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  • 4/5 Ziyang L. 1 year ago on Google • 138 reviews
    Convenient city location. Reasonable priced three hours package with 4 pizzas and 8 drinks included. Friendly and attentive staff. Empty drink bottles and pizza boxes are cleaned up regularly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 NSW H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place with well positioned pricing. Place was clean, service was great.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Preston P. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite place to come for a drink and shoot some pool. The bar manager, owner and everyone there is great. They also play good music! Definitely recommend to bring your friends and have a fun night.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Regan L. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the default places to hang out with buddies in the CBD. Good drinks and background music in a cool little out the way location of Collins st.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jo D. 7 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    I think there was a change in owner, the place is neat and has a chilled atmosphere. $18/h pool. Basic spirits at $11. Decent spot to burn some time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason T. 1 year ago on Google • 242 reviews
    This pool hall was amazing! Located very close to Southern Cross Station and tram 12 on Collins St, it’s a colourful presence when you walk in! There are pool tables, darts and a bar to hang out at with comfortable chairs for waiting. The staff are extremely friendly, remember your order and there’s a great after work happy hour from 5-7pm! There’s plenty of space around tables to make your shot, but does have less tables than some other pool halls and because of the convenience of paying for time per minute instead of a minimum of an hour, it’s greatly flexible but you may not know how long your wait for a table is.

  • 1/5 Andrew M. 6 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Walked in on a Friday after work to play pool. Being 2023 we don’t generally carry wallets but they wanted a physical ID to book a table for an hour ($18). Showed her photo of Drivers License but wasn’t good enough. Offered to pay up front for the table so there was no risk of us running off but they still couldn't do it because ‘policy’. Antiquated business model.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 piyush k. 2 years ago on Google
    Place is good , tables are in good condition . Went with frnds on Tuesday evening this week, to be honest staff need to be taught proper customer service skills ,if not then atleast be taught how to be polite and some common manners. Never stepping into this place , will stick to icue lounge in qv with awesome staff and service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica R. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolute gem, so glad we found this spot. Amazing smooth tables 😍😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yasin R. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff very unfriendly, wouldn't let you choose a specific table even if the place is totally empty. Table cloths are worn out. Dirty balls. Wouldn't recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 George 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was miserable, seemed bitter about her job and clearly didn't want to be there. Didn't explain their one min drink policy on arrival, only explained it after we started playing and had no intention of any customer service. There's also passive aggressive signs on every surface of the venue, it's like they're being held hostage forced to take customers in (place was mad empty though). From the other reviews, doesn't look they're going to change. Would recommend if you want a karen's diner alternative since they're closing down soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kade M. 3 years ago on Google
    Hard to find at first but was very comfy and chilled, accommodated my rowdy group of guys with no problem. Nice straight cues and clean tables. Note that these are American style tables, big balls and pockets. Only detraction was a little heavy on the air freshener haha!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Goody G. 9 months ago on Google • 155 reviews
    Nice place to spend time with friends for chat and play pool

  • 5/5 Loren S. 7 months ago on Google • 116 reviews
    A little hidden as an underground basement. 3 interactive darts and lots of pool tables. Good selection of alcoholic drinks and very clean. Pay for how long.

  • 5/5 Mathew B. 10 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Really great venue with a great atmosphere. All of the staff were so friendly and kind, they had great energy and excellent customer service.

  • 4/5 Jan K. 5 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Great place to spent the time after work. Service could be a bit better

  • 4/5 Michael C. 6 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Had a fun time playing darts and pool

  • 5/5 Molly A. 8 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Spent a fantastic 3 hours here in August 2023 playing UK pool. Could have had more options for food (we ate their stock of chips) and a happy hour. Wish I had known about the hourly fee... that was an unpleasant surprise. Otherwise really fun!!!

  • 3/5 Greg B. 8 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    It was good. The selection of drinks wasn't very big. Tables were in good repair. Had a few straight cues among the wonky ones. Staff were pleasant

  • 5/5 Jon B. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Great place for a few games and drinks

  • 5/5 Harshit S. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Good facility to enjoy pool with mates while drink. Pool tables are good

  • 5/5 John K. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Well kept pool room with very good equipment, great music and reasonable pricing. Table lights were not the best but, were satisfactory. Very nice experience. I really recommend this pool room if you are in Melbourne.

  • 5/5 YCYM D. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Great place to play and socialize

  • 5/5 Faisal M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for some drinks and play pool or darts. Wish there were some instructions how to use the dart machine but otherwise a lot of fun.

  • 4/5 rahul gour (. 2 years ago on Google
    Good quality pool tables good place to hang out.

  • 4/5 Ms. F. 2 years ago on Google
    They have happy hour for beers and cocktails

  • 5/5 ken b. 3 years ago on Google
    Good location and the pool hall was very clean and well presented. I will be going again with a few friends

  • 5/5 Ahmad A. 2 years ago on Google
    A really nice venue with good vibes and fun times. I always beat my friend Alex here.

