June Bugs

Great crowd.. Kinda reminds me of The Early Dawn that used to be in Modesto…read more The bands were cool.. and the semi-professional dancers were fun to watch for a bit, but when I wanted to dance I had to stay behind the black line? Phhh.. what? That kinda made me feel like we were only there to watch.. which made it feel like a "man's place" watching the dancers in their short shorts. Good thing I was there with a girlfriend and not a date. Anyway.. I've only been that one time.. maybe I'll go back some day.

I just recently stopped by after being away for a couple of years and wow; this place is amazing…read morenow! The vibe is very chill, the drinks are excellent and fairly priced, and the service is phenomenal. Gabby is an outstanding bartender and provides a very welcoming atmosphere. I have worked in customer service for 11 years and having someone like Gabby on your crew is an absolute benefit to have; she is amazing at what she does. I will definitely have to recommend to friends and I absolutely plan on returning in the future. Once again, thanks Gabby for providing an excellent experience!

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The bar manager, Gary, allowing his friends to drink outside & go behind the bar. THIS BAR MANAGER IS A JOKE.

The Running Iron

4.1(48 reviews)

1.9 mi

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

Come have fun on our very first Poker Run. Starts at Running Iron.

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Running iron sign

Low Key Saloon

3.0(23 reviews)

4.2 mi

On 6/21/26.. 3 of us entered @ 4:00PM to celebrate Father's Day & my Birthday with a few drinks &…read morepool games. The female bartender had a full bar of clients. As we entered she loudly said to the bar customers..."FUCKING GOD...." I told her "thats rude!" She didn't hesitate or apologize, but defended her unprofessional comments by saying, she was a "CHRISTIAN" & it was "just a figure of speech!" I disagreed. She said I could... "stay or leave?" I said there's only one choice then. The 3 of us walked out never to return to that atmosphere again. She then wished us a very happy day. Another condescending comment! Disrespectful foul language should never be used in a public business especially by the professional communicating with the public.

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.

Low Key Saloon

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Low Key Saloon

The High Dive Bar & Lounge

5.0(1 review)

35.0 mi

This place is so much fun! Always a great crowed, and awesome bartenders and atmosphere! They…read morealways have themed events and karaoke and a DJ.

The High Dive Bar in Merced, California for fun and yummy drinks

The High Dive Bar in Merced, California for Karaoke and a good time

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The High Dive Bar in Merced, California for Karaoke

Hideout Saloon

4.3(219 reviews)

55.6 mi

Service: very friendly. We met both the owners & the cook. They made us feel so welcome…read more Food: excellent Best cod tacos I've ever had (special of the day). Their Loaded Not-choz was so big, three people can share & have their fill. The tri-tip, which we added was delicious - having the smokey flavor. A must try! The cook recommends to have us try the French Dip next time we stop by. We can't wait! If you are on your way to Yosemite, stop by in Mariposa & try this place. You won't regret it.

I am very sorry to have to write this review. We came in for a beer around 9:00 after a long day of…read morehiking. After 15 minutes, we were told that a wedding party had reserved the entire bar and we had to finish our drinks outside in the cold, where there were no seats. My husband asked for a refund, since we had barely begin to drink. The server went to ask the bartender, and returned to say that we had to finish our drinks and leave. We were told that they knew the wedding party had reserved the bar and would be arriving at some point in the evening. Now I can understand that neither the server nor the bartender made the reservation or knew exactly when the bar would have to be closed down. However, they should have told us that the bar would be closing, and given us the opportunity to go somewhere else. They also should have refunded our drinks, because it was their fault not to have warned us beforehand. This is simply an example of poor management.

Great live sound

Order up!! Pizza for one and beer battered onion rings for another. Enjoy!

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Speakeasy Lounge

3.3(111 reviews)

1.9 mi

My partner was skipped over 5 times while the servers poured drinks for their "regulars" the drinks…read morewere more like juice than anything. It was my second time here and I won't recommend this place to anyone

Stopped by for my Bachelorette, the bartenders were excellent and the vibes were great! 10/10…read morerecommend

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White Elephant Lounge

3.6(45 reviews)

4.8 mi

Knocked off one star due to drinks. I'm not in my 20's where I can welcome any drink to get drunk…read more My pallet is a bit more refined (lol not really), but I can appreciate this bar. The bartender was nice and attentive, the people sitting at the bar were welcoming. You never know what you're going to face especially nowadays but I didn't sense danger at all here. It's a cute bar with a sense of camaraderie. I'll definitely be back to chill and I'll ask for the types of beer they have next time.

Owner doesn't allow the employee to speak about Jesus won't be back but the bartender was a nice…read morelady

Modelo

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The Rusty Hook

3.5(68 reviews)

17.2 mi

This place is great! No tweakers, no posers, no gangsters, no douche bags, ha just people having a…read moregood time. They have a great pool table, only one. The bathroom is pretty cool. I love a bathroom with artwork. THe drinks are terrific. THe bartender is hot. Well at least the times I've been here I've noticed a hot bartender. If you love star wars, well then this place is all about star wars and its very noticeable. I love how the door swings open also. I felt like I've really made some friends here. Hey the location is great also.

The chubby girl with brown hair made my drink taste nasty she couldn't even make a simple hennesy…read morecoke that should say a lot , and she's super rude and stuck up it would be nice to see more flattering girls Who work there who actually got body and a pretty face.

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Vieira's Lounge

3.4(44 reviews)

2.6 mi

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.

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Lo Fi

4.1(75 reviews)

1.9 mi

New favorite bar in town, hands down!! Every cocktail that came out was not only delicious but…read moreseriously Instagram-worthy! I know how we love those fun glasses...and they had several!! You can tell the bartenders take pride in their craft, and even though the place was packed, they were pumping out drinks fast without sacrificing quality. The vibe is what sealed it for me. The DJ was spinning all the Millennial throwbacks, and the whole crowd was into it. It felt like the perfect mix of fun, stylish, and a little nostalgic all at once! 1000% loved everything about this place, from the drinks to the energy,and I'm already planning my next night out here, I'll try to save you a seat!!

Visited after a show at Gallo. On this day they seemed to have an event going on so we were at…read moretheir bar on the side. There was a couple small setting areas in bar and consequently it was VERY busy. With that in mind, I think the bar staff was doing its best having to serve the party going on and also everyone at the bar. While it was a long wait, the drinks were well made and they have a variety of options. The vibe was really enjoyable and is definitely one of the good bars in Modesto which definitely needs more. Wish this place the best and hope we see more like it!

Coquito

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Anonymous O.

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29

15 years ago

this bar is small and the bar is right next to the bathrooms so it makes the whole place smell lick piss and shit the bartenders are either on pills or to drunk to take your order if i were you i would go over to t's cocktails on north 9th street they have a huge place and lots of down to earth people go there and they always have good live bands for free read more

Scotty H.

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14

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8 years ago

I hope to meet the owner of this bar just to thank her for hiring awesome bartenders! There are a lot of people who go here for it's vibe! The prices are great too. I love coming in to this bar! read more

Joe Z.

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3

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8 years ago

Stop in to have a after work drink the bartender was very polite and courteous and very fast at getting me my drink she made a great drinks very nice place l will be stopping by again read more

Deb H.

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5

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5 years ago

I was going to say the same thing about the old man with the harmonica shouldn't he be outside in the alleyway playing. I am just saying it's very distracting and not in a good way read more

Alina G.

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1

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5 years ago

Ghetto bar , no masks. Let fights happen ! Not even security. They favorite the regulars

Sam M.

3

6

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12 years ago

I was able to do the worm, with no judgment. Awesome!

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