City Pool Hall

Cue up for a great night!

(312) 957-8251

640 W Hubbard St (North Desplaines Street)
Chicago, IL 60610 41.8902 -87.6445

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Neighborhoods: Goose Island, West Side

citypoolhall.com

Years in business

Established in 1998

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9:30am-2am

Sat 9:30am-3am

Last updated 2.06.12

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Billiards Bars, Billiards & Pool Halls

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

What People Are Saying About City Pool Hall

The Owner

City Pool Hall

Owner

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.

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Featured Review

Jennifer Olvera

Contributor

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…

Editor's 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.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Cool atmosphere, hot waitresses, nice people, etc
  2. sharp- shooting- friendlies- minus -action which will ask you for a game or two for fun.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. City Pool Hall has great onion rings order the Rex Williams Onion Rings.
service
100.0% positive
  1. Cool atmosphere, hot waitresses, nice people, etc
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/23/08

Cool atmosphere, hot waitresses, nice people, etc

by nomad503

I've visited this place several times this year in 2008.....nice tables....sharp- shooting- friendlies- minus -action which will ask you for a game or two for fun....easy going staff willing to give you directions if needed.

  • Pros: Close to downtown, Cool peeps and atmospher
  • Cons: n/a

The Details on City Pool Hall

Place Categories:

  • great onion rings
  • nice people
  • sharp minus
  • cool atmosphere
  • nice tables
  • cool hot waitresses

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Message from City Pool Hall

  • 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.

City Pool Hall
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