Pockets Billiards and Brew is hidden at an industrial park next to a Tesla repair shop. As I was searching to try a new hobby, I've came across this place due to the pricing only being $6.50 per hour for 2 players. And boy is that cheap, 2 hours of pool plus craft beer on tap at the bar is only $20. Safe to say as first-timers, we have found a new hobby and have been going once a week ever since then. You really can't go wrong with this place, from pool, to drinks, and to the great people, music, and atmosphere; I highly recommend this place from newbie to experience, you will be welcome no matter what. read more

DONT EVER GO IF UNDER 25. I was with 2 friends who are 21 years old, we wanted to go try this place as we are new to San Diego. The male bartender was actually a great guy, explaining to us how the place works and taking our drinks order. Everything was fine, we decided to smoke a cigarette while waiting for the table, our guy told us that we cannot drink outside (which make sense with the california laws) and that we can drink with the door open just need to have the beer inside. It took 2 minutes for this crazy old woman, who works inside, to come to my face, hostile and tweaking like on solid drugs, and start repeating 10 times that we can drink outside even thought my beer was inside. I was on the phone and she was talking louder every time, she said the same sentence again and over again, after i told her "do you want to repeat it one more time?" she completely goes off and tell us that we can't play here no more. DONT LEAVE AN UNSTABLE EMOTIONAL WORKER AS THE GUY IN CHARGE! completely unprofessional, she must thought I was her kid or something talking to me like my mom. Crazy disrespectful, never coming back. read more

Takes less than 30 mins to get a table usually, drinks are good, music is good, everyone is nice. read more

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Stopped in here to play pool recently and had a great time! It's your classic billiard room with a full bar. Cynthia the bartender was super cool and made our time there fun! I can't say my pool skills improved by any means but definitely great playing nonetheless. They were maybe 30 tables to play at and I was surprised it was busy for a weekday. It's an easy place to practice and hang out with friends! read more

Had a great outing. Was a little tricky to find but worth the look. Already planning our next visit.

Service is excellent and the vibes are on point the tables are very clean.its perfect if you really wanna practice. read more

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This place has a deal every day of the week, pay $20 for a day pass. That is 1pm-5pm at $5 an hour. Cool industrial vibe. A bunch of bar boxes, multiple diamonds, and a couple 9ft tables in the back. A must see if you're ever in San Diego! read more

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For a cheap, fun time with buddies and friends, come to Pockets. Drinks are nice and also have a kitchen too. It's always an easy and fun time to play pool and have a drink and some snacks. Always glad to stop by! read more

Solid spot to play some pool. Make sure u prepare for a little bit of a wait if you come on the weekend. Love the cheap drinks!

Awesome place to play pool & grab a couple drinks! Not only are there a huge selection of pool tables but the selection for beer/ other drinks itself is large. It's more of a serve yourself by going up to the bar but once getting there everyone is attentive & helpful when deciding what beer you're wanting to try out. The place gets packed but with said, there is plenty of room to hangout and still grab a table or two. Coming back, they've shown consistency with the well kept place, great staff, & other selections! read more

Great spot- great bar food-- great beer! Friendly atmosphere to bring out under 21 teens to learn to shoot. Fun times!

4.5 stars. A great destination to shoot pool and have a beer with your friends. Pros: - Lots of pool tables (twelve 7-footer / bar tables, and two 9-footer tables). - Good hourly rates and an online reservation system. - AMI Jukebox so you can load up your tunes from your phone. - Beer - a good selection to choose from, both on tap and bottled. - Their thin crust pizza is pretty tasty (I like the cauliflower crust version). - Plenty of parking and good Air Conditioning - Fantastic Staff - Convenient location: right off the freeway and where the 52&163 come together:  whether you're coming from Solana Beach, Poway, Downtown, or Pacific Beach, it is easy to get to. Cons: - No hard alcohol - Nothing else to walk to nearby (i.e. its in a commercial warehouse district, not a restaurant row). read more

