Belltown Billiards & Calozzi's Italian Grill

10/01/09

Most fun I have had at a pool hall

by jerry43 at Citysearch

We had a really great time at Belltown Billiards after a attending an after work party. Going out with a large work group is always a little bizaar but this place lends itself to a large group of people. While it was a little crowded latenight, we were always able to get a drink quickly and the service was superlative.

Chef Al was really nice and checked in on us to see how we liked the food and if we needed anything. We had a couple pizzas which were way above average for Seattle and also some sandwiches. I definately chose best and got the vodka sauce pasta. It was obviously a family recipe because i have had the same thing at high-end restaurants around town and never had it close to this good.

A mark of a really great bar to me is the music. All night I kept checking my iphone (I have shazam which tells me what song is playing - great if you have never heard of it) to see who the music was. They had a great mix of soul, blues, and jazz with a funky edge. Most places downtown only play top 40 which for anyone of my age group is not fun.

I am getting married in two months and I am going to ask them about bachelorette parties. They have these two huge leather couch areas that were perfect seating for our party and came with two pool tables right next to them all night. Only down point for me was trying to find parking on the way in. Should have taken a cab.

• Pros: The music, food, and pool
• Cons: Belltown parking issues

09/10/09

Awesome Happy Hour!

by jooz at Citysearch

Went here after work, shot pool, had some great apps, and the happy hour drink specials were pretty sweet. I think this place used to be pretty bizarre, but it seems like they've put a lot of work into revitalizing it. Nice space, and atmosphere, and a ton of great pool space.

• Pros: Belltown's Best Happy Hour
• Cons: Not Super Cheap