If you haven't experienced karaoke at Speakeasy, you're missing one of the most steadily growing music rooms in town. Neil and Tristan have built something that feels intentional. It's not chaotic karaoke. It's not ego-driven. It's a room where singers are respected, the sound is dialed in, and the energy rises and falls naturally throughout the night. What I appreciate most is how they run the floor. Rotation stays fair. The mic levels are balanced. Adjustments are made when needed. They're paying attention -- and that matters when you care about your performance. I've watched the room swell to 60+ and ease down to a tight circle near closing, and both versions feel good. Big crowd? Electric. Smaller crowd? Intimate and locked in. That's leadership from the booth. And here's the exciting part: Starting Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 8PM, they're opening another karaoke night during the week. That tells you everything. They're not coasting. They're building. Opening a Tuesday gives local singers another space to sharpen their craft, support a venue that supports them, and bring life into a traditionally slower night. That's good for the performers and good for downtown. If you're someone who: * Likes clean sound * Appreciates organized rotations * Wants to sing without drama * Or just wants a solid midweek night out Put Tuesday at 8PM on your calendar. Order a pizza--pepperoni or cheese--they are delicious. Neil and Tristan are doing it the right way -- steady growth, real community, and a stage that feels earned. I'll be back. read more

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

Although this place was not for me ambiance and crowd wise if you're a drinker I can see you really getting along and sharing conversation with friends. Bartender was wonderful I must add she earned a great tip from us. (: read more

So it's been a while since I've been here The bar tender was nice enough to recommend a drink as there was a missing ingredient with the one I ordered Quite a few people came in and over all everyone seemed pleased Great atmosphere Occasions are their trac on wax that we plan on going to It made for a very nice night out read more

Great karaoke and open mic night. Good people had a great time. Come rock out with us.

We love coming here after dinner downtown. We love the bartender Diego! He's super nice and works very hard to greet each person that comes in. I love the themed nights here. Goth night is my favorite. It's a small fun place where you can play old video games at the bar. read more

Went in last night was 1230 And we sat down few people inside the vibe was so bad We were there and this bartender looks at us and say we're closed like wtf it's 1230 he's all we close at 1 okay and he kept saying it over and over like stfu but ever said anything to anyone els sitting at the bar or the booths and he was still serving them drinks we took it up to racist that's how we felt would never come here again. And hours say open till 2 am. When we left the other people were still in there. read more

Great place, highly recommend it. The customer service was great. The drinks were awesome. Thank you.

Honestly I like this place just the bartender suuuucks. If he doesn't know how to make a drink he just says he is "out". Aside form that we showed up around 11PM on karaoke night and asked to try and order drinks 3 times being told "hold on" to finally be told they don't have any lemon to make my groups drinks and diego the bartender to say "just order whiskey or something easy" was unprofessional and really rude honestly. We ended up just ending our night early there. Really unfortunate and a bad experience. read more

This place is lame and dead, we were at the bar minding our business and some guys and girls started a fight with us. Bartender closed us our even though we did nothing. I'm assuming they are the bartenders friend... moral of story this place is lame and boring af. You go around the corner and you palladium... now that's a place I'll go back to. read more

This bar is such a vibe! Good, diverse music and great crowds. Diego is beyond awesome! He was attentive, and welcoming and his drinks were A1. They also have pizza!! read more

Speakeasy Lounge - a bartender at the bar - Lounges Near Me - Modesto, California

Great atmosphere. I even got served bread with olive oil and vinegar. Like a fine dinning experience.

Went here towards the end of my sister-in-laws bachelorette party. Our whole night had been a bust for various reasons, but they let us come in and get a last drink in just before last call and we're genuinely so happy for her. Love the staff. Awesome bartenders. I've never had a bad time here, when I've gone! read more

I didnt try the pizza they offer but its good to have that option after a night of deinking. The bartender was very kind and got to me when he could I wish he had more help back there though. The vibes was nice they played some good songs in there the folks in there were pretty chill. read more

The economy sucks and people kind of suck too but Sunday's is a lot of fun doing karaoke ... there used to be a bigger crowd 10 years ago before everybody was a snowflake ... they used to have a Gong when they gong people off the stage that sucked but they can't do that now because everybody's too sensitive. Era dead. but the bartenders and all the staff are always fun and nice even when they're being mean. read more

Speakeasy Lounge - Sundays... Gong show karaoke... Its a game of song and chance. - Lounges Near Me - Modesto, California

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Fun place! I come here often only during weekend to dance my stress away. No cover charge and good vibes! read more

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Let's start with the bad... The Bouncers ate in a power HIGH! They try to intimidate you and give you attitude. This past weekend is the reason why we won't be going back due to the lack of professionalism with the bouncers. Let's just say police was called out by us to de-escalate the situation. Music- 10/10 very hip hop and they so play a lot of old school Crowd- if you get intimidated easily this place is not for you, very thug crowd here but overall respectable individuals Bar- oooh I wish I would've got the gentleman's name he was an amazing bartender. Unfortunately unless they make changes and train their bouncers not to be sexist, racist and they make changes we will never go back to this place. What a shame, I was discriminated against for being a woman. And myself and my husband were called horrible things. read more

Let's just say, you want an environment with music, drinks and all around vibes... Saturday was an experience to remember. From the music to the drinks to the bartender! highly recommend!! read more

Speakeasy Lounge - a bottle of beer and two glasses of alcohol - Lounges Near Me - Modesto, California

Loud speakers & decently priced drinks. I went for my 21st and the environment was radiant. Staffs but a bit on edge but as expected.

