This is the first of a five part review of a stag night. The SoHo is a great place to play some pool and have some drinks at your table (other places I've been to have a separate area for drinking). They were very accommodating for our reservations and they serve decent beer (you're not limited to Canadian, Coors Lite, and Kokanee). I was getting pints of Sleeman's Honey Brown while getting my ass handed to me in pool. Serves me right to play with one guy who grew up with a pool table in his home and another who is a hustling biker. Since it's two blocks away from the Yaletown Skytrain on the Canada Line, I will likely be back. Their food menu looks tasty. The nachos and wings I saw coming out of the kitchen looked very appetizing. Outside of that, I'm looking forward to spending a couple of hours playing some pool and drinking some beer. Definitely a great pre-dinner place. Next part is for Hy's downtown. read more

First time in Canada and omg I am loving it. Found this cute gem and been here for hours. The atmosphere is nice and the staff was amazing! I will definitely be returning back to this place when I come visit. There so much to do here and parking is not bad on cost. I will say it's tough to get a spot but at night it's easier. read more

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Bobby is the best Wow Pool Great Friendly service, the girls were great The pool was awesome read more

Horrible service from depressed staff. Insanely overpriced pool tables and warm beer. Zero atmosphere unless "mall" qualifies.

Super chill bar with good vibes, great throw back music and a good selection of beer! Really enjoyed coming here, they had a special the day i went for beer AND pool so it was all at a really good price. The bartenders were really nice and very knowledgeable on the beer selection... just overall enjoyed our night in here and would def recommend or go again if in the area! read more

Amazing spot for cheap drinks and food. The bar is super fun, and the staff are amazing. Definitely worth checking out to shoot some pool and have a few drinks. read more

Still our favourite night out spot. Not many dive bars that allow you to drink around a billiards table. Good drink specials, decent food, and good tables with adequate spacing. read more

Great first time experience. Staff was friendly as she was the only lady in the front doing her best we even wished me a happy birthday when seen my ID. 5/5 drinks food & environment. Fast n easy for quick two shots and out. Will be back ! read more

I have to admit I am no pool shark. I don't call where the shots are supposed to go and certainly don't care to much about the rules so I go just because pool is fun. Now the only way to take the fun out of pool is to put the pool tables too close together and too near the wall. That was the real bummer. Can't shoot the ball properly if you don't have enough room now can ya? It was a little too dark in the space but I think if you are hanging out in the pub area, you may find this a fun place to chill. It certainly doesn't have the same modern atmosphere as the rest of yaletown which is a nice change of pace. However, if you want to play pool, hit a place like Guys and Dolls on Main and Broadway. read more

In the heart of yaletown, this unassuming place is bumpin'!! I am a big fan of pool so I was very excited to check this place out w my bf and some of his friends. The people that are here ranges from a bachelor party to old timers to young people having some fun. Everyone is here! I liked the atmosphere, not pretentious at all and played some good pool. Was very busy the night I went. Was fun. Would recommend. read more

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Soho Bar & Billiards is a laid-back place to come watch some sports and have a drink. The food options here are nothing special. I got a personal 7-inch pepperoni pizza which was probably just a frozen pizza that was reheated (not a particularly good deal for $7). I also shared some nachos with my friend which were again lackluster. If you are hungry, I would highly recommend getting food at other places in Yaletown before coming here. As for the billiard tables, the playing area is quite crowded meaning you will often bump into adjacent groups during the busy evening times. This greatly affected the enjoyment of the game for the members of my group. We will probably try to come during off-hours if we decide to revisit Soho but Commodore or our own private table is probably where we will be heading for our billiards need from here on out. read more

I love this place for what it is (cheap, casual, conveniently located) as much as for what it isn't (cool, crowded, trendy). For less than the cost of a decent meal for one person anywhere in Yaletown, I can play a few games of pool, have a beer or two and hang out for a few hours. Don't come here for the food: the only edible item on the menu is the tuna melt - but it is divine! The tables aren't great, the cues are usually bent, the servers are often surly and the music varies wildly from song to song. But it's a fun place for grownups to play games. read more