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Update: I am upgrading rating to 4 stars after calming down a bit.. bartender was super busy and I'd be annoyed too. All good. From what I can tell, place looks good but doesn't deserve the same rating as O' Billiards, which is my favorite from this San Diego trip. Even if I played, no way would it beat the big O.. that's the spot if you're a serious player. Original post: made a reservation for 9 (nothing available earlier at 5 when I did it) and came at 7:30. I first tried to ask the main bartender where the line was for balls as it was not obvious and she said something short I could not understand and walked away so I asked another patron who said they got a table after waiting an hour. So I asked another guy working there if they could move it up. At first the two guys working at the bar looked optimistic and said they had to ask the main bartender (same one from beginning). She looks at me and says a stern no, waiving her finger at me. I was not a fan of that transaction or that bartender behind it. The tables looked nice and there was decent room between them. I would probably give it 5 stars if able to play but could not so minus 1 star and then that bartender and her attitude, minus another star. There's a great place at o billiards right down the street and they are plenty nicer... adios! P.S. I walked in and got a table immediately at O.. full size and perfect. read more

Almost went into the wrong place nearby. Just know you're at the right place when you see Tesla on the opposite side. We entered this place and I just want to say, this place is a vibe. The guys helping us yesterday were awesome and knowledgeable on what they have on tap. Wish they would've had ballast point though. You also can't beat the $6.50 you play hourly on the weekdays. read more

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Food is good here, beer is good. Its a good spot to hang out with friends especially when your up to drinking...

My family and I were on the lookout for a pool hall that had a variety of drinks rather than just beer. This place has a bar and a variety of drinks however their liquor is limited to a specific brand. Either way, the pool hall was awesome. The tables, balls, and pool sticks were so well kept, it's just not something you see regularly. I will definitely be back! read more

10/10 recommend. Great pool, great prices, great vibes. Evan is the best bartender there. Sweet and hot.

Great place to come with friends, especially on a weekday! Came around 5pm on a Thursday and was able to get a table right away, but within 1 hour, all tables were filled and there were many people inside. There was Mexican food to order right outside and decent beer selection. I'm excited to come back! read more

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Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and a fantastic selection of taps to choose from. The prices are very reasonable, and the overall experience was top-notch. Whether you're a local or just passing through, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great time read more

I came her on a Saturday night with a few friends. It was my first time and I loved it. The tables are pay by the hour, so it's fun to go with a group of people. Of the food options, I tried the pizza and chili fries. Of the two, the pizza was def the better option. Looking forward to coming here again! read more

Hands down one of the best places to hit when trying to have a laid back night. Especially drinks! Lots on tap, but no cocktails (fine by me but as a heads up for others). Friendly and honest staff. Lila is the sweetest. I've been here a few times ... slowly becoming a regular. I have no complaints til this day. The vibes are right even on crowded nights. I 100% support this place. Lovely place in SD! I love!!! read more

Pockets have the best Nine foot Crowns in San Diego that I've played on - tournament class or better. Food is surprisingly exceptional; contemporary, bistro-level fusion choices plus a nice selection of craft beverages. Kitchen closes around 9:30 PM so come early. Say hello to the crew. They are lively and very welcoming. Enjoy. read more

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Awesome place to play with quality tables! Whether beginner or pro, great place with friendly staff, friendly owner, and maintained tables! Highly recommend coming here! read more

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Chill place overall. The atmosphere is great for games Most of my friends like it and now make it a regular spot now. Franco, Joe, and Evan were working when I was there at the time. Chill guys, felt welcomed, and they gave great recommendations for beersdef going back here again when I have the time. Worth a visit if you like read more

If you play APA you know this is where you will be for playoffs.. Let's CRAM people in a space that doesn't have adequate air! If you play in the AM it's not so bad... if You play at 1:30... Or later... there are 2 seats for a team of 7 people.. Yeah what fun. ****** 9/12/128 update***** just read a response from the owner to another post. The owner of the building not install air.. . Ok then why aren't You installing industrial fans up high to blow air around? Or installing ceiling fans.... get swamp coolers or mobile are******* There are PLUG in's UP above.. WHY not go to Lowes or Home depot and get some industrial fans and run them when you have such large groups in your business? I felt bad for the bartenders.. they didn't even have a fan.. I would have brought my own!!!' I feel like we need other options this should NOT the first choice for Playoffs.. I'd rather be split up and not see everyone and play somewhere I've never played before. read more

Pockets Billards & Brew is the coolest pool hall I have ever been to. It has great music good vibes and the beers on draft are the best. It's a very clean facility and the employee's are so nice so that makes me come back for read more

We love coming here!!! We are always welcome with great service and honestly a great place to hang out read more

This is my favorite pool hall in town. There's plenty of quality pool tables and pool cues, and it doesn't feel super crowded, since there's so much space. The rates are very reasonable, and there's an assortment of drinks and food on the menu. The pizza is tasty. Service is friendly, and the pool hall is clean. There's a jukebox, so you'll hear a diverse range of music. The parking lot is large, so you won't have an issue with parking at all. I can't wait for my next visit! read more

