So I brought my kids to a pool hall... and they were welcome. None of us are what you would call pool sharks, but we really enjoy hanging out together and playing a few games. I was so pleased that Jesters offered family hours. Before 7 you can bring the kids. There were a few other children there with their families and was nice to see them getting to spend time together. Most of the tables were taken when we arrived but the area did not feel crowded at all. We got a great table at the end of the middle row and plenary of space to play. You can order food from the pizza joint next door and the waitresses at Jesters will bring it to you. The pizza was pretty good and the wings were great huge plus it was well priced as well. If they would do pitchers of soda that would make the deal perfect. I am sure we will be spending more afternoons there. read more

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Probably had the worst experience of our lives at this establishment. Ablest, not service dog friendly or veteran friendly. The owner, we believe, came out of the back and yelled at my friends service dog and demanded to know if it even was a service dog. Keep in mind, my friend is wheel chair bound AND we are both veterans. He demanded that the dog sit in one place and the fact that it was following my friend around the pool table implies that it isn't a service dog, when it was just doing its job. This was literally two days before Veterans Day. It's funny how they had a "support the troops" flyer on the billboard but literally disrespected one in his own establishment. Honestly, shameful. Not to mention illegal to ask if a dog is a service dog. read more

Love coming here to play darts with friends!! Never to crowded, I can always find a dart board to play on. Servers have always been great :) love all the drink specials as options. read more

Good time... Chill environment... Just finding new ways to entertain myself.. Shooting pool and throwing darts is always good clean fun... If I'm ever I'm the area with friends I'll def come back... Maybe... Lol Plenty of tables so no wait and the price was good... read more

Perfect little pool hall.. plenty of 9' and bar tables. Came here with my brother to get some game time in and it was perfect. A huge selection of bet on tap, bottle or cans. Decent music... separate smoking section completely separated with tables as well for those who want to smoke and play. The smoke smell didn't really carry over to the non smoking.. it's basically in a different storefront with its own ventilation system. Service was good as well. read more

Jester's Billiards - Inside.. non smoking side - Pool Halls Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Awesome pool hall! The manfriend and I made the treck to check out the pool hall a friend of ours suggested. It was a great idea! Tons of pool tables, many different sizes as well. You can rent them hourly and there are some quarter tables as well. The neatest thing that I haven't seen in a while is they have a smoking room. Its not a patio, its an actual room, with pool tables and a bar, and you can smoke inside. This is not my cup of tea per say, but I know it is a huge plus for a lot of people. I also noticed they only serve beer and wine.... however, if you get a look at their beer menu you wont miss the liquor one bit. Some of my faves are the numerous DogFishHead beers they have, they had the PUNK (pumpkin ale) on draft the last time were in, yum! They have a great juke box as well..... TIP for iPhone users*** download the My Touch Tunes app on your phone and you can play music right from your phone on the bars juke box and you wont have to walk across the bar to hear your jams. Awesome! They do not serve food in the bar, HOWEVER they ahve a deal with the Italian place next door, pizza pasta salad sammys, that you can order from your server and they will deliver to the bar when its ready. You can bring other food into the bar from any of the other places around there too, so no biggie on that end. Happy pooling! read more

What a fantastic place! I've been going to that location since it was Lazy Q's pool hall but haven't been back in a long time. I'm sure glad I went! We went on a Saturday night at 8 p.m., what is usually one of the busiest hours for any establishment. Despite the hour, we were given a table immediately and our waitress came by many times that we lacked any need. I think she might have been flirting with my friend too haha. The place is split into 2 sections - the large room with endless tables and another smaller room designated for smoking. I have no idea how they got through the loophole with the smoking ban but I'm sure smokers appreciate it. I was in the non smoking room but I didn't smell any smoke emanating from the other room. There are hourly and quarter tables and prices weren't too bad either. For the busy time we went, we paid $10/hour. Weekdays are cheaper of course. Tables are very clean and we didn't have any problem with ours. Sometimes you can get a table that leans or is bumpy but not here. The cues were all decent too. On our first try we got a balanced cue with good weight. They had couple different weight cues. Now the ever important bar - what is it about pool halls and alcohol that makes them so great together? They have a great bar selection. They had around a dozen beers on tap and a good selection of bottles as well. They had drink specials, which is rare for a Saturday night, and we definitely took advantage of that. For Saturday, only thing I can tell you is that from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., it was $3 off pitchers and from 7 p.m. to closing, they had $2 kamikazes. We had a few kamikazes, 2 pitchers and a bottle and the total was around $30. Sorry, I can't give you definite price as I didn't look at the itemized receipt. But for all that, it wasn't bad at all. And it wasn't just all American ale on tap either. We had Blue Moon and O'dell's cutthroat porter but they definitely had a good variety, including couple from San Tan brewery. Another plus for the place - Groupon! I was able to find a Groupon Now! deal for them, a $10 for $20 deal. My husband couldn't find it for some reason but I found it on my phone and was able to use it that night without any problem. Being a pool hall, I was a bit concerned that maybe it would be too loud but not at all. Even on a busy night, I had no problem conversing with the boys and we didn't have to scream in each other's faces. Huge plus there. I hate when they have to shout and spit in your face. =) All in all, I'll definitely be back. My husband needs to work on his game a bit more haha. read more

