For the first time ever, I was unable to get a pool table at c'est what (it seems like they are renovating and have gotten rid of the two tables at the back - what gives??) so I decided Rivoli would be a good second choice.
I've been to Rivoli many times, to enjoy the patio as well as to see live music. I always knew there were pool tables upstairs but I didn't realize there were so many! There are probably 8 to 10 tables and they are all arranged in one area. This leads to a much more social game which was kind of nice. To be honest, the tables were in pretty poor condition and the cues weren't all that great but it wasn't like it was unplayable.
The thing I enjoyed most was the music. They had a great mix - from mid 90's rap (warren g anyone?) to lykke li to mgmt. Some of the songs were 'mashed up' as well. Even better was the music was at exactly the right volume which made it very enjoyable. I could hear the super loud music/vibrations from below and would much rather be upstairs (you don't have to play pool, there's a bar and seats as well.)