Have been playing pool for 40 years and been in some of the best pool halls in the nation...Pockets rolls right along with them. Friendly staff keeps it all moving with a warm vibe. Full bar and restaurant. Curtis in the shop did me two tips in a day as promised, fair price, quality work. Excelllent selection. The tables are kept nice, good music, perfect lighting. Zero complaints. I have been 2x and plan to go on the regular. read more

Pockets - The table was in good shape and the lighting was perfect - Pool Halls Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Very cool place! I came with a friend after brunch to celebrate their birthday mid afternoon. There were plenty of tables and the bathrooms were clean. I ordered two margaritas which were pretty yummy and reasonably priced. Service was welcoming and I would definitely come back! read more

Came for the women's tournament. The Birria tacos were amazing. The staff was phenomenal at hosting our group. Tables were in excellent condition. I'll def be back to play. read more

Great food and fast service I will definitely be going back there soon And will order some more food and drinks for me and my friends read more

A great place to hangout while you play pool and have a few drinks at their bar. The area has a lot of tables with only few that's operated with quarters. The place has ample parking and they offer bar food to complement your drink. They have themed drinks, mine was the Nutty Irish. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. It's popular with the locals. read more

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A friend had me a little paranoid about heading to that part of town alone, but after reading other reviews, I decided to go anyway. I felt safe from the moment I walked in. The other reviews were spot on about how much the owners/staff care about and watch out for their (unaccompanied) female patrons of any age. The atmosphere at the bar was inviting and the B.L.T.A. sandwich was the best I ever had. Although the drink I ordered was surprisingly large, the main flavor I tasted was orange juice. But it was refreshing. The Friday night crowd overall was pretty mellow, and having a good time shooting pool. The tables are (still) in great shape, and a real pleasure to use. I am looking forward to going back again soon! read more

I visited Pockets Pool and Pub this past Saturday and I loved playing pool. The pool tables are well maintained. The food is really good and the service was great. I will definitely come again. read more

One of my favorite pubs in Tucson. Practically family at this point, I love the staff and their food is great. 5* = A top favorite. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient or the only option. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = Stay away at all costs! read more

These guys are great. Rolled thru town on a sunday night. Unfortunately they had 7' league AND a 9' 9 ball tourney going at the same time! So I had to wait a lil while for a table. However, the manager/bar staff & regulars were very friendly & hilarious. The diamond tables are all in pretty good condition. Practiced 14.1 for a few hrs, had a few beers, & a great time! Hit these guys up if you're in tuscon. read more

People with no Handicap plate or card should not be allowed to park in that spot.... Red Corvette Otherwise the place was friendly and food was good. A little pricey, but good. Nice pool tables. read more

Love this place and the friendly employees! It can get pretty packed for pool tables but they also have darts and chess to occupy your time while you're on the waitlist. read more

I never tried the food, but I have been coming here for a couple years and really enjoy the atmosphere and the tables. Occasionally you won't find parking which means the bar is over crowded and all the tables are taken but there's an outside porch you can hang out on while you wait. read more

My husband and I showed up to play in a Father's Day pool tournament at the correct time for sign up (2pm). I was told this a week prior by the manager that it was 2pm. When we arrived the bartender said you can't sign up till 4. So we waited. 4 came around went to sign up. One of the first people in line and they were full. Lack of communication from the bartender and the woman running the tournament is ridiculous. Don't come here if your looking to have fun and shoot pool in a tournament. If this is BCA sanctioned. Sad. Do better Pockets and the women who was running It. read more

Nice atmosphere, clean, the help was pleasant. We only played pool, 9' foot tables in great shape! We didn't eat or drink anything so I have no idea if the food is good. No snooker or 3-cushion tables though, so that costs them a star. read more

My 15 year old wanted to play pool for his birthday. I was able to reserve 3 tables for him and his friends. All the employees were very accommodating and very helpful and friendly. It was a clean, spacey, family friendly atmosphere. Food was great! Wait service was awesome. The head cook came out personally several times to make sure we had everything we ordered and to make sure it was made to our satisfaction. The kids had a great time - enjoyed the "non-kid" party, the parents even had a great time! Prices were very reasonable and the owners were helpful with providing us with a generous discount for our unconventional birthday party. My son can't wait to be able to have another fun night with friends there. I highly recommend this establishment and we will definitely be returning for the good food, cold beers and fun! read more

Pockets is one of the best places in town. All of the bartenders genuinely care about EVERYONE that comes in. And the food is incredible. With a normally relaxing vibe, this place should get 10 stars. read more

Dope food, great tables, and the staff is the best part. Jasmine, Michelle, Tianna, and Eric are rock stars!

