Every now and then, I will pay a visit to a local no-frills dive bar. This takes me to the Central Valley city of Modesto where my lady and I had the opportunity to check out "The Fox Pub". Located in the heart of downtown Modesto (and conveniently located across the street from the Gallo Center) at the corner of 11th & I St's, this place is a British-inspired pub complete with 16 (rotating) beers on tap complete with a wide variety of comfort classics. This includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Must of the food is your standard American fare but they do have a small variety of British food (fish 'n' chips, cottage pie, etc,). During our visit which was the evening of Saturday 8/22/2026 at around 6:30pm, we parked directly in front of the pub. Best of all, street parking was free which makes these smaller cities convenient when venturing out to new and exciting businesses. Once inside, the vibe was lively as I was quite impressed with the overall layout. Best of all, this pub has two floors; very ideal when it is packed during weekend nights. The main floor has the general bar area complete with barstools and tables while the 2nd floor has cozy booths. I ordered an "805" while my lady went with a "Corona". Both beers were chilled to perfection while our bartender took care of us as soon as we stepped up to the bar. I will say that it was loud as the jukebox was playing an assortment of 80's music; my kind of vibe. However, we decided to sit upstairs as we enjoyed people-watching everyone having a good time from above. Keep in mind that they don't open until 5pm but do stay open until close to 2am on Friday/Saturday nights; or at least until last call is announced. All in all, "The Fox Pub" ain't fancy by no means; but that only adds to the charm of this dive bar in the heart of Modesto. My rating, an above average four stars. read more

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Cave-like and casual. The Fox Pub is conveniently located Downtown next to the Gallo Center. I came by with a few friends on a Saturday evening and was surprised that it was not as busy as I have seen it before. When I have walked by before, I noticed it was extremely busy, with a line to get in and many people hanging out on the patio. This night, it was nearly empty when we arrived. We were able to walk right up to the bar and quickly receive our drinks with no wait at all. Everyone in my group ordered a green tea shot. I was a little disappointed that we received the drinks in a tiny plastic cup. I understand that they're shots and meant to be drunk quickly, but I'd much prefer to be served an actual glass. The drink itself was good. I appreciate the quick service. I also appreciate how they had a large self-serve water station accessible next to the bar. The interior of the Fox Pub is quite cave-like. It is super dark and pretty quiet. It is definitely a chill atmosphere though. I liked that there were a number of options of where you could hang out there. You could hang out on the outside patio, by the bar, and upstairs. Upstairs there were many booths where you could have a chat and chill night. There is a balcony that overlooks the bar which makes for great people watching. I definitely want to explore this spot more in-depth on a busier night! read more

The Fox Pub - Green Tea Shot - Pubs Near Me - Modesto, California

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Good place to grab a drink and a bite before an event across the street @ the Gallo Center! The servers and bartenders were genuinely happy to serve us, the food was good, the drinks were cold and there are lots of seating options in the heart of Motown! read more

Nice place for a drink and small meal. Friendly staff and plenty of seating. Nice patio outside and an upstairs area too.

Mike the bartender was cool guy to talk to about the area. Super helpful and friendly. Cool spot to check out and hang out when in the area amongst the other bars and clubs in this area. read more

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Definite Speak-Easy atmosphere -- fun, friendly, cozy with a bar and tables upstairs. The drinks were good and so was my pesto turkey sandwich. Big "sad face" they had just sold out of fish and chips. Seems others have found that same issue. Be aware that "cozy" does mean a bit small and a bit rickety I'd still go back again to try the fish and chips tho read more

Stoped in here for a quick bite before a concert at the Gallo Center. We had the steak bites and loaded waffle fries. They were great little snacks before the show. The beers we ordered were COLD!! Seating arrangements are modestly placed so striking up a conversation with the party next to you is easy. (If you don't like talking to others, I do not recommend). read more

