Rack and Roll - LTX Beer and Billiards

Rack and Roll - LTX Beer and Billiards

Reviews Summary

This pool hall is highly praised for its excellent atmosphere, friendly staff, and well-maintained pool tables. Many reviewers highlight the welcoming environment, with some calling it a "home" for regulars. The owner and bartenders receive frequent compliments for their service. Smoking is allowed, which some appreciate but others find overwhelming. Food receives mixed feedback—some love it, while others note limited options or haven’t tried it. A few mention minor drawbacks like smoky air or occasional price hikes during tournaments, but most agree it’s a top spot for pool players and socializing.

About This Listing

Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

217 W Tyler St

Longview, Texas 75601

Hours

Monday 10AM-2AM
Tuesday 10AM-2AM
Wednesday 10AM-2AM
Thursday 10AM-2AM
Friday 10AM-2AM
Saturday 12PM-2AM
Sunday 12PM-2AM

Customer Reviews

I LOVE THIS BAR!! My most visited spot so far in 2025 ??, i know that's not the best outlook for a bar to be my ?home? but this place is more than a bar. Once you get to know the owner and the staff, it feels like home. They are very welcoming and friendly and amazing people. Very clean and cool atmosphere.

Only reason I didn't give a five is because I haven't tried the food, and the bathrooms weren't the cleanest. Everything else was excellent. The drinks, the service, atmosphere. Wasn't hungry so I didn't eat. Pool tables were great, customers seem friendly and respectful, staff was friendly and quick.. once I try the food I'll update.

I was just passing through town and Longview is where I stayed for the night. Found this little place not far from my hotel and I had a wonderful time. The bartender was nice, the patrons were friendly, and the DJ was the best.

Great experience, got whooped on the pinball machine, but all in good fun. Great staff, enjoyed playing pool with random people

All I can say is if you've never been there, then I suggest everyone take the time to stop in and check it out.. Very good atmosphere,and the owner and bartender were Extremely helpful and very informative about the place.. Clean , Safe and Great Pool Tables and new cue sticks ...All that's missing is you.. Soon to have food service..

This is THE PLACE to play pool in Longview. As someone who gets to travel for work and visit what every pool scene has to offer, rack n rolls has it. Great equipment, great staff, and great people.

Great place to grab a beer with friends and hang out. Plenty of pool tables and good times to be had. Staff is friendly. Definitely coming back soon.

Came here with my bf and his parents to play some pool and had an amazing time. Would definitely love to come back

The owner and the bartender are real cool people. There's about 20 tables and a nice 9 foot table. There's a full alcohol selection from beer to liquor.

The best home town bar I have ever been in. Very accommodating and friendly with great prices!

Awesome place! Hope we can play the Lone Wolf Pool League there sometime soon.

Great clean night of fun very comfortable an friendly environment . very fresh beer great service with some nice pool tables with retro games live band with plenty of smoke

Fun nice little hole-in-the-wall kind of place. Great atmosphere and awesome food and drinks. Liquor selection is good. Plenty of space to play pool. Plenty of nice diamond tables to play on. Friendly staff and very helpful. Nothing but good vibes and good times. This is my go-to bar to have a drink and play some pool.

Great drinks, plenty of tables, and great people every time. Don't bother playing pool anywhere else!!

Nice pool hall with an old school pool hall atmosphere. They allow smoking but air filters do a pretty good job keeping it from becoming too heavy. Tables can be rented by the hour or by the game. Service was excellent, the waitress/bartender were attentive.

Fantastic pool hall. Great tables and well maintained. Came here w/ my girlfriend for her birthday and the owner went above and beyond for her. 5/5 kind of establishment all day!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, incredible chef! I highly recommend Rack and Roll!

The atmosphere was super chill and the tables were pretty good. They could use some new felt, but it definitely isn't that bad. It is a bar after all. The drinks were great, not over priced, and we have a great time.

Just passing through to Arlington, stopped in the town for the night. Googled a place for a few beers and found this place. The owner made us feel welcomed as if we were regulars. Great service, cold beer and plenty of pool tables. Definitely recommend- felt like my neighborhood hangout.

I had a great time visiting this place. The owner was very welcoming and their bartender makes amazing drinks. Great place to shoot some pool with friends.

Nice bar and good pool tables.

We only go here for pool tournaments and they raise the prices to gouge people visiting..

Pool hall, has lots of tables, coin and by the hour. I went it 4pm.

I loved the time that I had there, I've been about three times and it was fun!

Best bar, best crowd and amazing bartenders... Oh and the food... Hell just plan on making a day of it

Great time Shootin Pool here Karaoke was fun to watch AtmosPhere was cool & IFelt SAFE Had 1Beer 5

Husband and I went in Rack and Roll last night for the first time, we had a great time at Rack and Roll on a Saturday night. My burger and fries were great, the owner and staff was welcoming and friendly, and the pool tables were in great shape and fun to play on. The karaoke was even good. The KJ knows how to make anyone sound good. ??

Looks like a good place to play pool if you are a smoker. Friendly staff and patrons. Too bad about the smoke smell. My wife would make me shower outside if I played there.

