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While they could definitely use some new cues, and the tables are hit and miss, where they succeed they do so quite well. Sure, they're still far from being ready to host the pros, but after trying a couple we found a table that, despite some discoloration and LOOKING a little worn, played far better than you expect a bar room table to play.
As for the bar aspects of the establishment, most of them were pretty much what you'd expect - no more, no less. Nothing really stood out as any better or worse than any other bar I'd walked into in the city. The drinks were pretty much the same prices as everywhere, the service was adequate. The only other thing that really stood out was the food. I'd especially recommend the 'sweet chili chicken' which I was hesitant to try based on the 'chili' part (as I'm rather intolerant of anything remotely resembling spicey flavors) but it was AWESOME. Nice little bite-sized appetizer pieces of chicken in a great, pseudo-sweet sauce with bits of green onion. Yum.
A bit of a tip if you do decide to check this place out: go on a Sunday. Not only are domestic beers and highballs on special, but all appetizers (including the aforementioned chicken) and time on the pool tables are all half price. Pretty hard to beat.
All in all, not a bar I can see anybody running out to rave about to their friends, but if you're in the area, and want to shoot a game or two or head out for some pub food on a weekend, it's a pretty solid option.
I just pray for your sake you don't end up like me, stuck there on a day when one guy dominates the jukebox with a taste for strictly early 90s country.
(#10 of 100 for the Yelp 100 Challenge!)
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