The Triangle's Best Pool Table 2007

Eight Ball, burgers and brews at the place where everybody knows your name

Reviews:

• “$6 for a 12 oz beer..seriously!”
• “service”
• “Great food, Great service (if you get the right bartender)”
• “Great food, terrible service!”
• “Best Burgers and Beer in town.”

Tips: The pool table side has more of the action. It seems everyone who can’t get in on a game at least likes to be a spectator.

Harrison’s Bar & Grill

Casual pub offers something for everyone: pool tables, darts, poker, live music, daily drink specials, food and more.

Reviews:

• “Good place for pool”
• “Best place for pool in the triangle”

Mojo’s Billiards & Pub

While there is no wild boar on the menu of this outback-themed pub, it’s still an adventure.

Reviews:

• “Poor service”

Down Under Pub

For jam-band aficionados, this Raleigh club is a dream come true.

Reviews:

• “Good Times Downtown”
• “Great spot for indie music.”
• “Top Shelf!!!”
• “WHAT???”
• “Good bar, good music, good prices”

Tips: It’s a membership spot for the usual liquor reason, so at some point, get a membership. You can even do it online for only $1, through the website.

The Pour House

Home away from home for Raleighites and NC State faculty for the last 50 years. A calm place for good conversation.

Reviews:

• “Love this place!”
• “Relaxing Atmosphere”
• “Best burgers in Raleigh!”
• “Great Neighborhood Pub”
• “SCOTCH”

Tips: A wide selection of sandwiches, burgers, even a pork chop plate, nothing on the menu over $10, most items served with chips and a pickle. PR has several fine beers on tap and lots of imports and microbrews in bottles.

Players Retreat

Who needs an ESPN Zone with this Durham high-tech sports haven?

Reviews:

• “If you like getting hosed, you’ll love this”
• “Bad for service great for drinks”
• “Great Place to Watch Sports”
• “Where Everyone Knows Your Name”
• “What happened to my bar?!”

Tips: Service-industry folks get deals on drinks and pool on Sunday nights.

Varsity Ale House

Enjoy more than just the big game at this Raleigh sports bar.

Reviews:

• “bad experience”
• “fun sports bar, but where’s fatch?!?!?!?”
• “A great sports bar but with a few glitches (Wake Forest Ale House) "
• “This is for the Carolina Ale House in Wake Forst”
• “Good wings, bad service”

Tips: The Ale House is family-friendly with its Kid’s Night on Tuesday. All kids meals are 99 cents from 5-10pm.

Carolina Ale House