Lee Street Billiards

well, we went here when it was Lee Street Billiards and enjoyed it, so when we were looking for a place to play pool one Saturday night we decided to pop in.  No complaints on the price of beer, or the price of the pool... what's the complaint?  Well, its the fact that, according to the bartender, you need to get there at like 7:30 if you want to play pool.  We hung around, had two beers, were there for about 45 minutes, and couldn't get on a pool table... which kind of sucked.

Live bands are good, watching drunk people dance to live bands is fantastic... to that part was quite entertaining.

I disagree on the "rough" crowd comment of a previous review... the night we were there there were a bunch of bikers there, but I wouldn't assume that just because they ride Harleys and wear leather, they are rough.  The age range was vast in the place, from 21 yr olds to 60-something, and everyone seemed to get along.  We may pop in again, but since I'm not the type to go out and start my night at 7:00 on a Saturday, it probably won't be for pool.

A dive, but only in the best sense of the word. Cheap beer and slightly-less-cheap liquor. No food except for peanuts and some small munchies like that.

This used to be an alcohol-free pool hall once upon a time. They've half a dozen of the pool tables, but now they are free(!), provided, of course, that you are buying drinks (they have to pay the bills after all). Some bands play on occasion, slanted towards the 70s and 80s rock cover band variety, which can be cool if you are in the mood. Very supportive of the military and attracts a rough but friendly crowd. Nice place to hang out in the northwest suburbs.

Came here on a night there was FREE music, no cover. First star. Second star comes from FREE pool. Third star comes from it being very well kept. The drinks are cheap (4 stars) and everyone is extremely friendly. If only this place were actually in the city, I'd come more often.