KBC Champion Billiards

WoWW a straight diamond in the ruff, a def. gem hidden in the rough). Great atmosphere, great…read morepeople, great location, & above all & what really matters most...great bartending!) Drinks are above par, served with class, style & with a smile; 4git 'bout iTT!) thank you Cat, u da from ur Cadillac's, michiladas & old fashions & er'thing inbetween ur drinks made the grass greener and the sky bluer lol but 4realz ).... . Def. Will be back & must say def. if u iN the area I recommend u stop by)

This was a fun place. We had dinner reservations but ended up being way early. A little…read moremiscommunication which lead us here. You would think trying to find a bar nearby was easy. It's just off one of the Main Street. I haven't spent anytime in this city so everything was all new to me. We found street parking right out front but did noticed when we got inside that they had a parking lot out back. The place isn't that big. A dive bar of sort but was quite nice. One side is the bar and counter while the other side host three pool tables. There's also a couple of hi top table in the middle. They did offer happy hour everyday from 4-8 pm with free pool. And free pool Tuesday Thursday and Sunday all day. Drinks specials offered as well. We only popped in for a drink which was glad to know that happy hour was happening. The bartender behind was sweet. It wasn't that busy when we walked in. Bartender and a couple people utilizing the pool table. It was pretty chill but I'm sure it can get busy later on in the evening. Drinks specials offered were quite nice for the price. We also tried their spicy margaritas which was great. Bartender knows his skills. Also, a quick round of pool. The vibe was mellow and chill. Don't know if the music changes often but it was somewhat metal that was going on when we walked in. Crowd was great as they were all there for the same reason. Drinks and pool. Overall, it was a cool place for a pint and pool. Somewhere people meet up for drinks.

Enjoying some scotch - neat

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The Cue Ball

3.1(153 reviews)

4.4 mi

We went on a Friday night, it was kind tough to find parking. Every table was full, with folks…read morestill waiting for a table when we got there. Pros: Good prices. The equipment was well kept and seemed new. Drinks and food were cheap. Cons: it was HOT in there. I was sweating. Bathroom looked clean but very smelly. 30 min wait for a table. Music- they dont have touchtunes, they use an app called AMI play and it was terrible. Someone was bumping really bad EDM, nobody wants to hear that.

decides to stop here for a quick game and to catch the world cup game! The lady was super nice!!…read morethere were a lot of tables and i'm glad i got the chance to stop here !

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Noir Billiards

4.4(9 reviews)

2.2 mi

It closed down. Instagram page is inactive and last post was March. I went in person, and the…read morebuilding is empty and for lease

Really good ambience and the price is not bad at all. The owner was very nice and accommodating to…read moreour needs!

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Pocket

4.4(16 reviews)

5.2 mi

Pocket is pretty cool. There are a couple of tables that need new felt and the entire place is not…read moresuper clean. But we had a great time there anyway. Our table was perfect and the area around it super clean. The people there are nice and it is not super loud. You can pay by the hour or get a membership. We paid for an hour and I think it was about 20$ which I thought was fair. The place is large enough for everyone to get a table, but not huge. It is comfortable. They have drinks at the front desk. You are not allowed to bring in food or liquid. We love their Chinese pool table. You will like this place.

Fun place. We were there for about an hour and a half and paid $24. I would go back again and bring…read moremore friends!

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Embassy Billiards Club

3.6(53 reviews)

3.1 mi

Went here on a whim as a date surprise for my husband and I. We had an hour to spare before picking…read moreup our daughter from an afterschool program and was looking for an activity to do together. Yelp pointed me this way and thought it was a great idea! I liked that the place has A/C, unlike the one in Alhambra. We came in, checked in and got our billiards. Sticks are on the wall to choose from. There were about 20 pool tables there, some bigger than others. When we got there at 3pm on a Friday, half of the tables were filled. Place is clean and mostly male players but everyone just kept to themselves. My husband says the tables are pretty nice and well maintained (apparently he play a lot of pool in his day ). We got hungry before our hour was up so we brought back the billiards to the front and he calculated our total based on our time there. It was less than $10 for about 45 minutes of play. That's pretty good! Will be back for more pool in the future.

Good place to relax and have fun playing a little pool. It's also a nice safe place to take your…read morelady if you want to have an evening out with her.

Pool night at Embassy with my nephew :)

Almost a full house...

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So good at this place, very clean and very friendly, feel like come back to China.

Progress On Main

3.9(237 reviews)

0.4 mi

I absolutely love this bar! It's a cute spot with lots of TVs and a couple pool tables. I just had…read morean engagement party at Progress and they were so welcoming and so accommodating. They have a form you can request at the bar to fill out for a reservation. We ended up not making a formal reservation but we did inform them about our guest count. They let us bring flowers to decorate tables and they even let us hang up a banner. I had so much fun and am so glad we were able to have our party there. The manager was great and she even went out of her way to make is a custom drink menu. They were adorable! The bar is really spacious so we had plenty of room for our guests. The drinks are yummy and I heard many of my guests complimenting the drinks too. The bathrooms and general bar are always really clean, which is a huge plus. Also, there's a great patio out back. There's lots of convenient parking in this area too.