My favorite bar! Has been a staple for my friends & I. Great drinks & great food! They also have one of the best bartenders there as well. All of them are so friendly. I'll always be a regular here read more

My daughter and I visited Fox Pub tonight, 12/19/2025, to enjoy their #1 menu item, fish and chips (which honestly, is the only reason we went there). After bringing us our drinks and taking our food order, the incredibly nice waitress later informed us "we are out of fish". On a Friday early evening, for your #1 claim to fame food item, really? We said sorry, we're leaving. And then we proceeded to pay our bill for one cocktail, and a diet coke that tasted like dishwater, for a total of $14.00. The tables had not been bussed, and the table with no dirty dishes we sat at had an inoperable overhead light, and the tabletop was sticky. Not to mention the filthy carpet, sticky laminated menu, and the sticky bannister leading to the upstairs dining area. I've been a patron of this establishment for many years. I could not wait to go home to wash my hands, and EAT SOMETHING. It was SO DISAPPOINTING, and honestly, disgusting. Do better! I WILL NOT BE BACK. read more

Came here to say on a Thursday night and it wasn't too busy. Food was alright but the drinks were good and the bartender provided excellent service. Overall, it's a nice spot to enjoy a drink. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night for a drink, after seeing a musical across the street at Gallo Center for the Arts. The decor reminded me of an old Irish bar-- shiny, lacquered wood, dark interior, older worn carpet. The staff was friendly, same for all the patrons. Inside it's a lively, loud place. We were lucky to find a seat at the bar, but additional tables are available up stairs. There's also seating out front. A special drink list sounded enticing, but we opted for the standby vodka/soda and a Redbull before getting back on the road to the Bay Area. We chose this for its proximity to the musical. It's also conveniently across the street from a paid parking lot I'd you can't find street parking. read more

The Fox Pub - a street scene at night - Pubs Near Me - Modesto, California

I loved the party atmosphere. Having to show my ID to get in, like my old clubbing days. I'm 61 so I loved showing my ID. The food was great. Our server was fabulous. I changed her name to "Fabulous " she was the great. And, I can't remember her name. Great IPA beer. read more

Poor service and unhygienic. There was an event at the Gallo Center at 7:30pm. So my friends chose this convenient location and great reviews. I grabbed a table early and was lucky since it filled up fast. There were four girls total in our group. We ordered two plates of nachos, a sampler, and fish and chips to go with alcoholic beverages. We were mindful to get our orders early before the huge group put theirs in. Our nachos and drinks came out within twenty minutes. But it was half an hour and our sampler and fish n chips didn't arrive. I flagged down the waitress to investigate. Turns out they served our sampler to the huge group. My fish n chips came out minutes later cold. Twenty minutes later our sampler came out. No apologies. It was almost 6:30pm and the waitress said the show was about to start at 7, and hinted we better leave soon. The show starts at 7:30...it was 6:15! Our bill includes a gratuity tax for four people! I heard it was because the show at the Gallo center justified it?! Makes no sense. We tried to complain to the manager at the bar. He made excuses that it was so busy and that our order got mixed with the large group next to us. Dude, just own it. Not the customer's fault his staff can't handle orders. We were inconvenienced with poor service and long wait times. He said he will give us his own meal discount to make up for it. Ok, so being you're across the street from a large venue, and you charge an automatic gratuity tip, means you know large groups come in. So you should know how to handle large influxes of people. Yet your staff is surprised and scrambling to fill orders. Makes no sense. Just apologize and comp the two dishes they screwed up on. Also, the waitresses had long hair flowing freely and fingernails several inches long. That's just unhygienic and gross. Health violation highly suspected. read more

