Had a great bloody mary, service was great, wonderful atmosphere, will definitely be back!!!

I've been going to 8ball for 2 years and heard they changed ownership, all women ownership. i was so excited about it. last night my boyfriend got kicked out of the bar for "stumbling"... it's a bar. we got into a whole thing with the security guards and they kicked me out too. weird ass people. i thought it would be better being owner by women but it's worse. i've never had a problem with the staff at all and i miss the old staff. read more

Marcus is the man! Getting everyone's drinks timely and with great attitude. He can hit my vape anytime. read more

The Eight Ball - Sports Bars Near Me - Cotati, California

One of those places were only locals seem to get good treatment, as we try to make conversation with the bartender and it just felt weird and hostile, so we just had a couple drinks and left, nice block though, with a good energetic crowd walking about. And to be honest not many places in SF have pool tables, so thats a nice change in pace. read more

Called to see how much a pool game was and got told "idk I don't play pool, the tables way over there idk". You work at a place called 8 ball? Was very rude right off the bat the man sounded angry when he answered. Definitely won't be bringing family or friends here read more

From pool , to music, , to outdoor seating, this hometown bar has it all. Dog friendly, attentive staff, easy to find with ample parking. If ever in this area you should always stop bye.... For "one drink". read more

Gave it a second try last weekend Good vibes and service was fast. Bartender was nice as well. Maybe just a bad night last time ? Will come back again read more

bouncer who was working tried to intimidate and pressure me and my friend to buy drinks when we were paying for pool games. apparently that was enough money for him. just a bad look for the bar in general and probably won't go back because of that. don't understand what's up with all these bounces that act like thugs and try to intimidate people and harass them. it's not their job to do that they should ID people and stop fights and that's it not Harass people who are minding themselves. read more

Fun Dive Bar in Cotati, only been there once after my daughters graduation and they were very accommodating to the graduates and families. Great pours on the mixed drinks and have a wide variety to suite almost every age group that patronizes this place. Funky decor is fun and they have an outdoor area that people can enjoy their tobacco products. I would go back, but at my age stay away during the hours of the Cotati Crawl. read more

One of my favorite bars in Sonoma County! You can find me here every Monday for karaoke!! Not only is the bartender, Tara, an amazing bartender but she's also an incredible person!! If you're looking for a bar with a great vibe and then this definitely the place to check out!! read more

To quote Burt Ward, "Holy Toledo batman!" I just had an amazing experience at the Eight Ball tavern. The bartender Jessie took an extra effort to look for the drink I desired and then kept it cold on ice for the entire length of my stay. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking to have a good time with wonderful ambience and terrific company. read more

Jessie is the best bartender! Had a great time I'll be back for her great customer service!

Amazing place!!! So fun and inviting! Jesse and Tara are absolutely adorable but both are very good at making cocktails!

Love this bar! I always stop in for a game of pool and a few drinks when I'm visiting family in the area. Great dive bar

Decent bar to see friends and play pool. Extremely RUDE bar tender (women with tats/ dark hair)! Bartender is aggressive and dismissive. Only serves the people she likes first, & is not friendly towards paying patrons. Had a few altercations with her on multiple occasions as she refused to serve my friends (as most of us are people of color). We waited at the bar for 3-5 mins, as others (mostly white college students) walked up & got their drink with no issues. Would rate this place a solid 3 but due to the service and attitude of the bar tender I rate it a solid 1 as attitude creates the atmosphere. Trade Winds is more of the vibe. read more

I was waiting in line for 5 minutes before being shushed away by the trashy bartender who can't do her job. After waiting through the huge crowd for about 10 minutes I gave up and went to mingle with friends, who also wanted drinks, so I went back to the bar hoping to finally get some service and was greeted with the bartender calling security on me for "moving around too much" when I was just trying to get their attention because I'd been ignored for 10 minutes now. They don't seem to care if their customers are served or not. Definitely do not recommend, some of the worst service I've received in Sonoma county read more