Cool pool hall. Tons of tables. Only $18 for unlimited pool if you're staying more then 2 hours. Darts as well. The smoking section is completely separated which was very nice as well. Tight pockets. Fun place. read more

I am no pool expert by any stretch, but I really love coming to this place. The staff is very low turnover and super friendly, and it is an inexpensive, low-key date. The crowd is comprised of a whole variety of people, so no matter who you are you'll fit in. If you are looking for something to do "late night" on the east side that is not a movie, it can be tricky to find something. This is a great option for a group of friends, a couple, a couple of couples (ha!), and I have a buddy that even goes alone. There is someone owner/manager-ish who recognizes people (us) and takes time to acknowledge you, make sure you're happy, etc. read more

Had a great time tonight at Jesters. The food was yummy and the beer was awesome! I will definitely be back.

Fun and very casual place to shoot pool, play darts, and try different beers. The atmosphere is very laid back, there's a good amount of tables, and there is a TouchTunes jukebox, which its always fun to choose what songs are going to play next. They have a rad selection of beers and sour beers. read more

My family and I often go here to play on Jester's quality tables and enjoy their competitive prices and friendly staff. Jester's has an awesome selection of beers and their partnership with a neighboring Italian restaurant is a genius business model. I come with my family (women except for me) and enjoy their lady's night special (only I have to pay.) This makes for a cheap and fun family night. This is not a perfect rating for two reasons: 1) There have been a few occasions when we have shown up ready to play but all the tables are booked for leagues and tournaments. This is a good thing for Jester's but a bad thing for recreational players. I cannot think of a fix except to purchase more square footage and add more tables. Maybe get rid of the plastic tip dart section since I never see people use those. 2) I have witnessed one occurance (but other customers have told me this is common) where the opening shift is late to open the doors for business. I waited and hour for her to arrive and let us in. read more

I was looking for a local billard place so my wife and I could shoot around a bit, and I found this place. Good prices and great service. Definitely will be back. read more

Spencer is the best bartender. He makes good drinks knows all the specials and actually listens to my stories. He is super cool and knows his shit. I will definitely come back when he is working. read more

I've now visited Jester's multiple times with my family and we have always had a positive experience. It is a great time, not only to get some pool playing in, but to catch up with my family over food and drinks at reasonable and affordable prices. We now try to visit there at least once a month as playing pool and spending time with family is a great mix and Jester's is a wonderful host with a friendly staff and a wonderful environment that we greatly enjoy. See ya soon!! Thanks for all you do Jester's!! read more

Visiting the family in Gilbert, da momma, baby brother and I came here to shoot a little pool. By "da momma", I'm actually talking about my mother. And by "baby brother", I'm actually referring to my younger brother. I love pool by the hour, and at $8 per hour, the rate was good. They serve typical pizza/wings/cheesesticks-type food, as well as drinks. I had Heineken and it was cold and tasty. Waitresses were attentive and friendly. My moms surprised me; she's quite the shark. And baby bro didn't do so bad himself. We spent a good two hours in there, between 7:30 and 9:30 on a Saturday night, and had a good time. It's 18 and up, so there are some young'uns in there, as well as people who are old enough to drink. There were also a lot of couples there; it seems like quite the date-place. All in all, if you're with family-style mixed company like I was, it's a fun spot to visit. read more

The tables are always clean. Freindly staff. Straight pool cues. The food is really decent. Great selection of beer. What else can I say? Its my go to place for billiards. But they have other games. Darts and things. They also have a seperate room for you smokers. read more

Lacy and Ashley are the funniest bartenders I've met in Arizona. The commeraderie between the whole staff is unbelievable. I asked them if it's just a facade and they talk a bunch of shit behind each other's backs... nope, they really get along. I had to come back the next night and they remembered my name and what I want to drink I love them so much!! I don't want to leave tomorrow. Oh, and they have pool. read more

