Wow, it's been three years since my first review of The Brig and I still give it 5! Still going regularly 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. read more

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I have been doing karaoke here for over 10 years. I was totally happy with The Brig and tried to be a good patron and I would help out a little. I have discovered that management doesn't pay all its help and expects free service. There isn't a dress code for the workers or the clientele. Those that came just knew how to behave and what to wear. The air-conditioner runs constantly, the fans in the bar are going constantly and the back and front doors are open wide. It gets to cold to be comfortable in The Brig and it's because the bar tenders are too hot. Vaping goes on and nothing is done about it. Men go into the Ladies room do whatever in there and excape out the back door. I have personally experienced this twice. The service is slow and poor, at best. Tables are cleared but not wiped down. The bar now is messy and unorganized. Some of the help don't know how to mop up a spilled drink. The help dresses scantily and shows more that they need to. This might be the problem. The clientele has change and it's not the regulars that come in there any more. The clientele is moving to be a rougher, more dangerous group. Karaoke was great this last Sunday night (March 1, 2026). A few of the old crowd was there and it wasn't the dive bar we had on Saturday night (Feb 28, 2026). I will continue to go to the Brig as long as I am with my DJ. But someone in control needs to look at some of this. read more

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If I could leave ZERO stars I would. Rochelle was so UNPROFESSIONAL. Completely rude and very passive aggressive. Also has had relations with multiple customers . It's very odd and throws the whole bar off. Jealousy is thick in there. Do better n hire professional bartenders. The ones there are washed up & entitled. read more

Always an awsome good time with Ross. Ross and Tonya treat you like family. It was our anniversary and without asking Ross he gave us a shout out. Been going to brig for years and Ross and Tonya went above and beyond. Love it. Best place to go. If you want to go to a place where they don't put up with trouble brig is the place. Been coming to brig for over 15 years never have i seen a rough crowd sure sometimes a younger crowd comes in but never have i seen any fights. You just gotta roll with whatever is going on at the time. I love the brig and highly recommend. Tonya is the best and Ross is number one in our book. Highly highly recommend brig. . read more

Such an amazing place, very welcome. Have the best time singing my soul out. I definitely recommend coming here to have a good time and karaoke with friends read more

Good karaoke! Saturdays usually gets crowded. Most people are nice. Sundays daytime they have the best bartender,Trish! She's fast and knows her drinks! read more

I have gone to the Brig specifically for Karaoki and some of the Sunday night 'crew'. I have noticed lately that things are getting too rough! I don't think anyone ever wipes down the tables for instance. That's just for starters. Yesterday, March 1st my Daughter-in-law was accosted in the ladies restroom and was terrified to say the least. The absence of Joe the bar tender is another dent in the whole package and he is missed. I am a woman alone so I don't take this lightly. RW read more

I have to say things have changed quite a bit at the Brig. I have been going in to sing Karaoke for the past 3 years and once in a while there is a tiff, but last night may have ended my patronage. My wife was accosted in the bathroom by a woman that came in the back door and then just disappeared. When my wife came back to tell me she was afraid for her life, we could not find the person. Not good! Where's Joe, it wouldn't have happened with him there? read more

It's a little bit of this and a little bit of that.. got your young and you got your older and it's a good mesh .. karaoke is a blast! Pool is cool! Sunday potluck u can't beat...(beware) Chivalry is mainstayunlesswelluknow. read more

I have been stopping at the brig for the past 5 years. Twice a week on average. Always had a good time. It is one of the best dive bars in town. Friendly bartenders. I have met many interesting people here. Karaoke nights are fun even though I never sing myself. Drinks are priced fairly, crowd is mixed. I go here mostly at night. read more

I have lived in Fresno most of my life and this is my first time here. OMG!! You have to come here! My nephew brought me here on a Thursday and we had such a fun time playing Hot Spot and drinking a beer and a shot! I will definitely be back! read more

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Very nice dive bar in Fresno. People very friendly and minding their own business. Looks smaller than it is from the outside. Good drinks, not expensive and dark as hell when you come in from the sun. Would definitely return next time in Fresno. read more

Best damn bar in Fresno. Bartenders rock, drinks rock, regulars are rad, they open at 6am!

