Stopped in passing through and if you're a pool player I highly recommend coming by. Gabbie was my…read morebartender. Had a blast.

Good drink selections, nice tables, good music at a good volume…read more Staff was very nice, from the door man to the bartenders.

The best place in Merced to kick it with the homiez. There are over 15 pool tables available and…read moresome arcade games in the back. Rates are by the hour and very fair. There's a huge selection of bottled beer and some on tap. They also have a spinning wheel if you'd like to try your luck at picking a random beer. If not, you can always ask the beertender for a suggestion, they're usually pretty helpful. If you'd like to play some music and change up the vibe, there's a jukebox available. Get some dollah bills and change at the bar. There's a pretty decent selection of music and also Mexican faves and Spanish tunes available.

9pm and Denied us to come in because he ask a kid for a ID . We see multiple children inside and he…read moresaid he need to see ID from everyone . We asked him how are other kids in there and he said if a adult accompanied them they can come in and continued to ask everyone and the kid for their ID. just horrible

Had a good time here with some family and friends. The door man that checked us in was really nice…read more And going inside the lady we got the pool balls from was equally the same. She been working there for a long time. It was six of us so we tried to figure out how to play pool with six people cus we only grabbed one table lol. We figured it out and did it by color.. yellow/oranges vs. blue/purple vs. red/burgandy.. then whoever knocked their balls out all first have to go for the green before they go for black. LOL we had a good time. Me and my team mate was in the lead up until they ordered a pitcher of beer and that shit had me tipsy I wasn't seeing straight. Got me off my game! We lost. Boooo! We was gonna play darts after but they was already closing up. It was fun. Idk who was playing the songs tho but it was a rock star kinda night lol. It wasn't packed at all. I also seen they sell pizzas. We didn't get to try cus they already closed up when we walked in. Only had an hour to play. It was just enough time for one game lol. Or did we play two games??! I honestly don't remember that part. It's the beer! Lmao

I really loved the NY style pizza it was really good and they hand make it with a pizza oven and…read morethe employees were very kind and fun to talk to I definitely recommend coming here with some friends to play some pool,get some drinks and pizza very nice atmosphere!

I like this place, cue sticks aren't bad, at least the one I used did't have any issues so can't…read moreblame a sucky game on that but I did win 4 games out of the 6 I played so there's that. Total of 12 tables, turn the lights on yourself above the table & the bathroom was clean. Now this was a girls night out on a Tuesday which is $20 for as long as you want to play. They have a nice selection of beer, they have $3 shots; watermelon, cinnamon & something else that escapes me for now. No real food just snacks (snickers, chips & such) but you can order and have it delivered or bring your own just no outside beverages. Fairly quiet on a Tuesday. Jukebox can be used scanning the barcode which definitely brings the vibe up especially if you're playing your faves. Looks like AC might be out cuz they had 2 big fans blowing which kept the heat inside down, didn't help my game but didn't hurt it either lol.

They now have a liquor license so definitely a place to check out! Chill drinks and nice vibe, with…read moremusic; everyone enjoying their time. Only downside is sometimes you get blue cubes that hardly have chalk.

New owner, fresh new take on things. They have revamped the interior, added a stage along with TVs…read moreand Darts. There is karaoke nights and live music on certain days now. I feel like it has improved the atmosphere and made it more fun without taking away the original aesthetic. It's roomy and spacious- you will never feel shoulder to shoulder. They have revamped the lounge area with more comfortable seating. The upstairs "library" is open publicly now from what I saw. We were able to go upstairs at any time and enjoy drinks with a completely different vibe. Hosting a bday here was easy and stress free. The owner was accommodating and even offered linens to us for the tables. We brought pizza and desserts but not our drinks out of respect to the bar. Bartender was cool too! This might be my new favorite place to hang out.

Detention is a great place for a game of pool and solid drinks. Came in on a Sunday right at…read moreopening. Plenty of tables to use, seating if not playing and other bar games like shuffle board and darts. They have a new stand in the corner for djs that started coming during specific days. Service is quick and efficient.

