I don’t know if this place was renovated or taken on by new management, but I am really happy that it is here. I saw a couple of great reviews for this place and since playing pool is something that my husband and I like to do together — we thought we would check it out. We were pleasantly surprised to find that they have great specials including on Tuesday nights you can plan pool all night long for free if you purchase two drinks at the bar. There are additional pool/drink/food specials almost every other day as well. There are several tables and everything is in good condition. The people that hang out here at least on the night that we went seem to be pretty varied. Everyone from young adults to senior citizens all hanging out and playing pool. There is a bar and a kitchen here and they do have a pretty good sized menu. On the night that I came, I wasn’t very hungry so I just ordered some fries thinking that this was a pretty safe bet. WRONG. Don’t get the fries. They were pretty much inedible — completely overdone and over seasoned. I could only get a couple down and then I gave up. The waitress came back a little while later and asked how the fries were. I said, «honestly, they are pretty bad». She replied, «yeah, I know they aren’t very good». OH… Why wouldn’t this waitress have told me to get something else if she knew they weren’t good??? She also didn’t offer to take them off the bill, replace them or anything. They did have good drink specials and the drinks were pretty strong. Next time I will try something else from the kitchen.
Shannon M.
Place rating: 4 Naperville, IL
A friend suggested this as a place for a meet-up, so we checked it out. Even on a Saturday evening there were plenty of tables available. Their web site said there was a special of free pool from 4 to 6 and we arrived well past that(around 7 pm), but they still gave us the deal with the purchase of two drinks, so okay! Lighting was decent and tables weren’t too cramped together. Place was pretty clean, not scuzzy or divey. Drinks were LETHAL. A water-glass-sized gin and tonic nearly killed me, so I partook of some mini chicken sandwiches at the bar($ 6; not bad for bar food and especially for the price). The barmaid was hopping but very friendly and checked back with us. I would not come here exclusively for the bar or food, but it was better than expected. The bar also was not as loud as it might have been(even with several sports games playing). While we were playing pool some people were blasting music from the jukebox(near the bar area), everything from death metal to the Beastie Boys’ «Sabotage» to the Star Wars Imperial March(whaa??), but by the time we were at the bar that had calmed down. So I guess noise may be a toss-up. Overall, if you don’t want to play pool at Brunswick Zone, this is a more authentic option, without being a super-sleazy bar. Convenient choice in the suburbs.
Issita M.
Place rating: 4 Aurora, IL
The service is fast. The food is better than your average bar. The cues and tables are in good shape. Usually not too crowded. They also have darts and bags in the back. I have been here several times a year over the past few years, and it’s my favorite billiards place. I would recommend this location.
Tamara M.
Place rating: 5 Chicago, IL
Friendly service… good food for a pool hall. chicken wings are great. but the nachos were not really that good… if your looking for a good game of pool with friendly service. This is the place… try it. and its never a huge crowd in here so you can always get a few games in… fun times. plus free 2 hour games on monday nights.
Andres D.
Place rating: 4 Woodridge, IL
Now that I have been a frequent for the pass 6 months I notice a change for the positive. Staff is always polite and courtesy and specials are unbeatable since day one. Thank you for either reading my previous review, our group now gets beer refills without having to interrupt our game and walk up to the bar. Server comes to us with beer in hand like clock works. I appreciate that and that is how higher tips are earned. Seriously, tons of fun on Tuesday nights and plenty of laughs that don’t break the pocket book.
Eric R.
Place rating: 4 Benton Harbor, MI
I like this pool hall, its not packed, has 8 pool tables in 3 sizes, and full bar with flat tv’s everywhere. They have good bar specials daily as well. They only take credit card for over $ 10 so bring cash or spend more then $ 10. Was about $ 4/hr/person for pool.
Osmond S.
Place rating: 3 Chicago, IL
Decent place with cheap drinks. Typically empty when I go in there. Usually just one bartender. They’ve got about 10 pool tables. It’s nothing special but it works if you just want to chill, play some pool, watch the game on tv and have a drink. They had Labatt for $ 1/bottle last night! SWEET!