One of the two true pool halls left in the greater Lexington area. Yesterday's has all oversized 8fts that they do an excellent job maintaining overall. New cloth on different tables every so often, good rails on the majority of tables, and the legs and slate are level for the most part. Very minor issues on a few tables, which are negligible. (A few holes in the old leather drop pockets, etc.) There always seems to be at least one player in there if you are searching for someone to play with or talk to about billiards. The price to play pool is also the best I've seen. At 1$ every 15minutes PER PERSON, even if you are just learning, you WILL play more than one or two games in 15 minutes, compared to a coin operated table at 1$ per game. There are also multiple leagues that play out of Yesterday's, making it a good place for beginners to get started or long time players looking to challenge themselves.
Next, ever since the staff has changed over, Yesterday's has become a pleasant experience all together. Good food, friendly service, and they are happy to see anyone who comes in. The place is kept neat and clean and does a good job maintaining its image as an upscale, old school Billiards Hall. There is also plenty of space to move and play even when there are larger crowds.
Although no place is perfect, the biggest problem with Yesterday's from a players stand point, isn't a problem at all...until basketball season. University of Kentucky basketball game days create a huge influx of people causing every where around Rupp Arena to become a nightmare to get in and out of. I'd like to warn people that you will not be playing pool BEFORE a basketball game starts; the drinking crowd is just too thick. Although, if you are around for a basketball game, there is no where that even compares as a spot to get your pregame on, if you can get in. And once the main crowd disperses to watch the game live in the stadium, it becomes one of the best places to watch the game on T.V., with plenty of seating, a plethora of screens, and no problem with space to shoot a game of pool while you cheer on the Cats.
Finally, even if you are not a pool player, there's a shuffle board table in the back; TV's playing sports, news, anything really; a jukebox that is actually up to date and can be connected to via an app; and last but not least fully stocked bar.
All together, Yesterday's is a great experience for pool players, friends, family, young(well, 21 young), and old to enjoy together. It's a prime location to host any type of gathering with their large private room. It's a relaxing environment in the early evening and during the week, and a hopping bar on the weekends. It's a pool players dream room, in a time when pool halls are closing all over to, see one that is still thriving. Get down there, "Rack 'em up", and "Break your balls at Yesterday's." read more