​the bartenders were awesome, super kind and easy to talk to, and willing to make you whatever drink you asked for. the food was exactly what you want at a dive bar, fried perfectly and delicious. it's so rare to find an onion ring where the onion doesn't fall out when you take a bite, and theirs were perfection. pool is free if you buy food and there's seemingly no limit to how much you can play. read more

Great ambiance. Cheap food. Suprisingly decent burger that uses frozen pattys Cheap beers and apps for a downtown read more

This place is a cool billiards. Coming out of town and just visiting downtown Denver, I wouldn't mind coming back to this place. There are plenty of pool tables to play from and a good selection of drinks/drinks to choose. It was a big difference coming in the day time as it wasn't as busy vs night time as it gets super packed. To reserve a pool table, you gotta give the bartender your ID and they'll call you when a table has opened up (you just gotta keep checking in with them when they call your name). Overall, it's a chill place and very fun, nothing too crazy. There's 2 bathrooms which the men's restroom was decently clean. Only thing I would say is some people there do not wear deodorant and they be smelling funky AF! Not sure what's up with that Other than that, I would recommend this place whether you're just wanting to chill or play some pool, this is the spot. I definitely don't mind coming back here when in Denver. read more

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Went on a Thursday night and this place was actually pretty full. The wait for a pool table was about an hour. The beers were like $6 each for domestic. The crowd however was the weirdest vibe and we honestly didn't feel the safest. So we trusted our gut and left. Prolly won't return. read more

Great bar to hang out and have a good time. Loved the music played here with a mix of new and old school jams from the 90's to 2000's. Lots of pool tables and I think dart boards too? Security is at the door checking Id's so be sure to be of age! Drinks were great and reasonably priced and Service was quick and friendly too! read more

Tarantula Billiards - Mai tai - Pool Halls Near Me - Denver, Colorado

It's hard to find a good dive bar in a downtown area, so this place was a great find! It has everything you'd want from a classic dive: cheap drinks, pool tables, and bartenders who know how to keep the vibe going. It's laid-back, unpretentious, and just a solid spot to hang out with friends or meet some locals. Nothing fancy, nothing trying too hard - just a dive bar done right. Five stars for keeping it divey! read more

This is one cool place in downtown Denver. Cool vibe. Decent tables. Food is ok. They lost a lot of menu items but the chicken tenders are pretty good and actual breast meat. read more

Friday night 6:00. Over 100 people in the bar. 1 bartender. Line to the door for drinks. Need I say more?

This is a pretty cool divey spot for playing some FREE pool! Well, looking at their website they charge for the pool on Friday and Saturday nights after 7pm. They have happy hour, too but it's drinks only, no HH food. Although their menu is pretty basic bar food like burgers and a few sides. It's good they have a little something to eat as options. Check it out if you wanted to play some pool games! read more

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This is my go to Pool Hall because it's FREE and drinks are cheap! Happy Hour is really tough to beat. We usually go earlier in the evening to snag a spot and usually the crowds aren't as busy (but I also usually play on the weekdays). It does get packed later in the night the usual weekends. Its divey, dark and loud but they cater to a wide range of individuals. My gf have had some great nights here and met some new friends. They have a lot of available tables and the bar service can be slow at times, I don't mind waiting for cheap drinks. They do get a star taken down just because while cheap, it was pretty bad. The beer on tap was rather flat. Overall fun times playing pool, I highly recommend...even though the drinks are ok! read more

Tarantula is always an absolute vibe. Me and my buddy rock up on our Harley's all the time and have a great time. The bartenders rock. Trista helped us out last time. And I was so indecisive I told her to just whip something up and she killed it on all 3 of my drinks. Trista is a total vibe and a great tender! Got some wings to go with my drink and they were perfect as usual. Used to come here all the time and now I come but not as often. Can never complain. PS- the people watching is 10/10. read more

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Went in to watch the Eagles game. Great vibe, cold beers and the French fries were good. Whoever picks the music was spot on too.

