What a great find in Modesto. We were traveling through the area & had a chance to stop in during the week. Location: The location is pretty cool. They have their own parking lot with plenty of parking & a large warehouse venue that appears to host different events. It was clean & well organized. The bathroom was clean & well stocked. Beer: They had about 13 different beers on tap, all proprietary brews. We normally stick with IPAs but did try a very nice stout based on the recommendation of one of the regulars. The IPAs were a perfect blend of crisp & hoppy. They had cans to go as well. Customer Service: We had an opportunity to meet the brewmaster, Jonas. He couldn't have been more friendly & welcoming. When we asked for a can label to take home as a souvenir, he enthusiastically gave us 5 different labels to take with us. Food: There was a sign outside that said we could get a free appetizer with the purchase of a pint. Sure enough, we ended up with 2 very tasty street tacos from the food vendor. I highly recommend coming in & supporting your local brewery. Look for the parrot mural on the side of the building-- hard to miss! read more

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Great variety of beers on tap and hospitable service from brewmaster Jonas. We sampled many beers and ordered a hazy IPA and a lager, both very good! There is something on tap for every taste. I don't find myself in Modesto often, but when I'm in town I will certainly return! read more

Good beers and a lot of variety. Service was nice as well. Plenty of seating and the live band was great.

Can't miss this place, there's a giant parrot on the front side of the building. They have a large parking lot. Inside is a small stage, round cocktail tables, and games. You get an appetizer for every beer purchased. This is nice, like a sample of what their appetizers are before ordering more. The options were chicken wings and calamari; two pieces. Their menu also offer nachos, sandwiches, burritos, tacos, burgers, tenders and fries. Plenty More and Pink Guava were my favorite. We got to try their current offers and one more that is still brewing. Nice staff and clean tables. read more

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Ordered asada nachos, calamari, and a hamburger. When we ordered, we were told they weren't making anymore sandwiches or burgers but it was not even 6:30pm. Our food took over an hour to receive. The calamari was terrible and not with the money. The only saving grace was the asada fries and nice bartenders. If they're playing live music and expecting a crowd, they need to have adequate staff to be efficient. read more

Persuasion Brewing - Calamari appetizer $16!!!! - Brewpubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Great place for a nice cold one and games too! They have pinball, video games, shuffleboard, billiards, and my favorite basketball . I kicked some butt of course! Lol....and Tuesday night is trivia night. We had a blast! The bathrooms aren't the best, the soap dispenser didn't work so I'm not ever eating there but for games and beer, YES we will be back. read more

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Beers made by Persuasion range from good to very good. The Double Date Hazy was excellent while the Pale Ale and American Red were solid but not really outstanding. I am always looking out for a solid red but I have to say Pigeon Head in Reno makes the best red I've ever tasted. This one is pretty dry which I like and very low on malt. Overall you will find something good here and the rotating taps are excellent read more

I visited Persuasion Brewing for the first time in late June 2024. The place is enormous inside. We were promptly greeted and helped by the staff. We ordered beers and then food. I got the spicy BBQ burger and my buddy ordered the Tri-tip sandwich. The burger sounded really good, but I'd say it was a little disappointing. It was simple and a bit small for the price. It did taste good though. I also got a side of the pretzel bites. They tasted a bit overcooked but we ate them and the cheese sauce was a great pair. I'd like to see a beer cheese option (maybe even made with Persuasion beer?) and or an ale mustard option. This would take the pretzels up a notch! My buddy ordered the buffalo cheese curds and these were legit amazing, don't skip on these! So good. The beer was great. All in all, great experience and great place! Looking forward to coming back and trying more! read more

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I was looking for some beer to pick up and this place came up on Yelp . This place is huge !! In the front near the parking lot they have food trucks with so many different kinds of food . I got the pleasure to meet Brown Boy Burgers outside he was definitely doing his thing . He was so friendly too ! Walking in inside they had a live band playing . They had pool tables, arcade games and so much more. So they brew their own beer which is on tap but they also have large coolers with so many beers to go from other breweries that you could purchase. A lot of options to choose from. Inside they also have another area where they sell food. I had a question and David was very helpful and nice thanks David ! Overall, this is a great place to have a great time with so many entertainment inside . They also have a lot of options if you're a beer lover. I highly recommend this place fun times ! read more

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We love stopping here on our way back into town. Limited tap beers but they have great tasting beers. The first time we came hella early but this time we came before their happy hour special, you get a free taco or wings with a lathe purchase of a beer. Let me tell you, they are both very delicious! I had asada and pastor tacos with the sweet BBQ wings, I highly recommend. Service is great, atmosphere is cozy even though it's a large space. The owner and staff are very personable and welcoming. read more