I was refused service due to the fact I was jumped and almost killed in January. I have been a loyal customer here for 3 years. I will not be returning and spreading the word how unfair and prejudice this bar is with their attendance. read more

Been here a bunch of times. Got injured and came on my regular Tuesdays. Came in with a cane, and got kicked out after 3 drinks. Absolutely against handicap people and people with difficulties. This place should be shut down and sued! read more

Usually enjoy this establishment but recently I've been treated poorly by a bartender there. She was not attentive or friendly to me and the group I was with. Maybe she was having a bad day but I can tell you I won't be back if she's bartending. Dark long hair and tattoos is to be avoided. It's a shame as I've always like this place! read more

Worst ducking place. This is where people come to die and feel special coming in. I left a review some time ago based on their racism. This time I leave it based on my dumb ass coming back again and waiting too ducking long for a drink. This place had about 5 people in there and the person drinking more then I had the opportunity to ask for (bartender white lady w/tattoos). I was left dry with money in hand. The obvious would be to look at the cameras to see she takes it all. Facts: waited like 10 minutes walking in the joint, and nothing. After I asked and pleaded, she served 5 shots for free to her frnds before eventually making eye contact. This place duckkng sucks. I hate it. 0- read more

Bartenders and staff tell lies about customer. If you want to be over charged and and treated terrible go here. With some many other option on the same street. Make this the last stop. Or not at all. read more

Pretty cool dive bar. People are very friendly and treat you good. Good prices and knowledgeable staff.

So I was a little hesitant to write this review but after some thinking, it should be addressed and read by someone. I went to the Eight Ball about 2 weeks ago out with a buddy of mine and were wanting to kill some time on a Thursday night around 8pm and have a drink/play some pool. I told my buddy this is a good spot to play pool since I've been to this bar before and have had drinks here in the past. When we walk into the bar the bartender, a big huskier dude, with a blonde/redish unkept beard asked for our ID's, cool no problem. He looks at mine a little longer than usual and then gives it back asking for another form of Identification. I didnt have anything else on me besides my debt card. I give him my card and then hands them back to me and says I cant accept this. When I ask why, he states "The photo on my ID doesnt look right." ( MIND YOU, I have the new California REAL ID. ) I asked if there was someone else here that can verify this because I'm well over 21. He said No and stated, "I cant take that chance." The rest of the night there were no issues with my ID being accepted since I've been to these bars before in the past and people recognized who I was. I do understand it was the night of the Cotati crawl and there are a lot of college students who use fake ID's but my ID is far from a fake ID. To the owner or someone who works here, This is just informational to you since you have someone working there who is turning down the wrong people who are not under 21 and turning down business for your bar on a busy night. This should be addressed. Thank You. read more

Honestly this bar plays the better music on Thursday nights, but the brunette bartender gives off more of a I hate my job and the people that come here vibe. So when u can't get a drink it's not even that fun. I'm not sure if it's because The crowd is so much younger than her or what but there are other older bartenders at neighboring bars that you won't get this feeling from. read more

I'm not as young as I once was, but the Eight Ball still packs a punch. Yes, there is a loud college crowd. DUH, RP is home of SSU. The young energy contributes to the fun and it is entertaining to watch the cougars sneak up on their prey. In addition to the occasional pride of cougars, there seems to be a small OLDER swingers crowd. After being approached two times on two separate occasions, I shrieked like a monkey and scampered off to find the barrel of monkeys I came with. If you're looking for stiff drinks, cougar sightings, or a possible Ménage à trois with some hippies, then roll on down to the Eight Ball! read more

My ex-roommate is the bartender. He will kick your ass and serve you a stiff drink. Do not have sex with him, I repeat, do not have sex with him. If I haven't sold you on the awesomeness that is the 8 Ball, consider this..... it opens at 6 A.M. read more

