I like my pool, but not enough to go to a pool 'lounge' for an intense best of 21 frames. I'm more…read moreof a killer pool man, to be fair - a bit more sociable, isn't it? But I'm not here to consider a sociological investigation, it's the Elbow Room. I've only ever been on a weekend, when the room is transformed from it's laidback American themed pool lounge to a buzzing venue and club, proferring up live bands and DJs. Drinks aren't cheap and neither is entry, but once in a while - if there's a decent band on or an official aftershow with a band from the Academy doing a DJ set, it's well worth a trip.

The Elbow Room is definitely the most stylish place to pretend to be a pool shark in Leeds - loads…read moreof top of the range tables and fresh equipment that put the grotty tables and cues you find in most pubs to shame. However, you pay for it - it's probably only worth going regularly if you're really good or really rich, as it is top end it terms of pricing. There are a few little deals through the week to draw you in, however - free pool all day on Mondays (drink slowly and it's all worth it) and free pool for women on Thursdays. Aside from pool, they do some fairly good nights at the weekend, based around a good choice in music and a very relaxed vibe - Saturdays are the pick, and well worth checking out if you fancy a change of scenery.

Consistently the best place in Sheffield city centre to watch sport. Mixing good music with good…read moredrinks that are only slightly towards the expensive end of the spectrum, the Common Room is never anything less than welcoming and enjoyable. The quesadillas are damn tasty and the athmosphere during big sporting events is one of the best I've experienced. Watching Jessica Ennis win gold in a packed Common Room was a massive highlight of this year's Olympics for me, glad I experienced it in such a communal and friendly place.

A great place to hang out, have a few beers and play pool with mates. Not had any food there yet,…read morebut it looks very nice. One stange thing however is having to store your card in a security deposit box when playing pool as a deposit. Still, it's secure so not too bad.

Great atmosphere for sport, drinking with mates and just having a good social in general. Very…read morefriendly staff and a great selection of drinks. Great venue. Throughly recommend checking it out for yourself!

The nachos & Cajun chicken is awesome, good portions, an abundance of sports TV, pool and somewhere…read moreto charge the iPhone Worth a visit

Have started playing here regularly. Very nice atmosphere, snooker, pool and darts with bar meals…read moreavailable. Snooker tables are better maintained than some clubs I've used. Prices for playing are very reasonable, would have given 5 stars but I think the bar food could be slightly better value for money.

Really do enjoy coming here. It's an easy enough place to find, it's just by the police station at…read morethe Odsal roundabout. There's a limited amount of parking spaces but as it's not too busy there most of the time you can be pretty sure that you will get a space to park. You have to be a member to play but it's only a couple of quid to sign up and you can then grab a table. The prices here are pretty reasonable. There's a bar if you'd like to grab a pint or something softer while you are relaxing and enjoying a few frames. The ambience in there is very fitting for snooker, very little noise so you can concentrate on your shots. Overall a really nice spot.

Great little pool hall hidden away on a side road between McDonalds and the (closed) Feathers pub…read more Annual membership is just £5 (as guest price is £3, it's well worth getting), they have 11 standard pool tables, 5 American pool tables and 14 snooker tables (according to the website, I've not personally counted!) and it's a great way to spend a relaxing evening, it's a far cry from the smoky pool halls of old and is welcoming for both men and women alike. They have a pretty standard bar selection, prices are around average. One gripe - unless you're a seasoned pro, I'd avoid the poker tables, things can get serious and a little heated, nothing too major, just the odd raised voice. But these are off to one side and can be easily avoided if you're just coming to play pool. A fun night out.

