It has only been a few days and I have heard that the owner has taken action! I heard those rude gentlemen from Thursday night are not usual patrons of this establishment and will not be welcomed back. Measures have been taken to assure the safety of all guests. I've never seen such a quick response. I'm impressed! I really liked the decor and the bartenders are great. I'm excited to visit again soon and bring all my friends. Sunday mornings they've got all the football games! read more

worse experience, been going regularly. Walked in today to the bartender saying "hate this couple they order the dumbest drinks" do not recommend anyone going. They offer specials just to complain about having to make them. read more

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

If you want to hang with the locals this is the place! Pure and simple a great place. Mo Mo is the very best! She keeps the bar entertained and in order. read more

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

Well of course I've experienced better...who hasn't? But I still go to O'Brian's every now and again because it's the closest bar to one of my best friends/drinking buddies house. It's a hole...with some pool...a condom/sex toy machine in the restroom...some scuzzy "regulars" and a few trashy old men...all conveniently nestled next door to an AA meeting spot (WTF!!??!!. Most recently, this was the last stop for me and my friends on my birthday before the bars closed. Without going into great detail let me just say the night ended with us defending the poor bartender who was being yelled at by a sloppy, trashy possibly pregnant girl because the bartender cut her off...not to mention it was 2 a.m. So the trashy possibly prego bea-tch didn't appreciate me or my friends telling her to back off so...she smacked my best friend on the head...resulting in a girl fight that was extinguished fairly quickly after they kicked the drunk out. Great way to end my birthday...seriously we were dying laughing! (See muscle pic post-fight) read more

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I ordered a well vodka and was charged $8 because I asked for extra SODA WATER. When I asked why so much she said "I don't make the prices" and walked away...I won't be back read more

Very chill place to get a drink and catch a game. People all seem easy going and friendly (customers that is) (bartenders sometimes seem a bit uptight) They do karaoke quite regularly and some of the people are pretty fantastic. They also have tacos outside on weekends which is pretty perfect as well. All in all, a chill spot. read more

Love the strong drinks!!! I like playing pool and darts while I'm catching my buzz on. Mary is cool too! She always has a big smile and gives great service. read more

This is a fantastic little bar. It used to be a dive bar but they freshened the place up quite a bit. The drink prices are great. They do karaoke some nights. They have pool tables and a Jukebox. read more

I left one star because it wont let me leave it blank.. last night my BF and I decided to come to O'Brian's for the taco truck and margaritas since it was his bday. When we approached the bar there was a white Caucasian man sitting on our left. 5 min into being in the bar this man started talking about White power and doing the white power sign. Mind you I'm full Mexican and my bf is black. He kept saying it over and over and even starting talking to the bartender about it and she was exchanging words with him regarding what he was stating. he proceeded to say it.. so my bf and I decided to leave as we were extremely uncomfortable and I didn't want any confrontation. I'm so upset this happened especially on his bday and even more upset that the bartender didn't say anything and continued to engage in the racist comments this man was saying. I will NEVER recommend this place to anyone and will be going on social media and let everyone know about this behavior. read more

Service great and after remodel the place is very nice. But the bartenders are the best. Manager Tina and Melissa. Try Melissa's Michelada on Mondays! They are so awesome! read more

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Atmosphere in here is an old biker bar type of place. Arrived around 8pm on a Friday night and there were a group of bikers playing pool already past their limit and bartenders were still serving them until they were spewing racist remarks and falling over on bar tables. They dont play any modern hip hop at all, crap music that's 7+ years old. Drinks were decently priced though and tasted great. Pool table, darts, not enough seating, bathrooms were clean. All I really got for you. Probably won't be back. read more

Interesting... That's all I have to say about this place. The place, the people, the trailer trash mojo wandering around this place... just interesting. Although, I did score some Rough Rider condoms in the ladies room. My own little souvenir of the place.. just hilarious. Ooooo and two stars for watching lesbians make out at the bar. Enough said read more

Came here for the first time. Visiting from out of town. Where to start? You have to order a slice of pizza for 2 bucks. No big deal being covid 19 days. Absolutely the worst pizza I ever ever had in my life. Ordered 2 shots and a Corona and a Coors light, 30 bucks. Wtf. Ok . On top of that the beers were warm as could be. I don't think they were refrigerated. Never again. I mean never. This would explain why no one is here on a Saturday afternoon read more

Best dive bar around. Their drink specials are insane! Never have I looked at my tab and questioned how it was so low. It's awesome. Great local color, the bartenders are friendly and the drinks are strong. read more

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To who it may concern, I would like it to be clear I'm not asking for permission to come back into your bar. I could careless I'll take my money elsewhere trust me I bring business, however I find it very petty that after I 86 my 32 year old brother from my house who was taking advantage of me(mind you I'm 28 why the fuck is he my responsibility personal issues shouldn't effect your business that's 101 come on now!) and using me and I get 86ed out of your bar because he's dating Monique who is one of your worst bartenders and I've had to stand up for her more than once because she doesn't know when to let things go with your customers.....she doesn't own the joint that's your money!! I've always had the best intentions and helped every bartender as needed tossed people and broke up fights while your bouncer was outside smoking weed and couldn't help because he was to high with jimmy and Ryan outside review your tapes bud, I break bread in your bar never have I started trouble and the one time I have had an issue I go to your bouncer and tell him what's up and I get tossed?! Wtf you should be on my side my loyalty lies at your bar with you and your girls I've saved them more than once and along with your customers and never disrespected them....when jimmy doesn't spend a dime in your bar because he drinks for free must be nice..... who also doesn't contribute to you and Monique steals from you I've seen it first hand she's stolen janitor supplies, toilet paper and Excedra for jimmy but I hate to be the barer of bad news I just finished real estate school with your lead bartender and the one thing I'll ever do wrong and idk if I'd even call it that other than just seeing the true potential of her and pulling her on my team.... betrayals a bitch you should have asked or reached out givin' me an opportunity to talk to you I asked for you for a full week I never got a response did nothing but right by you and your girls and customers and never once have I met you!! Because that shouldn't matter but I give everyone my respect until they lose it, I guess you can call me old fashioned in that sense but you lost it I wish you well if you'd like to talk you can email me at emjordan308@gmail.com or call me at 12099182704 but from now on I'll take my business anywhere else because I'm not 86ed anywhere else like your lying rude ass bouncer says..... if i were you I'd cut your ties you would be doing yourself a favor, either hire a real one or let your LOCALS take care of the BAR! read more

