Carlo's Billard

A friend suggested this as a place for a meet-up, so we checked it out. Even on a Saturday evening there were plenty of tables available. Their web site said there was a special of free pool from 4 to 6 and we arrived well past that (around 7 pm), but they still gave us the deal with the purchase of two drinks, so okay!
Lighting was decent and tables weren't too cramped together. Place was pretty clean, not scuzzy or divey.

Drinks were LETHAL. A water-glass-sized gin and tonic nearly killed me, so I partook of some mini chicken sandwiches at the bar ($6; not bad for bar food and especially for the price). The barmaid was hopping but very friendly and checked back with us. I would not come here exclusively for the bar or food, but it was better than expected.
The bar also was not as loud as it might have been (even with several sports games playing). While we were playing pool some people were blasting music from the jukebox (near the bar area), everything from death metal to the Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" to the Star Wars Imperial March (whaa??), but by the time we were at the bar that had calmed down. So I guess noise may be a toss-up.

Overall, if you don't want to play pool at Brunswick Zone, this is a more authentic option, without being a super-sleazy bar. Convenient choice in the suburbs.

Friendly service...good food for a pool hall..chicken wings are great..but the nachos were not really that good...if your looking for a good game of pool with friendly service. This is the place...try it.. and its never a huge crowd in here so you can always get a few games in...fun times..plus free 2 hour games on monday nights.

Now that I have been a frequent for the pass 6 months I notice a change for the positive. Staff is always polite and courtesy and specials are unbeatable since day one.

Thank you for either reading my previous review, our group now gets beer refills without having to interrupt our game and walk up to the bar. Server comes to us with beer in hand like clock works. I appreciate that and that is how higher tips are earned.

Seriously, tons of fun on Tuesday nights and plenty of laughs that don't break the pocket book.