New owner, fresh new take on things. They have revamped the interior, added a stage along with TVs…read moreand Darts. There is karaoke nights and live music on certain days now. I feel like it has improved the atmosphere and made it more fun without taking away the original aesthetic. It's roomy and spacious- you will never feel shoulder to shoulder. They have revamped the lounge area with more comfortable seating. The upstairs "library" is open publicly now from what I saw. We were able to go upstairs at any time and enjoy drinks with a completely different vibe. Hosting a bday here was easy and stress free. The owner was accommodating and even offered linens to us for the tables. We brought pizza and desserts but not our drinks out of respect to the bar. Bartender was cool too! This might be my new favorite place to hang out.

Detention is a great place for a game of pool and solid drinks. Came in on a Sunday right at…read moreopening. Plenty of tables to use, seating if not playing and other bar games like shuffle board and darts. They have a new stand in the corner for djs that started coming during specific days. Service is quick and efficient.

Great no-frills pool hall, usually packed on the weekends…read more Great hourly price and reasonably priced drinks. Friendly and attentive staff.

Love the simplicity of this pool bar. Nothing fancy, but everything's just right. It's the only…read morepool hall in town I can take my 18 year old little brother, so they always have my business. I never like the beer options on tap, but they sell a variety of bottles that make up for it.

Ish is the man, best service and dranks!! Best and biggest bar in town!! It's worth checking…read moreout!!! Cheers!!!!!!

Good drink selections, nice tables, good music at a good volume…read more Staff was very nice, from the door man to the bartenders.

Wow, it's been three years since my first review of The Brig and I still give it 5! Still going…read moreregularly and still having a blast. It's fun to be greeted by the staff and regulars when I walk in. Bartenders know what I am drinking before I even ask. It's still like family and I wouldn't change a thing! If you are looking for an easygoing time, where people are accepted and just there to have a fun time, this is the place to be.

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...

The best place in Merced to kick it with the homiez. There are over 15 pool tables available and…read moresome arcade games in the back. Rates are by the hour and very fair. There's a huge selection of bottled beer and some on tap. They also have a spinning wheel if you'd like to try your luck at picking a random beer. If not, you can always ask the beertender for a suggestion, they're usually pretty helpful. If you'd like to play some music and change up the vibe, there's a jukebox available. Get some dollah bills and change at the bar. There's a pretty decent selection of music and also Mexican faves and Spanish tunes available.

terrible new owner/management. fake security standing by the door claims it's 18+ to play pool and…read morean id is required yet there's multiple children present and playing pool at the same time ? but when asked says they came with their parents so it's okay. We have been coming to play pool for years and were denied because they wouldn't accept a school id with a graduation date of 2023 , and this person was also accompanied by 2 people over 21. Alcohol around children but won't let an adult enter, make it make sense thanks for ruining one of the few semi fun things we have in the area

The food here is really good. We have gotten it for a business lunch a few times. Everything has…read morebeen so good we keep coming back!

Short Horn is awesome!!…read more If you are visiting Shaver Lake the Short Horn has outstanding food, cold beer, & great service. We visit the Short Horn every time we go to Shaver Lake. The Short Horn.

Not the same but still an okay place I guess. Where are all the locals? Some good specials.read more

Fair prices, cold beer, the bar food is actually really good. Try the sampler, the mushrooms are…read moreexcellent! They have 28 beers on tap, some that are hard to find elsewhere. They do not serve liquor but do have wine mixers, never tried them though. The service is quite friendly. Very casual atmosphere. The crowd that usually comes in is a older crowd, but being 27 myself I enjoy the no nonsense feeling here. Although some of the older regulars feel as if they own the place they can ruin the good time. But over all a great place to come and unwind after work. Did I mention heather the bartender! Hottest thing since el fuego of all that is el fuego!! Susan is a cougar, rawr! But very el fuego as well. So stop by so I can buy you a beer!

So this place is a neighborhood dive bar. It's got pool tables, darts, and pinball. Great place for…read morea burger and a beer. I had the Daddy Mac, imagine a homemade better version of a Bic Mac. The burger is large and filling and I love how the flavor and juiciness is on point. The burgers make this place worth a try!