This placed used to be great, even after the pandemic. It had been almost a year since I'd gone back there, probably like late 2023? I just didn't drink or go out as much this year, but I like to around the holidays. First off, this isn't really a criticism of the entire pub, but one specific server - he wears a beanie most of the time and has a dark beard. Every other server my friends and I have encountered have been nothing but sweet and friendly. Not this guy. It's like he has a chip on his shoulder every time I come in. Once there were three of us and I had to go to the bathroom. I tried the door on the right and it was locked, so I knocked and asked if anyone was in there. No response, so I assumed I needed a staff to unlock it for me. I went up to beanie dude and was like "Can you unlock the bathroom door for me?" He gave me this weird look and said someone was probably in there. I was like well, I knocked and got no response so... He then insisted like "Are you sure?" Dude I'm pretty sure I can tell when a bathroom is occupied or just plain locked. It was like he couldn't believe I was telling the truth. Ever since then he's been super rude to me and my friends when we go in, just really unprofessional and honestly unpleasant. Last night we stopped in just to get one drink each and I get it, it's super busy, we aren't trying to take up your time - we ordered the same thing and even then he made it seem like it was the BIGGEST inconvenience of his night. It makes me not even wanna go anymore which sucks because I love everything else about this place. Maybe he just needs to work on his people skills or whatever. Also, the pub has two bathrooms HOWEVER only one is actually marked with a bathroom sign. That's very weird, especially for a place that gets packed and then people are queuing for one single bathroom not knowing that the other one opposite it is also a bathroom. Having to ask about it seems pretty strange. read more

Such a cute place ...like going back in time !! Andre was so personable and Johnny on the spot !!! He remembered our order exactly off the top of his head. We were there to see the Paul Anka concert across the street. Andre was able to jump around and help everyone!!! He was up the stairs , helping everyone in the bar and tables around the bar. Then he opened another door and there was another room ..like a hidden speakeasy from the 20s!! The food was delicious!!! It hit the spot. I had a cheddar burger and fries and house salad with blue cheese ! It was all literally to die for. We were in and out in one hour !!! Not to mention we had front row center seats to see Paul Anka and he was amazing and on point As always at the Gallo Center !!!! read more

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Don't let the outside scare you, this is a diamond in the ruff. I love the moody vibe and charming decor. This is a place you MUST come try. From the second my son and I walked in the door, the staff was friendly, kind and helpful. Although the upstairs is a little dated, it adds to the old world charm. The BLT is the best I have ever had. Bacon extra crispy (as it should be), fresh, crunchy lettuce and creamy avocado. My son had the house cheeseburger with bacon and onion strings and he said it was one of the best he's ever had. We both had the sweet potato fries, which were fantastic, crunchy on the outside and pillowie soft inside. Then there is the magic sauce. I can not even describe this golden goodness, except to say it's addictive. If you're unsure about what to order, as tour waitress. Ours was amazing and absolutely spot on with the cocktail. My son enjoyed it so much he even left her a sweet note. read more

The Fox Pub - The bald kitty is worth every sip! - Pubs Near Me - Modesto, California

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The Fox Club November 7th We got into town from LA on a Thursday afternoon and decided to check out The Fox Pub. It was late the afternoon, early evening time of the day so it wasn't too busy. We picked a spot at the bar. The bartender "Monica" was super cool. We ordered Fish and Chips, Artichoke Jalapeño Dip and the Chicken Club sandwich. Everything was delicious! Even the tortilla chips which came with the dip were crisp and tasty. We found out they are made regularly by Maria, Monica's mom. Talk about freshhhhh, crispy and authentic! We ordered a few Old Fashions to finish off our late lunch early dinner and they were spot on. Monica said they make them to perfection the in memory of one of their former mixologists "Josh" as it was one of his specialties and he was a master at his craft. Josh... You're name precedes you. Rest In Peace. This place was so good, we all returned again on Saturday night and met Collin and Mike who were super cool in making sure we all had a great time! My only wish is to have a Fox Club back home. Until then, we'll just keep stopping in every time we come back to Modesto to visit. read more

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Was about to have what looked like a delicious Moscow mule. Instead of lime I got a roach garnish. Guess he wanted some to! read more