Northern is a huge (and I mean huge) pool hall that sits on the outskirts of Leeds city centre,…read moreserving snooker, pool and beer in equal measure to locals and students alike. It has been around for years, and as such is undoubtedly the most established snooker place in Leeds. The ground floor houses dozens of full sized snooker tables, on which you will find both professionals and ultimate beginners trying their luck in a chilled out masculine atmosphere (I've never seen a female in this place). You need a membership before you can play (you can sign up for a year for £4 or become a day member for £1), and you then pay an hourly rate based on how long you were on your table. This rate varies but it seems to be in the region of £5 an hour - obviously, this is halved by the fact that you and your opponent can share the cost, meaning it's a pretty reasonable rate. Upstairs is Stateside Pool, an American themed area stocked with pool tables and cheesy decor - your membership allows you to use either floor whenever you so desire. Food and drink is relatively cheap, and on the same standard as a pub lunch (they even offer a roast dinner on Sundays for (£4), but the best thing about Northern is that it is only shut for two and a half hours a day. Thus, if you like snooker or pool, and you like playing it until 7AM, you need to get to Northern.

You only get one chance to make a first impression. - So well in Northern Snooker!…read more Now i admit i can count the number of pool halls i've been to on one hand (and if i lost a few fingers before the finishing of this review it would not cease to be true). But i have to say i was blown away a bit by this place. Now it wasn't busy that was true. For a friday night i might have expected a few more punters. Then again i could only just about make out the far wall. There are a supreme number of tables, all full sized American suitable flanked by yankee paraphernalia and ambient setting bits of ephemera, signs, American footballers and a pretty well stocked juke box. For a place seemingly out of the way the bar was exceptionally cheap and in my entire evening there i never queued once for a beer. I haven't much to quantify the rent of a table but £10 deposit returned and £10 for the four hours i feel i spent playing pool all seemed very worth while to me. The whole affair felt a little like entering Ned Flanders Rumpus room, a massively well stocked and ordered version of your own dream garage conversion. A little playground on the outskirts of Leeds!

Mrs P Kendall Booking was made by my grandson Alex Baird…read moreMy Family and I visited The Halfway House On Sunday 13.2.2022 at 4.15pm and were pleasantly surprised at the Interior and update of the restaurant However: if only we could have felt the same about the food. My grandson had the Rump Steak and even with a steak knife he found it difficult to cut through it, also you do not put hot tomatoes onto a cold salad. My Husband chose Hunters Chicken. I dont know if the chef wasn't familiar with making Hunters Chicken but it neither looked or tasted like it and once again the chicken was not cooked properly, and last of all I myself ordered Roast Pork and I,m sorry to have to say it but it both looked and tasted disgusting. We were very disappointed as we were looking forward to making our 1st visit to halfway House but I,m afraid we won,t be booking a meal here again.

This is a great pub and restaurant. The food is great and it goes hand in hand with the…read morefriendliness of the staff. They source all the food from local businesses which is also a bonus. If anyone is the area it would be a good idea for them to go and try the food because they won't be disappointed. There is a new large patio area so you can eat outside if the weather is warm enough, or even if you just want to go for a drink. Part of the patio is heated so even if its not too warm you will be ok. And for the pool players this is one of the only pubs in the area with a pool table. And a good one at that. They have a wide range of lager on tap as well as speciality local beers from Yorkshire. Not the cheapest place to drink but a good place to drink with a warm friendly atmosphere. Good for families or drinks with friends.

Rileys has improved dramatically in the last few years. It used to be smoky and quite dingy, but…read moresince the introduction of the smoking ban (and a few coats of paint) it's a much nicer place to go. It's ideal for playing pool or snooker, whether you're a complete beginner who has trouble just hitting the white ball (me, for example), or a pro player. They organise all sorts of tournaments with cash prizes, and it's good for meeting people or just socialising with friends. It's particularly good because it also caters for people who don't like pool but get dragged along with friends - there's a jukebox and a pub quiz machine, fruit machines and a big screen, which usually shows sports. The bar is decent, with all the usual drinks, and also sells snooker and pool equipment as well as food. It's quite expensive to play (about £4 an hour I think, although you can get day or evening rates) but I'd say it's worth it. Rileys is also open til the early hours of the morning, so it's a good place to go either before or after a night out.