This pool room and restaurant stands in a class of its own, not just as a place to play or dine, but as a complete experience built around quality, community, and consistency. From the moment you walk through the doors, it's immediately clear that this is not a typical establishment trying to get by on appearances--it delivers substance at every level. Start with the atmosphere. The patrons and staff set the tone, and here that tone is unmistakably positive. People are welcoming without being intrusive, friendly without being artificial, and professional without feeling stiff. That balance is rare. You don't feel like an outsider, even on your first visit. Instead, there's an underlying sense that this is a place where people genuinely enjoy being--and that matters the most. Then there's the food, which frankly outperforms expectations for a venue that could have coasted on its recreational appeal alone. It hasn't. The kitchen clearly takes itself seriously, and the results show. Winning three regional awards isn't luck--it reflects consistency, execution, and a refusal to cut corners. The menu offers standout dishes that would hold their own against dedicated restaurants, not just "good for a pool hall," but legitimately among the best in the area. Now to the core attraction: the pool tables. This is where the establishment separates itself from the competition decisively. High-quality equipment isn't optional here--it's foundational. The sixteen 9-foot Diamond and Diamond Predator tables signals that this place understands what serious players expect. These tables are meticulously maintained, level, clean, and responsive. Casual players will enjoy the experience, but seasoned players will immediately recognize that this is a venue designed with them in mind. Maintenance extends beyond the tables. The entire facility reflects attention to detail. Cleanliness, organization, and upkeep are clearly priorities, not afterthoughts. There's no sense of neglect or slow decline that plagues so many similar businesses. Instead, everything feels intentionally cared for, which reinforces trust in the overall operation. Location matters, and this one is hard to beat. Situated in a safe, upscale southside area, it removes the hesitation some people have about visiting billiards venues. You're not second-guessing your surroundings--you're focused on enjoying your time. That alone broadens the appeal, especially for families. And that brings up another critical point: this is genuinely a family-friendly environment that includes a youth league. The friendliness is not in a forced or watered-down way, but in a way that makes people of different ages comfortable sharing the same space. That's difficult to execute, and even harder to sustain, but it's clearly part of the core philosophy here. Finally, the owner, Thomas Dorsey, deserves mention--not as a token nod, but because leadership sets the ceiling for everything else. His reputation for being genuinely kind and approachable isn't just a nice detail; it explains the culture. Places don't accidentally become welcoming, well-run, and respected. That starts at the top. If you're looking for a place to pass time, you have options. If you're looking for a place to consistently enjoy yourself, improve your game, eat well, and build real connections, this is where you go. read more

We've been regular patrons for 16 years. It's almost a second home since our condo doesnt have room for a table. My husband and I play virtually every day. The food is great - burgers are the best. They also have some very creative specials. Stop in for lunch and you'll have 2 hours free pool! read more

This is a great little quaint pull hall in midlothian, really enjoyed the ambiance.The pricine is good during served reasonably priced.I'd haven't tried the food but honestly, it looks pretty good.Overall, great place to come out.And play pool, I know that they have specials during the weekday.So if you have flexibility in your schedule, it's a great place to catch a deal.The person marking behind the bar was absolutely amazing.The few times that i've been there.I've had the same bartender and the person to check us in and out.The pole queues are in good shape.The pool tables are in good shape and the pool balls.Well, they're in good shape as well.Overall, great place to pay pool and spend a few hours with some cool folks read more

Get pretty much any of the burgers, they're all pretty great. The service was on point, came and checked on the table and made sure we had what we needed. The ambiance is cool, it's a pool hall. Maybe not a great fancy date night pick, but great for a meal and a just chatting. read more

I stopped in while traveling with work, I'm on the road 4 or 5 days a week so its always a treat to find a solid place to stop in for a bite to eat. I've been back twice now and the food is amazing! The Firecracker Burger is delicious, I love heat and this doesn't have a ton but it has great flavor. The staff has ways been great and the food comes out quick even when they were busy. The Billiards tables looked to be in great shape although I don't play much the ambiance here was exactly what I'd want if I played more. Overall super impressed and will certainly be back on my next drive through Midlothian! read more

Why didn't I know this was in Midlothian? We started at one restaurant in the complex, a bust, went to another, a bust, went to another, a bust, and as we were walking to another new restaurant...we found this little gem tucked into the corner. Robert, an amazing employee, invited us in and we had award winning hamburgers ( serious awards guys) and jerk chicken wraps. Wow!!! How am I in a pool hall with amazing food?? We played 2 games of pool and had a delicious dinner with drinks, "are you ready for this" For much LESS than any other restaurant in the area. This might just be one of the best Midlothian secrets. Can't wait to come back! read more