Go check out Diego on Sat night. Best bartender! He's such good vibes always happy to help out. Quick service. He's a one man show, bartending, security, bus boy and making the best pizzas! read more

Great music, awesome vibes, better company. bartender funny as hell. I really like the fuco ball too. Nice touch.

Bartender is a vibe and the place has great music. And they got a disco ball!!! Great place to hit up for a good time

Had my first experience at Speakeasy's last weekend. From the outside it doesn't look like anything too special but once in the doors it's very alive. There was a great DJ that night that kept throwing fire songs out. The drinks were overpriced but really well made and strong. Bar was packed the entire night, had to wait awhile to get drinks but bartenders were very attentive! Not a whole lot of seating in the joint either so be prepared to stand all night. Parking is very limited as well so I had parked across the street in the US Bank parking lot. We had a bunch of fun once the drinks kicked in and weren't even worried about the flaws. Rating 4 stars due to no parking, limited seating, overpriced drinks, and long waits in line. read more

I went on a weeknight. There was one other customer. I would recommend the weekend. Industrial vibe. Cheesy. The racist "who is allowed in" sign on the back of the front door has to go, guys. And tweaker is not spelled "tweeker". My double Jameson rocks was 19$. The glass wasn't platinum, and this isn't an airport. Would not return. read more

Speakeasy Lounge - Look, ma! Racism! - Lounges Near Me - Modesto, California

I came up from OC to visit a friend and found this place. The place was ghetto and the bartender was unfriendly . the drinks were watered down and the bathrooms were disgusting. read more

It's okay and DJ have it popping. The bartenders at The bar are shady I only had one drink and they tried to charge me for a group of girls. Thinking I was to drunk to notice. Also, I spoke to the manager about it and he was rude trying to justify I sign the recipient which I did not. He said it was correct and takes 2 days just to fix it. They never confirm they voided it on the Saturday I was there. read more

Doorman sucks and takes his job way too seriously! Gets mad when you call him out on bringing his 18 Year old fake ID buddies in as they skip the line! You're just a #doorman, chillax read more

Been coming here for a few months now and I must say Diego is THEE BEST bartender that I have ever had, not to mention the great vibe in the establishment five stars from me. read more

I have been coming here for about two months now...and every time it's a blast! Philip the bartender is my fav! He knows what I like to drink and makes a mean mai tia. It's fire! He's funny, kind and very social. He knows my boyfriend and a lot of my other friends too. Philip always has a smile on his face and keeps the bar clean! He also makes a good mini pizza! Iv been here during the day but mostly during karaoke on Sunday's. Also, my friend Niel is the DJ here on Sunday's and it makes for a great way to end the week. Es positing COVID. I recommend this place with its good music, fun times, good crowd and best of all...Philip for making a perfect drink! read more

Patrick, the security guard is a straight liability, his own staff wont even speak up to him when he is in the wrong. At about 12:35am im the far side of the bar he not only assaulted me but swindled me out of the drinks i had bought for my group, he literally pushed me against the wall unprovoked with my left hand behind me. I would not patronize this establishment without a security force to make sure you are safe from this particular employee. Please 100% check the video if you have any doubt. read more

My favorite place to come! I come visit Diego Sun-Wed night and I come see Sonja Thurs-Sat night I believe. They are awesome! They are my faves. This is definitely my go to and they are all good people and I always have a GREAT time here. I was new to the area and found a home here. Love Speakeasy! read more

I have been coming here for a few years and have never had a bad night here. This place is the only consistent place to go out in downtown Modesto. The bartenders take good care of you and the drinks are strong. Depending on what night it is, they will either have a live band or a DJ. I know on Sunday nights they have karaoke. It is not a big place, so don't get frustrated when it is crowded. Just chillax, have a drink or a shot and enjoy your night. read more

So, I'm sitting at this bar and Diego is just killin' it. He's literally one of my favorite bartenders of all time. ALL TIME. And I hate everyone so... that's saying a lot. Shout out to Diego. Funny, prompt, excellent cocktails. What a guy. read more

This is probably my favorite or second favorite bar in Modesto ca. Small room yes, sometimes over crowded yes. But I've been going for years now, it's fun environment and usually calm no fights going on or anything. Bands or music playing usually. It's a go to place for fun y'all read more

