Rack-em-up Pool Hall & Bar

274 reviews

2/26 John St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

www.reu.com.au

+61397397888

About

Rack-em-up Pool Hall & Bar is a Bar located at 2/26 John St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia. It has received 274 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday6AM-1AM
Tuesday6AM-1AM
Wednesday6AM-1AM
Thursday6AM-1AM
Friday6AM-1AM
Saturday6AM-1AM
Sunday6AM-1AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Rack-em-up Pool Hall & Bar: 2/26 John St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

  • Rack-em-up Pool Hall & Bar has 4.5 stars from 274 reviews

  • Bar

  • "Good quality tables"

    "This place is by far one of the best venues I've ever held a party at"

    "Visiting from another country & decided to pop into Rack-em-up for a game"

    "This place was awesome!!! Came here for a friends birthday - the staff were amazing:funny, personable"

    "Have been going here on and off for years, the prices are very competitive and the tables are in a "very usable" state"

Reviews

  • Shane Bonetti

Good quality tables. Very very nice staff, with no exceptions. The best price for playing pool East of Melbourne. Very reasonable bar prices. Lots of parking nearby, and the train station just around the corner. Most importantly, a friendly, non-violent non-toxic environment. I have taken my nieces and nephews to play there, and if I had kids I'd take them too. The music is probably not exactly to my taste, but that's just as well because my music taste is generally not mainstream or normal or even very good. Some of the house cues have seen better days. But if I didn't love it I wouldn't keep going back, and I do, so I must. So if five stars is "Loved It" I have to give it five stars.

  • Michelle Phillips

This place is by far one of the best venues I've ever held a party at. I never felt stressed organising this event because Alex made it so easy for me. On the night he was so flexible with my requests and everything went off without a hitch! The staff behind the bar were ace too, such great personalities and had a laugh with all my guests! I'm 110% recommending this place to everyone, and will definitely have all my parties here in the future.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • P Y

Visiting from another country & decided to pop into Rack-em-up for a game. Loved it. Staff are super! My first visit, Jacob went out his way to make me feel comfortable. Then another time, got to meet Alex the owner. Had such a great chat. He cares about his customers; wants them feeling happy, safe & having fun. Every time I pop in, there's always someone willing to sport a game & chat. Prices good. Oh & great coffee... Flat white with Hazelnut syrup my fav.

  • Bianca Ajani

This place was awesome!!! Came here for a friends birthday - the staff were amazing:funny, personable. The whole experience was so enjoyable and I don’t even know how to play pool haha. Cannot give this place a better rating
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Shot, Play Pool Snooker All Night 6pm-1am

  • PlayRetroTech

Have been going here on and off for years, the prices are very competitive and the tables are in a "very usable" state. The only reason it is not higher rated by me is two fold: the live music is out of place and we (and other patrons) leave before it starts and alone of the equipment doesn't work eg. the arcade machine. Hope they improve in the future.

  • Lachlan B

Somehow always end up here and when I do end up here I always have an amazing night. Not to many place like it anymore, most place no longer just have the type of vibe you could say and I wish more did. Friendly owner cheap for the fact it is $10 unlimited pool would recommend going here late at night when it is really quite and relaxed.

  • Jayde Taulien

Brilliant place for birthday celebrations. We had live bands playing while we played pool, and the drinks were flowing nicely. The staff were so nice and we ended up having some great banter as the night wore on. Pool tables are great quality, we enjoyed a few games of pool. Highly recommend for a good local night out.

  • x x

An old school vibe pool hall, when its rare nowadays. Good music, cheap drinks, and unpretentious in what its trying to do. A welcome breath of fresh air in a city where everyone is obsessed with doing some gimmick. Come here on a weekend for a good time with a partner or a group of friends and just enjoy yourself.

  • Cheese Please

Aww man me and Alex go way back, great bloke! Back in the cheese field days we would run amuck eating with our cheese platters, perched in trees, stuffing our mouths with finest cheddar you've laid eyes on... and Andy, would you believe the fella... hahahahahahahahahahahahhhahahahahhaha... andy

  • Jessie Vickery

Great service. Great staff. Great prices. Been going here for years and I hope for many, many more. Staff always happy for a chat or even to help you with your game. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a good night out or is interested to get their pool career started/improved on.

  • gina savanah

From the moment we walked in the door the staff were wonderful...(caring about a stressful situation we were in) Security /door man was very helpful. All the staff were friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this venue for anyone to have a wonderful evening.

  • Lachlan Dowling

What a great pool room we come here every week and the service is amazing and tables are always well looked after
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Play Pool Snooker All Night 6pm-1am

  • Brandon Henderson

Alex is an absolute legend, as are Oscar and Jodie. These people know how to host and are very accomodating! Will definitely be back
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Shot

  • Justin Stedman

Having a great night here singing karaoke! Great crowd ZERO ego's...crazy reasonable prices on drinks...on par with a bowlo :)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Play Pool Snooker All Night 6pm-1am

  • Ben

Went in on a Wednesday afternoon for half-time with a mate. Absolutely dead! Had our choice of music, $10 a head play as long as you like, great value! Friendly staff, nice layout, 5 stars …

  • Gen Garnier

Live bands.Fabulous staff. Awesome fun and friendly atmosphere. League nights. Regular cash comps and activities Cheap drinks. Rewards card. My home away from home. Open late every night.

  • Manoj Chhabra (Manu)

Was really really great, the lady on the bar was really nice & entertaining. Made me happy, & made my night. I would definitely go back again, it’s worth 40 minutes driving & pay tolls.

  • Lisa

Rack em up is a great place to hang out with mates. They have live music, a bar. There's fish and chips around the corner. It's pay per table, not per hour like other pool halls.