Soho Bar & Billiards - Pool Halls Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a great place to hang out with friends, play some pool and have some cheap drinks. Don't come here expecting anything fancy. They just have simple bar food on the menu which is decent enough. And some good drink specials each day. We had the nachos and chicken fingers which were good enough. Their Alabama slammers are $4 on Saturdays and are surprisingly tasty. It's a good space with tables to hang out at in the front including some on the patio. Then about 10 or 12 pool tables you can rent at $12 an hour. Plus a couple of foosball tables and pin ball tables. I'll be back, but eat somewhere else before I go. read more

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First time in Vancouver and I was given a suggestion to go to this bar with a couple friends of mine. We asked a bartender to make us their best and fruitiest drink, what was made for us? Gin & tonic. How in the hell is that a fruity drink at all? Our drinks were given back to the gal who truly didn't care at all and we left. I'd give this place a negative if I could and I wouldn't come here again. If you like this place, you must have fairly bad taste. read more

Cane here a few weeks ago and this place is terrible. Worst service i have ever had. When i first arrived at the soho i had high hopes for a nice night of pool with some girlfriends. When i tell you everything in this bar was wet with beer and urine i am not exaggerating. I approached the gentleman working and he seemed to be in charge but who knows why, this man was so frigid and unfriendly towards me and my friends. He poured my beer that had far too much foam and wiped it with a dirty towel when i asked about pool he told me there were no tables available even though i could see one at the end of the bar. Not wanting to make a fuss we sat at a table near the bar. I watched as this guy picked at his ear and scratched his head never once washing his hands although i should have figured from the beer soaked bar that things like that were the norm. The table was ready and i finally had a good interaction with one of the young girls who was working along side. i ordered some food that was a mistake take it from me and skip the nachos! All in all a terrible experience and i strongly considered telling the grouchy man to get a new career path. read more

I would give zero stars if I could I want here for chicken nuggets and I got chicken skin I tried to eat there noodles and it was beef noodles I felt like I got fat noodles and by FAT need those amounts pieces of lard with noodles with plain soup base I've never been so disappointed in my life I feel like the world has ended. Follow me instagram, mlam604. I am normally an optimistic person and very motivating this experience has changed my life. are used Siri for this review excuse my grammar. read more

This place reminds me of an old pool hall from the late 90's early 2000's....probably because it is one! It probably is one of the last pool halls in Vancouver with hourly tables. The booze is cheap and it's got this old school vibe. They have pinballs in one corner and foosball in another. This place is decorated with old movie posters and they have a few tables and patios. The staff is very friendly and it's just a nice old pool hall. read more

Great downtown location to shoot pool and drink booze at your table - with a great vibe. There use to be lots of these places around in the 90s but they have disapeared with all the new construction and higher rents downtown. Even have some comfy couches and tables so you can just sit around and Shoot the Boulies with friends before and/or after shooting stick. Good sandwiches and some basic pub food. Love the staff and the music cranked up. read more

I did enjoy this establishment, even at $10.0 an hour I think it is worth it. I would not really go here for the food or the drinks, but I would to hang out with my friends like I already did. I think that the biggest issue I had was that the pool tables are a little too close to each other and it means you might be bumping into other guests. Nobody made a big deal out of it, but it still isn't something you like to deal with. Food was okay. Place seemed a bit undermanned to be honest. read more

I do love this spot. A casual place with a casual pace. The manager is dope and gives my volleyball team a deal on pitchers every Thursday. The atmosphere is definitely chill with sick beats in the background. The menu is non-existent as you must go to the bar to order your choice of sandwich, salad, chicken fingers or pizza. Appetizers like nachos and spin dip are also options. Servers are scarce so be patient and enjoy the people you're with, the cool music, the fun of playing pool, the somewhat spacious patio (beware of the guy selling $15 flower bouquets) and the friendly staff at the bar. Give it a shot. It's definitely worth a visit. read more

