Looking for a place to shoot pool in the River City? Lucky for you, we've got a few options in our pocket.

Editor's note: Some bars and billiard halls on this list allow smoking inside. Check with individual venues for details.

In the city

Babes of Carytown
Visit this Carytown classic equipped with pool, cornhole, beach volleyball, and an often rambunctious dance floor.

City Beach
Situated in the middle of the Fan, City Beach is a classic sports bar with darts and pool tables for patrons.

Don't Look Back (Triple)
A taco restaurant occupying the old Triple Billiards space, Don't Look Back still bears the sign (and sport) of its pool-hall predecessor.

The Triple sign now points to tacos as well as billiards. | Photo by RICtoday

Fuzzy Cactus
This Brookland Park "rock 'n roll bar" has more than just food and live music. It also offers $1 pool — free on certain days of the week.

Pro tip: Most days, you can expect to join a queue with the bar regulars.

The Lakeside Tavern
Grab a bite and shoot a few games at this Henrico bar. Plus, keep an eye out for karaoke and live music on the weekends.

The Locker Room
This trademark Forest Hill dive bar has pool tables and a cult following around the city.

Penny Lane Pub
Try your hand at pool or darts upstairs, and tap into weekly trivia tournaments.

Stanley's
Reader Hannah Y. says this Philly-style hoagie haven has a pool table available for everyone, Eagles fans and otherwise.

Outside of the city

Diamond Billiards
A devoted pool hall, Diamond Billiards in Midlothian is packed with tables for casual and serious players alike.

Huddle Up Sports Bar
In addition to pool tables, this Ashland bar often features live music throughout the week.

Murphy's Law
Recently re-opened under the same management as Wild Rose, this Chesterfield billiards hall hosts league-style pool and Billiards and Ballads karaoke nights every Wednesday.

Wild Rose Cafe
Located in Chester, Wild Rose has four pool tables, two full bars (for smokers and non-smokers, respectively), darts, and arcade games.