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The Running Iron

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

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THE RUNNING IRON ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Juke Box
Moderate noise
Divey
Casual

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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!

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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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12 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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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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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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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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