I'll really have to go back to give a full review. A colleague and I wanted to get a beer after work and I had my dog. We went across from our office to Soho and the patio had all the tables and chairs outside but they weren't set up. I popped inside and asked if we could sit out there. The server offered to come set up a table but I told her we just needed our beers and we could manage. Looking inside we realised we really need to get our team over there for some after work pool! We'll definitely get on that and then I can write a full review. read more

This is my fav spot in Yaletown. I like it because all the Abercrombie bros and the hos are down the street getting jiggy with it. I don't know about playing pool there, but the girls behind the bar treat me good. Pitchers of beer are cheap and the nachos make for good pub grub. You want a no fuss spot in cleen cleen Yaletown, this is your spot. read more

Avoid all FROZEN food over there... Really bad... Just like the keg... Never fresh... I got an instant headache every time... And my pals as well... So good for me I'm not Coo coo... It's true... I ordered a bottler of beer last time instead. I was fine... Also the pool table are pretty beaten... And they're not much room for playing... This said they got a dishwasher on site. Good. But I saw one of the owners (the mom), washing (gross) the beer mug by hand... Cuz the place is clean, even the bathroom... And as they got pinball machine in da back... They got two stars... But game over I'm not going anymore... read more

I did find the Pool table here is a bit smaller compared to going to Q1. If you are here, they also have a bar. Alcoholic drinks are reasonable. I was able to get an Amerato Sour. I did find that they place does get packed on weekend and especially friday night. Also note that the location is at the end of the Hamilton busy food street area. Kind of hidden too. Place isn't big but they charge by the hour if you want to play pool here. When you enter the place. they do have some stool seats. People don't usually come here for food. read more

Terrible service and attitude. Dirty Pool tables don't make up for the hot dogs and overpriced low quality food. Not recommended.

So in my review of the nearby Dover, I said it was odd and awkward, with matching clientele, and that this place was more my speed. And just to prove I am no elitist, this bar is also odd, awkward and filled with same. But it is a good mix of these feature, is a bit more comfortable (or at least darker) and is an ok place to catch just about any sport - night we were here, CFL, Australian Rules, and Persian Thumb Wrestling. It does look like it (and its patrons) can get quite sloppy, quite often - but that's part the point, right? read more

Sioho is a good option for hanging out and shooting some pool. Six of us went on a Saturday evening around 9pm. We were able to get a pool table right away (approx. $12/hr), although shortly after the place got pretty full. Service was ok, though the staff were somewhat unfriendly, or maybe just too busy. We noticed that they could bus the tables more often -- when we arrived there were a few dirty glasses/empty bottles on the shelf near the pool table, and it took at least an hour before anyone cleaned up... and one half-finished cup of coffee hung around until we asked them to take it away (2 hours after we arrived). by 11pm it was getting pretty busy, and it got a little bit annoying because people were hanging around the tables and getting in the way when we were trying to make our pool shots. as well it was a bit weird because people were wandering around looking at art on the walls (and also getting in the way when we were shooting pool). Like Barney B.'s review, I would agree that the clientele were a bit odd. I'm certainly no elitist myself, but I was a weirded-out by some of the people there (e.g. there was a fairly attractive, fairly well-dressed younger lady, who clearly needed a shower) but all in all, it's a good option, and I'd go back to play some more pool. read more

Had an amazing night there last long weekend. (Sept 1 2013). Good vibes, 9-10 tables In good condition and beer specials...what else do you want from a pool hall??!! ATM instead, clean bathroom with a funky wall - bring a marker ;) read more

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Good place to hang out in Yaletown. Not pretentious or fancy, just a laid back fun place.

