RI Billiard, Bar & Bistro

My husband and I stopped in here on Friday night. Tina was awesome. She was very attentive and made us the best margaritas that we have ever had! My only complaint is that they have absolutely no cognac selection. This is was disappointing for my husband. We would have loved to try some appetizers but the kitchen was closed.

We've been here a few times. The atmosphere is great, you can play music on the jukebox, overall great place to play pool. Also super easy to find parking. The waitress was kind and did her best. Unfortunately, the food was really gross (see picture of the "steak" and cheese, which my mom referred to as steak oatmeal). The food took over 90 minutes to come out even though no one else in the place was eating food. The pizza was subpar (see picture) and the mozzarella sticks were flavorless and over breaded. The BLT was fine - mostly bread, but at least it wasn't gross. The onion rings were tiny, but at least they were hot and crispy. So, I highly recommend this place for pool, but make sure you eat first.

Large pool hall with dart boards and a juke box machine and large bar selection. The couple times I have come here, the staff is always so pleasant and attentive. They even come to your pool table to ask if you need another beer, very good service. Music, games & drinks, this place is very unique and a fun way to spend your evening. Looking forward to being back !

It's April 2026 and I'm reading some of the reviews here. I learned to play pool more competitively/seriously back in the early 90s when I went to R.I. College. Started playing/learning at the Union Hall there and met other players who I trounced me to 'Tony' Senior who I believe was the grandfather of the current owner. Back then the bar was all the way in the back near the bathrooms and still exists for private functions/parties I assume. Most people, especially the younger generationals that may go there, don't know or realize that RIBB was THE premiere billiards hall in the Northeast, USA. They held all of the RI State tourneys and qualifiers toward national tourneys there. They hosted national Open tourneys and had real Pros come play there. If you take some time before you play, and just walk along the walls and look at the pictures you'll see some real, true 'billiards' history as well as so.w really cool collectibles and old school nostalgia. In my opinion, RIBB should be registered as a Museum of Billiards in a sense. OK. So, alot of the negative reviews I'm seeing are about food quality or service wait time. And I totally get it. You see the front portion of the interior

My friend went there the other day to pay pool, my friends and I used to go there for a game of billiards after our friend got out of work. Well he let us in all the time and one night told us we can go in because of the 21 after 9 law. Ok well that was arrogant, now here’s the best part.. I had asked my friend if he had returned recently and he said yes.. then proceed to tell me the owner got in his face and threatened him saying you better tip. Now that right there is very ignorant and illformed. For the owner to make Gestures to get his way is just deplorable and really shows the content of his character. We spent money we work for in there and he decides to make us look like fools. Then told my friend he wants me to remove my review, I’m sorry but we will go to snookers instead.