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City Pool Hall

640 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 491-9690
Citysearch
Cross Street:
North Desplaines Street
Directions:
El: Blue Line to Grand
Best of Citysearch:
Pool Table 2006
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:30am-2am, Sat 9:30am-3am

Message from City Pool Hall

City Pool Hall

Chicago's most talked about billiards, bar and restaurant.

  • Spacious Pool Table Area
  • Indoor & Outdoor Eating Area
  • Full Bar

Located along a branch of the Chicago River, a stone's throw from the ultra-popular East Bank Club, City Pool Hall is neatly nestled into the city's fastest-growing neighborhood.

The 6,000-square-foot building and patio space originally served as a machine shop, and supposedly was used to support the war effort during World War II. More recently, the space had been the home of several underground dance clubs and a windowless dungeon opened only on weekends to the vampire/night-stalker set. The family-owned business spent nearly eight months knocking down walls and installing windows on the building's south side to create a brighter atmosphere. What was left was a space-enhancing exposed frame ceiling and 3,000 square feet of uninterrupted playing area.

The front area at City Pool Hall features a tile-floored dining area, with seating for approximately 30 lunch-goers.

Paid advertisement by City Pool Hall.

Editorial Review for City Pool Hall – by Jennifer Olvera

The Scene
A pool-lover's paradise, this 12-table establishment may intimidate the
unskilled. Black-and-white pics of famous pool pros, familiar neon beer signs and soothing maroon-and-cream hues create a casually upscale feel. The crowd ranges from relaxed to ritzy.

The Draw
From its eight- or nine-foot billiards tables to a game room with foosball, pinball, electronic dart boards and sports-related video games, City Pool Hall entertains pretty much any competitor. The juke features new and old favorites, from Marley and the Police to Nelly Furtado and Barenaked Ladies, a testament to the diverse clientele. In addition to basic brews, the bar also serves frou-frou fare like daiquiris, pina coladas and mai tais. Got the munchies? Daily food specials, such as chicken primavera, and a regular roster of mozzarella sticks, steak fajitas and Italian beef pump up your game.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Pool players cough up $8 for one person per hour, $12 per couple per hour, or $14 for three or more per hour. If you go over the allotted time, additional time is pro-rated.

When to Go

If you're looking for something a bit more structured, leagues compete Tuesdays and Thursdays. A women's-only league is soon to come.

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Editor's Review

Pool sharks get in a few games and sip suds.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Pool players cough up $8 for one person per hour, $12 per couple per hour, or $14 for three or more per hour. If you go over the allotted time, additional time is pro-rated.

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Directory & Services Information

Admission

  • Free

Smoking

  • Yes

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 9:30am-2am
  • Sat 9:30am-3am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • Diners Club
  • American Express
  • Visa

Recognition for City Pool Hall

2006 Editorial Winner - Pool Table

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