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    Peoples on Beale

    4.3 (24 reviews)
    ModeratePool Halls, Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Deanna W.

    How did I not know about this place? Sure, I don't play pool, but all my guy friends are OBSESSED with it and I'm honestly shocked they have never dragged me here! This place is right next to Tin Roof and across from Coyote Ugly. Perfect place to start the night, or end the night! They have 8 pool tables, a juke box, and a stage. Not sure what exactly they do with said stage, but it is there ;). Also, can we talk about their vending machine? I'm honestly mad I didn't take a picture of it. It has everything from mints, to food, to condoms. Honestly they are ahead of the game if you ask me. I went during the day, so not exactly sure what the vibe and atmosphere here is at night, but I have a feeling we will come here late night sometime soon. All in all, it's a cool, chill place to shoot some pool and drink a little beer!

    Tanya T.

    Peoples has been around for over 100 years and is the only pool hall on Beale Street. You'll find tons of pool tables and big screen TVs if you'd rather relax and catch a game on the tube. A more relaxed atmosphere than most of the establishments on Beale, Peoples has its share of regulars, as well as a full bar. The bar also stocks cigars and has recently started cooking up pizzas for hungry patrons. A great place to chill, watch a game or get your game on, Peoples treats everyone like family.

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    B. K.

    Peoples is the oldest pool hall in Memphis. The place has been downtown since 1904 and still has tables from the same year! Where else can you play pool or snooker on authentic 100 year old Brunswick pool tables in Memphis? Nowhere, but Peoples on Beale. Pool table time is charged a prorated amount by the hour. (that means they only charge you for the time you actually play) There's always an open table or a seat at the bar waiting for you and your friends at Peoples. This sports bar and pool hall combo is now serving up freshly made pizza, both by the pie and by the slice. If you're downtown and looking for a place to watch the game, Peoples is your best bet!

    Melissa B.

    Awesome!!! When we crossed Beale Street in front of "Coyote Ugly" to the People's Billiard Club...I was pleasantly impressed !!! This is a real old fashioned "POOL HALL", the type my daddy and my uncles would take me to when I was young..I mean Young..I mean 4-5 yrs old...lol !!!! Dancing the Juke Box to Elvis in the corner while the played Pool, drank beer and smoked cigarettes..Yes today that would be a phone call to the CPS...but we are talking about late 1968 and 1969...a different time, a different place...a different world...and walking into this Pool Hall called People's Billiard Club on Beale Street transformed to this wonderful yester years !!! I wanted to cry and my hubby, Tony thought I lost my mind!!!! We went into the pool hall that had 12 tables, and a few high top tables with bar stood situated throughout the hall among the Billiard Tables here and there. There are wires on the ceiling hanging down in long loops with beads like an abacus to keep the score, You use your pool stick to reach up and slide the beads here and there to keep the score/count. Depending on the game your playing..There was a juke box, a small bar serving a full liquor selection and beer selection. They serve Pizza and I didn't see anything else on the menu..but I didn't see anyone eating any nor did I smell any cooking. There was only one bartender and guessing by his side, he was also the law in the building the bouncer and rule enforcer...but everyone was having a good time. You can smoke here, which is a great plus for the drinkers and smokers...I personally don't do either but it helped with the reminiscing I was experience...and I loved every moment of it.. Tony drank about 3 beers here, we didn't play any billiards but we enjoyed watching the others. I had an iced tea and I did order One Michelob Light Ultra to sip...I gave into weakness....lol !!! but at least I didn't grab a Marlboro!!!! I definitely recommend this location on Beale Street and I can't wait to partake again in the place that brings me back to a time I long for again and again!!!!

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    Great atmosphere walking in ! Multiple pool tables. Very relaxed and good drinks.

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    Can't rate this place because they won't let someone in with an expired I.D. Was looking forward to going in and checking things out.

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    Visited People's on Beale Street on a Friday evening while out enjoying Beale and decided to stop for some pizza.

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