Came here with my boyfriend to catch a soccer game. The place looks great inside, but the service…read morelogic is totally backwards. There's no floor service, and the bartenders won't even acknowledge you unless you walk right up to the bar. There is zero waitress service, and the bartenders completely ignore you until you approach them. When we finally got ordered, our drinks were served in the smallest plastic cups,. The excuse? "Due to fights." But yet the price was the same, as a normal cocktail drink. Yet, my boyfriend was served a Corona in a literal glass bottle... go figure. Food also comes on paper plates. To top it off, the male bartender was not welcoming at all!!

It's all deliciousness

Pizza and wings!

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Paul's Cafe

3.5(4 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great place to have a few beers…read more Now with Covid, it's hard finding a decent bar in the area. Glad I passed by this place and decided to get a drink. For a Friday night, it wasn't overly busy. There was about ten people there. It's outdoors with tables and chairs. Also a jute box with mostly "banda" music. It's cash only. They only offer beer. I got Modelo Negra. $4 each. There was a regular here named Gina that was really friendly. She came to our table to say hi and said she confused us for friends of hers. She ended dancing with my friend and later danced with me. She mentioned that the bar is "gay" friendly and nobody cares. I felt the same way about the place. All the people in the bar where middle aged Hispanic people. I did like that they didn't really stop people from dancing. I miss dancing a lot. Overall I plan on coming back.

This place isn't closed!! Its actually a great lil dive bar!!! Just ignore the sign that says they…read morehave food, they only food they have there are small lunch bags full of chips (doritos and such)

The Station

4.1(144 reviews)

3.4 mi

It's a little dive bar in Arcadia! Bartenders I normally see are Nathlie and Bobbie! Service here…read moreis excellent, and most people are regulars who are very friendly. Unfortunately they do not serve food, but from what I have seen many patrons bring in food from the Chinese restaurant next door! They have a single pool table and a huge parking lot in the back. They do take credit cards "3%" charge!

This place was a lot of fun. Filled with friendly locals, the ability to play your own music, and a…read moregreat bartender, I had a really great time here.

Nat is and will always be THEE BEST!

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Action Lanes Bowling Center

4.1(361 reviews)

1.1 mi

My first time at Action Lanes within Midway Plaza in El Monte was through a Yelp event. Glad I was…read moregiven the opportunity to enjoy bowling. Thanks Yelp! I came back on a separate day to offer my patronage and support. Parking is plentiful. Interior has an old school look and feel to it. Quite nostalgic! Very clean and organized, but not super bright. Most house bowling balls were old, dirty, and chipped. I don't use a house ball since I have my own personal bowling ball. They may want to invest in some new balls... just saying. Their bowling games were $9.50 per game that Saturday night. I ended up not bowling. I would love to return to take advantage of their Early Bird Special at $4.75 per game which is a great deal from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM on the weekend. League rate is $5.00 per game which is a steal, too (please note league must be hosted by Action Lanes to qualify). Bowling shoes are $5.00 per pair which isn't bad, but I have my own shoes so I don't need them. Please check out their other rates and promos online. When I was here, I had a wonderful conversation with Caleb. He was working behind the counter. Super friendly and nice young man. He gave me the scoop on which nights have leagues and when it was best to come here for best deals. Thanks Caleb! I didn't want to leave without supporting them. There's a boba shop inside the bowling alley, but they were closed at the time. I ended up buying one A&W Rootbeer from the vending machine. It wasn't a lot, but it was something. Quite a refreshing drink! I love bowling so I'll definitely be back to bowl. Thanks Action Lanes!

Action Lanes is a great place to bowl with friends and family! The staff is friendly and will…read moreanswer any questions you have. They have different set prices all days of the week so be sure to cadvantage of those if you're an avid bowler or want to come here with a group. The food here is actually decent. My husband and I ordered the popcorn chicken to share. As you can see from the photos, the attention to detail was there. From the golden brown color and seasoning on every piece. This was a perfect snack after an hour of bowling. I would order this again! Parking is shared with the other businesses in the plaza. It is large so you won't have to worry about not finding a spot. The business wasn't as busy when we came here during the week. There were a few lanes still open when we arrived. Overall, I recommend this spot. Whether you're a novice or a professional bowler, it's a great place to hang! If it weren't for the Yelp Elite Event held here, I wouldn't have thought to come back. Thanks, Action Lanes! See you again soon!

Cool spot. Been coming here for years. Very nice

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The bowling alley allowed us to set up a photo booth for our party and our school families loved it.

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First things first. The workers are amazingly nice. I've gone a couple times with my brother in law and it's always clean, nice environment. The music is not my style but it's no biggie. I will definitely go again soon, just have to make time. read more

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