Darts, Pool, and Games: What's Inside 12 Hawks in Ephrata

Ephrata has one bar and grill with a working pool table, dart boards, and enough screens to catch every game at once. Here's what's actually inside, what it costs, and what to know before you bring the family or a group.

Pool and darts: what's on the floor

There are two regulation pool tables near the back, away from the main dining room, so you can play without blocking traffic to the restrooms or bar. Tables run on quarters, no hourly rental, no sign-up sheet. If both are full on a Friday night, expect a 20 to 30 minute wait during busy stretches.

Dart boards are electronic, not cork, which means no sharp tips flying loose and scores tracked automatically. Good for casual players who don't want to keep score by hand, less ideal if you're used to steel-tip leagues. There's no dedicated dart league currently, but groups book the area for birthdays and small tournaments.

Screens for every game

Multiple TVs cover the bar and dining area, so NFL Sundays, college football Saturdays, and weeknight baseball all get coverage without fighting over the remote. During football season, expect every out-of-market NFL game spread across the screens rather than one game dominating all of them. If you're chasing a specific matchup, call ahead to confirm which screen has it, especially during overlapping Sunday slots.

There's no dedicated Sunday Ticket package advertised, so blackout rules and local coverage still apply the way they would at home. What you get instead is a room full of people also watching, which matters more than most people expect on a slow Tuesday... except Tuesdays are the one day this doesn't apply, since the bar is closed that day.

Is it actually family-friendly during games?

Yes, with a caveat. The dining room stays family-friendly throughout the day, kids' menu included, and the pool tables and dart area are open to families until the later evening crowd picks up. After about 8pm on weekends, the bar side leans more adult as drink orders pick up and the crowd gets louder. If you're bringing kids to watch a game, earlier is better, and weekday evenings are quieter than weekend nights.

Happy hour and game-watching overlap

Happy hour runs Monday to Friday, 2 to 4pm, which lines up well with early weekday games and gives you a cheaper way to test out the pool tables before the dinner rush. Discounted drinks and appetizers during that window make it a practical time to bring coworkers after a shift or grab a table before the after-work crowd fills in. For specifics on what's included, there's a full breakdown of why locals choose this happy hour window.

What you won't find

No arcade machines, no claw games, no bowling lanes. This isn't an entertainment complex. It's pool, darts, and screens, built around people who want to eat, drink, and watch a game without driving to Moses Lake or further. If you're looking for a full arcade experience for kids, this isn't it. If you want a place to grab dinner, shoot a game of pool, and catch the score, it covers that well.

Booking for groups and private events

Groups watching a specific game, running a small tournament, or celebrating a birthday around the pool tables can call ahead to reserve space. There's no formal rental fee for the pool or dart area, but letting the staff know in advance means they can seat your group together and make sure the screens near you have what you want on. Larger groups, 15 or more, should call a day or two ahead, especially around playoff weekends or local Grant County events when seating fills up faster than usual.

Food while you play

The kitchen stays open through most game windows, so you're not stuck choosing between watching the fourth quarter and ordering dinner. The full menu covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, which matters if your group shows up at odd hours or wants wings during the game and breakfast after. Portions are standard bar-and-grill size, not oversized, so plan on ordering a couple of shared appetizers if you're settling in for a few hours.

The bottom line

Ephrata doesn't have a dedicated sports bar or standalone game room, but 12 Hawks covers the basics well: two pool tables, electronic darts, multiple screens, and a kitchen that stays open through most of it. It won't replace a full entertainment venue, but for a Sunday afternoon, a weeknight game, or a casual group hangout, it does the job without extra fees or reservations required.