If you guys are going to charge $12 for a $6 beer, there needs to be a disclaimer. This place is a grungy pool hall that I liked at first because it's low key and has a lot of tables, but I'm not going back. I went in today as I waited for wings from (what I soon found out to be) their sister restaurant next door. The bartender was nice, church music was there only hazy, so I asked her so serve me one while I waited. She poured, I had a few drinks, then she came back with the check and I was shocked to see $12 for a beer made in Tempe that is slightly above average! I asked her to confirm, she said yes, and that, "draft beers are usually cheaper". That would have been great to know beforehand. I spend a lot on beer because I'm a beer snob but $12 for a 16 oz hazy ipa made down the road is absurd. I'll just assume whoever handles the beer and pricing has no idea what they're doing and never return after my interaction with an employee next door at Rino D's, who have the same owners. Horrible experience between both places read more

Not a bad place per se but I had to cut my visit short due to the excessive smoke in the "non-smoking" room. Either the filters are dirty and not doing their job or they're working in reverse and actually bringing the smoke into the room. Service was good. The gentleman at the counter gave us a coupon some free pool but honestly, i dont think I can go back until I know the air is going to be breathable. Shame since this is the closest pool hall this side of the Rio grande besides downtown Mesa. Hopefully I can get this smoke smell off of my clothes. read more

So I'll start by saying that the only reason this place gets a one star deduction is because they don't serve food, they do allow outside food to be brought in though; so this is a game changer but not a complete buzzkill. That being said, I don't drink anything harder than soda so I can't speak to the bartending. The reason I will call this my defacto hangout is because I'm a dart player and this place has the largest array of boards that I've seen outside of Central Phoenix!!! They have both steel & soft tip boards; and enough of both so that I'm not displaced when league play is taking place. Top notch Billiards Hall!! read more

Such a blast! The staff is super! Lots of pool tables, along with darts and some old school video games! I loved that we could get food from Rino D's right next store! I also love the fact that they stay open late. read more

Stood around waiting for the bar tender to ask us what we wanted. Wait staff was scrambling around complaining that the coke machine was out. One girl asked us what we wanted and proceeded to say "We 13 beers on tap, or was it 20? No 27??" And then walked away without getting us anything. Finally when I asked why 5 staff members were all standing around and we couldn't get any service they smarted off to me and we left. Don't go here, their manners are as about as stale as the cigarette stench that clings to the walls. read more

Love this place. My sister and one our best friends and I go, often now, and will continue to go. Great staff, great beer and of course you get to play pool while listening to a very random variety of music. It's for sure a fun place to go have a chill night. read more

I have be an on and off customer to this establishment since it was Lazy Q ~10 years ago and a regular for the last two years. (3-4 times a month).Typically my bar tab is between 70 and 150 dollars every time I go. Recently the owner has decided to remove all music selections on the Touchtones music Jukebox that is classified as metal including Korn,Godsmack,Deftones,Mudvayne,Statix-X,Slipknot, and Lamb of God. I feel very alienated as this is my genre that I like to listen to. I understand that some bad apples have caused this to happen, but no one likes when a few ruin it for everyone. A solution to the problem would be instead of bulk removal, remove songs abused, or skip songs that are abused. I do not want this review to reflect poorly on the staff or the establishment. I love the staff and establishment except for this recent decision that has completely ruined my experience for one of my favorite hangouts. I hope the owner realizes his decision was rash and will lead to an exodus of customers if he retains his current methodology of thinking. read more

I hadn't been to Jesters for awhile, and I went back to watch Mike Massey (super pool pro) do his demonstration of trick shots. It was a great evening! Massey is a great guy. I didn't feel up to challenging him, but some people did - one guy actually beat him at eightball. There are LOTS of new beers on tap now, and the pizza is wonderful. I love this bar. It does get busy, but everyone is cool, so that's ok. The indoor smoking room is something all bars should have in Arizona for the hot summers (but nobody else does.) I love this bar! read more

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Awesome atmosphere, our server was always making sure we were covered for drinks. All around great place.

Tables and play area neatly kept. Seems they need some help with mounting their soap dispenser in the men's room... NOT a good atmosphere for anyone allergic to cigarette smoke. Was enjoying the time with the wife until others chose to start lighting up just outside the front door (not even 3 feet from it) causing the wife to become rapidly very ill. Thanks smokers! Appreciate your consideration of others! read more

I already like this place! Over 10 year pool player. So I can spot great pool places! My new home!

