Chalky's Billiards & Family Entertainment — Local services in Findlay

When my family and I first moved to Findlay, we were looking for something to do with the family. We came across Chalky's on the Internet and the website mentioned "family entertainment." Initially, we were impressed with the establishment and the owner, Ken, who was very friendly and even complimented my son on his pool game. So, For the past two years, we have been regular patrons of this venue, valuing it as a great spot for family entertainment.

However, our most recent experience left us disappointed and frustrated. My son and I decided to visit Chalky's again over the weekend for some quality time together. Early evening mind you and with little more than 3 other patrons inside. To our surprise, we were turned away and told my son could not use the pool tables solely because he is a few months shy of turning 16. This has never been an issue before, and despite trying to explain this to the staff, we were turned away anyway.

Given that Chalky's was a place where we sought entertainment for us and our teens, the abrupt and unwelcoming treatment has left a bitter taste. We have made the decision to take our family outings and our business elsewhere from now on. Additionally, I would recommend that Chalky's revise their website to accurately reflect their age restrictions and remove the reference to "family"...

As soon as you walk in the door you're "greeted" with a sign of rules including no colors (?). I'm not sure what that rule even means. But it immediately made me feel very unwelcome. My friend and I walked to the bar where one person was running the whole establishment by themselves. They had to get our drinks, make our food, start the mini bowling machine, literally do everything by their self. You could tell they were frustrated and didn't wanna be there. Our drinks and food was okay. We asked to play the duck pin bowling. The lane we played on was broken to where the ball got thrown back at us down the lane. We were playing bowling and dodge ball. My biggest complaint about this place is it was HOT. I don't think they have AC, just a few fans. We ended up leaving way sooner than we would have otherwise because it was just too hot. I feel this place COULD be a very cool place but the atmosphere is just off. Even on a Friday night it was not very busy.. I'm guessing because of...

It was okay. Atmosphere didn’t feel very welcome but I expect that from a small town. Drinks were okay, pizza was good, TouchTunes didn’t have much to any variety/diversity. Some of the signs seemed unnecessary, unwelcoming, and could possibly be confused with ignorance. Bad taste. 2/5 stars. Wasn’t horrible, I’d only recommend if you’re bored and just want to check someplace new out, don’t...