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    The Howlin Wolf

    4.0 (115 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual

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    Ivy N.

    This place is a NEW favorite in the old Tower District that I have a place in my retired party girl heart. All crafted drinks by the mixologists here. They're nice and sweet, the favorite would have to be Emilio, he's such a cool dude. The ladies love the curls and it's fun watching them go goo goo gah gah for him. The service is fast and the ambiance is super chill. I would come here over and over again. Highly recommend to get drinks here in town,

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    Vincent S.

    I've been here twice and have had a great time here. It's definitely a nice venue and clean. The bar in the center is the main event in that room. It's lit well and easy to access to sit or stand and order a drink: service was very quick for how busy it was. There's another area to the left of the entrance that has a staging area and more seating. I don't know about the food scene. Music is a vibe and the price point is perfect for these libations. I'm excited to come back and hang out with some friends again.

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    Lester D.

    I was here for a Yelp event and I must say it was a good experience for sure. Though there was a lot of people but nevertheless I had a good time. The only thing I could say was that I was able to get a couple of drinks and they were very inconsistent with them. I understand with how full and busy the place was could cause that. But great time nonetheless

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    Sabrina W.

    I came for a birthday night cap. The bartender made me great drinks and the service was impeccable! The vibe was cute and I can't wait to go back

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    Hallie G.

    This place is so cool! As someone not very well versed in cocktail bars, I think this is a great place to start. You feel cool just walking into the place. With aesthetic decor, live music, and moody lighting, this is a great place to grab a drink! Came around Christmas time and the place felt so festive! Plenty of seating and fast service. They have a great selection of drinks and the bartenders are really good at recommending drinks. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their drinks! I'd come here again!

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    Ella G.

    Very cool place I really liked the decor and how they decorated for Christmas with a tree and lights. It's very open and spacious as well you can definitely have a big group of people here. They also have live bands and musicians that come in which is why I went last night. I sat at the bar with a friend not knowing how cold it would be without a jacket on. The door opened so much and tipzys next door had so many bikers outside that were smoking weed and it was coming inside the place. The drinks were good, the service was ehhh 50/50 the guy that was helping us seemed frazzled and really overwhelmed by the amount of orders that were coming in. They did have Santa crawl yesterday and were not prepared for the amount of foot traffic in there. They had 3 bartenders, and a guy who I'm guessing was the bar back? Not really sure because he doesn't know how to use a 3 container sink, he's really slow at washing in general to the point they were using flutes to put an espresso martini in. There was a Hindu man I'm not sure what he doesn't there but you can tell he was just in the way and pissing off the bartender that was in front of us. He also took my friends to drinks for some odd reason without even asking. I had to tell him that was her cocktail and I need that back. I don't understand why we're taking things without asking??? He's also extremely rude there were customers that had paid and they told him to keep the change for a tip and he literally threw it on the counter and said leave it there. I was a little shocked at why he did that when they have a tip jar on the counter. The bathrooms were a wreck, no one was maintaining them throughout the night either. I really do like the place and I hope the next time I come back it's not so hectic inside. And maybe the staff will have it together.

    Nathalie M.

    My date brought me here & I thought it was a really nice place!! The person helping us was nice! The drinks were all so good, loved the atmosphere, the music that was playing. All in all it created a great place to grab a couple drinks with someone & I will definitely be going back :) Thank you

    Holiday old fashioned (amazing) and mocktail (also amazing)
    Brian S.

    Wow, wow, wow, I still can't say enough about how much we like Howlin Wolf! This art-deco cocktail bar in the Tower District is top-notch, definitely one of the best (if not the very best) cocktail bars in Fresno. Ambiance here is amazing. Not only is the art-deco theme really cool, but they incorporate lots of old Fresno memorabilia and nostalgia. There's a whole wall of old Fresno photos that really brought back memories. Tables are comfy, as is the actual bar. The service was fast and friendly, we had our drinks within 15 minutes of sitting down. My partner ordered a mocktail of a French 75, and she said it was one of the best she's had. My holiday-themed old fashioned was absolutely perfect and probably the best holiday drink I had this December (and that includes visiting bars in Los Angeles and Minneapolis); it had just the right amount of holiday spices and the perfect amount of sweetness. All in all, top marks here. Prices are also right on par (if not a bit low) for what you get here (in that they aren't necessarily cheap for Fresno, but the ambiance and drinks are worth every penny). I can't wait to visit this place again, it's a real Fresno gem.

    Buffalo trace old fashioned, fruit salad
    Annabelle R.

    We stopped by for a couple drinks in the late afternoon, and loved the ambience of the place, everything from the artwork and decor with animals, music events, icons, and instruments on display, to the helmets on the wall under dim purplish lighting, and even a couple shuffleboard tables near the bar. We enjoyed some live music around 5pm, Sunday Jam led by Bobby Griffin. The sound system was a bit loud and not the best, but the musicians were good, and performed hits like Fly Me to the Moon. For drinks, we had the buffalo trace old fashioned, fruit salad (a tasty strawberry and lemon flavored cocktail), and pear-adice lemon drop, all of which were pretty good. The service was great, many staff members and bartenders available to ensure minimal wait times, and they were friendly as well, checking on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. There's a small parking lot outside shared with neighboring businesses, though it was a bit full when we visited, so I'm not sure how busy it gets here since I'm not from the area.

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    Kevin L.

    Decided to check this place out before heading to a comedy show at the Tower Theatre. The inside decor is pretty cool and the craft drink selections are pretty good. Wish we had time to stay for more than one drink as the guy behind the bar suggested a few things while the lady making our drinks must have been new because we saw her reading the recipes. Will check it out again.

    Shake it for me. My fave drink has prickly pear and tequila blanco.

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    Great drinks and service. Also love that they can make most of their menu non-alc!! Love the art deco vibes and live music.

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    Great little place in the Tower, better than most of the Libations spots and great staff. Love the Entertainment from tint to time.

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    The ambiance was cozy but the crowd and the great band playing made it a fun place. The drinks were delicious.

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