Jillian's Billiards Club
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617) 437-0300
- Cross Street:
- Lansdowne Street
- Specialties:
- Pool Table
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 12pm-2am
Editorial Review for Jillian's Billiards Club – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
A varied crowd descends upon Jillian's three levels to experience all kinds of sensory overload. The scene usually includes ollege students and middle-aged managers shooting pool and trendy 20-somethings surveying the scene at the bar. Black-clad cocktail waitresses, many of whom moonlight as models, do their best not to interfere with anyone's shot while delivering drinks to all corners of the establishment. When the Sox are playing across the street, expect larger crowds.
The Draw
Patrons looking for a full meal can duck into Tequila Rain, which is located on the ground floor. Fun, expensive entertainment options are spread out over three floors, including billiards (there are 55 tournament-quality pool tables) and bowling (in the futuristic Lucky Strike Lanes).
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCompanies often book Jillian's for team-building fun; reserve one of the private rooms for a little privacy.
Look GoodImpress your date by arranging for a lesson with the house pool pro.
ParkingGood luck finding a parking space along Lansdowne Street. Fortunately, Jillian's offers valet service for $8 Wednesday-Sunday.
User Reviews for Jillian's Billiards Club
09/26/2008 Posted by 52365
We use to go to this establishment for private parties - all the time. However, after our last visit, that might change. We asked for minimal accommodations, and we barely received those. Our private party staff was very friendly, as were the bartenders. And then the trouble began. We asked if some of the tv's could be changed - we were told they could. And they were - nearly 90 minutes after we initially asked (we were told that the managers were "busy"). When our party was done, we went to the bar to ask for beers, only to find out that 4 of the 6 beers on tap were out. When we asked for bottled beers , we were told of the bottled beers... and then had them served warm. The bartender asked us if we wanted anything else and was very apologetic - you could tell he was frustrated with the situation as well and was very sympathetic to our needs. However, some of our guests wanted Guinness and Magners specifically (these were clients of ours: IMPORTANT CLIENTS) and though they generally have these beers available, they were "not in service" according to the manager. We asked if we could speak to a manager - however, none of the managers were "answering the radio calls" according to the bartender. He acted like it wasn't the first time, which was enough for us to realize that it was time to go. He apologized and asked if there was anything else he could do, but sometimes, the damage has already been done. Our boss wanted to leave, so we decided to head over to Bleacher Bar. We'd come back for the bartender and the girls - they did an awesome time while we were there. But no one else seemed to care around the joint, which is a pretty good indication that a place is about to shut down. Or that something is severely wrong. A warning: be careful before you book you're next party here - and be specific in what you want. Make them deliver, or else they will attempt to take advantage of you.
Pros: Bartenders, wait staff for the parties, booth hostesses
Cons: Managers were always told to be "busy"
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
08/06/2008 Posted by TheNewtonian
The place is great! but Attention is "HORRIBLE" please do something about it! 7/31/08 7:00pm - 10:30pm It wasn't crowded and we were chasing our waitress for attention!
Pros: Great place, Location
Cons: Horrible attention
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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