I love coming here, the place is calm, good music, great snacks. Great time for friends and family…read more The owner is super nice and he's always there! 10/10!

From the owner: New business in Modesto very clean and professional must visit for a good time with friends or…read morefamily

5 stars for Jackie & Michelle. This bar is a staple "dive bar" in Modesto. And I say that with all…read moredue respect as it's cool to be a dive bar:) located in Mchenry Village... it offers pool tables, a dart board, dice and a modern jukebox! I can not believe I've never had a PBR until coming here. It's my new favorite water beer. The coldest tall can w/chilled glass for only $3. Or, if you prefer, get it on tap. it's perfect for a hot day or if you want to hang out for a while & talk with the regulars. Or, have a mini Portuguese beer ice cold w/pull off top for $2.75!! cocktails you say? Yep.. just the way you order them. Also, they do have a few IPA's. I haven't tried the Chinese food next door, but it looks good. If you're hungry you can bring it in. go support this local bar and say hi to the girls working:)

I was dragged here because my cousin wanted to come here cuz it was close to the house... 3 stars…read morebecause of our nice friendly bartender ROXANNA. The place was completely empty. We walked in, and a couple was here playing darts, enjoying the place to themselves. They also have snacks like chips, popcorn, candy, & beef jerky.

Been here once and I loved it. Service was amazing, drinks…read morecame right out. Was here on kareoke night and the crowd was having a great time. Older folks but it was vibe!

We stopped in from out of town and had a great time! The atmosphere is fun and the bartender was…read moreamazing!

First time in and I'll say this right away--this place lets you settle in…read more It's a country bar at its core, but not in a way that boxes you in. Pool tables, darts, TVs on, people hanging out... it feels like a spot that's been doing its thing for a while. About 50 people in the room when I was there, and it sat in that perfect middle--alive, but not chaotic. What stood out to me was the flow of the night. KJs Angie and Scotty ("The 2 Hotties") run a smooth rotation. No weird gaps, no rushing people, no favoritism vibes--just steady, fair, and easy to work with. That matters more than people think. It keeps the whole room relaxed, and you can feel it. Amy behind the bar was on it all night. Friendly, quick, and consistent even when things picked up. Drinks came out right, no attitude, just good energy. That kind of presence anchors a place. From a singer's standpoint, this is a good room: * Sound is workable * Crowd is open * You've got space to actually perform, not fight for attention It's not a "look at me" kind of bar--it's a "be yourself and let it land" kind of place. I came in new, no expectations, and left feeling like I could come back and build something here. That's always a good sign. I'll be back.

A great place to go on comedy night. Roman from 105.5, The River is the producer and provides a…read moregreat line up. I have attended many shows there and have not been disappointed.

Pass by this a few times and could hear music out the door. Pool is always a fun passtime.read more

I love it! They are under new ownership! Making amazing changes. Everyone is so friendly and they…read morehave a lot of drink specials. Monday night football is the best

Title: Strong Pour, Stronger Spirit…read more The Running Iron pours more than just great drinks...it pours atmosphere. From the moment we stepped in, we felt the spirit of the place: real, rugged, and full of warmth. The staff was quick, the energy upbeat but never overwhelming. It's a place where locals mingle and newcomers are welcomed without question. There is something honest about this spot, like it knows who it is, and lets you be who you are. Just what we needed after Karaoke Night.

Friendly service very outgoing mart Anderson really attentive I like the pool tables and the…read moreambience

Lousy drinks for a retirement toast a few weeks ago. Definitely not returning anytime soonread more

this place is so trashy! the bartenders are always drinking on the job or doing coke in the…read morebathroom. everyone is always too drunk and there are constant fights

It's definitely a locals bar! Super friendly staff . Some pool tables and you can pick your music…read more They didn't have the alcohol we were drinking but it's no big deal.

Customer service is non existent. Bartender can't count, pretended that our change was a "tip" and…read morethen lied about it. Drinks are subpar and so is the ambiance. Overall a waste of time, unless you want to spend extra money to be treated like crap, might as well go eat at Dicks last resort and actually have fun being treated with no respect.

Donoby's - A Soft Spot in the Night…read more I walked into Donoby's tonight while waiting for the crowd across the street at Toriis to thin out, and honestly... I'm glad I did. This bar has an underrated, easygoing pulse that a lot of places try for but can't quite land. No shouting, no chaos, just gentle conversation, light laughter, and that familiar hum of people enjoying being out without needing to prove anything. The bartender, Amy, we actually sang "Broken" by Seether & Amy Lee together at karaoke here a couple weeks ago, pours with care. You can feel when someone takes pride in the small things, a clean pour, a quick smile, a read on the room. She has that. The crowd here tonight is relaxed. Mixed ages, no pressure, no edge. Just people unwinding from the week. It is a place where you can sit with a beer, breathe for a minute, and not feel like the world is tugging at you. Plenty of seating, the lighting is warm, the décor is classic without being stale, pool tables in good shape, and a vibe that makes you want to stay for just one more....because it is comfortable. That is rare. Donoby's isn't loud about who it is. It doesn't need to be. It just is....and that's what keeps a place alive. I'll be back.

This is a quintessential dive bar that has pool tables & darts. Regular gathering place on…read moreholidays for friends to get together from high school. The crowd can vary on any given night. Sometimes you can go and it's old timers playing bingo on Tuesday or hipsters on a Saturday. but it's a staple in M odesto for a lot of folks.

It takes a bit to get your food but definitely worth it. It's not an outrageous wait, the wait…read morestaff is very friendly and helpful. Ambiance is confusing because it looks like a bar, but it's a family restaurant. You just go sit on your own upon arrival and eventually get approached. 10/10 recommend

Gabby a waitress in the bar area was extremely rude. From the start I said hello and thanked her…read morefor coming over to chat with me and asked her about what was going on. She said rnb brunch but not to ask about it because it's sold out. From the start she was rude...I sat at the bar and ordered a drink and she came up and asked me if I wanted to close my tab, I said as confused because I was still ordering another drink with the lady behind the bar, in which the lady behind the bar told gabby "no, she's still ordering another drink with me and wants to keep it open". Gabby looked at me and rolled her eyes and said loudly "whatever I guess" and scoffed. The lady behind the bar apologized for her. I got my drink and left the area. My group ordered 3 family meals and it came out wrong and we politely mentioned to gabby, we'll gabby immediately got defensive and said "so what, what do you want me to do about it". The owner came out and apologized and offered to fix it. Never were we upset or blamed anyone, we just asked for it to be fixed. Overall gabby was so rude and not welcoming. We wont be coming back.