I haven't had a night out in a pool hall in a long time but some friends had tried this place once and enjoyed it so off we went! It's a bit of a strange location to find off in some commercial space in Kearny Mesa but GPS will get you close enough and you'll find it. It's basically a gussied up garage but you know, I like the feel. It just feels like you're in a buddy's garage chewin' the fat and shootin' some pool. Prices are reasonable for the table time. Most of the tables are the smaller bar sized tables but I noticed two larger ones in the corner. Not sure if they were 8 or 9 footers but they were available. Everything's laid out with the appropriate amount of space and the house cues were all in decent shape so you know they're at least maintaining their equipment. The bar staff was super friendly with recommendations. We got a pizza to share which was better than what you'd expect from a pool hall pizza so that was a plus. All in all, not a bad night hangin out! read more

Friendly service. Lots of good beer on tap. (And they clean the lines on a regular basis.) nice tables. Strange location, but convenient to the freeway. read more

I just discovered this place due to a friend's recommendation! Great place for pool! I love how spacious and not super crowded like other places and it's amazing how chill the staff are. The vibe is great - music choice ranges from oldies to 90's hip hop to current music! I'm excited to try the food and drinks here next time I visit! read more

Came here with some friends while on a weekend getaway in SD... This place is great. Good selection of beer at not too steep prices and fairly cheap pool table rates makes for a great time! The staff here is really friendly as well, lots of tables, and some good music! Location is good with loads of parking too. Overall I look forward to coming back next time I am in SD read more

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Billiards table all full and minimum $10 needed to spend at bar. I waited with a beer but spent an hour waiting, so I dippee. Waitress scoffed at me when I said it was taking too long and just wanted to leave and pay for singular beer. Predatory business model so I highly suggest going someplace else. read more

This place is a serious hidden gem. They have GOOD beer, sell pitchers and there were empty pool tables. It wasn't super busy or crowded, but chill. Looking for some beers and pool, chill with some friends, this is that spot. Anytime I want to play some pool, this will be the spot I'm going to. No exceptions. Btw. This is legitimately hidden. Not super hard to find, but you do have to look. read more

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As a pool hall, I can't judge because I am terrible at pool. They do keep the pool hall very clean. Coworkers and I came here to check it out. We arrived during its lull hours when no ones there and the roombas were busy. They have a small selection of beers on tap but they cover basic San Diego beer culture so you won't feel like you're missing out. As a Filipino, I am very happy that they have Spam & Eggs on the menu. The spam was cute into bite sized pieces and the eggs were done with runny yolks. The rice was seasoned with furikake. For $7 and a beer, I was in heaven. Even though I was losing terribly, I felt like a winner with every bite. When the hall does pick up, the patrons are all very friendly. The music selection also transcends various eras and genres. They have songs for young, wild, professionals like me and songs for tamer people and even older people. It was a fun place to kill time with some cool people. Also, it's in the same building as the VCA center and the entrance is pretty incognito. Just walk to the side of the building and go through the tinted doors. read more

THIS PLACE HAS CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA-- winnerrr! Lots of pool tables, great for tournaments or hanging out with friends. Came here to introduce my bf to a good friend of mine and they bonded over pool, so I have great memories here! Nachos were delicious, I was super happy that they had Belching Beaver's Peanut Butter Ale. The beer pitchers were a bit pricey, but overall a great experience. They had some pretty fun music, too! Where they open up the large side doors, you can catch a fantastic sunset. Fun location when you're with good friends! read more

Tucked away in an industrial area, this venue has a great, casual vibe for billiards. Friendly people, if not a more mature crowd. Bartenders were very friendly, drinks were good and the pizza not bad for a place that doesn't serve much food. read more

This is by far my favorite place for billiards. I've never had an issue getting a table, the service is always so nice, and crowd their isn't stuck up. Nice atmosphere. read more

Definitely going to make this my Pool Hall of choice while I'm in San Diego working. Great atmosphere, the vibe is just right. And you can't beat the prices. 100 percent recommend checking it out.! read more

Location a little strange , but entry - it's a beautiful pool hall. Super nice bartender, music very fluent and all genres. They did have a menu but we only played pool and had a few drinks. I'll definitely be coming back. Restrooms clean as well read more