We were there just for fun on July 4th from 11am-2pm or so, their hours are as usual. It wasn't over crowded, there was decent food, and laid back and friendly people all around! read more

Fun place, good drinks, great staff, great food! I'm a regular customer here as You might say I'm a serious pool player but more and more Pockets has really upped their game in the food department. The addition of Kasey, a trained chef with very good taste has brought an element of excellence to their menu and food presentation. The big bonus for Pockets is that their staff complements these additions perfectly making it a very fun, pleasant and tasty experience. My favorite dishes are the Chicken BLT sandwich with the addition of green chili's, their Cobb Salad w/chicken (by the way, the chicken is tasty n full of flavor) and their Nachos with steak are to die for. Do yourself a favor and don't take my word, get ur butt over to Pockets and just try any of those 3 items (or anything else in the menu). Have a nice cold Dos Equis Ambar with it and enjoy! Que Sabor!!!!!!! read more

Came to Tucson on a Wednesday and playing pool is better than being home so where else to go??? Pockets! I always have a good time here and always have a good time! Wednesday girls play free so this is my pool place of choice in Tucson! read more

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The pool tables are okay, kinda fast. It's a good pool hall if you're on the East side, but if I was choosing, I would go across town to Clicks. read more

Here EVERY Tuesday night shooting pool with the guys. Always fun place to drink, grab a bite, play cheap pool. I love the indoor comfort and open atmosphere. The jukebox is always rockin' and when it's playing crap I'll just take over with the iPhone app. They have great monthly specials and do a decent job on their food, although it is on the pricier side, being a pool hall/bar and all. Wish they didn't allow e-cigs in the place, although when the smell or smoke starts bugging you and the other parties don't cease when requested, the management is nice enough to step in. Try it out! Definitely a Tucson favorite. read more

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Nice pool hall, clean and new felt. $10 an hour. Awesome! Has a pro shop. Darts too. Will be back!

I really don't think there's a negative thing to say about Pocket's....well the parking is a little ghetto but easily overlooked. I can remember playing here when I was in High School and learning how to play (back in 1999) and before that it was Troy's Billiards. Lenny and the group are fantastic, take care of their tables and their customers. It's cheap, has good food and good drinks and you won't find a bunch of stupid kids ruining the tables (I'm looking at YOU Main Street which is thankfully closed). If you wanna get away and shoot some stick on REAL tables, this is the place. read more

Pockets - a man playing a game of pool - Pool Halls Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I tell you what, it don't get better than Pockets. I've been here many times now. I live down the road, and decided I was sick of big bar names in the area. Looked into something more local, and to my liking. Pockets is it. Great food, great service (Katie may be the GOAT) excellent food and phenomenal tables! You won't go wrong, stop into pockets; they'll relax that tough day and give you a calm, yet fun environment. A++++ read more

If you're a normal person who wants to play a game of pool with your friends, don't come here Sun- Thursday because it may as well be a private league club. It REALLY SUCKS. You don't get a table. League make the place have a really weird old vibe. Don't come here because it's basically run by strange old leagues. Good luck getting a table Fri or sat! read more

This place has good food, not expected for a pool hall. And several of the bartenders know how to make a killer spicy Bloody Mary! Good A/C and space around the pool tables. read more

This place is dope . Good food well priced beer. Employees and owner were all coo peeps and and welcoming especially Michelle's daughter .

Pockets has some great employees, good food, and quality pool tables, but something I've noticed really bothers me. They have juke box music, and quite often if a pleasant classic rock song comes on, the bartender will boot the song. If an obnoxious rap "song" comes on, then they'll be happy with it. Their juke box is up to $1 per song on many songs. A minority of songs might be only 50 cents. Either way, if I've paid to hear a song, you don't just knock it off on a whim. Completely ridiculous. read more

Best place to play pool in Tucson! Great staff, food, drinks and tables!! The breakfast burger is amazing! Great selection of beers, including local brews. Great for big groups and parties. read more

