Frank R.
Yelp
Chris's Billiards is awesome because it is completely genuine. It doesn't try to be anything it isn't. If you go here, you go here to play pool, and hang with whoever you went with, nothing else. Some serious players come looking to play and hustle, but my friends and I usually go to play pool, listen to music on the sweet jukebox they have there, and generally hang around.
They have 41 tables, so their is hardly any waiting. It seemed to me that more serious players play up front, and folks like me head to one of the back rooms. Also, smoking is allowed here. While they don't serve alcohol, you can bring your own. They have old-school Brunswick tables which are kept in good condition, they use quality balls, and have (what I think are) relatively good house cues. There is plenty of space, and the tables are spread out enough that you hardly ever bump into anyone.
While some people claim the prices are high, I think they're extremely reasonable. It's like 7 bucks per person for a table I think. Their drinks are pretty reasonable, you get a huge cup of soda for $2.50. I haven't tried their food. The jukebox is a buck for two songs, and has a damn good selection of music.
Some things to know:
-BYOB
-bring your own ashtray
-(this is pretty obvious) if you're serous about pool, bring your own cue
-ask for a table in the back room if you want to smoke or hear music
-I'm pretty sure they're 18+ (I've never been carded, but some friends have)