Q-Master Billiards

I used to frequent (and I mean frequent) Q-Master for a good 3-4 years after I moved back to Norfolk post-college. Back then, there were 2.5 Q-Master locations (the 0.5 was the Q-Master that was located at Waterside) and I shot about 5 nights a week after work. There was a 24-hour Q's in Norfolk near Five Points - a friend and I used to hang there late nights.The VB location has held on strong - even expanding in the mid-2000s. Their rates have obviously gone up in 20+ years, but they offer well-maintained tables and some surprisingly good food. They offer/offered a steak sandwich which, for me, was a must-have (I visited Q's in December 2023 and didn't check if it was still on the menu), and I believe they have a full bar. Service at the tables is solid but can get sparse during peak hours. Q's has also maintained the premises fairly well - the interior is clean and appears to still be in good shape. So if you're big on shooting stick, or if you just want a decent meal (Q's has a dining area separate from the pool tables), Q-Master is a solid option. JV

I admire this place so much! Q-Masters is the BIGGEST pool hall in the United States, and its owner founded the US Open 9-Ball tournament, which is now the largest running pool tournament globally. I LOVE telling my friends both of these facts, as I've learned many locals aren't aware of this.While I am not good at pool (I tend to scratch a lot), my experiences at Q-Masters with friends have always been enjoyable. There are waitstaff who take your food and drink orders right at your table, adding to the fun atmosphere for eating, drinking, and playing pool. I've only scratched the surface of their extensive food menu, sticking to chicken tenders and fries, which I found solid. Having tried some of their alcoholic drinks, one recommendation from a friend stands out. I'm not sure if it's officially called an Oatmeal Cookie, but that's how I order it (with asking for a splash of hazelnut), and it genuinely tastes like the cookie. It is DANGEROUSLY GOOD! Recommend checking out their weekly specials on their website, such as college students playing free on Sundays! Be prepared for crowds- even with MANY tables, it can get busy depending on when you go. We had to wait about an hour on a Monday evening, so perhaps keep that in mind for your visit. Once again, I am a big fan of this place and it's definitely worth a visit, even if you're not a big pool player like myself!

The pool hall is a great spot for a fun date night! The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with plenty of tables for a friendly game.

What a Friendly atmosphere ! Price is good, if you plan on shooting pool for a while.We went about oooo 5 pm$5 per person to play until midnight.. That's a Bargin.There are so many rooms and so many tables. yet the place was packed. That alone say something. Def full service- From Sales of new equipment- Services your old Cues.Great menu- of course I went with the burger with Cajun fries.It was a great burger- Thick juicy and fresh.I good place to bring the whole family !!

Did you know Q-Masters in the largest billiards hall in the United States?! The place is huge on the inside and so well kept. There's a private, quiet, VIP room for more serious players but so many tables throughout the space. Gary is a gem of a human and a social butterfly with all his customers. Even as an amateur pool player I felt at ease in this space. And I know this might be weird to say but the bathrooms at Q-Masters are so cute! You can tell someone put a lot of thought into making this a welcoming space. The food prices can't be beat and the burgers are amazing. My personal fav so far is the Rodeo burger but I hope to try every burger on the menu at least once. Finally, Q-Masters has specials all the time to accommodate the community. Date night, troop Tuesday, family days! This is an establishment that is for the people and I love it!

Some friends and I went here last night for a going away bash for one of our co-workers. This is the second time I've been - and on a Saturday night I have to say this place was really poppin. They have atleast 25 plus pool tables - 7 or 9 foot - your choice- spread out perfectly - a huge amount of tables to sit at and enjoy food and drinks while you play pool. I noticed they have signs all around about pool leagues, specials (Friday night ladies play for $5) and family night. All very cool! We got there around 10pm and there was a wait for a table - as expected- they told me an hour but I think it was actually only 30 minutes - it was enough time for the rest of our party to get there and me to get to the bar and order a few drinks. The drink menu - absurd!!!!! So many choices!!! And the food also! My daughter ordered a cinnamon sugar pretzel and I went straight for a Scooby snack, an oatmeal cookie and a flight of bourbon (I was set to get drunk y'all) ... for all that only $22. (Which is crazy! Considering we just came from Yardhouse where they wanted $20 for one bourbon- who pays $20 for one shot of bourbon??) Anyways... we got our table .. 2 actually pretty quick - a party of 10- as soon as we got set up an awesome waitress came around and took our drink orders and took the best care of us for the rest of our time there. The vibe was perfect - a lot of different people there to play pool and have fun. They have juke box to play music, a selection of pool sticks you can buy, plus shirts and hoodies, etc. bathrooms are clean , all the staff were very nice. If I didn't have to have a job paying over $20 I would definitely love to work there! Will definitely be going back. We had a great time!