What's up with no hip hop in the jukebox? I'm a regular and don't appreciate management dictating what I can and what I can't listen to! A little disappointed to say the least... read more

This place is awesome if you're looking for a bar to have a drink with no drama. Laid back atmosphere with none of the typical Modesto drama. read more

Love this place especially since the remodel! Thanks Colleen and Alyssa for making it such a fun night!

O'brians is a cool fun bar but the bartender mellissa has a very bad attitude. Not the first time,2nd,3rd,or 4th. Time. I asked for 2 shots during happy hr and tried to charge me 12 bucks, I stated my brother is paying for it... she turns to him and says "ok $6 for you". For some reason since she started she has some kind of attitude towards me and my wife. I confronted her about it and she brushed it off like nothing.. on a happy note..Lauren is AMAZING. ..... SHE NEEDS A RAISE. ASAP. P.S. I still will come back every weekend. She just needs a adjustment. read more

Service was slow and the bartender was drinking a shot in doorway not professional and pretty sure it's illegal. The daytime bartender was attentive and personable. read more

So very, very, fun. The bartenders are sweet and accomidating. A dive is what you make it to be. So far, have not had a bad experience.

Way overpriced. 3$ extra for a little bit more of pineapple juice! If you added more alcohol fine but just for pineapple juice.?! Your serious. And 9$ a beer.? And the bartender was rude about it when I asked for a price breakdown.. complete rip off. read more

Super disappointed that all the good hip hop, old school and even oldies music are gone. I always enjoyed coming to O'brians over Bookies which is down the street because of the great music selection. We came today to see that great music had disappeared. We were told by the bartender that the owner decided to stop playing "that kind of music" (verbatim) because it started fights. Pretty sure angry, drunk people start fights, not responsible drinkers who enjoy hip hop music ; so my party decided to leave. I even overheard the bartender say they've gotten no customers today because the music is bad and only the regulars came today. It's 10:52 PM and there about 5 people here. Without good music there is likely to be a decline in patrons who loved this place as the way it was. Also a 1 star for the horrible customer service from the bartender named Amy , she was yelling at a patron repeatedly who was obviously drunk when she could had security make him leave. And for being more defensive then courteous , definitely should look for a job that doesn't involve serving others. read more

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Very upset on the customer service. Really felt like the country people are not allowed at all. My friend came from Australia to enjoy and after buying drinks the bartender asked for he's ID but just be coz he had a Australian ID and he was 30+ to drink beer but he was told that he needs to have a California ID although he was here on a visitors visa. Wow ...this is the first and the first place he was asked to do that ...he has been Vancouver, Seattle, and bars in Sacramento but none of them treated him this way. My friend was really upset. I would never recommend anyone to this place .... read more

4 people in the bar. Bartender yelled at us not to put music on. Played pool in shameful silence. read more

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Drink specials were good, but don't go to this place at the end of the night. They go off an old clock powered by batteries for their last call, which is set 20 minutes ahead. Last call ended up being at 1:30. The bartender seemed more concerned with getting us out, than getting our next drink. Won't be going back t this place read more

EMS night shifter morning beer spot !! Good service/strong drinks!!

Lately they have been having live music, which is nice. A big perk is the taco truck that comes on Tuesdays I believe. It's made when you order...very authentic Mexican food at affordable prices. Plus, if you like to play pool, you can usually get on a table pretty quick. So, overall a fun place to go, in my neighborhood.... read more

Love this place. Nice dive bar which is very clean. Drinks are good size and reasonable. Its a great neighborhood bar which I plan on visiting often! read more

By far the best bar in Modesto. The ladies behind the bar are beautiful and super sweet. This has become my go to bar in Modesto. Thanks for the excellent service and conversation! read more

Heather the bar tender is fucken rude ! Idk what her problem was but she was feeling some type of way. We been here when David is here and we love his service here but heather she could do better. We just want to have a fun good time ! read more

Decent place to have a reasonably priced drink and play a few games of pool. There are frequently some excellent players if you're up for a challenge. Felt very welcomed as an outsider by Tim and Sam one night. Nothing fancy but good people, good times, and good drinks. read more

Some of the best pool play in Modesto. , bartender Desiree total pro the owner is lucky to have her she knows her job and brings in more customers then the rest do all week .!!! That says it all , bar backer Rocky another solid addition !!! read more

Worst bar ever! Try and get a drink.... if you are not in the evening click you better go drink from a hose. The atmosphere is horrible. They turn off the music if something is on TV they want to watch, even if you just put $20.00 in the juke box. If your group has more than three people, there isn't even a place to sit together. Oh check your change. read more