This was a late night stop on our pub crawl, so memory is a bit hazy, but it was a pretty cool place. Â The atmosphere was nice and the building was really cool. Â Downstairs was just a basic bar area with seating, it was absolutely dead. Â Upstairs was a bit livelier with another bar, TVs, pool tables, and juke boxes, but for some reason we stayed downstairs. Â The bartender was a cool cat and chatted with us a bit. Â We ordered a couple of pizzas, which were just fine. Â I'd stop back by this place again, but probably would hang out upstairs next time.
Review Source:I really like this place! It's a good spot for a chill after work drink or a late weekend night with friends and who knew a bar could serve such freakin amazing PIZZA! And Tommy is the best. Always has a smile even when he's busy and if I'm not sure what I am in the mood for he can usually figure it out. It is a smoking bar and I'm not smoker, but the ceilings are high and the space is open so it's usually not a big deal.
Review Source:I hate this place. Â It's not because of the space itself; I actually liked the interior, although it can get pretty crowded and hard to move around. Â It's the type of people who come here that I don't like. Â This is a place for self-absorbed, obnoxious frat boys to smoke cigars and play pool; a place for balding middle-aged men on the prowl; a place for ditzy, high-maintenance women who are merely "arm candy" for their frat boyfriends. Â As an introverted, "alternative" type girl who fits no standard for traditional beauty, I felt *extremely* uncomfortable and I could actually feel the stares on me. Â It's like they knew I didn't belong and were questioning why the hell I was there.
The service sucks, too. Â I guess because I wasn't bleach blond with my boobs hanging out, I couldn't get a drink in a timely matter. Â My only option was to get as wasted as possible to make the place more tolerable.
I feel a bit biased writing a review for CBC Downtown...as I used to work for the CBC East...but I honestly feel like its comparing apples to oranges. The downtown CBC is pretty disappointing when you compare the two. It is situated nicely on Cherry Street...and when you walk in...you are immediately next to their humidors. Walking past...downstairs is quaint... just a bar area with high pub tables. Its inviting. Then you make your way upstairs to the pool and bar area. This is where the let down really is. The pool tables..while not bad...are not what one would expect after experiencing CBC East. They are pay-per-game tables...with coin slots. (CBC East is pay per hour) The whole upstairs area seems rundown and a bit seedy. The tables throughout are left with previous patrons trash and glasses...and finding an empty table...or someone to clear one...is nearly impossible. That brings us to service. My husband, his best friend, and myself were there for probably 3 hours...and we saw the server once. She brought 2 beers...and vanished into the night. I don't have a problem going to the bar to get drinks...but, again, knowing the policies the other CBC has, this was disappointing to us. Would I return? Meh...probably not. I'd much rather go to the other CBC...it offers a lot more as far as service, billiards and atmosphere are concerned.
Review Source:Where other bars have come and gone over the years in downtown Chattanooga, the Chattanooga Billiard Club has not only endured but was recently renovated. The food is above par and fairly priced. They have a very well stocked walk in cigar humidor to suit the avid aficionado or the occasional smoker. And, if smoking is not your thing, they have a separate smoke free dining area. There are plenty of billiard tables on the second floor along with additional seating. They are quarter tables, so you're not charged an hourly rate and you don't have to fool with leaving your credit card and ID at the bar while you play. The staff is friendly but If you don't have an ID, or you're not 21, don't bother coming. They'll turn you away at the door. I just enjoy hanging out in the leather chairs on the main floor while enjoying a good smoke and a drink or two.
Review Source:This is pretty much the smokiest bar you will ever go to. You can literally see smoke clouds in the bar. Be prepared  for all your clothes to reek of cigarettes when you leave this bar. Besides that, this is a cool bar if it's not crowded, with a bunch of nice pool tables. However, if it's a busy night you will seriously watch the bartenders put away clean pint glasses for 20 minutes before they even look up to take an order.
Review Source:The Chattanooga Billiards Club, or CBC as the locals call it, is a decent place to stop in for a smoke. Â I myself like Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Â While they are a great place with a decent selection, I go there mainly for the cigars, and they do not have the best ventilation system. Â I love cigars, but on Friday and Saturday when the younger crowds take over, the cigarette smoke will drown you out. Â Burns (located next door) has the best cigar selection in Chattanooga. Â Be careful of the staff at Burns though, they don't always know what they are talking about. Â They have told me many wrong things about cigar brands. Â
While it's a great bar, it's only a decent place for a cigar smoker...
We came here the other night because the bars closer to the riverfront were filling up rather quickly. The drinks were very well priced (including their 2 dollar "house shots" that tasted like red jell-o), and the pool was also inexpensive, at 75 cents per game... an absolute steal, considering it was a friday night. Definitely worth a look, and a welcome addition to downtown's bar scene.
Review Source:I came here for a cigar in indoor comfort and was not disappointed! Â Fantastic vintage building in downtown area. Â Parking in the street right in front of the building. Â Nice feel to the place. Â Very high ceilings, large bar area and excellent humidor. Â Purchased 2 La Flor cigars which where well kept (no cracking, good moisture/humidity) and fresh. Â Staff was friendly and got free diet Coke while I smoked. Â
If you are looking for a good place to smoke in Chattanooga, this is THE place!
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