  • 4/5 Jack L. 2 years ago on Google
    Prices of drinks are quite high, we regularly visit pulo pool, most previous visit there were some roudy guests that were loud shouting obscenities. Staff didn't do anything, only told them off to not vape which was disappointing. Pool tables and cues are good quality and maintained.

  • 1/5 Hannah C. 1 year ago on Google
    Really terrible service. The man who served us was very rude- it was our first time at Pulo and he was not explaining anything to us and getting short with us for asking. He refused us the student discount on the basis that we needed to show student ID BEFORE we started playing, which he didn’t state to us nor was this written anywhere in the Ts and Cs of the student discount deal. Also WAY too expensive... we left paying $29 for 4 games of pool. Really horrible experience Would NOT recommend. Will never be coming back and will tell all my friends to avoid it.

  • 5/5 Zichen Z. 2 years ago on Google
    The tables are awesome and the price is affordable, 18 dollars per hour

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great club with plenty of pool tables. Nice to see a mix of people and atmosphere was fantastic! Staff were attentive nd the bar well stocked for choices. Well recommended.

  • 5/5 HAKWANII 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere for a fun night out with friends for some drinks chips and pool.

  • 4/5 jazmine a. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff very polite and friendly, nice selection of music played at a really reasonable volume. Package deal prices are very reasonable for time given and drinks included.

  • 5/5 Greg H. 1 year ago on Google
    It's not all that cheap but it has a great atmosphere and I totally enjoyed myself there. The staff were ultra friendly. Place was full enough but the space is fairly large. Would totally recommend.

  • 5/5 Josh L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. Such a cool place and a lot of fun!

  • 5/5 Lachlan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Yeah not bad. Mainly gwailous and white and Indian ppl, not many Asians. It’s a good venue but personally prefer icue near MC because it’s more centrally located and yeah

  • 5/5 Dijana J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pool parlour. Friendly vibe. Great service. Great staff. Recommended 🙌🏽

  • 5/5 Daz G. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this pool hall. More cost-effective than going to the pub and big US style tables. Plenty of booze on sale too.

  • 5/5 Simon C. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent place plenty of tables and good service

  • 2/5 R F. 1 year ago on Google
    Showed up on a Saturday afternoon when they should have been open (despist checking opening hours the day before), but front door was closed/locked and no answer on the phone. I'll be happy to change my review once I've visited.

  • 5/5 Adrian B. 10 months ago on Google
    Good pool bar, in a convenient location. Chilled vibes. Drinks are fairly priced.

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for late night cbd pool and darts and reasonable priced drinks. Relaxed environment, pool tables are in good nick and staff are quick in what they do.

  • 5/5 Mitchell H. 10 months ago on Google
    Pool hall that has upbeat music with a more than adequate bar. Reasonable prices, great venue

  • 5/5 Arshdeep Kaur B. 9 months ago on Google
    This pool place is amazing. The atmosphere is great too. I like going there.

  • 4/5 revano s. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    On my first visit to Pulo Pool Parlour, I was immediately struck by the quirky music and fairy-like lights. It felt like stepping into a storybook. The place oddly reminded me of my childhood in the Philippines. A girl nearby even asked if I was Filipino, as if the atmosphere brought out my accent! Despite having no windows, the view was somehow impressive. I saw two impressive “mountains” and even felt like I was breathing fresh air - quite a feat for a windowless room. The staff’s attitude was definitely memorable, but for all the wrong reasons. They were so off-putting that my friend, who usually brags about his pool skills, couldn’t make a single shot all night. He blamed it on a spat with the staff. Despite these quirks, we ended up having a great time. It felt like we’d received a five-star Chinese Massage treatment by the end of the night. Hats off to Pulo Pool Parlour for such a unique experience!

  • 3/5 Romesh De S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place if ya wanna catch up with friends, play a few games of pool, dart or football. Doesn't have food though. Happy hour is from 5pm-7pm.

  • 5/5 Meritxell L. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing and friendly stuff. I usually go there after work with my colleagues and love the place. Cozy and with pool tables and other games in great condition. Really good variety of drinks and all at the best price!

  • 5/5 michael j. 4 years ago on Google
    Doesn't look like much on outside but spectacular on the inside

  • 4/5 Travis R. 4 years ago on Google
    Licensed venue (alcohol). Plenty of tables and darts are fun. Just go.

  • 5/5 R M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pool hall , gets super busy though so come early

  • 4/5 James P. 4 years ago on Google
    Surprisingly a really nice venue, which is underground adding to the pool bar ambience. Nice staff who kept the place really clean. There’s a decent amount of space between each pool table but there were a few times you’d get in peoples way while taking a shot.

  • 3/5 Arif A. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice place to visit, can play darts, pool and fusbool. But the receptionist is bit rude. Hence, reducing a star.

  • 5/5 Jarad S. 4 years ago on Google
    Play during lunch and is always a good hangout playing pool and darts.