I was going to give this place a four star but due to me being behind on my reviews, I actually visited this place for a second time with my friends again since we had a great experience the first time. When we entered the building to get a table the guy that was working the front desk looked at us and ignored us and kept talking. I waited awkwardly for a good 10mins before getting help. Mind you I have social anxiety and it's out of my comfort zone to interrupt someone's conversation especially with a group of people. We eventually got our table he was so rude, I feel like he's just there for a paycheck and not the type of person who would go above and beyond to help you. Other than that for $10 a person and free nights for military on Tuesday and Sunday I believe man that's a great deal. The drinks are ok not overly priced, the food does need some work though I don't think it was even at the fast food level. The facility was nice and clean they have a lot of tables available for everyone and I'm definitely coming back even with that awkward situation.

Had a great time here with my fitness crew ET Bros!! Went here on Thursday and it was Great deal of $5 for unlimited play till 3pm. Place is clean and staff is welcoming! For someone that has never played pool before I never felt intimidated

Roaming waitress will take orders while you practice, compete or challenge other players. Charges are tabbed to the table you are using. Pay at checkout.

"Just Don't Walk Out on Me"Those were the words from my waitress at Qmaster Billiards in Virginia Beach after a few minutes of our first interaction. Black people. Apparently she has had problems with our "type" before. Let's. Begin. I will tell this story in four unexpected but important chapters. CHAPTER ONE. We enter. Parlor is fairly empty. The person at the front desk says. Ummm. It's a little busy tonight. We are going to put you right beside the bar in the back. Despite the fact that there were 3 open tables in the front. Ummm. I said. We would like to sit up front. He obliged. "Thank you" we said. Unwary of what would happen in Chapters 2 through 4. Chapter TWO. After waiting at least 3 games without service. Thirsty. I approach the bar asking for service. The manager at the bar promptly assigns. Taya. (Spelling). To our table. I didn't carry credit cards that night but I did have a bevy of digital cards at the ready. Unfortunately I didn't have a physical card with me so she says we can pay at the end of the night with my digital card. Again. Thank you. "BUT DON'T WALK OUT ON ME. ". It wasn't a request. It was a pending accusation. Her last statement walking away. Interesting. Mind you. I have homes in two countries as well as here in the United States. But to Taya. I was a man who she felt she needed to threaten not to walk out on a $50 tab. Ok. As a side note I have gone through three passports and have learned from my numerous international travels that it is safer to travel with digital cards and cash. Which I had plenty of at the time since I am a man of significance. I showed it to my daunting waitress. But to her I was a prototype black male who will walk on their meaningless $50 tab. Hence the warning. Prototype is the key word in that last sentence. Enter and you will be categorized. Prototyped. JUST DONT WALK OUT ON ME. As if there would be some level of repercussions afterward. CHAPTER THREE. Not knowing that I was glancing in her direction, Taya then ceremoniously walked to the bar and gave her manager the middle finger many times for assigning her our table. Let me repeat. She gave her manager the middle finger. In public. In direct line view of my table. For assigning her our table. I reacted. I walked up to "Taya" and asked why me and my brother deserved the warning. Nothing meaningful in a response. Ok. Being the more mature person in this interaction I later apologized for my reaction to the perceived slight. This....Not knowing there was yet another chapter to come. CHAPTER FOUR. Despite the ridiculousness from the wait staff, we continued to play. It was an important experience for me and my brother since I am rarely at home in the United States and even rarer do we get to play pool together. Pool for my brother and me is part of our natural bond. But apparently that means little to the wait staff at QMaster Billiards. We continued to play and at one point the table next to us...who was celebrating a birthday party for a group of young women.. was paying their tab and congregated closely at the end of our table to discuss who would pay what portion of the bill. We were patient. But at a certain point, we needed to play pool. I had a ball land where I had to disturb the pondering group. They did not move despite the fact that was polite. I shot. Off. Never mind. It's a game and we will respect this group. Next, my brother had a legitimate pool shot that also required him to aim from the midst of the established group of pondering young payers. Again. They did not move despite us politely asking them to move. Most pool players respect the courtesy of pool players trying to land their next shot. Not here at QMaster Billiards with this burly waitress and her pondering purchasers. Instead of asking the group to politely move to the side to let us continue the game , the burly waitress yelled at my brother telling him he would have to wait until they finish the transaction. The last word of her outburst was:"SIR."Using the word as a slur. At that point. We clearly understood that we as two black men were not wanted at all QMaster Billiards. It was obvious based on the four unexpected but important chapters of our experience. I am not advising the people of color not go to QMaster Billiards in Virginia Beach. I am advising you to beware that you are not wanted. There is a clear collective effort to relegate us to a lesser experience. THIS IS NOT AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT READILY WELCOMES YOU. Please don't let my experience result in you not patronizing this business. But. Beware. Tip the staff. IF DESERVED. But based on the welcome that we received here, I am certain that we are not the first to have had an experience like this. GOOD LUCK AND BE AWARE.