This is a new, cool, clean spot. $ 10.00 / Per table per hour is not bad. Tables are clean, Sticks are straight and smooth. Cheap date!, better bring her here than taking her out to a movie theatre I must say.... But at least you can "TEACH" her how to Hold a "STICK" Parking lot is spacious, they have a smoking room section so it won't smell indoors. Friendly staff. They have a music box. read more

After a long day, I came here with a coworker to grab a drink. I'm not a pool player, so we just sat at the bar. I was immediately greeted by a friendly bartender who got my drink order and my drink to me very quickly! The drink specials were pretty good, $2 wells on Tuesday nights and they have different specials every day of the week. The place was full of people of different ages, the music was lively, but not overpowering. The staff is very prompt and polite. I also had their chicken wings! Super tasty but could use a little more spice. Overall, it hit the spot though. This was my second time at Pockets and I really think it's a hidden gem on the east side of Tucson. Good place, good food, good drinks and good people. Definitely gets 2 thumbs up from me! read more

Pockets is a great pool hall. The place is clean well managed and well taken care of. I generally go in about midday and it costs only $8 for for the entire day. They have a full bar and snack bar as well. They also sell pool cues and supplies. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get back into playing pool or just learning how to play pool. It's a great place to meet new friends. read more

Eric and Michelle were AMAZING, Daily special tonight was $5 dollar AMF and Long Islands. My Super Awesome Person/BF got the deep fried mac and cheese, SO GoOd!!! Atmosphere was very chill even it being a pool league night. You can tell that the customers love them as much as they love their customers. read more

I walked in to play billiards on Wednesday night, ladies play free then(to my surprise) and it's $5 an hour for me on the hourly tables, played for almost 2 hours till closing, clean place and more rockish style of music. There is an outside smoker enclosed area and the got Dos XX Lager on tap and pitchers. I noticed some food was available but I didn't order any. This place is a smooth and less ghetto place compared to Famous Sams. 5 stars because it is worth going to again a third time! read more

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Tables are fabulous, the place is super clean, the grill is underpriced and overdelivers. It a "gotta go there" kind of place. Enjoy the craft beers! read more

I'm from out of town and was really looking forward to playing there. Got there about 3:30 and was informed that between league play and the tourney I couldn't get a table. They advertise a 5pm tourney but couldn't enter it. Why? Because you have to have a Fargo rating. (I don't but I'm a skill level 5 APA player). So I left without playing at all. I asked about when to come back and was told don't bother coming anytime anyday past 4pm as all tables are in use for league play - come at opening time for best luck. Look, they're free to run their pool hall anyway they want but if you're gonna advertise a Sunday tourney please provide the caveat of 'Fargo-rated players only'. And make it clear "don't bother coming here past 4pm if you intend to play pool!" So basically if you work for a living and can't play until after work Pockets is a no-go. Equipment looked great though!...woulda been nice! read more

I have been a regular in the Tucson pool & billiard scene since 1964. I have nothing but great things to say about the Pocket's establishment. Pocket's owner, Curtis Johnson, has taken the tables and equipment to the ultimate level with all state-of-the-art Diamond tables, ten full size 4.5x9 and seven 3.5x7. During the pandemic, the entire interior was upgraded and painted. Recently the entire exterior has been painted too. Pocket's food menu has been upgraded to include the popular Chicken BLT, the Ultimate Grilled Cheese (add steak and egg - Yowza), Nachos, numerous burgers and terrific salads. All of the Pocket's staff are welcoming, helpful and attentive. Pocket's has numerous leagues at all skill levels plus folks who give lessons, if you are so interested. You owe it to yourself to visit Pocket's for a fun experience. read more

Wanted to correct a couple of things I answered as a first time visitor. There is outdoor seating. The staff is very friendly. My bartender, Danny, is super friendly and helpful. The customers also seem friendlier than the average joes and James. Liking my first time visit. read more

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I absolutely love this place. I came here for my 21st birthday and had a great time. The staff actually remember who you are and the prices are very reasonable. My boyfriend and I go here a lot to just kick back and have a few drinks. Did I mention their nachos are amazing!? Customer service is awesome and staff is very friendly. There seems to always be a groupon for this place which makes drinking, eating, and playing very affordable! Another awesome plus is that it's 18 and up before eight I believe unless it's not busy and talk to the manager. They have specials every night of the week such as ladies night on Wednesdays. The bar is fully stocked and I fully recommend trying an Irish trash can. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this pool hall. read more