Pool & Darts in the East Bay worth going out for.

Oakland has been better than San Francisco for a while now, and I'm happy to keep saying it.

I keep track of pool & darts in the East Bay and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse the East Bay neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Rockridge Improvement Club

Rockridge Improvement Club

Rockridge • $

Arcade games & drag shows

Tuesday 10-Ball & LIVE Comedy Stand Up

Tuesday 10-Ball & LIVE Comedy Stand Up Great Terrace

Tue, Sep 22 · 4:00 PM

Downtown Berkeley • $$

Pool competition & laughs

Wednesday Jam Sessions & Pool League

Wednesday Jam Sessions & Pool League

Wed, Sep 23 · 4:00 PM

Downtown Berkeley • $$

Live music & pool

Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Wed, Sep 23 · 7:30 PM

Rockridge • $

Weekly trivia & arcade games

Sunday Funday Pool Tournament

Sunday Funday Pool Tournament

Sun, Oct 11 · 4:00 PM

Downtown Berkeley • $$

Monthly pool tournament

Oakland Secret

Oakland Secret

Old Oakland Historic District

Queer artist cooperative

Billiards 31 aka Samwon Billiards

Billiards 31 aka Samwon Billiards

Koreatown Northgate • $

Heated carambola & BYOB

Crown Billiards

Crown Billiards

San Ramon • $

Cheap pool & cold beer

Limitless Axes & Ales

Limitless Axes & Ales

Pleasanton • $$

Axe-throwing bar & lounge

Cafe Rack

Cafe Rack

Emeryville • $

Pool, pints & pub grub

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Frequently asked questions

How are these pool & darts in the East Bay chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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