We hadn't visited this Cool Pub in awhile . We decided it was about time . We came in around 2pm on…read morea Thursday. Not busy . Steph the bartender was very attentive and took our drink order right away . Hubby ordered a 805 on tap I ordered a Crisp Apple Cider . We Love setting in this establishment- it feels like you are in a pub in the UK ! We ordered the Welsh Rarebit - Wonderful layered flavors . It's one of our favorites. Hubby ordered the Shepherds Pie, one of his favs . I was trying to be good - so I ordered a Salad . It was chicken salad it was pretty good :) lots of Bacon and Chicken ! Always a great time !

We had not been here in many years and decided to come here to watch a World Cup game. Good…read moreservice but food was average, i remember it being much better. The game was in English so at half time we went home to "properly" listen to the game in Español. Cool ambiance and plenty of TVS to watch your favorite sport but again food was standard bar, seemed like frozen then fried but great assortment of tap beer and spirits. Food 3 Service 3.5 Ambiance 4

Every now and then, I will pay a visit to a local no-frills dive bar. This takes me to the Central…read moreValley 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.

Cave-like and casual…read more 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!

I lived in downtown Merced for a few years, and I was here when this place opened. I have seen some…read morecool music acts here, some duds too....but that goes with the business. Like all of Merced, if you are deemed "in" with the local crowd concerning art or music you probably will love this place. If not, you will probably have no lasting impression and probably would rather hang out with your buddies at home anyway. The bar tenders are pleasant, the decor okay. Many reviewers are calling this place a "cool dive bar" and let me correct them now. It is not a dive. Dive bars don't have swarms of UC Merced hipsters trying to out-cool each other. Hipsters in Merced are the most hate-filled pretentious bunch of people you will ever meet between SF and LA. They make evangelical Christians tolerant. If you are an older guy or gal and just want a drink, or place to talk and relax on a weekend when there is a live music or a show.....probably not for you, it gets very loud. Overall I am glad this place is here, and glad it is bringing people to downtown Merced.

What's not to like about this place. Energetic music. Hard working bartenders. A total vibe.read more

Having been here once before and really enjoying their Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, I decided to…read moreventure back and try their Hangover Burger. Oh boy was I in for a delicious treat!! I don't know about you but I like my burgers juicy with lots of flavors! I savored every bite of this burger. The regular fries were tasty with good seasoning. I also had a mango lemonade to drink. I left very happy.

This is a very friendly place with great service. The servers were so nice and accommodating. We…read morehad our dog with us and they welcomed her as it is a very dog friendly place. I would give it 5 stars for the friendly service! But I had to knock off 2 stars because what I ordered was not very good. I ordered the Thai tacos and they offered a low-carb version on a bed of lettuce instead of tortillas. The presentation was nice and I know they really tried, but it was pretty bad. The sauce tasted more like ketchup and did not taste like a Thai sauce at all. It was supposed to have chopped peanuts in it but it hardly had any. The chopped chicken pieces were drowned out by the ketchup tasting sauce. I thought there would be more avocado on it but there was only a tiny piece on each taco and they chose a bad avocado because the avocado was turning brown with stringy fiber in it. I couldn't eat it after a few bites. On the other hand hubby had fish and chips which he liked. The french fries were good. So my dish was a bomb while hubby's was decent and predictable. I would return if I'm in the area because the service is so friendly and nice, but I would not order that again. I would try something more mainstream that's hard to botch up like maybe a hamburger or a sandwich.

good vibe good beer…read moregood wine yelp is making me write more go enjoy yourself there.. different and new. That's all I got yelp

We visited this gem on our first visit to Merced. We were in the mood for some great beer and pizza…read moreand our amazing bar keep helped us with great recommendations! We ordered beer and walked down the street to order our pizza and bring it back. It was great to hang out and take our time while waiting for our son's next water polo game. They do a great job of keeping this place super clean. The vibe is very casual/college town - which fits since this the college is nearby! I would recommend this great place to anyone looking to stop in for a good drink and friendly barkeeper!

Nice chill bar. No drama…read more Plenty to do. Clean, not stinky. Close to home. Friendly service. Good prices. Not too loud. Good music. We're going back :)

To start off I'm not one to usually make reviews. The bartenders are super rude. Mind you my…read morehusband and I rarely go out and when we do it's in a blue moon so honestly very unfortunate we had to experience this for the 1 hour we wanted to enjoy each other. I don't want to get to much into detail but let's just say they won't make your drink you asked for and won't remake it, make it seem like you're the problem, be ready to wait 30 mins for a shitty drink while they are to busy flirting and make out with their boyfriends. They talk about you as you're walking away. Wish the owner can get better bartenders.

We enjoyed a nice lunch on the patio. Server was very friendly. My husband liked his Beyond burger,…read moremy chicken bacon ranch wrap was good too. Served with fresh hot French fries. Highly recommend this place for a fresh, quick meal

Wife and I had dinner at Sierra Hoise last Thursday and had a great meal. I had fish and chips -…read moremenu says halibut and home made coleslaw and house made tarter sauce, plus a load of french fries - it was excellent all around. The fish was crispy and hot and tender on the inside, fries were nice and hot and very fresh tasting. My wife had the Sierra Dip (French dip sandwich) which she said was also excellent - steak nicely done, bread on the sandwich perfect and nice melted cheese. Au jus sauce was really tasty. She also got a huge side of fries with her meal. Paired with a couple of tap beers. Service was fast and friendly and food came out quickly and very hot. Portion sizes were good and prices were fair. I'd definitely come back and hope they do well.

I was hoping the fish would be like London fish and chips back in the day, but it was good. Wasn't…read morewhat I was looking for the front lady at the counter could've been a lot more pleasant a little smiling on her part she actually look like she was unhappy

Best fish and chips around Great service. friendly…read moreworkers. Clean new good trailer.

GREAT FOOD, SPEEDY SERVICE…read more It's hard to find a decent grilled chicken sandwich nowadays, but the Alehouse delivers! Chicken was smoky and charred--I could tell it was chargrilled, and not just flat top-grilled, like so many other restaurants. I ordered the puppy patty for my dog--he loved it, and completed it all! I didn't eat it, but could tell it was also chargrilled to perfection!

Had a great experience at First Street Alehouse. The service was amazing and everyone was super…read morefriendly and attentive. I got the Oktoberfest chicken schnitzel sandwich and really enjoyed it. It was a little on the dry side, but still had really good flavor. The portion sizes here are also HUGE, especially the appetizers. You could easily split most of them between 2-4 people. The drinks were great too. The whole restaurant was really clean, including the bathrooms, which is always nice to see. It's also in a great location right in downtown Livermore. Overall, great food, big portions, good drinks, and excellent service. Definitely a solid spot and I'll be back!