The BreakRoom

Excellent management & staff, and Olhausen pool tables. Pool tournaments and leagues. Great for competitive and fun players, too. It's in Berkeley near campus and BART is 1/2 block.

Nice big pockets. Everything goes in. The Brunswick tables are in fair condition, no visible baulk lines on any tables and no ball return. All tables are 9ft with ample room between every table. No membership available, they have a "loyalty" program that earns you 'money back'. Nonetheless, a good spot to kill some time.

This place has potential but they need to decide if they want to be a pool hall or a an underage college club. They need more pool tables and a better electronic wait system. We show up and some out of it guy takes our name and says it’ll be a 15 minute wait but it takes 2.5 hours. They don’t have enough bar tenders so it’s not worth waiting 30 minutes for a Modelo. Most patrons were definitely underage. Cops will eventually shut this place down. Decide if you want to be a pool hall or not. Having a dance floor and DJ and not enough pool tables for 18 year olds is not a great experience.

Had a great time at **The BreakRoom** in Berkeley! This spot has a chill vibe that makes it perfect for casual players or anyone looking to relax with friends over a game of pool. The tables are in excellent condition, and the layout of the space is well thought out, so you never feel cramped even when it's busy. The downstairs area, with its cool atmosphere, adds a unique touch. It's not just about pool either—they've got a solid selection of drinks, making it a great place to hang out even if you're not planning to play. The staff were super friendly, and the service was quick despite the crowd. Overall, it's definitely a fun, low-key spot to spend an evening. Would recommend if you're in the Berkeley area and want to shoot some pool in a welcoming environment.

The atmosphere at The BreakRoom was vibrant and energetic. The place was buzzing with friendly people genuinely having a good time, which made for a welcoming vibe. Customer service was on point—our waitress was attentive and checked in on us regularly, with timing that couldn’t have been better. That said, the pool table we played on had some wear and tear. The felt was noticeably aged and affected our shots due to tighter pockets and some unpredictable ball movement. It didn’t ruin the experience, but it definitely stood out. The music was decent, though I was hoping for a bit more variety from the DJ to match the lively crowd. All in all, a solid spot for a fun night out with friends. Just hope they update the tables soon.