This was my first time coming to Canada at all and at this bar location was a horrible experience and ruined my whole entire vacation here. The customer service is so shitty and it's like they know me and my friends aren't from here and intentionally treat us like we aren't welcomed. Definitely don't recommend anyone to come here because the bartender at that location is disrespectful and Undisciplined. Specifically around 10pm yesterday night the white lady with the saggy titties threw a big attitude read more

My anticipation to play pool at the Soho Cafe was meet with disappointment upon arriving. On the edge of the Yaletown strip lies a dedicated Pool Hall establishment that has poor quality tables for $12hr. I've seen $1.50 vended pool tables in much better quality. There was a mix of 6 people in the semi-large establishment. All of which seemed to have found their way by mistake to this desolate tourist trap. My initial encounter with the service staff was shocking. The plain faced asian girl that initally took my beer order and pool table reservation was rude and cold. When I asked for a menu she directed me to a blackboard that was barely seen in the darkness of the room. Finally noticing the blackboard could not be easily read she handed me a menu from a stack of menus next to her. To my delight I was happy to get my Heineken; don't be fooled by their advertisement of Craft Beer. It doesn't exist. Unfortunatley, I could not drink my Heine near the pool tables and needed to walk 20ft away everytime I needed to take a swig. The tuna melt I ordered was microwaved and tasteless. Soho has potential, but what a waste of such an establishment. The ambiance can be so much better if laid out correctly. You've got location, liquor license, food, and pool. Use it to your advantage. The League read more

Great atmosphere, clean, friendly staff, nice medium-sized pool tables. $12 an hour to play or 30 mins free with a lunch purchase! A great stop for midday billiards or a friday night chill! read more

It's nice that there is a plain-Jane pool hall in Yaletown. It's reasonably priced and decent but, there is slightly too little room around the tables to be very good. The gritty atmosphere keeps away the entitled Yaletown riff-raff. read more

Only problem I had was with the cleanliness of things like the pool cues, balls and table tops.

Went here last week... service was lacking and the food was pretty terrible (for the most part). The pool was pretty reasonably priced and we had the place to ourselves, so we didn't have to deal with crowds, which was nice. The really awkward part was when the bartender couldn't figure out what song to play next. She kept skipping through songs halfway through them, it was pretty annoying. Not sure if I'll go back here... didn't really impress me. read more

This is a great place to come during the week to play pool - cost by the hour. The drink selection isn't terrible and the sandwiches are pretty good all around. A nice selection of TVs with various sporting events are spread around the entire venue. There are other games to play including pinball, old arcade games, foosball (Tornado tables) and the all round vibe is friendly and welcoming. Gets very busy on Friday and Saturday nights so do plan ahead. read more

I've played pool at Soho Billiards a few times over the years. It's close to where I live so it's convenient. The place can definitely use a fresh coat of paint and some upgrades but in all honesty, it doesn't bother me. They're licensed and have a full bar. They also serve food but I've never eaten there so I can't say whether the food items are good or not. There are about eight pool tables, some pinball machines and foosball tables. There are even TV's around to catch games if they're on. Not a bad place to go if you're looking for something to do in Yaletown. It's a bit of a dive, so if you're not picky, you can really have a good time. read more

I am a spanking new Yelper. I am so excited to tell you about Soho. My boyfriend has been a regular for more than 10 years. Introduced me to Soho 6 years ago. The rest is history. It's great place to hang and chill. Not a pick up bar. There are many Friday and Saturday requlars. Tuesdays are for Pool terniments. The staffs are very friendly and playing pool is cheep. Also a great venue to have staff/office/birthday parties. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. Cheers!! read more

What a weird spot to see in the heart of Yaletown, but it was cool. I felt like I was in a small town when I walked into Soho.. Just get your drink on and play the pool, it's a lot more fun. Especially when you're with a bunch of drunken people you work with and you don't see them in that state very often. read more

They have pool and foosball here. If I come here it is because I want to go to a low key place in Yaletown and be able to have a conversation with whoever I'm with... Which is why I came here tonight. The booze is reasonably priced, was ice cold, and they have a patio. Although today there was a number of flies out and about. Thankfully the buggers didn't disturb me too much. But I think the patio and outdoor decor could use a upgrade considering how the other patios look like at the other nearby establishments. read more