Came to Diamonds Billiards on a Wednesday because they advertise $10 unlimited pool. However, upon…read morearrival, the sign posted showed that the price had increased to $20, which was disappointing since the advertised price hadn't been updated or posted online/facebook. We also ordered a pitcher of beer, and this is the only location where I've experienced the pitcher and cups not being brought over to our table. Instead, they were left on the side of the bar without the employee letting us know they were ready. I assumed the pitcher was placed on the opposite side so the employee wouldn't have to walk around the bar holding the pitcher and cups, but considering no one else needed assistance at the time, I feel like better customer service would have been to simply bring it over to us. Since my last visit, they've added more quarter-operated tables, which is a nice improvement for those not wanting to play hourly. When we went, there was no wait for a table because there were plenty available. Also, my boyfriend mentioned that the stalls in the men's bathroom don't have proper doors. They have curtains instead

The staff here is unbelievably rude and unwelcoming. My friends and I were looking for something…read morefun to do together and hadn't seen each other in a long time, so we were very excited to go try some pool. But, from the moment we walked in the staff was very rude, dismissive, ignored our questions, glared at us, etc. It is very clear that the only people welcome here are those who are extremely serious about and already experienced in pool. If you are looking to have some casual fun, hang out with some friends, grab a drink, etc this is not the place for you. I would strongly recommend you take your money elsewhere and support a small business that actually appreciates and cares about their customers. Not to mention it's also extremely musty and dirty in there! Never ever returning

This posted 13 years ago:…read more I'm not even a Bar person. I am a Karaoke person. To me, there is no bad Karaoke. Either you clap 'cause it's great, the person really tried, or just because it's OVER. The first time I went to the Brig I was impressed by some of the clientele at this rather cheesy location on Blackstone (where it has been forever) that night..... I remember one really large young lady who didn't spare the tattoos but most people were so friendly and down-to-earth that I just had to accept them, missing teeth and all. This is how it should be. NO POSERS OR HATERS ALLOWED.I felt quickly accepted, myself. After a while it feels like someone's front room...if they had a bar, pool table, dart board, jukebox, and ATM machine in it. Country. Rock. Ballads. Substituting your own lyrics. ("Turn around, barfly." Can you say "Total Eclipse of the Heart?") Joy. Peace. Karaoke. Can't we all just get along?? Oh, the Humanity....... I've seen people of every age, race, and socio-economic status at the Brig, which I happen to enjoy. Hoopties, Harleys, and Jaguars in the parking lot .The décor is interesting when you take the time to look at it and the bathrooms are clean. I always feel safe and have a great time... which is the only reason I would ever bother to go out in the first place. Joe, Donny, and Brian are the best 'tenders alive (in my humble opinion), are skilled at quickly defusing any potential "situations".....and yes, it's Brian with the Lynyrd Skynyrd T-Shirt, ZZ-Top key chain, and that world-famous Mullet. He is a DOLL and so entertaining it hurts... since you just can't stop smiling. I like Wednesdays when Doug is the K-J, and there are typically less drunks about on the street than there are on the weekends in Fresno and I don't have to feel like I'm taking my life in my hands just to get there. Lucky me, I work nights and PM's so I never have to get up early, even during the week. Doug's still working on his song selection but he's so cuddly that I just have to "Wave my Hands in the Air like I don't CARE!!" Five Star Dive Bar. Yes. Two thumbs up for The Brig. 13 YEARS AGO - what's happening now. No Donny, no Joe, no Brian, Tonya the "door gal" has now become a bartender...

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.

Short Horn is awesome!!…read more If you are visiting Shaver Lake the Short Horn has outstanding food, cold beer, & great service. We visit the Short Horn every time we go to Shaver Lake. The Short Horn.

Not the same but still an okay place I guess. Where are all the locals? Some good specials.read more