate exactly why. Moments like these ultimately help us create even better experiences for our guests – bringing people together, adding energy to our pubs, and enhancing the social atmosphere our guests come back for.”