This place is a classic, grungy institution, where you can shoot pool while knocking back deadly Violet Crumble liqueur shots! Don't miss 'Schnappy Hour'.
When Shotz moved to its current home in 2004, there was some concern that its somewhat downmarket charm would be lost in the transition. Punters needn't have worried. The venue successfully relocated half a block down Pirie Street with all of its moxie intact. For that's the thing about Shotz: it's not glamorous (after all, it's a pool hall by day), nor is it cool. The floor is sticky underfoot, and PA's volume is deafening on club nights. If you fancy anything more exotic than tap beer (Coopers, naturally) or basic spirits, you've come to the wrong place. As a word of advice, don't make the mistake of asking for a glass of house red. There's a good reason why Shotz doesn't bill itself as a wine bar. So what's the magnetic upside to this place? It's the vibe. On Friday and Saturday nights the place is packed wall to wall with the young and alternative, dancing and drinking to a mix of old favourites and current alternahits, and the odd chart single. When you tire of shaking your thang, there are pool tables, a beer garden and two bars. Schnappy Hour is a favourite for those adventurous shot lovers.
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