The Fox Pub - I don't like my Moscow mule with a side of roach! - Pubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Basura. I'm writing this for my fiancé. He was waiting in line for the restroom while we were waiting upstairs with our drinks. He called me letting me know he had been kicked out because an employee had to cut in line in front of multiple people bc "I work here and you won't get your drink as fast enough as you want to if you don't let me go". A crowd of people got kicked out bc they were waiting in line for a minute & this guy just decided to cut in front of everyone and they didn't agree with it bc he came off so entitled. When he came out & saw staff was listening he announced "I said I needed to clean the restrooms" as if that was the reason he was going in... Maybe have an employee bathroom? Maybe be courteous & ask if it's okay to use the restroom since he's apart of the kitchen/staff before a forever line of people? Not act so entitled? To add... the waitress came out before we left asking if we needed change the second I put cash down. I told her we were still counting the total out. We were going to pay even after everything that happened. Never coming back. The new service is gross. read more

Came here last night(8/6)with a friend and sat downstairs near the bar. For the life of me,I can't remember the bartenders name(brunette young man with a trimmed beard)but he was super amazing and helpful with food and business choices. We got here right at 6 ish when they opened. For a Friday it was nice and not packed,at least downstairs. But he said it would later. I had the fish and chips but with a salad. The fish was soo good. He said they lightly batter them then set them away and rebatter and fry when they are wanted. I think that's how he decstibed it. But it makes them soo good. My friend had the grill cheese and she liked it! I love the decor. Bathrooms were clean and big. Will stop in again!! read more

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Love the Fox pub, always a good time with some of our favorite bartenders and waitresses. Mike, Joe, Lexi, Elias and the rest of the staff. Yummy bar food and drinks. Mike sure keeps those Coronas cold and best salt rim ever!! always have a chill time. read more

The Fox Pub - two bottles of corona beer - Pubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Great atmosphere and good food. Definitely a nice place to hangout with a group of friends for drinks and food. read more

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Really awesome pub! Excellent staff! Really good bar style food! Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable about the rotating draft menu and didn't skip a beat when it came to our orders! The beer was fantastic! Especially the shadow puppet guava sour! All in all I enjoyed the experience, definitely will go back when in the area around dinner time on a Friday. read more

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Tuesday night, I went there with my friend and they didn't haven any seats at the bar. We pulled up some seats and they told us we couldn't sit at the bar. Why? This is a bar isn't it? Anyway we left. Felt discriminated. I mean they can't blame COVID since they haven't take the pandemic into consideration this whole time. read more

One of my favorite pubs in the Central Valley. My buddies and I love coming here to grab drinks, pub grub and catch up. This prime corner spot is in the heart of downtown Modesto and is the life of the party. What I love about this place is the atmosphere. It makes me feel like I'm back in Ireland again. (Yes, it's a British pub). What makes this place very Irish is the Guinness. They have one of the best Guinness on draft I've ever had on the west cost. Even my dad who came to visit from Ireland loved it. They have a nice outdoor seating area to enjoy the beautiful weather and a spacious upstairs to enjoy with small and big groups. Lastly, the food here is surprisingly solid. I usually order a basket of fries and wings to pair with my adult beverages. read more

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It has been about a year and a half since I experienced this but never got around to leaving a review. Today I have some time though. This is the worst service I've ever had. I was ordering a round of shots for me and 5 friends when I came in with a bottled drink and the guy with the beard was just demeaning and yelled at me to get out of the establishment. When I apologized and threw away the drink he wouldn't talk to me and kept repeating for me to leave. So I left and haven't returned since! Seems like I'm not the only one that has experienced rude service here based on the reviews. Hopefully this place shuts down to make room for a more respectable bar in this area that doesn't treat customers like trash. read more