  • Billy Schroeder

Pretty dated. Most probably an old school place that’s stick kicking. Dark and seedy. Plenty of parking here to accomodate everyone and there was some fantastic live music here.

  • Gabriels Mourning

We only really go for nostalgia reasons. It's in desperate need of refurbishment. Plenty of tables but honestly, it's probably better going elsewhere if you're after quality.

  • Hallie Johnson

Delicious coffee, friendly welcoming staff that make you feel like family and pristine tables - what more could you want! Def will be back next time I'm in Melbourne …

  • Jack Smith

Great place to catch up with friends play some Pool they have bands playing great atmosphere facilities are down the back drink are nice and cheap nice friendly staff.

  • David Cornell

Had a great night. The staff were friendly and explained the new system of checking in! We will be back to pot some more balls soon..... well done rackem up staff!!!

  • J W McLay

Friendly staff and great facilities. I was very pleased to feel welcomed along with other Autistic adults in our group, as I started to learn the game and strategy.

  • Jacinta Dzioba (Jazz)

Great place for some pool, tends to be very quiet when we visit. Staff are always very friendly.
Price per person
$1–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • Ashlea Leck

Had an an amazing night here for my 30th couldn't fault anything everyone loved this place. Great venue for celebrations or just a night out.. the owner is amaing.

  • FLuFFy

Always amazing!! The owner Alex is a true legend, he always goes the extra mile, and the atmosphere is awesome. Good place for pool and great place for music!

  • charlie shortt

bartender is a great guy drinks are cheap
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Shot

  • Keith Russell

This place hasn't changed on 2 decades. Very run down. Pool tables need refelting & the whole place could use a facelift. Probably not going there again.

  • Gordz

Great joint. Tables in good nick, ATM, snacks and bar. Drinks are incredibly overpriced so that's a shame. $8 for a bottle of beer is just extortion.

  • Kurtis Saunders

Good to go n have a smack at literally any time of day or night. The characters that come out for the Wednesday night karaoke are a bit interesting.

  • Brian Jenkin

Great little venue, affordable pool, affordable beers, live music on a Saturday night, friendly staff, plenty of tables and a good crowd- friendly.

  • Wade Smith

Plenty of pool tables, great playlists and the occasional live bands. Alex is always friendly and a great laugh. I always have a great time here.

  • alex zarris

Great Coffee, sandwiches, pizzas. Relaxing atmosphere. All year round. Highly recommend you come here for a few games of pool & a chat with Alex.

  • Jacqui Paul

Expensive if you want to take the family to play pool. $10 a head makes for an expensive hour of playing!! No atmosphere and pretty run down....

  • Jossy Visser

I love the the owner and his jokes arw great and it's a good place to catch up and have a drink or few and lose at every game of pool …

  • Simone Lanzillotti

Amazing venue, enthusiastic and fun owner, great drinks and of coursec awesome pool tables. Just a good time overall - highly recommend.

  • Ash

Good selection of drinks, perhaps a little pricey though. Staff are nice, the music is good and it's goof for a fun night out

  • Jdrs 19

So nice and friendly made some great mates go hang out with, honest and social staff who made they night smooth and easy

  • Peter Ackroyd

Awesome place, great vibe. Very affordable rates to come down and play some pool or just have a drink with your mates!

  • Travelling Nomad

Was fairly quiet when I called on to play a few games. However, the glow in the dark tables made the night better.

  • Teresa Tricarico

Staff are nice, good atmosphere, Bartender makes delicious long island iced teas and they have cool fish …

  • Breno Bas

This place is the best place in vic, shots are awesome, tables are premo, the peeps working here are the best!

  • Keziah

One of the best coffee and pizza. Healthy & so hygienic. Nice staff there too. Highly-recommended. Woohoo!

  • Zach Bos

Great Josh is awesome give him a raise honestly
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Rachael Booth

Awesome!! Staff were friendly and drinks were very well priced. Definitely going to be coming back!

  • Mark Sebire

I love the place great staff and service great live music and pool tables have a ball every time

  • Samara Lee

Great vibes and friendly staff. Strong and cheap drinks. Great fun with a cool environment.

  • Shane O'Brien

Just a great place to have a game of pool a beer and listen to your favorite band "Maskara"

  • Shannon Falls

Amazing service , great people, great place to meet others.
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  • Dylan Sutherland

Staff were friendly and good value for money if you want to play pool with some mates.

  • Michael Currie

Best place for all your need
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Glenn Smeaton

Friendly, easy going staff. A great place to unwind with a friendly game of pool.

  • Michael Mckinnon

Friendly staff and I purely amazing place to play pool and sink a few drinks

  • Simon I

Great place for a quiet game of pool. Excellent coffee and nice staff.

  • al cowdery

Great local singers with a game of pool and reasonable priced drinks

  • O Toshi

Nice and big venue. Mainly pool tables but snooker table there too.

  • Mark C

Great place to play pool or snooker if you're in the Lilydale area.

  • kaila roberts

Super cheap for everything you get! Absolutely love this place

  • Anthony Colafella

Great joint bar staff are amazing. I come here all the time

  • Adam Berry

Fun place. Tables pretty close together, but a fun night.

  • Paul Hooley

Great value, friendly staff, plenty of decent tables

  • Lola Stewart

Plenty of tables, friendly staff, great Coffee!

  • james clappers

Nice pool joint. Plenty of tables available.

  • Paul Djuric

Great time had here. Excellent bar staff!

  • Aaron Day

One of the best coffees I have ever had!

  • Simon Duval

Amazing great service really nice staff

  • Yvonne Chappell

Great place for a group to play pool

  • Steffano Boin

Nice place pool tables are alright

  • Natasha

Such a cool fun place! ✨✨ …

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