Our bartender was AWESOME!! Her drinks were amazing, and she was very interactive with our group. The pool tables are very nice, and the atmosphere was really good.

Great place to go shoot pool. Nice tables friendly people as well. I didnt eat so can't judge the food

Best place in town for pool players. Clean, well attended cloth on all of the billiard tables. Both the diamond and valley tables were a pleasure to play on. The 9ft table is no exception and was immaculate and in pristine condition. If you were looking for a place to play, you found it.

Roast beef and some kind of delicious bean! It was the BEST Makmioja Roast Beef ???. A 'Perfect Score Recipe Board' is definitely needed for so much flavor, it's too good!

Great place, was disappointed they only had packaged snack food

Would not recommend. one of the bar tenders didnt know what was going on, the place smelt so much of cigarette smoke and the other patrons were vulgar. There was a tournament going on in the back half so after waiting for a table for 30 minutes, one of the tournament participants ask to play in on our table and then got upset when we said no.

Cool pool hall. New tables. Amazing bar food from the Heart Attack Wagon. Love their Chicago Dog, Club Sandwich, home fries. Chill vibe, smoking inside, but well ventilated and great staff.

Pay by the hour is the best. Unfortunately the owner hasn't figured out a way to be profitable charging by the hour. I've been in many a successful pay by the hour pool halls. Make the 8 ball on the break then have to pay for another game. Will not play there.

Fun place, for some reason this bar gets listed as a place to eat. I didn't see any food or kitchen. Still fun though, pool tables are good order and even house cues are straight, bartender was fantastic

Enjoy playing pool, food is prtyy good (it's bar food) atmosphere is pretty good, it is a pool hall and bar, staff is friendly and helpful

This is a nice place to go for smokers who enjoy nice pool tables. One of the few choices in the area where you don't have to go outside to smoke. My "go to" in Longview.

They have pretty nice pool tables and had karaoke on Thursday night that we were there, we had a pretty good time and enjoyed the atmosphere. Even sang a couple of songs

Pool tables were clean and cues were straight. Had a good time. Drinks weren't too expensive but we're a bit watered down.

Wow what a cool bar. I once thought that I was a good-for-nothing loser, but the second I walked into the Rack I finally felt like a cool and complete person. Now my friends respect me, my boss treats me like an equal, and my girlfriend climaxes more!

I shoot in apa at another bar/pool hall but I would drive the the hour & a half to play here. I'm unsure about the food didn't order any but the service was phenomenal. Jessica the manager & Sophie the bartender both "A++". I really wish I lived closer.

Great place to play pool listen to live music sing karaoke and have a great night

Good place to play pool. Tables were in good condition and food was surprisingly good. Service was excellent. Overall had a great time.

Like the remodeling, freshened up from the old Wicked Kitty. Food was good..enjoyed the egg rolls. Only thing that was a problem was the cigarette smoke..got to the point my eyes started burning

Just drank a few beers and played very peaceful games of pool with wife and Son. Super nice staff! ??

Great conversation. If you are serious about your billiards game this is the place. Hamburger or loaded fries get the job done for me

Karaoke at Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday. 8 till whenever for whoever is interested. :3

Great place to shoot pool , nice tables and no one messes with other people's pool cues . I felt safe going to the rest room with my very nice cue on my rest

Great tables. Great service

Everyone was so friendly and the fried mushrooms were delicious! Laid back and easy going. I'll definitely go back!

Great pool hall! The people and the staff were super nice and the prices were great!

Great place for billiards and karaoke was a hoot! Bar food was good too!

Awesome bar!! I won the Grand prize in a raffle this year and got tickets to see Stevie Nick's and Billy Joel!

Friendly, Good Music, Great Pool, Full Liquor Bar & Plenty of move around room.... Pool takes are spaced good for comfortable playing..

Great place to hang out with friends, have a beer and shoot some ?? pool. Awesome tacos for TacoTuesday!

Steve,the owner is great. The staff was very customer friendly to everyone. Aces & 8's new home bar.

The service and atmosphere is amazing

Great place to hangout and meet new folks. Good people, good service, fantastic food, and ice cold beer.

First me it's always a great time at rack and roll people I'm a very social person

Love this place. Friendly staff and the manager knows my name even though I don't go all the time.

Great atmosphere with great drinks! Service is amazing!

Awesome place with great music and very friendly people can't wait to go back..

Maintains the spirit of the wicked kitty. Im glad the owners rescued the pool scene in lomgview

The owner and bartenders are EXCEPTIONALLY wonderful and helpful and honest and genuine.

Nice cover band; and cool spot to play billiards and take some recess

Drinks are over priced but the atmosphere was great!

Great owners an employees, good food an service

Nice atmosphere but weak drinks.

Cool environment, lots of pool tables.

Great place to grab a drink and play pool

Great place to hang out and shoot some pool !!!!!

Relaxed environment. Favorite spot to shoot pool.

The bartenders are so friendly

Damn good place to relax and enjoy!

Great place would recommend to anoyone

Amazing owner, Steve!!! Felt right at home there!!!

I love this place. Diverse. Welcoming.

Had a great time with some friends

Had a great time got to go back

Nice place friendly people.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”