This is an update to my first review over 2 years ago. We had to come and check out the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck w/all the rave reviews. And.. I've been jonesing for a proper lobster roll since I visited Boston. loved my lobster roll... but it needed to be twice the size. lol. It looked bigger in pics online. That's why I put my fork in photo for you:) The "new" Persuasion is not my cup of tea let's say. The crowd seemed a tad different than last time I was there. Grocery store is gone and it's one big open cold room. Band was good but they had a lot of microphone/sound system issues tonite. games, pool table, foos ball, TV's.. band. The beer tender was very nice. Im not sure I'll be back. read more

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Best Brew pub in Stanislaus. The brew master is magic with his recipes. Something for everyone and a little restaurant that has something for everyone to go with their beer. Pool table and other fun things to do. My new fav beer! read more

Do not waist your money here. I promises you there are so many better spots that are actually in down town. They have no vibe what's so ever. Always empty. This place is going down hill. Staff is awful. I don't know what's happened with this place. Girl bartender with dark hair absolutely rude. No customer service. Food is ok nothing special. read more

if I could give a zero stars, I would! $8.27 for a side of onion rings. Every beer was over eight dollars, and they charged us for an extra one and when I tried to get them to give us the money back, the manager wouldn't do that and he just said give them another beer which we didn't want.! jerks out in the parking lot blocked the exit so luckily there was a way to get out in between parked cars! Really bad vibes! read more

Recently I have gone back to persuasion brewing, The beer was excellent the MOMO beer is really something else and I just keep goin back for MO! The beer pairs nicely with the tacos, but I didn't not buy a sandwich but they still use Boars Head. Other than that the menu has been updated and I am ready to test out the new creations that they have came up with. The service was nice but slow, on one of my tacos plates they gave the wrong meat selection but gave me the correct plate right away. The ambiance was great the steel chairs are gone and now they have tables with nicely cushioned chairs (for the people with NO butt) which made me wan to stay because of how comfortable the chairs are. Overall persuasion is nice and spacious and has upgraded very very nicely. read more

Persuasion Brewing - New chairs - Brewpubs Near Me - Modesto, California

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Cool place, been there twice now. The club sandwich is fantastic! Stacked high with plenty of meat. Then came back later for beers with friends. Make sure you buy a bag of chips and the fresh salsa! #spicemeister approved! read more

Persuasion Brewing - Club Sandwich - Brewpubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Place is pretty awesome. We were on our way to see Natalie Merchant in San Fran but she postponed. So we made a stop here in Modesto. Good menu option, cans to go, snacks and non alcoholic beverages, along with a sandwich stop featuring Boars Head Brand!! Didn't get to grab a Sammie this time around but they look delicious. Beer-tenders were very nice! They also have pool tables and arcade games to keep you partying all night long! All in all it was a great stop! read more

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Came out of town decided to check this place out. Food was ok & friendly staff. They had a fridge with other beers. I went to get 3 cans of beer. I ask if we where able to drink it for here. But the kind lady said no it's only for go. You can only drink there brew beers in here. But there was a gentlemen right next to me with a open can that's not brewed from them. So it didn't makes sense. Oh well it was cool experience. read more

Today my husband and I went to play some cornhole and have a couple good beers. When we got there everything was fine and we enjoyed our time. However, around 2:30 the manager had a promotional meeting. During this time we were surrounded by people. They had their meeting while there was a family trying to have a 70th birthday and several other people were attempting to enjoy their time. At no time did they attempt to reserve any table or make anyone aware that they would be doing this meeting. The manger spoke over the microphone for the meeting which took away from the environment. To me this was extremely rude. They should have closed their venue for the meeting or done it before or after the brewery closed. Normally I really love this place but I am disappointed in the new management and how they are handing things. At least notify people that there will be an event for the day. read more

I just got my head bit off for being a first-time customer and not realizing that the beer I grabbed could not be consumed on site. There's a nice way to say that and then there's the way the bitch employee said it: "Do you see the signs everywhere?" Clearly I did not see the signs. My husband and I were prepared to sample their beers, maybe order some food, hang out but I guess customer service is not a priority. Just terrible. I would like to give zero stars but I can't. read more

This place is awesome the staff and beer are amazing. I'm a cat and get treated like a queen every time I visit. I also attended red white and brews to help kids with mentors and tutoring and met Nate and Shelbi from Persuasion who donated their time and beer to a worthy cause to help the kids and community. They also have a ernormious cold box with lots of quality beer theirs and other brews and food and lots of activities including live music and trivia and they help my friends at Paws and Pints do fundraising and animal adoptions. I always stop when I go to Modesto for a . Ryder_brewery_cat read more

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Great place to hang out both inside and out with a great staff and friendly atmosphere. They have a wide variey of beer styles available-something for everyone! There's a great variety of pinball machines, pool tables and games to entertain you. Dogs are welcome which is always a plus for us. The only drawback for us on occasion is..of all things, a boxing game. When the punching bag is hit it sounds like gunshots. This noise triggers both my boyfriend and our dog to the point that we either go outside to their patio (weather permitting) or leave before we were ready. To be fair, this is not a frequent occurrance, we just wanted to give a friendly head's up. read more

