My first time coming here, the body guard said the bar closed @ 1:30am it is currently 1:18 & we…read moregot there @1:12 We just wanted a few drinks, but to treat customers willing to pay the way the bodyguard did it just felt like there was another reason why they didn't let me in. I am not from Visalia & I am currently on a work trip. It was very disappointing if that's what they showed me for my first experience was good service I can care less about giving my hard earned money to a place like this. 10/10 don't recommend...

Cool little dive bar, pool tables and cheap drinks. The service is decent and the security guy at…read morethe door was friendly and professional.

Didn't kick out the girl that put hands on me but kicked me out and never refunded me for the drink…read moreI payed for that I didn't get to drink.

A dive bar if I've ever seen one. A small hole in the wall place that you can easily pass by if…read moreyou don't know what your looking for. It's a small brown building with a small parking lot next to it. It's nice though that its open at 0630 so that the nightshift hospital staff can come here and decompress or send me off on my last day. First thing you notice about this place is the smell of urine from the bathrooms. You get use to it after a bit. As well as the "regulars" hanging out at the bar area. It's extremely small. Area for a pool table, some tables at the far end by the bathrooms, and a long bar counter. At least the tvs are nice and clear and big to watch games or sports as need be. There was a good 18 of us here. Prices are rediculously cheap. I'm glad they understand it's a dive bar and should thus be dive bar prices. A michelada was $4. A mimosa was $5. Bag of chips was $1. They have these sour candy shots for $4. The sour candy shots were really good. Michelada was simple. Bloody Mary mix with beer. But they were well made. I also had a crown royal apple with redbull that was really good. I don't remember how many drinks we went thru but it did the job and we were all feeling good. Customer service is good. Dude working behind the bar worked fast. I hear this place is pretty good when the sun is up, but has a pretty rough reputation at night with lots of shady people coming in at night. I definitely wouldn't come in here by my self even in the day time. But with a large group it's pretty cool. Nice and cheap. If you don't mind the urine smell and dilapidated look.

New in town and decided to check this spot out in September 2025 and I've been coming in ever…read moresince. I was cautious at first because it looks sketchy from the outside, but so far I haven't had any issues. The crowd consists of locals that go there regularly. So far, the people I've met out there have seemed cool and friendly. It's usually Bri (or Bree - not sure how she spells it) when I stop in. She's been nothing but cool and nice since I've been going. Very down to earth. She's always on top of things and I never had to wait too long for a drink, even when she's swamped she still checks to see if people are good on drinks. They got a wide selection of booze at dive bar prices. There's 2 pool tables as well as a juke box. They don't serve food, but they do sell snacks like bags of chips. Would be nice if they had more TV's since they only have 1 on the side wall. I try to stop by once or twice a week when I'm in town. It's a solid place to unwind, have a drink, shoot some pool or shoot the BS with the locals. Cheers!

First time here and definitely not my last! From the moment I walked in, bartender Val made me…read morefeel welcome, and the patrons were just as friendly. The vibes were great, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the variety of music playing throughout the time I there was a huge plus.

Had high hopes from the outside, but service wasn't great and food was just ok. They are a cash…read moreonly place, which I don't mind, but it was the first thing out of the bartenders mouth, and she didn't offer where the ATM was....I had to search for it myself. The next thing was "you have to come up here to order". A better approach would have been, "welcome in, we're cash only, but there's an ATM next to the restrooms if you need it. And I'll take your order up here (at the bar) when you're ready"

Santa Fe is the spot for you after a long work day. Ambiance is always great. Service is also…read morealways on point!

This is a New place, speak-easy style bar in the back of a barbershop. Cold beer…read moreSports on TV . Great service and friendly bartender

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We stopped by to checkout the night life here....well its popping here. Great music. The only…read morecomplaint is that they serve beer only.

A decent bar for me. While the music choice was nice, the drinks were very limited. Service was…read moreokay. They're friendly for a second and then suddenly became "busy" even they only have few customers. We're still happy to found a place to hang out for a while.

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...

Arkie's ambiance is a true old time honky-tonk type bar. It's NOT for those barely over 21looking…read morefor Appletinis or Kale smoothies with a shot of liqueur in them. An Arlie's evening is like traveling back in time right and stepping out in your favorite country song. The prices are on the low end and the patrons know each other by name. Expect to wait a bit to sing on Karaoke night as the rotation can be quite lengthy. With the right attitude, you're sure to have a memorable experience.

The worst service and bartender I have ever had. The bar tender judged me before I even ordered my…read moredrink because she didn't know me on a first name basis. She said that I only could order one drink because she thought I was to "buzzed" but I watched her give drinks to people that could hardly walk or talk but because they are regulars that was ok. mind you I have lived in this town for 15 plus years but since I tend to cut my hair and dress like I dont fuck member of my family I was treated like shit. Fuck that place save your money and go to Kernville

Nice little hole in the wall... I was in sanger visiting a friend.....and stopped by to have a few…read morebrews and listen to some tunes*" they had a d.j playing all the jams... I'll stop by again when I'm in the area...

Very bad service. Me my wife and daughter stopped bye for some drinks and a little karaoke. The Dj…read morewas friendly but when I went to the bar the Bartender women just ignored me. The looked at me didn't smile or anything and walked over to my wife's table and asked them what they wanted...so we left ..bad service

Great place to relax and sip the night away,no cover fee! We…read morewatch the Game and dance the night away! We had a great time!

From the owner: Looking for a place to watch the game and have a drink? Look…read moreno further! Here at Daddy’s Day Care Sports Bar, we show all the games with no cover fee, live music, DJ Nights, Karaoke nights, billiard tables and more!