A great place to play a game of pool, and their food options were good. I had a flat bread pizza that was $9, which was pretty tasty for bar food. A nice friendly pool hall, the regulars play in tournament fashion in middle tables, and outside tables are for players coming to play for fun. Star members were friendly, and the place was clean. I was surprised to see kids playing pool, but I think they were there with their dads...which makes it kind of sweet. Overall, a fun place for guys or girls night out. read more

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I love Larry and the food that that they make there. The coworkers are very attentive and fast. Everyone is playing pool and it's entertaining to watch read more

My wife and I went here because a friend who is in several billiards leagues recommended this place to us. This friend said the pool tables were nice and the food was really good. We got there and it was pretty crowded for Friday around lunchtime. The hostess assigned us a pool table and let us know that we got two free hours of pool with our lunch order. If we went beyond two hours, it would be $6 per person per hour. We ordered the Jerk Chicken Wrap with French Fries, Steak and Cheese Egg Rolls and Crab Cakes with Sweet Potato Waffle Fries. We began playing pool while the food was cooked and the wrap and crab cakes came out fairly quickly. We both enjoyed the wrap and crab cakes. I enjoyed the fries and my wife enjoyed the sweet potato waffle fries. The egg rolls took longer and were good when dipped in the cheese sauce. We agreed that we wouldn't order the egg rolls again but the rest of the food was very good. The soda options were limited so my wife got water but I was good with Diet Pepsi. We would really love to have Diet Dr. Pepper available as that is our favorite. The pool tables were nice and we used the pool sticks that were provided in house. Unlike other billiards places, the pool sticks here were not labeled to indicate their weight in ounces. We will definitely be back as the food was good and the pool playing experience was great. Billiards is my favorite thing to do with free time. read more

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The bar staff is always super nice. The burger with the plum chutney on it is absolutely to die for. Prices are reasonable and drinks are good. read more

Awesome place. Great food, friendly staff! Definitely a must if you're spending time in Richmond Virginia. Bartenders are super friendly! They actually have a chef and the food is excellent! You should try one of the award winning burgers! read more

Diamond Billiards - Pool Halls Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

Above average food and a great selection of craft beer. Been here twice and both times were great. It is primarily a pool hall but we did not play. That is the plan next time read more

My boyfriend and I wanted to shoot some pool and have some drinks on Memorial Day. We decided to check out Diamond Billiards since our regular pool halls were packed. Diamond Billiards is a great find! It is super clean and all the pool tables are nice. I love that this pool hall is smoke free, which is awesome. You leave most pool halls smelling like a pack of Newports, but not here! The price for pool was $10/hourly. Not too bad. Worth the surcharge for the ambiance. The crowd was chill, no raucous or drunkards. Just groups having a good time. It was awesome. The food was typical bar fare but very good. We had wings and southwest egg rolls, washed down with a few cold, Bold Rocks on draft. The bartender/hall manager was laid back but nice. The music played mostly 70's rock but we didn't mind at all. We will be back for my pool and drafts, probably during happy hour to take advantage of the deals they offer! read more

After reading the Yelp reviews for Diamond Billiards, I planned a fun date night to play billiards. We arrived on a Wednesday night at 6:00 only to be told that billiards are unavailable Sunday - Thursday. I asked why this information was not included on the company website - the hostess shrugged. Needless to say, we took our business elsewhere. read more

Equipment is perfect/new condition. That would be enough for any pool hall to get 5 stars. Pool was FREE on Saturday, as long as we bought a drink or two (some REALLY small minimum - $5 maybe?) Food was large - we got nachos and was enough for 2. I was so happy with the place I ended up buying a new que! They even have a separated off area - 3 tables - so that guys who are super serious (and likely putting some sort of stakes on their games) will not be disturbed by the rest of us 99% who aren't quite on their level or even 3 or 4 levels down- that's a service to both them and us, because you really wouldn't want to bug somebody accidentally that had something riding on their game... I've played pool all my life. I own a high quality food business, ranked #4 out of 4399 in DC: If I ever had the money to put together a pool hall - this is the one I'd make if I could afford it. Great job guys. Side note - every good business deserves to make money. I hope the Free pool for just $5 in food is enough to sustain the business. (it would be a shame if this place ever went away. Most people expect to pay an hourly. Not sure why this place isn't worth it; of all the places I've played, the tables and nice space here are certainly worth a charge. A reduced hourly might be more reasonable. This marks the first time I've ever told a business the should charge more; they're worth it! read more

Awesome place to play. Fantastic food and very nice pool tables. They have 11 9ft Imitation Brunswick Tables and 5 Diamond Tables. Staff was very friendly. Service was excellent. My glass was never empty. Very nice atmosphere and very clean.. OK for kids during the day... read more

