Diamond Eight Billiards

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  The Fucking Delicious. Damn that Fucking Delicious.
  
  Diamond Eight is one of those 2.5 stars I go to over and over again, because I know what I'm getting in to. It's not a luxury experience, but it's a pool hall. I think the pool prices are kind of high, but hey, it's a clean, nice pool hall, so you're paying for part of that.
  
  The bar is okay. Drink prices are fine, talls are usually in the $7-8 range for mid to top shelf. It can become cougar town (or whatever's older than a cougar) on the weekends. I like one of the bartenders though - he's funny and personable without being a kiss ass, or one of those 21-types-of-flair kind of folks. He made me a drink called the Fucking Delicious which contains a bevy of girly liquors that has quite a bite the next day. Still, it lives up to its name.
  
  There's karaoke on Friday nights. I hate karaoke, so I usually leave when I see this setting up.
  
  Bonus: It's by Karavalli, so you can get some tasty eats before hustling some pool.

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  Posted on 12.03.11 Lai-Yee B.

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  I'm not a pool player, infact, I stink at it and its very frustrating. Always in my head I have this picture of pool halls being greasy, rundown, smoky little joints. This was far from the case. The staff, especially the bartender was very nice. The drinks were cheap and so was the bar food. They even had Jello shots. I asked for a gin and tonic and the bartender asked me what type of gin I wanted. I cant even get that question at some legitimate bars so I was impressed. As for the pool, I'm the worst and I was frustrated. Yet this place was nice and cool to hang out with some friends if pool is their thing. They also had Karaoke, it looked fun, but steakface isn't ready for the big time.

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  Posted on 09.06.11 Regular G.

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  I attended a holiday party with some business associates here a number of years ago.  We had an awesome time.  I not sure how
  much of that was due to those who ran the joint as I think more our
  enjoyment was simply having a good time with our associates who are also good friends of ours.  I enjoy playing but  have not been involved in tournaments or competetive play.

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  Posted on 09.15.08 Bob K.

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  The yelp map is a little off, so make sure to double check for the directions.
  
  I was here for a trick shot tournament (which I won) and I love the place! There are 11 9-foot Gandy tables, plus a carom table, and 8 or so more 7-footers. They host an APA league as well. The place is spacious with a big bar area in the back and the staff was friendly and helpful. The tables are well-maintained, but Stacy and Stefan Mendrick bang up table 1 with their masses, so be careful with that. Say hi to them if you drop by though. They're fun people and they'll be glad to show you some trick shots.
  
  The sign said prices were $5.25 per hour per person, which is definitely reasonable compared to where I come from. But they don't take American Express.

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  Posted on 05.25.08 Tim C.

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