Slow, I walked out. Pay cash because everything here takes forever, the bartender can't keep track of anything and you may want to leave after not getting helped for over 20 minutes. read more

Great for a group hangout! The punching strength machine was a huge hit, and pool is always a classic. Sadly, the air hockey has apparently been broken for "like two years" according to a regular; and the shuffleboard deck was being used as a coatrack/coaster for a lot of drinks, so we couldn't use that either. First place we found in the area that could comfortably accommodate eight of us, so I'd definitely go back if I was with a group again. read more

Tarantula Billiards - Jägermeister - Pool Halls Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Def a dive bar! Inside was nice and we got our drinks that were what we ordered. The bartender was nice. There was a bar fight outside on the patio while we were there but security got it under control quickly. While we were out on the patio, we were approached by a lot of homeless people passing by for a lighter or some change and whatever else. Was entertaining on the patio, but I wouldn't go there solo. read more

Tons of pool tables! Good drinks! Great place to go if you are looking to play some pool or air hockey while getting a bite or drink right down town! Service was pretty good for how packed the place was! read more

We were visiting Denver, and luckily this place was open late on a weeknight because so many places were closed. They have 15 billiard tables, foosball, four person air hockey, shuffle board and video games. They offer free pool on weekdays, but be aware that even on these days there was a waitlist for a table even at 11 pm. They have 20 beers on tap, serve food and cocktails, and this place was in walking distance of our hotel. read more

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Free (!!!) pool and super cheap drinks! Amazing spot on downtown Denver! We will be back!

Wings were nice and crispy. Plenty of space to make myself comfortable. Nice touch of adding hot sauce on side. read more

Tarantula Billiards - Wings wee nice and crispy.no complaints - Pool Halls Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is just a good place to play pool. Usually pretty busy in the evenings when I go. Very spacious and in a great location if you want to do something downtown after read more

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I usually love this place but today they allowed children in this place. Like 5 or more. I'm talking about infants and the like in strollers. WTF?! read more

The best place to play pool you have so many tables, great place to have a fun night. Our bartender was Eva she was so full of joy and I could tell she was very busy but she made me feel like I was the only person there. If she's there ask her to make you something awesome. She's a gem. read more

Seeking a place for a couple late night drinks after bar hopping in downtown Denver my friends and I made our way to Tarantula Billiards for one last round... Things I need in a dive bar: 1) Great location/space! Tarantula's location is fantastic! On the corner of 15th and Stout it makes a great stop after any event near the Convention Center. 2) Cheap drinks/eats! With Happy Hour from 11 am to 7 pm, plus various daily specials - Tarantula's is very easy on the wallet! 3) Friendly servers! Servers were quite friendly. Def patient with our moderate sized group as we chose our various libations. 4) Entertainment! There's a variety of pool and shuffleboard tables about the space. Several tvs too so you can stay caught up on the days sporting events. Tarantula's def fits the necessary requirements for my divey needs! Next time I'm in the area I'll be back in for more of my boozy needs. read more

Tarantula Billiards - Pool Halls Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great place to shoot some pool, and awesome $6 Long Island iced teas. Staff is friendly, kind, makes stiff drinks, and always happy to give you as much water as you need. Weekdays are the best days to come for free pool, but it's a reasonable price for weekend play. Want a solid drink? A friendly face? Stop here. You won't be disappointed. read more

Tarantula Billiards - THIS is a Long Island $6 happy hour - Pool Halls Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I want to start off with the positives, they have an unbeatable happy hour! $4 well singles and $6 doubles. The well Tequila is nice and smooth too, perfect for a pregame. My first problem was with the service, I came in around 4pm, on a Friday, before it got busy and it took the bartender about 20 mins to appear. I have no idea what she was doing or where she was at but once she got there she was good. My second problem is with the food. After a night out, my date and I were hungry, there was a snow storm coming in and not too many places around us that were readily open and convenient, so I suggested we grab a bite here since I had saw people eating good looking food earlier. I ordered us two Tex Mex burgers which came out to $30. Everything looked and smelled good on the surface so we went to our hotel lobby to eat since the place was crowded. The buns on the burgers were burnt to a crisp, almost too crunchy to eat, the tomatoes tasted like they heated them up and were mushy, lettuce was the same. They put a small slather of guacamole on the burger which was probably best because the flavor was terrible, like a cheap store bought guacamole that had sat out for a while. And the patty was the worst! I don't know if it was prepackaged or what but it tasted like something they would give you in the middle school cafeteria. I couldn't even get past two bites and I was really hungry! The fries were good but my appetite was pretty much spoiled and my date's was as well. I ended up tossing both meals and further wasted my $30. If I hadn't experienced that good happy hour I would have given them one star, but they're definitely worth it for the drinks, stay away from the burger though. read more

