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8-Ball on the Break
In a barroom game of 8-ball, the shooter loses if he pockets the 8-ball on the break. In a non-barroom game, the breaker could request a re-rack or a spotting of the 8-ball. He would then shoot again. You cannot retrieve a numbered ball on a barroom pool table so, pocketing the 8-ball ends the game.
9-Ball With a Foul
In a barroom game of 9-ball, the shooter loses if he pockets the 9-ball but commits a foul such as a scratch or hitting the wrong ball first. In a non-barroom game, the 9-ball would be re-spotted, and play would continue. This is a serious barroom rule since 9-ball is commonly played for money in barroom pool.
"Open" Table Rule
In barroom 8-ball, if the breaker pockets either a striped or a solid ball, that becomes his group. If he makes one of each, he has a choice. In a non-barroom game, the table remains “open” after the break. The first ball made after the break determines the groups.
Jumps and Masse Shots
Jump and masse shots are strictly forbidden in the majority of barroom pool games. This is because these are difficult shots to master and they often result in damage to the playing surface of the table if executed improperly.