Best burgers in Midlothian! Great onion rings too. Warm friendly service whether at the bar or call in for to go orders. Never mind that it's a pool hall. This is the place to get great burgers cooked to order. read more

Great place if you really just want to shoot pool in a relaxed atmosphere. The equipment was all well kept , including the straight pool cues, so no using that as an excuse for your missed shot. On Saturday nights the rates are really reasonable. They have lots of different beer on tap and bottled. I ordered the chili and grilled cheese sandwich which I figured, would be enough to stave off the hunger pains, but no , it was a big bowl and you and your date could share it and not go hungry. This place is definitely more classy than most pool halls and less noisy and bothersome than the typical arcade type pool table setups. The bartender / waiter/maitre'd was helpful without being pushy. I would have given it 5 stars but some of the tables were a little close to obstacles like bar tables and chairs that were in between the rows of tables. It wasn't an issue for me because I didn't pick one of those tables LOL read more

Went on a Friday night with some friends. Place was not too packed and getting a table was easy. The staff, bar, and food were all good. The crowd was easy going and everyone was just having a good time shooting pool. Will definitely go back and sharpen my game. read more

Good food (had the reuben sandwich and fries) and decently priced pool. Lots of space and friendly family-owned staff. I love that 2 hrs of pool are free with a lunch purchase on the weekdays. It's clean and nice in here. 4 stars. read more

The food here is actually fantastic and unexpected for a billiard lounge! We had the penne carbonara with grilled chicken. Highly recommend!

Great food. Good service. Good pool etiquette. Fun and friendly atmosphere. Pool tables are well maintained.

Just had a drink and app. They make u feel like a regular even if you aren't! Will go back.

Took my family here last Saturday and had a amazing time. The service was great nice warm welcome they offered us drinks right away really quick service. The nice lady checked up on us without bothering us refilled our drinks made good conversation. The equipment and tables are all keep really well just a really great space you can bring your kids and not have to worry about the surrounding or smoke as it is smoke free just a really lovely place. Going back tomorrow with friends looking forward to it read more

Great place, about 15 pool tables, amazing food for a bar, great service, drinks are VERY strong so you get what you pay for. We went last night.. it was packed, all tables taken. We were at the back table near the bathroom/darts and the bartender (who was alone and working the ENTIRE place) checked on us constantly. This place is the best pool hall I have ever been to. It's clean, great staff, good food/ drinks, and we'll definitely be going back. Pool is cheap.. sometimes free!! read more

The atmosphere is outstanding and the food is award-winning. The bartender, Robert, is a first-class a-hole and in need of a soft skills course. His attitude and inability to speak to customers keep DB from a 4-star. read more

I just had the apple bacon burger and it was the best burger I've ever eaten! Chef Larry is the best!

BILLIARDS REVIEW ONLY ---I am not reviewing the restaurant. The pool hall is very nice. I loved the fast table speeds. This was my first time here and many of the regulars seemed happy with this place. Playing pool for the past couple of years, you learn that when pool locals are happy, then the establishment generally takes good care of their tables. They have 8-footers with automatic ball return. The racks are metal and make cowbell sounds when you try to set the rack. I believe they have 15 tables, plus/minus 1-2. I played in the Saturday night 8-ball Chips Tournament. This was a new format to me. If you are unfamiliar with the format, they assign 'chips' to every player based upon skill. They use your APA/BCA league ratings. The higher skill level you are, the less chips you get. The lower skill level you are, the more chips you get. You lose one chip for every loss. Once you lose all of your chips, you are out of the tournament. When it gets down to the final 4, they draw balls and play it out to see who is the last one standing with 'chips.' It is an interesting format that is like a continuous running round-robin. If you win, you remain at the table and rack the balls for the incoming player to break. If you lose, you tell the tournament director and wait to hear your name and table. There may be a bit of waiting involved depending on the number of players, tables used, and amount of people with more chips than you. They try to narrow down all chip players down at same pace. My biggest complaint was that they advertised the tournament starting at 8PM, but they didn't start until 9PM. Once it started though, it did seem to run smoothly. So I give them credit for that. However, one regular did tell me they never start on time. I made it to the money round and they started that by 1AM. So if you anticipate to play, take time into consideration according to your skill level. They also have horse track betting. I asked some people about that and it is just like betting if you are the horse track. I will Yelp again when I actually bet myself to review my personal experiences. I also asked about the poker tournaments. Some of the regulars told me it gets really hectic and crowded on league nights. I will also review when I actually play in one. read more

I have been here a couple of times for lunch with business associates and friends. The service is always attentive and kind, the food is pretty good, and they have done a great job keeping their equipment and tables in excellent condition. The beer is always cold and they have some great specials. I haven't been here on a busy night but for lunch I'm always able to grab a pool table. Keep it up guys. read more