This is the one place that I choose to drink during the day instead of at night because the service is completely different. Morning/Day: Fantastic adorable staff and all regulars. Very accepting and welcoming feel. LOVE their bloody marys! Secret ingredient celery salt on the rim and it really makes the difference. Night: The one thing that puts me off right away is someone yelling ID's right when you walk in. I know I look young and I always have it in my hand when I walk in anyways, but having someone consistently yell ID is just not welcoming. I live in a college town therefore I carry my ID on me always. It really just puts me off because even after seeing that I am over 21 they attitude doesn't change the rest of the night. NIce outdoor area where you can smoke. Bud light pitchers for $7. Good prices, but bring cash! No cards taken. read more

It would be nice to refer to the Eight Ball as a hole in the wall, but it's shape and stature are so pronounced it simply cannot be mistaken for anything else but a shack on the street. I must say every trip I take to Cotati merits a stop at my favorite dive bar. Whether I'm working on writing, meeting a friend for a game of pool or eager to down some perfectly proportioned margaritas it's a guaranteed good time. You will find the locals and regulars flood the bar stools at any and every hour of the day. If you're looking to experience the country bumpkin vibe hidden in northern California's countryside this is the perfect place to sample. Complete with three pool tables, a juke box and an outdoor patio this is the premier spot to experience Cotati's small town charm. read more

Cool little bar, I went on a Monday So they were pretty empty. When I was young I really would have enjoyed this bar, especially when they have live music. And I'm really a fan because they let me bring my 2 large size dogs insdw read more

Great selection of drinks. And they were good prices. Great place to hangout with friends. More than that, the owners are military friendly. They actually take time out of their busy schedule to volunteer for military functions. For that, I am grateful. Thank you. read more

The only reason and I mean the only reason this place gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because they don't do tabs or take credit cards. Other than that, the owner is great and they have a wonderful appreciation for the military. The other thing of note here, is the cleanliness. The place is emmaculate. I haven't seen a dive bar this clean in a while. Pool tables are in great condition. Love this place. read more

The Eight Ball - a glass filled with a drink - Sports Bars Near Me - Cotati, California

The Eight Ball is lucky that 1) there is a college in walking distance, and 2) there are two bars in town. It's ok though. The line outside is a bit upsetting. Get a beer, watch a fight, ignore homework. read more

We have been going to the 8 Ball for years, but had occasion to go for a Celebration of Life for a dear friend. The 8 Ball were welcome hosts and this was the perfect place to celebrate a great guy, the place he hung out! The 8 Ball pours an honest drink, had a patio, pool tables and just a good place to enjoy a drink. many times we stop here at the beginning or end of an evening, a bit loud later, but always a nice way to start or end a 'date' night. I personally could have done without the truck driver language from the 'locals' but that's me, it would not stop me from going there. Gentle reminder it's not 1990 any more, it's about the people not the truck driver mouth... read more

I love this place. Mandy is awesome bartender and she always makes us feel at home. They have free pool game on Sunday, and just a great atmosphere. I would recommend this place to everyone. read more

8 ball is definitely the bar to go to when you want to play pool and avoid SSU douchebags. Would be five stars, but they only take cash! I'm not even close to responsible enough to walk around with enough cash to get me hammered. read more

Hands down THE best bar in Cotati. They have great bartenders (Shawn is the best) and always a fun crowd!!! They put on the wildest golf tourney every year as well as a few corn hole tourneys!!!! The drinks are strong. There's three pool tables. Karaoke on Tuesdays. and on the weekends, you can find the the Cotati Hotties and all the local celebrities there!! Make sure to bring cash and have IDs in hand before you get to the door. read more

Liquor, beer, pool tables. Happiness This thing says I need more words to be a review. The eight ball has beer, liquor, pool tables, people with attitudes, and happiness. I yhink this is probably enough words but I'm writing this just in case. Did I mention it has liquor Also cash only read more

Jessie is the best bartender ever! Tara also takes great care of you!!! You should come here to get taken care of! Best place in town

Truly a locals gathering place. Everyone is nice. Kelley the bartender is awesome. Can't wait to visit again soon.

We live here and love this bar. Excellent martinis by Jesse. Sals pizza delivered from next door. What's not to like.