Definitely a dive, bartender didn't know what a lemon drop was but he figured it out. Kinda. Karaoke and the more mature spectrum- I'm 40 and was young for the crowd. read more

Fun place, good ambiance, tasty food. Good music and a lot of fun. Great service with friendly staff.

Awesome bar. If I was a local I would be a regular. It opens at six in the morning which I really wanted to check out but was unable to. The crowd at elevenish on Wednesday morning was a bunch on the senior side who all seemed to know each other. Nice camaraderie. read more

Wanna slip into the night and have a few drinks? Go to The Brig. Cool staff and cool patrons. I enjoy this place whenever the occasion arises. read more

I got roofied here. was very injured . the owner did not care less and she even told me you seemed to go with him willingly . I wonder how they are going to handle the new roofie test kit law. Bars like that is why that law passed in the first place read more

1st time at the Brig. Entertaining karaoke, good vibes place. Variety of patrons, from barley legal (21) to ripe and rambunctious (60/70somers), squares, not so squares and everything in between and all around. The environment was fun no drama or major snobs. I was excited to go and see if the mullet machine really existed and he really does! Hes way cooler in person. Fyi- CASH ONLY, but they have an ATM I believe Have ID ready you will be carded and stamped upon entering. No cover charge Bathroom for the ladies=one and it's a unisex bathroom. Butt it's nice and spacious. Men somehow have multi stalls and according to my ol man no privacy. The pool area is nice and small but adequate for the places size. Hot spot lotto, super cool but you won't really have much opportunity to play because of the busyness of a Friday/Saturday night. I'm sure other times of the day it's no big deal and easy to play. Clean, there was a gal who walked around throughout the night collecting empties and clearing tables. Uber came in 7 min to pick us up. I'd love to go again if I'm in the area. read more

Just as I remrmbered! A very nice dive on Blackstone that treats me like they appreciate my business! Cash only matey!

THE BRIG, Where do I start? The brig has been here for quite some time. The brig is the spot to go to if you are looking for a great time with friends and family. The brig staff is so polite and caring they treat you not like a customer but like you are apart of society and family. The brig isn't your average bar they have the best karaoke in town no doubt about it. They always have the highest energy to the fullest and will have you leaving with a smile on your face. The brig is full of the best energy around, a lot of the best Fresno civilization stops by this place just to show face because of the care that the staff puts into the service. If you are looking for a great place to relax maybe get away from the tough week the brig has you. Right away they ask how are you, "how's your day been boss" the brig is one of the best bars in Fresno on black stone that people just done realize. The brig needs the credit it deserves. It is not a bar to act sloppy but a traditional bar where people come to have a great time to relax and to meet others. The brig is one of the best standing bars here in Fresno. I hope this review gets to the Fresno people because the karaoke is no doubt the best and extremely fun. 10 out of 10 recommended. Have a great time, and of course drink responsibly. The brig is a 5star bar joe and tonya are the nicest people you will ever meet in Fresno they are down to the roots and both have a heart of gold. The brig is an awesome place and has nothing but people of joy here. Have a nice day Fresno. read more

This bar is nasty giving out dirty ass cups to their customers, not once! But twice in one visit. Then when I told the bartender the first time, they wanted to make a joke of it, "that their dishwasher needs to be fired." I dont like to be made fun of because of their filthiness. read more

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Cool dive bar reminded me of Venice's twin brother bar ! Cool people and happy to stop in to check out this relic of one of last remaining bars in Fresno! read more

Great hidden gem! Bartenders are great, fun mixed crowd & karaoke! What's not to like? read more

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Friendly staff and fun crowd. Highly recommend the dirty Tanya shooter! Place offers a cash bar with heavy pours and reasonable prices. Has two pool tables, jukebox, karaoke, and dart boards. They even have a bartender that looks just like joe dirt! Dark little bar open 6am-2am every day. Highly recommend! read more

someone drugged my drink here . I woke up with a broken nose and my face completely wounded and swollen from running out of the car when he pulled on the side of the road. the OWNER told me she watched the video and I didn't look like I wasnt interested. she didn't believe I was drugged even though I only had two drinks and a shot . this place is classless and not safe . read more