I would give this place a 0 star it has become such trash! Tonight was my first time back in awhile (Sunday night should have been chill) and 2 fights happen. Both incidents occurred from the patrons being over served! And the second fight was favored for the guy that started the fight. Apparently he was known by the bartenders and staff and was never kicked out and started fighting multiple times, and the cops never showed up. That dude should have been locked up and the bar should be fined for over serving these people! Trash.... Just plain trash! read more

Do not order the Long Island. Not even sure what's in it but wow . Drinks are $$$$$$$ Dive bar could have better dive bar prices in my opinion ‍a Otherwise great place to play pool. read more

Went here last night to get a few drinks and relax. The service that followed was egregious and discriminatory. The bartender (blonde, I believe her name is trista) came over and asked what we wanted to drink. We hesitated for literally half a second and she scoffed at us and went to the next people. She took my check before I had signed it, etc. she then proceeded to vape and take shots with 2 guys, keep in mind she did this on the clock behind the bar after complaining she was too busy to help actual customers. Where does the discrimination come in you may ask? As a joke we wrote "MAGA" on the receipt (keep in mind we knew nothing of her political affiliation so this was not with malevolent intent). When she saw the receipt she cussed us out, said we were engaging in hate speech, told us to "effing get out her bar you effing nazi", told me I should leave my boyfriend bc he's a piece of sh*t, etc. calling people nazis I'm public is very inflammatory and could be grounds for potential defamation or slander of one's reputation when yelled in front of multiple witnesses. This bar is disgusting and unclean as well. Beware if you're looking for a place to go out in Denver. If there was an option for negative stars, that's what I would give this establishment. read more

Fun place to play pool. It can get pretty busy which makes landing a table difficult at times. Drinks aren't unreasonably priced and it's a laid back vibe. Not bad read more

I came here for a private event. That said, it was really busy and also likely not representative of how the place typically operates. I enjoyed being here, though. Big place, bartenders were sweet and working hard to fill drink orders. Neat place, a little dicey. I could see myself coming here pretty often if I lived in the area. read more

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The service was bad . A waitress spilled beer on me an said not to use napkins . I DO NOT RECOMMEND

Quick to making drinks and nice energy. Unfortunately, doesn't feel like anyone here is following COVID protocol (the staff is fine, but there are so many people inside playing pool and none of them wear masks!!) I wouldn't come here until covid is over, to be honest read more

This billards hall is alright but their sticks are complete trash. Bald. Cracked. All retipped. To add to this they only have two sticks per table with no extra sticks. Everyone basically steals other people's sticks. It wouldn't cost much to add a few to a wall mount. If you don't have your own stick don't go. read more

Decent place to play free billiards (pool) during week days, small menu of drinks, but bartenders are willing to make what u want, regular small bar food menu, decent ambiance read more

Pool shark So tarantulas use to be off of 15th and Curtis back in the day- I didn't make the connection till I was there tonight with an friend who is also a Denver native- Well (whatever) I like the open space of the new location and the wraparound outside patio- Some other features like the drink specials' and of course the free pool during the week is a plus for a pool shark that's been out of practice for a while (As myself)- They do have drink specials and food to go along with - The long island tea was a recommendation from a regular here and I was not last done- Good staff topped off the night made it at the top of my list for shooting pool and hanging with friends- read more

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Be careful. I was just here at midnight. I didn't drink before I got here and they tried to charge me for five drinks when I only had three. Then I was told I was a rude asshole when I called them out. read more

Nasty staff. Nasty owner. Nasty customers. Good idea in bad hands. Go home and shower. read more

This is a good spot if you need a drink downtown and your hotel bar is closed. It's slightly sad, I couldn't drag any co-workers with me, as one of them said.. That place looks scary... Well trust me it's not scary. Just a bunch of folks, ordering drinks, bar food, and shooting some pool! The bartenders were nice and the prices were better than right for a downtown drink! I don't think I would make this my go to bar by any means if I lived downtown Denver.. But I also don't see anything wrong with it! Met a nice dude from Sioux City, Iowa who was in Denver for concert and talked to a sales guy who was in Denver from Indiana.. So maybe it's just a place where solo dudes who are from out of town go to buy some Coors Lights on a Tuesday night! read more

Great place to waste time. Have a few drinks play Some pool. 18+ in this business. You must by drinks but are able to play pool for free. read more

Tarantula Billiards - Pool tables and air hockey - Pool Halls Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Super cool place to hangout. The bar tender was really nice and recommended some good drinks. It's a good and affordable place to get some wings, something to drink, and to play some pool. I highly recommend it if you are visiting Denver read more

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