This staff there is a good reason for me, to not bring my crowd there anymore!!! Arrogant female Bartender grabs your not finished beer bottle in a millisecond, so you order quicker and more!!! When I was complaining about such a scam, she sent a security guy, to "remove" me, with the explanation, that I would be drunk!!! Okay, my group of 5 people won't show up there anymore. Bad business practices and horrible customer service!!! Elisabeth Bendel read more

Went out to this place because I had to get out of my mom's crib and get some brewskis in me when I was last out there for the xmas holiday. This place is pretty happening when I compare it to most places out in Modesto. Live music, pretty lively crowd, stiff drinks. Only thing that sucks is that there are typical Modesto lifted truck douchebags abounding here which, having grown up out there, am supremely tired of and could always use less of in my life. So yeah, gonna go middle of the road on this one. Three stars. read more

This place has a nice decor an ambiance. I love the martini shaped chairs. But cmon alright ya got the set up that's a good start but it takes more then that. The band they have is pretty wack. The bouncers seemed pretty hammered off all the shots I saw them taking an the bartender seemed to distracted by all the females in the bar to serve me a drink. The crowd is pretty snooty an snobbish too. Not a very comfortable crowd to be in. There weren't anyone that seems interesting there. The people are kind of a bore. I went out the back an left. The drinks are way overpriced too. read more

The prohibition-era inspiration of the Speakeasy Lounge ensures this is an interesting place to visit. There's low, red-tinted lighting, tommy guns hanging above the bar, and a bar scene painting that is repeated in sections across the room. The aquarium built into the front, exterior wall seems totally random, but I think it's alluding to the midnight liquor boat runs from Canada to the east coast way back in the 20's. Having a 20s themed night would be an amazing idea for this joint. Sundays are karaoke nights and some amazing singers show up. Not to mention the girls who set up the karaoke are great to listen to! Drinks are $5-$7. The bartender, Justin (or is it Dustin?) is pretty nice when it comes to offering their $3 drinks. There's a female bartender that was working last Sunday who did not care at all for making my drink! I asked for a cherry and she just ignored me! Funny since I was the only one at the bar! I would definitely avoid that one. Also, the security guys are totally weird. They're over eager to take your empty glasses away but can't spare a minute for a joke while checking IDs. Whenever I'm in this place, the crowd is younger and not as ready to throw down as some other places. I would be very surprised to see a fight happen here. And this may be totally an individual experience, but every time I come into this bar, my contacts dry out. Is it the smoke? The dim, almost sleepy lighting? read more

My bro wanted to take me out for a "night on the town" in Modesto as I visit him about once or twice a year........live cover band was playing current pop hits, the sound system was off and it was nearly impossible to talk. Within 20 minutes, the place got jam packed with people! I wouldn't call this a dive bar, and definitely not a speakeasy. A bar in downtown Modesto to stumble in, and out. read more

So, I'm stuck in Modesto for the weekend with nothing to do. Thankfully, the Days Inn has free highspeed wifi and I had the sense to pack my laptop because I was able to turn to lovely lovely Yelp to help alleviate the boredom. Last night we went to the Speakeasy Lounge based on the below reviews. It was definitely not what I expected. We arrived a little before 10p in order to score a seat since it was Friday. A sign posted on the door read (among other restrictions) "No gang colors" and "No bling." Now, boys and girls, I have been to bars all across this great land of ours and have seen a number of signs banning certain types of patrons (my all time fave being one Washington, DC bar that said "We do not accept US Congressional Intern IDs as proof that you are 21. Your parents have more than enough money to bail you out of jail, however, they won't bail us out too.") but never one that banned sparkly items. But, since I am the intrepid heroine in this review, I snuck in wearing my partially sequinned top. After sidling into the lounge, I checked out the atmosphere. The walls are painted a deep red and adorned with paintings of '30s looking gansters doing shady deeds. Sadly, only one small area had the red velvet wallpaper. The few tables are overlarge steel martini glasses, each with their own olive and the little seating they had was pretty darn comfy. Most of the small space was empty... I would presume for dancing. There was no live music. Also a bummer. Instead, there was, as one member of my party so quaintly referred to it as, roller rink music piped throughout the venue. Dear reader, don't get me wrong, it was pretty fun nonetheless with Prince, No Doubt and other cheesy classics. As for the drinks, there isn't anything truely exciting to report. Good selection of liquor moderately priced. With regard to drink strength, I've had stronger. The oddest and most unexpected part of the evening surfaced when the patrons started arriving. The crowd was filled with cowboys in ten gallon hats with belt buckles to match, young Abercrombie & Fitch shoppers with their polo shirt collars turned up and others sported Rocawear. Oh right, the clientele was approximately 75 percent male which totally worked in my favor and oddly mirrored my party's makeup. So, this was our evening. All and all, I gave it four stars 'cause, even though it wasn't as expected, it was still fun. read more