Wow, it's been three years since my first review of The Brig and I still give it 5! Still going…read moreregularly and still having a blast. It's fun to be greeted by the staff and regulars when I walk in. Bartenders know what I am drinking before I even ask. It's still like family and I wouldn't change a thing! If you are looking for an easygoing time, where people are accepted and just there to have a fun time, this is the place to be.

I have been doing karaoke here for over 10 years. I was totally happy with The Brig and tried to be…read morea good patron and I would help out a little. I have discovered that management doesn't pay all its help and expects free service. There isn't a dress code for the workers or the clientele. Those that came just knew how to behave and what to wear. The air-conditioner runs constantly, the fans in the bar are going constantly and the back and front doors are open wide. It gets to cold to be comfortable in The Brig and it's because the bar tenders are too hot. Vaping goes on and nothing is done about it. Men go into the Ladies room do whatever in there and excape out the back door. I have personally experienced this twice. The service is slow and poor, at best. Tables are cleared but not wiped down. The bar now is messy and unorganized. Some of the help don't know how to mop up a spilled drink. The help dresses scantily and shows more that they need to. This might be the problem. The clientele has change and it's not the regulars that come in there any more. The clientele is moving to be a rougher, more dangerous group. Karaoke was great this last Sunday night (March 1, 2026). A few of the old crowd was there and it wasn't the dive bar we had on Saturday night (Feb 28, 2026). I will continue to go to the Brig as long as I am with my DJ. But someone in control needs to look at some of this.

This place is a total hidden gem if you're looking to grab a round without breaking the bank. The…read moretwo dollar drink special is hands down the best deal in town, and the atmosphere is always laid back and welcoming. Whether you're stopping in for a quick one or settling in for the night, it's the perfect spot for great vibes on a budget. The owner is always very welcoming and the Bartenders are attentive and great!

Great place, good people! Tena is wonderful behind the bar, and makes you really feel like not only…read morea valued customer, but a good friend!

I just want to praise Norma. She's a great mixilogist and beautiful lady. I came in unexpectedly…read moreand she was very gracious and served me a beautiful cocktail.

AFter a long time of not stopping in because of staff changes and things. A friend and I went in a…read morewhile back and lets just say UGH. Used to feel like it was an alright place to hangout and see friends every now and then. Not any more. There really isnt a place in Fresno that has a good feel about any more. I mean a get its a dive bar. But is didnt used to feel like such a dive.

Great Bartenders, great service…read more Fun place to hang out meet new people Pool Darts Karaoke Nights Jukebox

Every now and then, you just need a solid dive bar, and The Other Bar always delivers. The crowd is…read moresuper chill, and there are plenty of regulars, which makes it feel like you're walking into good company every time. The bartenders are fantastic and really know what they're doing -- drinks are made right and poured perfectly. The pool tables are usually open and easy to rotate onto, so it's a great spot to hang out and play a few games. And if you're lucky enough to come on a karaoke night, it's always a blast. Definitely one of those go-to places to relax, have fun with friends, and just enjoy the vibe.

is it a dive bar? no, it's a dive home…read more can't say enough good things about Goldstein's. It's been my favorite spot the last 5 years for a casual chat, a date, a post break up conference, whatever you need. great live music, great beers and non alcoholic drinks on tap. always nice and clean, and feels SAFE! The bartenders are always looking out for their patrons and do not mess around. Thanks golds ilysm

It's definitely a younger crowd here...well anywho I had the strongest drink Dust Bowl's Strawberry…read moreMargarita Seltzer. There's no liquor here so of course if you're not a beer person. The seltzers are the next best bet or CBD/Kombucha. The service is simple and short, everything is on tap so the 31+ choices will give the most indecisive person a really good time in choosing their first drink. lol. We were listening to the man on the piano play Favorite Things from the Sound of Music. It was a nice song but not something to drink to, it was a bit depressing so we had to jump ship to another bar!

Open every night. Some better than others. No beer on tap…read more Good security. Some times live music. Taco cart open late. Behave Thanks!

Loved this place. Good people, wonderful music. Josh bravo is great. Everyone was very nice. Loved…read morethe crowd.

Daniel makes the best club sandwiches. Fatima is the sweetest bartender. Jacob is always on point-…read morecool ass dude but can lay down the law if you get out of pocket. Shy is a solid, make sure to stop by when she works. Clean bathrooms. Safe environment. Highly recommend for a fun date night.

I've heard for quite some time how good the food was here. I stopped in with a group of friends and…read morewe were not disappointed. Our server was friendly. We did have to wait a little bit for to food but there was a large Birthday group that was there before us so figured this was not the norm wait. We were all very pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back.

Good vibes. Good bartender. Good peeps. Had a great time here being an out of towner.read more

Best place for solid drinks. Had an Irish Whiskey with McCallen 12... what!! Great placeread more

Fawn is the best bartender you can find great drinks please come to the place you will have a blastread more

This place just keeps getting worse. I cant explain it. Been stopping in for many years and used to…read morebe an alright place to go. Not any more the environment is off putting these days. From the people to the Friday night entertainment. When they get someone decent for karakoe It never lasts. I went in a month or so ago after not having been in a while and there is some guy whos a "d.j." now on Fridays. I mean I get its a dive bar but this is somehow lower than that these days.

had the worst week of my life, my friends took me here to cheer me up on 10/21/25 bartender liked…read moremy FRIEND, intentionally made all 4 of my drinks UNDRINKABLE and then told my friend to come back alone, had to ask different parties to get me a drink, All I wanted was a relief from feeling pain and LISA intentionally made it 10x worse... Sad part is that he's just my FRIEND Management please contact me Also I'm a bartender with a general love for all people& positive environments Ps bartender couldn't even finish the straw test of her drink, and needed ingredients for a dirty Shirley as a experienced industry worker I never had to go this far nor have experienced so much disrespect when we came here for good vibes! I kept my cool the whole night .. do better Lisa! Management hire me! 619-362-6632 personality and class!

Dive bar. Nothing flashy just great people and strong drinks! I've been coming for several years…read morenow and it's always a blast. Jukebox and cold beer. Open pool tables. Your local bar where newbies are welcome,