The Metro

3.0 (48 reviews)

ModeratePool Halls, Sports Bars

Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Jacqueline H.

Shame on me! I haven't been to The Metro in prob 2 years, maybe more... I've been missing out! The beer selection is maybe less than what I remember, but I gotta say as a beer person, they have beers you will not find anywhere else. And the food is still darn good, better than you'd expect. I had the Golden Pear flatbread, how could you not: gorgonzola, bacon, pears, YES! A little pepper on top and wow, so tasty! And for $9, downtown? Anywhere else it'd be $12+, guaranteed. I moved out of the area a few years back and have been meaning to stop by this old favourite haunt for some time. I love the relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere and the open space, the music isn't too loud, and the pool table area has expanded. They have new comfy chairs and still lots of booths, so it's a great space to hang out with a group. Service is still just OK, our server was sweet and attentive but a little clueless about food and beer. That's fine if you know what you want, and you likely won't pick a dud anyhow. Plus Wednesday is Ladies Night - free pool for the gals, nice. I'm sorry I've been a bad friend, Metro! I'll make it up to you and reclaim my Duchess title, I promise.

Glen B.

My first visit here was for a birthday party group of around 12 people. We arrived at 6:30 on a Thursday evening and discovered that the place is quite huge. There are as many pool tables as there are dining tables. When we eventually found our group I settled in and the server came immediately to take drink orders. I was looking for a local beer on tap. The carried two type of brew from Situation Brewery but no other local products so I went with that. One guest ordered some appetizers - nachos - but they didn't arrive until after our food came. I ordered a Reuben Sandwich in my never ending quest to find a Reuben as good as I had in Omaha many years ago. This $17.00 Reuben was somewhat dry. It came with fries that I upgraded to yam fries. It was okay but nothing special. I tried a piece of someone's pizza (flat bread) and it was okay too but nothing special. I suppose that's to be expected in a pub where the goal is to sell more drinks than food. Generally the service was good and attentative other than the fact late the appetizers were late in coming. The seating was very conducive to moving around so we could visit with people at other ends of the tables or go to play some pool. I don't think that I'll be back anytime soon as I found the Metro to be a bit expensive for very average food. However it was very well laid out for large groups so it certainly meets the needs of the party crowd. If they could just up their game on food quality they could become a real destination. Until then, I'll give them three stars out of five.

Kerri W.

I first discovered The Metro while attending Grant MacEwan College over a decade ago. The place has gone through several changes since, but is still as welcoming now as ever. For students, and anyone else for that matter, it's a convenient place for lunch and billiards. Norquest just took over the old A&B Sound building just down the block and MacEwan is only a few short blocks away. The Metro is interesting because it doesn't necessarily have a specific demographic from what I can tell. Obviously patrons must be over the age of 18, but adults of all ages feel comfortable here. The decor is very classy but not in a snooty or exclusive way. There are TVs all around the club as well as over the bar so you won't miss the game. The primary focus is billiards and they have several well taken care of tables. No coin tables here! There's also a private room with a pool table available to rent. They offer a full menu and a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. The wait staff are attentive and attractive. You can sit at the bar or they have a section of tables and booths available if you're not interested in playing pool.

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A J.

15 years ago

I like the big screen TV's, lots of them, nice seating at the bar. Good food. May need a reservation on game night. read more

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Raymond M.

12 years ago

My wife and I stopped in for some beers, food, and a game of pool. Beer was ok, never ended up playing pool as our server was extremely unhelpful and slow about our orders so we ended up spending most of our time trying to flag her down. Our appetizers came out 30 minutes after being ordered and the calamari was grey, soggy, and did not have one of the listed ingredients. we mentioned this to her and she simply said they were busy. The food was sub par even for pub fare and the service was just shy of non existent. As a pool hall it is a very nice place but the service was some of the worst we have had in the city to date, we will definitely not be going back to Metro. read more

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Rachelle B.