Convienently located close to the Gallo Theater. They have decent food and the prices & service were fair. If you have a large group, you either sit in a banquet room off of the bar, or they sit you upstairs. The problem with that can be "out of sight, out of mind". However, if you want a quiet place, it is a good choice. I'm sure we'll go their again. read more

Great spot to grab a beer. Ambiance is unique with velvet couches upstairs. The food is just ok but does the trick if you're feeling hungry after a few beers. read more

I have not been here for years and I went with a friend who needs to eat gluten free. I also have some eating limitations. We looked at the menus online and based it partially on that. When we got there it was a pair down menu with literally a fourth of what the menu showed online. The salad choices that we thought they had we're not available along with a lot of the other things. If they're going to do that they really need to change their website and not have it be so misleading. Also they need to get some good housekeepers in there to clean it better because it was not clean. And I went hoping there would be some true English pub type offerings which have been eliminated it appears. we were very disappointed! I read more

Staff was rude. One of the workers was super rude to us when we asked him for a drink. Gave us a stupid look then went to the other side and asked others if they wanted to order. I thought maybe they asked to order before we asked but through the night I noticed he was being rude to certain crowds & they weren't being rude. Seems like a little discrimination but I wouldn't recommend coming here if you don't "fit in" to their usual crowd. Really sad because anyone and everyone should be welcomed with a smile and good service read more

Service is great! Had bartender fix me his old fashioned and I feel like I've never really had one before now. The flavor is amazing and it is probably the smoothest thing I've ever tasted. Complex flavors, no burn. Right or wrong, I paired it with their fish and chips and am leaving so satisfied. Two huge pieces of fish and awesome fries! Next time I'm in Modesto I will definitely be back to the Fox Pub! read more

After a night out one of the works called my friend the N word and also got charge the full price after they took are drinks away

I've been to the Fox Pub numerous times in the past and it has changed tremendously. Their service is lackluster. My boyfriend and I waited for 20 minutes to place an order for food before we decided to leave. Our waitress was not attentive and was rude. If you want to just drink and chill downstairs at the bar this place is okay. read more

Hey Yelpies you need to give this place some well deserved love. The reviews are not in line with what I just experienced. The pulled pork quesadilla is off the hook and very well priced. The staff was great and the cook came out to talk to me about the food ... Who does that anymore. Really guys and gales give this place another try read more

The Fox Pub - Pulled pork Qeso Yummmmo - Pubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Great food and service upstairs in the seated area, bar is a tight squeeze but awesome service just a classic Irish pub Pros: food,beer, service Cons: two single person bathrooms hahahaha read more

The Fox Pub - Portabella mushroom burger yumm - Pubs Near Me - Modesto, California

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This place should not be serving food. Stopped by before a show to have a quick meal. The fish n chips were soggy and cold, nachos bad as well. Just horrible food period. Service was ok nothing to brag about. Will not be returning. read more

Service was good, but the food was better. Had a burger and it was just what I wanted it to be.

As far as atmosphere of the establishment goes, I would give this place a 5. Out service was good, but it could have been better. I think an additional server for the place would have helped. Drinks were good but the food was terrible. My friends and I got the sampler and boy did it look great on the menu and on the Yelp reviews! The chicken was so dry, no one was interested in it. We pretty much ate the fries. Their house sauce is really good, if you slather your chicken in it, it could be better. read more

The Fox Pub - The Hodgepodge! - Pubs Near Me - Modesto, California

the bartender has horrible customer service he is rude and disrespectful. heard him yelling at a people

I wish I can give this a NO STAR !! Will NEVER return to this kind of service ever, went for a night out and by Far had a bar tender (asiria with a beard, young) a WORST bar tender on a Wednesday. And Demanded a tip?! Heck no. HIRE BETTER PEOPLE. DEFINITELY make me leave the place because I felt attack and undecire for not "tipping" after being treated with a bad service " how could you not F**ken tip?!" NEVER going again.DESERVED NO STAR read more