  • 4/5 Robert G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and relaxed pool hall.

  • 5/5 J H. 4 years ago on Google
    This pool parlour is located down a set of stairs in a large basement like room. There's a stack of tables and a few darts games. A fully stocked bar can keep you well hydrated while you wait and while you play. The pool tables are are paid for after you've played and is based on how long you've been playing. You'll need ID to secure the pool balls, or the darts. Great environment to while away the evening with your partner or a bunch of friends.

  • 5/5 Wayne W. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is judge and has everything majorly impressed

  • 5/5 Howard P. 4 years ago on Google
    What a lovely place to spend time with your friends. Good price on drinks and friendly atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Sagar A. 4 years ago on Google
    Liked the spot very much! The place has got 15 Pool tables (if I remember correctly) and 3 electronic soft-tip dart machines, plus a mini bar(food option is available). Preety good place to spend an evening with your mates. Fridays are usually busy though.

  • 5/5 Zoe R. 4 years ago on Google
    Tonnes of room for you to move around freely without bashing into others or walls

  • 5/5 Jacob E. 4 years ago on Google
    Mint pool parlour. Great tables, comp size or standard and they're a pleasure to play on, cues are alright, I've used better but not bad enough to warrant the loss of a star. Clean, tidy, good music, alcohol, lounges, lovely staff. An all round gem. Would recommend.

  • 5/5 Ian J. 5 years ago on Google
    Great tables cues and balls. Nice and cool. Great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Ashay K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to enjoy the game of pool ? or darts ? with your friends. Cool ambience!

  • 4/5 Yatin A. 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad, one of the better pool places in melbourne. Drinks are cheap. Could a little more with the atmosphere. Better music maybe.

  • 5/5 Sandeep P. 5 years ago on Google
    Well maintained and properly managed pool places on CBD. It's our go to place for team events. Love playing idarts there. The drinks are moderately priced and enough pool tables for everyone. Usually not crowded on weekdays.

  • 5/5 Yin C. 4 years ago on Google
    Reasonable price, friendly staff, easy access location , friends and I had lots fun! Highly recommended and will be back for sure!

  • 5/5 laura h. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place! great service! We had a fabulous time here, and we will come back again!

  • 5/5 Wade G. 4 years ago on Google
    My wife and I had a great time. Good prices, fun staff. Good quality tables ?, would recommend!

  • 5/5 Jack S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pool hall, excellent customer service.

  • 5/5 Sergio G. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect place to spend some time with friends! The prices are very good and the quality of the tables and selection of games is great. Apart from that, the stuff working there is always really friendly and nice. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Debby L. 3 years ago on Google
    Chill vibes and amazing service. Pulo Pool has a great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Frederic P. 4 years ago on Google
    Best ⁸ball cue in Melb CBD. Expect waiting times on friday saturdays but otherwise great little hideout with Pro pool tables

  • 5/5 Simon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun pool room, friendly atmosphere. definitely a favourite in Google maps when we come back to melbourne

  • 4/5 les h. 4 years ago on Google
    Good to get away from city

  • 5/5 su j. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to take a photo (Original) 拍照打卡的好地方

  • 4/5 David K. 4 years ago on Google
    Spacious and casual. Good equipment. Good music without being too loud or dark like bowling alleys trying to be cool. I like it. Expected more people for a Saturday night

  • 5/5 Binod H. 4 years ago on Google
    Was fun

  • 5/5 Carol Daniela Alonso G. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 5/5 Dean C. 4 years ago on Google
    Visited this place on the evening of a VERY hot day just before Christmas of 2019. Was so good with the air conditioning! Awesome pool tables and associated equipment. They have a great bar with a decent range. Staff were extremely friendly and happy! I will return and totally recommend this place :)

  • 1/5 Kelly M. 3 years ago on Google
    if you want to get ripped off go to this place. Overpriced, people who work there are rude. Be sure to bring your own timer as they don't earn you when your time is up

  • 3/5 Reiner K. 4 years ago on Google
    It's an okay pool bar I guess. Only went there once and the tables are nice and service was okay.

  • 5/5 Adil O. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place with drinks and music.

  • 5/5 彭小綠 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place! Nice price for drink and charge by min for pool table.

  • 3/5 Alex T. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the last pool bars in the CBD

  • 1/5 milad g. 4 years ago on Google
    Very rude staff, do not go there

  • 1/5 Jaleh N. 4 years ago on Google
    Horrible customer service, rudest staff ever

  • 1/5 Yas d. 4 years ago on Google
    Worst customer service experience ever!! Don’t waste your money and time there!

  • 1/5 Nastaran N. 4 years ago on Google
    The worst customer service I've experienced. Staff were extremely rude.

  • 5/5 李雅雅 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, clean location and affordable price make this the best place for play pool in Melbourne.

  • 5/5 na6313025 4 years ago on Google
    Such a good place to go, the staff was so friendly and the atmosphere is excellent and the cocktails from this pool bar is the best I ever had?


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