14 years ago

This place has a good vibe. It seems very large when you're in there as well (probably due to all of the mirrors). You get a good mix of people - from seniors to younger folks. They have a good selection of beers and their menu is OK. Once the waitress forgot our order but it wasn't the end of the world as we had at least gotten our appetizers. The place is great! Definitely need more places like this downtown. read more

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17 years ago

Oh, how many nights have I spent at Metro with my friends! I feel warm and fuzzy just thinking about it:) For me, this is one of the best places in town to spend the evening in a company of good friends. There are tens of billiard tables, there's good food and ample amounts of alcohol, there's a satellite radio playing 90s hits. It doesn't get any better than that. The decor is beautiful, and the space is spotless. If you are not big on billiards, you can always order a drink, some food and get comfortable in one of the booths. But billiards is the main reason why this place is so popular. The pool tables are new and have even surfaces (unlike in some other Edmonton billiard clubs), so your game is sure to go perfectly smooth. Some of the people who frequent Metro and consider billiards a legitimate sport, tend to get very comptitive, and you are sure to witness some serious battles with victory cries and everything:) This place is very fun! I cannot recommend it enough! read more

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Christie M.

12 years ago

I went to The Metro a bit ago. It was my first time there, I heard about it and finally decided to check it out. I went with a few friends of mine. We started off with appetizers, we got the nachos and some garlic fries. I was looking forward to the fries but they weren't very good, and ive had better nachos for sure! We all got supper , the pizza I expected it to be better and the hot dogs were okay and same with the burgers. We also got dessert, not much for selection but that was also alright. After eating we played some pool, which was fun. The good thing about Metro it has lots of space. I don't think id ever go back for food. But id probably only go back if I was in the mood for some pool and drinks. They did have a good drink selections. I didn't get the beer but they seemed to have a variety. So if youre in the mood for pool and drinks , I recommend it but I wouldn't come here for dinner. read more

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Vhb G.

13 years ago

I went here with my asian friend which forgot his ID. So he had to go back home to pick up his wallet. While my two white friends came in later and were not checked at all. This place discriminates against minorities or it could just be that one waitress. All in all I will never come here again. read more

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Rustam S.

11 years ago

I have been going to Metro for a couple years now, and I can safely say I am rarely less than entirely satisfied. I go reguarly (a couple of times a week), at first mainly because it's the place an old friend and I decided we would go to keep in touch, but later because of the great service staff. Though there are quite a few good staff, a few of the absolutely exceptional servers are Jamie and Matthew. I would always prefer to play pool in their sections. I can't say enough how great those individuals are. Lily (I hope that's her name), and Lydia seem to take care of the bar fairly often, and they're great as well, though I don't often sit there. I can say with relative certainty that you would be well taken care of by any of them. This is the place you should go if you enjoy pool and dislike the pool tables and tipsy hipsters you'll get at most bars. That being said you're at a pool hall/bar. If you're not interested at all in playing pool (I don't mean professionally. Frankly, I just mess around.), and/or you don't want to relax and have a drink, you're probably wasting your time. I expect that kind of person is going to find themselves constantly disappointed whenever they go to bar-like establishments. Reading a couple of the negative reviews, I can't help but wonder if some of the customers were quite a bit more rude/oblivious than they recognize. read more

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Kylie W.

11 years ago

HORRIBLE, rude servers! And okay food. Pool tables were cool to see, but me and my friends were waiting an hour for food, had to go up to the bar and ask for a drink then go grab the drinks ourselves. It was bad read more

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More info about The Metro

10250 106 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 1H7
Canada
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(780) 990-0704
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http://www.metrobilliards.com/

Hours

What time does The Metro open?

The Metro opens at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Metro opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Metro close?

The Metro is closed on Monday.The Metro closes at 11:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.The Metro closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon ClosedTue-Thu 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMFri 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sat 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sun 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does The Metro have a happy hour?

Yes, The Metro has a happy hour.

Does The Metro serve alcohol?

Yes, The Metro serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does The Metro have TVs?

Yes, The Metro has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Metro have bike parking?

Yes, The Metro has bike parking.

Does The Metro have outdoor seating?

No, The Metro does not have outdoor seating options.

Does The Metro have parking?

Yes, The Metro has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does The Metro allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, The Metro allows outdoor smoking.

Does The Metro have free WiFi?

Yes, The Metro has free WiFi.

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Joe C.

