Recommended snooker cue

[TableWanderer]

If you’re looking for a solid beginner-to-intermediate cue within that price range, I’d recommend checking out Peradon, Riley, or Cue Craft – they all offer well-balanced cues for players looking to improve. Peradon cues, for example, are great for consistency, and they have models around £120-£150 that would suit you well. Also, make sure to choose a cue with the right weight and tip size depending on your playing style – if you’re unsure, a 9.5mm-10mm tip is usually a safe choice for general play. Are you looking for a one-piece or a two-piece cue for easy transport?

[Rethunk]

Without a chance to play a Mike Wooldridge cue in the U.S., I bought one with a case, telescoping extension, a package of tips, and paid to have it shipped over the pond. I'm very happy with the cue, and a number of other local players who grew up playing snooker in their home countries have played with the cue and made appreciative comments.
https://handmadecues.com/

I don't remember what I paid, but my vague memory is that the price was in line with the good (but non-fancy) pool cues and carom cue that I already had.

All that said, the recommendations I'm seeing here for beginner cues are many of the same recommendations I saw over a decade ago. If you're not sure about specifications for your first cue, choose whatever is typical. Practice, maybe take a few lessons, and track down a good book for beginners. Joe Davis's book is still my favorite.