First time coming back here in almost 4 years (then known as Lazy Q), and it was a vast improvement over the previous time. Great pricing on tables ($15 for the night after 6:00), and a phenomenal craft beer menu. Service was great, atmosphere is your general bar atmosphere, but if you're with a group of people, it makes for a great time. Very low key, hole in the wall type of place. Definitely my new regular hangout spot. read more

Great neighborhood pool hall. They have tons of different tables to choose from. Prices to play by the hour are very reasonable. I believe that they have a separate 21 and up smoking room and after 10PM the main room turns into 18 and up, which is refreshing! They do card so make sure to bring your ID or you will not get in! Great selection of beer and wines, however somethings could use a little updating, and possibly some additional seating. This place is nothing fancy but overall a great place to go hang out with friends on a Friday or Saturday night! read more

Stopped in tonight with a friend, and let me tell you Heather is AMAZING!!! Fantastic service and excellent hospitality. She really made my friend and I feel like we were back home in NY. Food was good and $3 local beers on Wednesday what a steal!!. Overall great night, great server! Would highly recommend for a good time. read more

I think this place is great, came here with my fiancé to relax and play some pool and drink. I was pretty amazed how affordable their drinks are here. I highly recommend this place if your looking for a low key night and just want to play some pool with your buddies and drink some cheap beers. read more

I think the beer selection is wonderful there with I think it was around 70 different kinds. I know that leagues are in there so if you want to join a pool league this might be the place for you. There is a Diamond table in there and some action too. read more

I've been to this pool hall many times. Its not just one of the best pool halls around its one of the best places around the SE valley to hang out. The staff is friendly, they always have specials going and the food from the pizza place next door is good too. Its also a great place to go in and watch a game on their HD tv's between a game of pool or darts. I can't wait to get back to AZ after my summer trip and stop in again to visit my friends and grab a cold one. read more

Went there on Sunday. Bought a hat that gives me free pool on Sundays now. I had a blast. Tables are good. Atmosphere is very chill. A very good pool hall. Love their specials... read more

Just discovered Jester's about six months ago. To be honest I never really bothered stopping in just because it always looked closed. Me and a couple of my friends were bored on a Sunday night and decided to drop in to play some pool. Atmosphere is pretty awesome defiantly not a place where you would want to bring kids. There's a full bar as well as a room strictly, assuming, smokers which is nice. When I with my friends we typically stay with the quarter tables, which can sometimes be frustrating because there's only about 6-8 of those. Great place to go to if you have some time to kill 4 stars just because on a Friday night you can't seem to get a quarter table period. read more

I love this place. Great service! The staff is super friendly and personable, not to mention extremely accommodating. The owner is great; you can tell he really cares about his place. He can usually be found working, himself. Great rates! Day and night flat rates on tables for excellent prices. Excellent hourly rates. Friendly atmosphere for pick up games. Wide variety of skill levels. Great drink specials! Happy hour every day, specials every night! yeah yeah! Great food! Rino D's pizza is attached to the pool hall, which you can order through the Jesters staff. I haven't met a person who didn't love the pizza! (The fries are my favorite though.) Oh, and for all you smokers, there is an indoor section with tables which are allowed to smoke in. If you don't smoke, don't worry! I don't either and can honestly say I never even catch a whiff of it from the completely separated smoking section. Last but not least is cleanliness. The tables are brushed and everything is straightened up as soon as the patron leaves; the staff is great about this. Bathrooms are immaculate, and will most likely rival your standard of cleanliness which you hold for your own home, no joke. Check it out yo! read more

Five stars for the Employees one star for the owner. I'm not a regular but I have been going there occasionally since 1996 when it was the Lazy Q. The beer selection is great but I would steer clear if you enjoy music that would be considered extreme. The jukebox had tons of "clean" music on it and had many bands excluded from the data base. Really? I applaud the owner for editing music he doesn't like. His excuse was people left the pool hall because patrons would play "Death metal or Gansta Rap " incessantly. It's a bar, not a family resturant. It's too bad the owner is regulating morality like our Government. I vote with my dollars. I'll be going elsewhere for some beers after work. It's too bad because his great employees are losing tips and the owner looses the cut he gets on the jukebox. read more

Only been here before 7 p.m. with son (kids okay until then). It's cool, dark (which a pool hall should be) and good pay for tunes device, lots of tables, always good service and you can order food from next door or there's a sub shop too. Pricing is reasonable and they have a large selection of beers on tap and in bottles (have not had a flat or skunky beer yet!). Also it's been around for at least 20 years so they are doing something right. read more