15 years ago

I was very surprised when I walked in the room and noticed how big this place is once inside. Lots of nice booths private rooms with pool tables and cool bar. Anyway now on to the F&B....I had the Perfection Burger I guess a Metro favorite and it was just stacked...As good as the burgers I love at Red Robin...no endless fries , but I was able to get penne pasta as a side and it was perfect.. Their beer menu and drink menu is very good, with beers from Everywhere. I had a Bosnian Lager, which was very good. I noticed lots of larger groups 10 + in the place it seems that they do a lot of parties. The pool side was filled when we got there so we sat in the lounge. Lots of flat screens, the pool tables were nice maybe just a little to close together, but the group next to us was pretty casual. When we left I realized we were there for over 3 hours.We drank quite a bit, ate and played pool for just under a $100 for two...not bad really. I will be going again .. read more

Dave S.

8 years ago

I go to Metro and sit at the bar. Quite often go at least once or twice over Friday, Saturday, Sunday for supper. The menu has great choices and the food is good. The service is great but what really keeps me going is the staff. They are very friendly. I live in NE Edmonton and there are many places closer to me but at so many places you are a tip, not a person walking thru the door. At Metro, the servers and bartenders are genuinely happy to see you, or at least they make you feel that way lol. There are a few regulars like me who sit at the bar so it really is like going to visit friends when you go there, even by yourself. The other thing I have noticed that makes Metro so different from other places I have experienced...I hardly drink but yet they are just as happy to see me and to serve me as those who do drink. read more

Jen F.

7 years ago

Gorgeous pool hall and superb craft beer selection highlighting the many amazing small breweries across Alberta (Alley Kat, Analog, Bench Creek, Blindman, Coulee Fahr, Fitzsimmons, Folding Mountain, Freehold, Troubled Monk, Town Square, etc) as well as the best of the Canadian West with an array of beers from Parallel 49 and Phillips brewing. 16 pool tables, 2 dart lanes, and 1 very luxurious private room perfect for party hosting. The staff is very friendly, and the daily food specials are all over the culinary globe! The Metro is a must visit location of the downtown Edmonton experience. read more

Orrin F.

7 years ago

A spacious pool hall with a creatively designed layout, dart lanes, a ping pong table, a private room, ample screens to catch the big games, and ample tables to play the smaller games. The wall cues are some of the best in town, and the tables play crisp. If you're looking for craft beer the selection is among the best of any pub in Edmonton, with rotating taps and over 100 craft beers in the cooler, something is bound to wet the palate. A chill spot for summer beers, and an accomodating venue for parties of all sizes. 10/10 would come back . read more

Errol N.

10 years ago

By far best place i have ever been to play pool. I had a hard time not hitting on the beautiful servers beaing as im from our of town. But im an avid pool player "trying to decide if i want to move from BC" if its right n if anything this n the chemistry at this place has never felt more natural anyways. Best poolhall ive ever been too. Wish i had more time here... that long haired native with the qhite guy lmao... ;)errolnyce@gmail.com read more

Zoe M.

7 years ago

Back in town Sunday and visited one of my old favourite places to go, METRO! The renovations look very cool. So surprised to see Matthew and Leann working from back in the day. Two of the best in the business for sure! So glad you guys still have green onion cakes on the menu. Were always my favourite and take me back. Same great taste. Anyway, I said I'd do a review and there you go! Always love Metro. read more

Demico H.

116

7 years ago

I was looking for a versatile place to not only pay with friends and family, and Metro does a bang on job! From beautiful pool tables, dart lanes, and ping pong all in a spacious environment, as well as a great fusion style food menu, and an insane craft beer selection. Whether you going to watch the game or just play some pool with your friends, I would recommend this to anyone. read more

Chi W.

7 years ago

Metro is one of the best places in the city to hold a party whether it's a birthday party, retirement party, corporate get-together or sport wrap-up party. No other billiard room in the city has such a great beer menu to choose from featuring local brews. Food menu is also top notch. Vibrant, clean atmosphere with pleasant friendly staff. read more

Sara M.

8 years ago

This is a great place to hangout with friends and family and if you get bored of pool than there's dart and ping pong ! Great drinks and great service :) ! read more