Nice brewery with plenty of options to choose from, especially if you're into great IPAs. The bartenders are friendly and attentive, and the food is both affordable and tasty--loved the tacos! Overall, it's a great spot to grab a beer, enjoy some good food, and hang out in a laid-back atmosphere. read more

They have all there events outside.. decent Soundsystem with a lot of room. The floors are not cemented and are just made of dirt, but plenty of room for slammer dance. It get cold so where a jacket... food is inside and are reasonably priced.. read more

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Sundays at persuasion were our favorites but since the change of staff, service has been lacking. Today was empty, maybe 6 people in the place. We played music on the jukebox and the cashier turned it down where the tv was louder than the music. We politely asked if she could raise the volume and she didn't. A few minutes later she turned it down more which made us feel unwelcome. Wont be returning if Karri is working. read more

Was there last sat should really change the google hours it says closing at 11 but they close at 10 ? What about the hours on here are they right ? FYI your staff should let everyone know that they you guys are closing instead of locking the gates and turning off the lights on everyone it's good beer there and food but come on have some respect for the people who support the business. read more

This was a recent find. I had heard about the brewery from locals so decided to check it out. It's a spacious fun filled place where the whole family can have fun plenty of games for kids and adults. Great bar and great beer. Tried the nachos and they were yummy. Oh and they have a HUGE fridge with all kinds of beers to take home. read more

My husband and I popped in for a quick drink before dinner. They were having an event outside. It looks like they have events pretty often which is cool. I really liked that they had two ciders on draft for the non beer drinkers. The Chocolate Mulberry was definitely sweet. My husband liked his beer Bookworm a lot. There were very well behaved dogs on leashes when we went. Lots of things to entertain your group with pool tables, Jenga, Arcade games, corn hole etc all around. Outside there was a pizza food truck. There was food inside but we didn't eat it maybe next time. The bartenders we nice and efficient they were very knowledgeable on the different drinks they had. Will visit again and stay longer! read more

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One of the best places to visit if you're a lover of beer and arcade games. A great variety of beers on tap, and knowledgable bartenders to help you decide what to try. We really loved the amount of games available to play, and enjoyed walking around and exploring everything they had to offer. It was a very chill atmosphere, and we're looking forward to visiting again in the near future! read more

The deli food is awful we felt sick on our drive home. the only good food is the fries and pretzel bites. Don't come for the food obviously

I had been wanting to try out this brewery for a while . Disappointed with the customer service, guy gave the impression he didn't want to be there. Tried most of what was on tap. Enjoyed a few of pours. Not a large crowd for a Sunday . read more

Great place to go for a beer or cider and a sandwich. Friendly staff and able to sample before you commit. They'll recommend something if you ask and have a nice selection. Nice big area with pool tables, darts, cornhole, games, basically the works. Sandwiches are great, and they'll warm them for you. read more

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I used to love coming to this place but they got new staff and it's not the same anymore. I played music and the volume was immediately turned down. What a waste of money and credits. read more

We stumbled upon this place, didn't know it was there. The staff is super friendly. The food is very good and it's a very good atmosphere. We will go back anytime. read more

Nate and everyone at Persuasion are amazing. Some of the best brews and tacos I've ever had. Will be back whenever I'm in the area.

Visit this place in Modesto Ca. Amazing Brew and the ownership is top notch, want to feel like your welcome and your drinking with friends come Visit Nate at Persuasion Brewing! Great spacious and inviting. read more

Persuasion brewing is one of my go to spots for a cold beer that isn't just basic. They have such unique beers that are made there by their brewers Nate and Jonas. You could tell they put in the time and energy into their craft. I've not yet had a persuasion beer that has been disappointing. Persuasion has gone through a lot of changes but I still think their place has the best vibe and the best beer. read more

I love this place! Had a Rueben sandwich and had a Truth or consequences imp. Stout. The sandwich was amazing! It was a fatty. Next time extra sauerkraut just for me . Best sandwich I ever had. The rye bread was mild and soft. The staff is super friendly. Also my stout was amazing! Wasn't too chocolatey. Had a nice balance all around. See you soon Persuasion Brewery! read more

Persuasion Brewing - Rueben sandwich and Truth or Consequences ump stout! - Brewpubs Near Me - Modesto, California

This place has a decent vibe. The beer is good but they need to be on top of keeping their IPA's stocked in cans. Customer service was a complete miss. While standing at the cash register I wasn't acknowledged until I said said hello. The beer selection in the self serve reach-ins had a decent selection but nothing spectacular outside of Humble Sea and Alvarado. I'd probably go for a few drinks sometime in the future but if customer service fails again then I'll be passing on this one. read more

10/10 drinks and food is always good I recommend the tri-tip sandwich w bbq on the side also nachos are good fun place to relax and enjoy there activities they do read more