I'm a fan of this place. Super cool vibe especially for anyone who likes The Color of Money. I know some people get all offended because they send the non-regulars to one of the back rooms but really who gives a crap? The people who take pool seriously shouldn't be bothered by those of us who don't know what they're doing. And if you want to watch those guys play, you're welcome to do that. BYOB is allowed, but no hard alcohol. It's great that this place is still going.

Really fun place. It's BYOB and inexpensive. Played here for a few hours and had a good time with a very relaxed atmosphere. I truly love places like this with character. I could spend the entire day here and come out stress free. Would highly recommend for a chill night with friends.

Great vibe. Classic spot. Usually visit to play casual game when I'm in Chicago. What else do I need to write in this review? Check it out. Unless you don't want to.

I started played pool a few years back just at a bar with a few friends, but there was only one table. We heard about this place and it has quickly become our favorite spot in the city. DOZENS of tables, BYOB (wine or beer), a generally respectful atmosphere, and a TouchTunes jukebox for public use.  Not the cleanest place you'll ever go, but if you're trying to get some reps in for not too much money ($5 or $6 per person per hour) or if you want to throw back a few beers with some friends while shooting around, this is a good place to go.

I enjoy playing here, I have been a few times mostly during the day time where you are "allowed" to play in the main room. During the evening hours the main room is the "action" room and you will get cast off into Siberia in one of the corner rooms to play on old crappier tables. Although there were only a few tables going in the main room. Apparently some tables they don't want alcohol around and others they allow alcohol on. It is still BYOB and there is a liquor store within walking distance. The pricing is reasonable it's $5 bucks per hour per person. So that can get pricy quick if you have people that are not participating. The place is old but has a great atmosphere. The tables are solid, the house cues are average at best so bring your own if you can.

Pretty nice place to stay with friends at nights They have plenty of pool tables And the prices are ok

Chris's Billiards is an awesome place, can't recommend it enough. BYOB, music and fun experience with friends. Place is also pretty cheap compared to anywhere else. Also make sure you don't do anything stupid like placing a beer on the pool table which shouldn't go without saying, or you will get yelled at.

Got in a huge brawl here because Purple Steve made a ridiculous 4 rail bank shot. That dude is so good at pool, its crazy. He's going to Vegas with the Chris's APA (American Pool Associaton) team. They let you BYOB here, so we each had our own fifth of John Daniels, which made the night super affordable, or as Tito call it, "A frugal night with the fellas." Olaf was supposed to show up, but wandered into the liquor store next door at some point and we didn't hear from him again. They have a cash payout tournament here every Saturday and even Sunday's sometimes its great. They have every kind of table size and shape here, whenever the gang is in town, you will find us here on running racks and breakin backs.

Great tables: Check Great atmosphere: Check Decent House Sticks: Check Jukebox: Check BYOB: Check Pool Sharks: Check, Check & Check Under $4 per hour (Single player): Check Overdone references to a certain famous Hollywood motion picture filmed here: Check Ice Cream: Check! Several 3-Cushion billiard tables and a full snooker are on hand, along with the 40+ regulation tables, in this all-serious - No BS warehouse-type pool hall. From the moment you scale the steep stairs behind the rickety front door, the stench of high-stakes/money games is apparent. Pool sharks circle in every corner, waiting for their next meal ticket. I wouldn't be at all surprised if a hit was ordered during a game on one of the tables in the back - the place has that type of feel. But, I assure you, Chris' Billiards is relatively safe. Most guys/gals are very affable and easily engaged in pool-related conversations. Tips here come cheap. Money games can get costly. The place is segregated into 3 parts: front room (snooker/3-cushioned / serious money games); backroom (younger and less serious games / jukebox) and the side room (mostly serious players that would rather practice first, then gamble). However, the loose BYOB policy makes games in any room fun and enjoyable. Just don't approach anyone with intentions of hustling - especially the fellas sportin' the cowboy hats. Take your girl (or guy) and/or friends, and don't forget to bring a 12-pack with you. Tables are often readily available, with exceptions in the later hours on the weekend. Credit cards are welcome, but like the high stake games on table 1, cash is always king.