Backyard Social Club is such a fun and spacious spot! There's plenty of room both inside and…read moreoutdoors, with a bar inside and lots of backyard games that make it a great place to hang out with friends. Our bartender was also super attentive, which made the experience even better. For my drink, I got one of their creations called the Creamsicle, which was really good! I also tried the pickle pizza, and although my photo definitely doesn't do it justice, the pizza was delicious. It had a nice crisp to it, a great cheese pull, and a savory flavor that worked surprisingly well with the pickles. Overall, I really enjoyed the atmosphere, drinks, food and service. It's a great casual spot to grab a drink, play some games and hang out!

Exactly as this place is named, a nice social backyard atmosphere to eat, drink, and relax with…read moreloved ones. Super spacious with plenty of tables, outdoor games, or board games to keep you and your company entertained. Everyone here is super friendly from the staff, to the guests, and even their backyard mascot TURKEY! (cat) They have plenty of beer on tap, with some you can request to make beer float. Don't skip out on the pizza here, it's worth it! I got a chance to try their special dill pickle pizza and it was phenomenal. Flat bread with dill pickle and a type of goat cheese. Crispy, chewy, and full of flavor.

Fresno's Leading Young Professionals, or FLYP, is an organization that supports - well - young…read moreprofessionals in Fresno! Their goal is to give Fresno's young professionals a reason to stay in the area. They throw monthly mixers, special events, and fundraisers. I've been a member for several months now and have attended a few of the monthly mixers. Most if not all of the board of directors tend to be in attendance, and they serve as friendly faces to welcome you in, whether you're a first timer or a regular attendee. The mixers are in different locations around town each month, so some are easier to get to than others, but it helps to draw a different crowd and for members to go to the most accessible locations, so I appreciate that. It's also a nice excuse to try out a new bar or restaurant once in awhile! I've met some really driven and interesting people at the mixers. I've had a few instances of speed-dating style networkers dropping in too, which doesn't really feel in the spirit of what they're trying to achieve, but overall people are quite receptive. The special events they run have looked really interesting, though I haven't managed to make it to one yet - including a paint night and an evening at the philharmonic orchestra. They also run the Fresno Downtown Academy which looks like a great opportunity - there's information about that on their website.

Went there for a 60th birthday party for a friend. The food served was excellent, the people…read moreworking there were nice and the venue space was perfect for the occasion. . There was plenty of room there. There was even enough room for dancing. Just off Barstow, between Blackstone and Fresno Street.

We first joined fresno elks and then moved to Clovis. Nothing going on and if it is hard to find…read moreonline

Thirsty Thursday adventure continues. Seen peeps from another mother. Beers were ordered & served…read moreimmediately by amazing baristas. My shortfall was not traveling with my plus one's cue stick for poo therapy. I highly recommend The Brig for watching your favorite sports team, celebrating a significant moment in the walk of life, or just gathering with friends old & new to enjoy good words good thoughts good deeds.

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...

Went to The Fairway yesterday for a quick bite, happy hour started at 3pm so good pricing on quite…read morea few things. The level of service was excellent from the moment I walked in to the moment I walked out (best in Fresno), fried chicken sliders were as delicious as i remember, full after 2 & they've added NY pizza by the slice so I'll need to go back to try that 10/10

Played some golf recently at The Fairway Lounge and had the best time. It's not Topgolf, but…read morehonestly--it feels more high-end and way more private, which I loved. The golf simulation is seriously impressive. The platform actually adjusts to mimic slopes, and you can hit from different surfaces like rough, sand, and fairway, so it really feels like being on a real course. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive. Cody took great care of us throughout our time golfing, and Austin was fantastic behind the bar keeping the drinks flowing. Make sure you try their signature chips! They come out warm and are delicious. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. I'd absolutely love to come back again with friends.

DJ Mel and her husband are the best in the Central Valley, heck I would say they are the best in…read moreCA!! You get soo much more from booking with Diamond DJs then just amazing music, a smooth flowing wedding, and so many compliments. DJ Mel is a coordinator, a master bussel doer (she did my dress bussels when my bridesmaids totally blanked out), a wedding planner, etc. and she goes above and beyond her title of DJ. Mel made sure my husband (the groom) and myself (the bride) had drinks if we needed them, grabbed a small plate of appetizers for us to munch on so we weren't starving and walked us through all the steps of our amazing wedding. DJ Mel knows what she is doing, she knows how to read a crowd, she plays all the best music and she creates an environment that is soo much fun, your guests will be dancing and partying all night long. I had THE BEST experience from our very first consultation till our last and my wedding was a dream come and true and I have her to thank for it. My family and guests were so impressed with Mel that they all were asking, "who is this? And where is she from?". Even my photographer complimented DJ Mel for being so awesome and guiding our guests when pictures took a little longer. I highly recommend you book Diamond Dj's for your wedding or event but I would get in touch with them ASAP when you have a date because she gets booked quickly. (Yeah she is that AWESOME). Thank so much DJ Mel for being a part of our special day and making sure everything flowed perfectly. Love, The Carlsens

Hands down the best Dj I've ever seen/heard;). Not only did she play amazing music but she was also…read moreextremely helpful throughout the entire wedding (helped more than the coordinator) So personable with a vibrant personality! I can't even describe how thankful we were!

Horrible experience don't recommend here we booked this place in celebration of a family passing…read moreand upon setting up the gates were closed the guy said we never said a time for setting when we did we had it in our contract too and the big hall was all dirty so we had to locate in another room and the kitchen and whole place smelled bad just such a bad experience

I had an Anniversary party at Edison Social Club. It was a horrible experience first of all there…read morewas manager there at party was making racial comments. Then my nephews that are 12 and 10 years old, were asked if they were gang members? This was my 25th Anniversary so I was very upset we did our best to enjoy the night:(

I can't say enough good things about Fresno Ideaworks. From the moment I walked in, everyone was…read morefriendly, welcoming, and excited to share their knowledge. I've taken classes in stained glass and woodworking, and both were informative, inspiring, and fun. Becoming a member has been one of the best decisions -- it's such a positive and creative community to be part of.

I really wanted to like this place but there is a huge lack of diversity- i've experienced numerous…read moremicroaggressions from many of the older white folks here. Doesn't feel like a safe space for BIPOC artists unfortunately.