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The Running Iron

4.1 (48 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Open • 3:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)
Updated 2 weeks ago

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THE RUNNING IRON ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Divey
Casual
Intimate
Moderate noise

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Best bar in MODESTO
Krys K.

Since moving to this area, The Running Iron has been an amazing place to go, really makes it feel like home. Pool tables and 2 shuffle boards. Amazing staff and plenty of space. Fair prices and a great selection of alcohol and brews.

Ask for the Marley. Guess which one it is
Rochelle R.

Great local bar. Bring cash they stopped excepting credit cards...3 pool tables and other bar games to play and a jukebox. No drama like other bars. Nice place to come out with your friends and the bartenders all seem to be cool. It's not a fancy place and maybe that's why we like it so much.

Sam S.

Nice drinks nice people and fun game room. Been here a few times and have not had a problem with patrons of bartenders. Most are friendly and considerate. Smokers smoke outside and the set up is nice for them and me a non smoker. I will go back again soon.

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David K.

Best damn bar in Modesto. Cheap cold beer. Not too many bars can claim this these days. They got some weird folk hanging out there. I went there for a wedding party for some close friends in the area and remember some interesting conversations. Small bar with darts, shuffleboard, jukebox, outdoor smoking area... It has this western ghetto shady feel to it, that I kinnda liked. Check it out.

a bar full of alcohol bottles
Oscar A.

Went out looking for a good dive and the running iron popped up. We showed up close to six through the rear entrance. Off to a good start, went straight to the bar past the shuffle board and pool tables. To a gracious bar keep that had served the two ladies I was with some of the strongest mixed drinks they have had in a while, for cheap. There's a really sweet juke box and a lot of things to look at beside the tv. Don't know if the tables are free but no cost on the shuffle board, I belive I saw a dart board on one of the walls also.

Me And My Buddy Having A Few shots!
Cody L.

My buddy took me here on a Monday, Never been to a bar on a Monday Night so I was thinking it was gonna suck! But I had one of the best Monday Nights here haha Mustache Mondays!

a bar filled with bottles of alcohol
Joseph A.

The greatest dive bar ever ... It's always entertaining even during the week at 3pm the variety of people is great and if any drama seems to start they catch it fast ... As long as they are open right now then they will keep the 5 stars

Come have fun on our very first Poker Run. Starts at Running Iron.

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11 years ago

Amazing service bartenders are awesome and the only bar in town that makes "The Naughty Nurse" best drink I've had in a long time...

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12 years ago

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13 years ago

My favorite bar in Modesto!! The staff is super friendly. This is my home away from home.

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10 years ago

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12 years ago

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12 years ago

Awesome bar with shuffleboard, pool tables, air hockey and great service. My favorite bar in Modesto.

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10 years ago

Great place to hangout and meet great people, and just chill. Bartenders are friendly, and the bouncers are chill and friendly too.

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“They have a shuffleboard table in the same room as the bar so you have a front seat for the action.”

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It has only been a few days and I have heard that the owner has taken action! I heard those rude…read moregentlemen from Thursday night are not usual patrons of this establishment and will not be welcomed back. Measures have been taken to assure the safety of all guests. I've never seen such a quick response. I'm impressed! I really liked the decor and the bartenders are great. I'm excited to visit again soon and bring all my friends. Sunday mornings they've got all the football games!

I've been to this establishment three times, and this was the first time I had ever heard of a "too…read morerevealing" policy or dress code. During my most recent visit, the bartender approached me and said I was "really pretty," but that they had a policy against revealing clothing and that I would need to cover up or leave. I was wearing a low-cut top with a jacket that closed when I sat down. I understand that businesses have the right to establish dress codes, but it was frustrating to be confronted with a policy I had never been made aware of during my previous visits. What bothered me most was the experience of being singled out over my appearance when I was simply there to enjoy myself. If a dress code is important to the establishment, it should be clearly communicated to customers and enforced consistently, not introduced unexpectedly during a visit. After three visits, this experience left a completely different impression of the place. Having a dress code is one thing; making a customer feel unwelcome is another. Unfortunately, this interaction has made me reconsider returning.

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O'Brians Tavern - Drinking with Veronica , John and Hubby. Remembering Christain. This was one of he's favorite places to hangout and get he's drink on.

Drinking with Veronica , John and Hubby. Remembering Christain. This was one of he's favorite places to hangout and get he's drink on.

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After a girl fight at O'Brian's on my 27th b-day...we won. :)

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