They don't accept credit cards and their cash machine declined 2 of my cards. Clearly they didn't want my business. It's pretty strange that a business only accepts cash in an increasingly cashless society. They also have shady people hanging out front trying to rip you off with three card monte. All that being said, if you want to play pool on some lopsided tables with some dinged-up pool cues, then this is the place for you.
Review Source:This place used to be alright. But it is now cash only and when the server brings you a drink for $7.70, it was apparent that it was inconvenient for her as well as myself.
Now about that $7.70 drink...seriously? First it was the short glass, second it was mostly ice, third it was filled to about an inch from the rim. Â Horrible.
This place has gone down hill pretty steadily to the point that I think it seriously needs new management or owners.
I recommend checking into new pool halls. I usually would post a longer review but this place didn't leave much of a taste to waste anymore time on.
They used to be busy when I came on the weekends. I was there on a Friday night and there were only 5 tables occupied and maybe 4 people at the bar. Â
I believe the lack, and loss, of patrons should demonstrate to them that they are doing something wrong.
I have been going there since the early 90's when you could find me either there or at Ranch bowl. Back then it was hard to make Ranch Bowl look classy but they always managed. Staff has always been callous at best obnoxious at the worst. Â However lets not dwell on the past shall we? There's really no need.
      I can't say my latest experience here was quite as disastrous as some but it was pretty much what I had come to expect from the past only more so. I have to say my 14 year hiatus didn't need to be interrupted .  OK not feeling terribly verbose today so lets cut to the skinny. Tables? They were level for the most part, the felt was marginal and the bumpers definitely needed to be replaced (on the three tables my group had at least)  I understand it's probably tough to keep that many tables in tip top shape. They still could be better.
     The service was of course the standard abysmal. Not necessarily rude just inattentive.  Drink selection was paltry and pours were miserly to say the least.  As usual the sharks were also around, but really, they have been there ever since I can remember, they are pretty much standard denizens and don't deserve too much comment.   As the options for places to play pool in Omaha have been dwindling I am still baffled by the longevity of Big Johns.
FYI: This review is about a month old it was written but never posted.
Well it appears that within one week of my last review, Big Johns decided to go cash only. Â Conicidence? Â I think not. Â What I find comical is that, as you can see below, about another week after that change was implemented the owner Will Prout came on here to Yelp and commented rudely on my one-star review, claiming that I was a belligerent drunk who likes to get in fights and not pay tabs. Â Anybody who knows me would find this comment hysterical.
What you can deduct from this experience is a) Mr. Prout would rather make a change that inconveniences the customer than fix the core problem and b) he'd rather insult me on Yelp than personally thank me for shedding light on a serious problem within his business.
In the midst of my official BBB complaint back in December, he actually invited me to return to Big John's. Â No thanks, Will, it has been well over six months and I don't miss a damn thing.
I like coming here, but the guy that goes table to table hustling people with cards or a game of billiards makes the building feel totally shady. Considering that gambling in Omaha is limited to keno and slot machines, I am unsure why the owners would repeatedly allow this illegal behavior.
I saw that guy was up to some bullshit the minute we walked in. I guess we looked like some people to make some money off of, until I told him to walk on.
I like going to Big John's, but trifling mf'ers make it not worth it.
I've been coming up here to this bar since i was 13. My sister and brother in law knew everyone that worked there so I was able to sneak in :) teehee. But since I became of age, it's ten times better. Rock music is pretty much all they play on the juke box which is one thing I love. The drinks arn't too outrageous. With the 20 pool tables to play on, you pay hourly. Bartenders have great attitudes. And you can even play keno up here. Have you ever ordered their wings? MM yummy! Their food is pretty awesome too! Love this place.
Review Source:I have to say that I really like Big Johns. Â The food and bar are both great, and there are more pool tables than I think is really necessary.
I will admit that I only find pool mildly entertaining, but I love going here as a bar. Â They have a large collection of mechanical and electronic pinball machines to entertain you all night, the specials are always good, and they always have a great selection of specials.
There are so many tables in this joint it'll make your head spin. Â It's comparable to the East Coast's pool halls. Â BUT - there are some cons.
You can't play here after "bar" hours. Â They close.
You can't smoke here.
It's across the street from a station.
Parking can be awkward.
The crowd is a bit young at times.
There aren't many fun hustlers.
Cash only.
There are also some pros.
Their food is really good.
The prices aren't too pricey.
There are some cute guys there at all times.
The jukebox is full of old tunes.
They have a few 21 oz cues.
They have 7 1/2, 8, regulation, and snooker.
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