Terrible location, poor service, unfriendly staff. I also just get a bad vibe from the whole place. Definitely won't be spending my time or money here in the future. read more

People are not very friendly. You will get snubbed if you are a newcomer. If your looking for a hole-in-the-wall place this is your ticket. I thought the Mullets were gone? read more

Fun place! We've been looking for a good karaoke place since moving to Fresno about six months ago. I wish we had found the Brig sooner! Friendly bartenders! Great karaoke song selection. read more

Dive bar doesn't do this place justice. It feels like it was cleaned within the near future. Their televisions are older and definitely not HD. read more

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The pool table was fun. Got in trouble for walking into the wrong bathroom because the signs aren't very clear. One had "both genders" but saw a guy walk out and they were told they went into the wrong restroom by a worker. I don't even know if I was in the correct restroom. What was I doing at this bar, I have no idea. Will I go again? Most likely not. And to the lady that told me I went to the wrong bathroom as well, get your darn signs straightened out. Okay thanks. Bye.... read more

Not that I ever doubted that Fresno would have good dives, but I seemed to have hit the best one in town on my first try. It had everything-- old retired ladies rubbin' up on me so I'd buy 'em a drink, crusty old codgers drinking bourbon and bud light, and a charming bartendress who laid out corned beef and cabbage in the back room for the patrons -- free of charge on St Paddy's day! It don't get no better'n this! Plenty o' flavah! read more

Total DIVE bar. Bring CASH. The karaoke can be hilariously bad, but sometimes a decent singer shows up. Bring your own friends, because you may or may not want to talk with the regulars here. read more

Was in town visiting friends and they suggested this as a fun place to go to. I don't drink but still ordered soda, each time I did even though I also bought rounds for our whole group the bartender would give me a shitty look and sigh because it wasn't all booze. I will never come back here and the asshole bartender is lucky I was just visiting and not a local. Keep treating people like crap and someone will eventually get sick of it and make you very sorry. After reading some of the other posts it seems like my experience is typical of this place. read more

Bartender was super rude and inattentive. Kept mentioning the pool hall down the street when it was closed and said we couldn't play on the empty pool table because there was "someone already playing on that one" when there was nobody one it. Would give the bartender negative stars if it was an option read more

What is it with that walrus? Anyway, pretty much how described from other reviewers, this is one fond neighborhood DIVE bar that actually deserves it's own movie. Bartenders are hammy as can be, and customers, especially regulars, love it. No credit cards accepted, but there is an ATM right next to the bar & video game. They have karaoke nights, but I've never been there for one just yet. I dread to think just yet. Not a big karaoke fan. Music is from TouchTunes (interesting app for this) jukebox which has good quality sound, and the people love playing it with some really rad selections anywhere from Isaac Hayes to Motley Crue to Tom Petty. Drinks are swinging, it looks like a scene from Tom Cruise's Cocktail if he were to land in a dive bar, they way they serve drinks with pizzaz. Several pool tables in the back. High chairs with seating, or booth chairs. Dart board game available. Bartenders are cool, and friendly, and this is one place people can hang out with cheap drinks that refresh. Regulars are a bunch of fun loving folk, don't deny, and isn't that what pubs are for, far & wide. Bathrooms are surprinsingly clean here. read more

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Whenever I go there is a band playing. It is for the older crowd, that like to dance and drink. It's kind of like a Jimbo's but for the 50+. Not my style of music or crowd, but hey my mother in law likes it! read more

If you're looking for a great dive bar, this is it! They have a great juke box- iTunes, two pool tables, two dart boards, several TV's, cold beers and great drinks at a decent price. The locals are always very friendly and always make you feel welcomed! Ages very from 21-91. :) read more

Nice locals in the afternoon. Young crowd at night. Good strong drinks, cold beer on ice. read more

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The brig is a place that I would consider my second home. The people are so friendly and the beer is always great. I have met all my best friends here. read more

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