Exaggerate much?? So...bands still play there? Check. There's still food - maybe more often: Check. ...But the only time YOU broke up a fight - was AFTER the current owner took over? Delusional much? 24 years ago I was waiting to order & a rude, wannabe elbowed me out of the way, almost knocking me down. It came close to a fight. People seem to think they should act a certain way when they see a Harley-Davidson. Nonsense. Two men arguing over a woman - who, btw, is familiar with the regulars & has never worked at the current owners other bar - is not exactly an unheard of occurrence. That a head injury can cause death 12 hours+ later shocks & saddens everyone more than a short-sighted drama queen such as yourself can ever know. read more

The Florence is a great little bar amidst a bunch of antique stores in the Niles district of Fremont. It would be considered a biker bar by anyone who's ever been in one but the staff and regulars are all good friendly people and anyone & everyone's welcome. This is definately the place to be on any given Sunday, especially if you're looking for good food, good drink, and great music. The BBQs on Sunday's and the dining is casual. The foods good, you get a lot of it and the price is really reasonable. If you go through the bar, and beyond the dining room (which is decorated as a Clamper clubhouse) you can walk right up to the grill man (who was also the cashier) and tell him what you want. For $9 this past Sunday it was your choice of chicken or steak, grilled to order, with all the sides in a buffet line. I had the steak which was grilled perfectly and more than I could eat. Those who ordered the chicken got what looked to be a 1/2 chicken and I didn't see anyone finish it, and I'm talking about some pretty big guys who can really pack it away. The sides included a huge baked potato (butter & sour cream), chili, french bread & salad. With a cold brew it was the perfect meal. Your bartenders, Dottie and Terri, are friendly and move fast. I really liked that even when they're serving someone else you're still greeted when you approach the bar. This is one place you know you'll never be ignored !! The live music is what keeps the place packed til closing. It's a little rock with a lot of rhythm and blues. The dance floors kinda small and it can get pretty crowded but if you're out there dancing it just doesn't matter. Every time I go it's GOOD TIMES !!! read more

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"The Flo" is my favorite bar! It's close to home, the people are friendly, and the live music on the weekend is a plus. It's a biker bar yet you will find a very mixed crowd. I'm a teacher and have made friends with other teachers who frequent "The Flo" regularly. My favorite day to go is on Sunday in the afternoon. The summer is especially good when they have their barbecues. Don't go to "The Flo" if you can't hang with a fun group of people! read more

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No damn way will I ever set foot in this place again. I was with a couple people from this area and from the second we walk in, we got nothing but stares. I didn't like the vibe here at all. People were all territorial of their spots, so when we kinda backed up in to one ladies chair she snapped.. "Im sitting here"!! We're like chill girl, don't nobody want your spot. The live band was wayyyyy to loud for the tiny space and the people on the dance floor were out of control. lol "The Flo". Eh, NO! read more

Needed a carpet cleaning the last time I was there, it smelled like vomit. Times before smelled like beer soaked carpet. Cash only inconveniences customers too and drinks too pricey for the location. read more

Stay away from this place. They're not very accepting of outsiders, it was a hostile environment. We thought we'd stop in for a beer after checking out a few thrift stores. When we got to the bar a stout middle aged woman with short black hair tried rushing us to choose a drink. Then she proceeded to slam her hand on the table and walk away to a group of regulars where she tells them, "I don't know what the hell they're doing!" When we saw that we walked out without ordering a thing. By far the most sour experience I've had at a business. read more

Back in my younger riding days, rode to Flo a few times. All the bikers we met and came across there were very friendly & the comradery was great. Now, am older & don't ride as much as I used to. Instead of my 2003 Dyna, I ride a 2018 Triumph Speedmaster. Motor size similar to Sportster & easy to ride & handle. After every ride, it's hooked up to my battery tender & ready to start up for my next ride...Still love to ride & enjoy every ride read more

As previously posted a while back on The Florence Bar's fb page, thought I'd share my opinion here as well .... Although I am no longer a constant at The Florence ever since I moved out of the area several years ago does not change the fact that The Florence is just about the only Biker Bar I feel safe and at home at. I have met some amazing people and have many good memories thanks to The Florence. I can say that both my children have finally had the experience in going to the place when they were just babies could never go to until of course they turned 21. But both knew The Florence is where I'd go to hear Ron Thompson play, and where I first heard Sweet Talk play...I will continue to come to visit my favorite bar every chance I get. I Still feel & will always know that Dotty was the best bar tender ever, she is truly missed. Rick you Rock too !!!! read more

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We typically go to the Niles antique fair in August. One of our stops is at the Florence for the hot sausage, bag of chips, and a beer. A good deal for $10.00. People always seemed friendly. 3 stars!! However, it's not the same at night (or any other time ) If your not dressed like a "Hells Angel" wannabe, avoid at all costs. My wife and I are not stuffy conservative types, but black leather chaps are not part of our wardrobes. (At least not in public. :P) We were in Fremont on a Friday night and decided to stop in for a drink. Regulars gave us a funny look and the bartender ignored us. Once I finally got someones attention, I asked for a beer and a drink for my wife. She rarely drinks, but when she does she likes a mixed drink called a "Tokyo Tea". The bartender said "we don't make no fancy drinks here!" I pointed out that it is merely a Long Island with Medori (melon) liqueur instead of coke. "Oh, she said, never heard of it" It's a pretty standard drink in any bar I point out. After receiving our drinks, I brought them to a dirty table that my wife had found. My wife tried to use the restroom, but YIKES!! What is that!! We enjoy 80's / 90's rock music, but it was so loud we couldn't hear each other from 6 inches away. After our drink, we went on our merry "Ozzy and Harriet" way. I'm not saying the Florence is a bad place. It's actually the kind of place we'd like to go. If the regulars didn't look at you like you were trespassing, the bartender could pour more than beer, the music was turned from 11 to 7 or 8, and you could use a restroom without contracting Hep C. Can't wait 'til August so we can return for the hot sausage deal... read more

Haters will always hate, you can't please everyone. The Florence is the Cheers of Niles. It's as Nitty Gritty as they come, and its as "come as you are" as you will ever get. If you are looking for a high class hoity toity joint where collard shirts or shirts in general are required, don't stop here. If you want a real, working mans bar where the beer is cold, pool table is cheap and the bar staff are friendly and efficient, this is your place. I grew up down the street, and each time I am back in town the Florence is my first stop. Home is where the heart is. read more

As far as bars go, this place is fan-freakin'-tastic! I'm a Niles local and I live within a short walk of the Florence. I don't make it in as often as I'd like to, given my schedule. My favorite nights are quiet nights with the pool table and the juke box. Recently, I made it to some nights with live bands and a full compliment of bikers. Though I'm not a party-er normally, even I can't resist the fun there. The range of customers is extremely wide. While bikers and their sweethearts are the most well represented group, local Niles soccer moms, older hippies, country western folks, young cutie pies, and everybody else in between can be spotted perched on their bar stools. I think its the diversity of the clientele that keeps it so friendly. The drinks are cheap and generous. Bring cash as it's cash only, but that tiny inconvenience is a small price to pay for pours like that! They also have an ATM machine inside, if you find yourself poorly equipped. And don't forget to tip well. All of the women I've met working behind the bar are friendly to everybody. read more

It's a cool down to earth basic bar. Oh yes indeed this is the place were bikers go too. Best kept secret is at different times of the year they have burger nights on Friday. On Sunday they have breakfast that has eggs of you're choice, meat, hash browns, homemade biscuits, and homemade gravy.... OMG THE GRAVY MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Bacon flavored gravy over you're eggs and biscuits Yum Yum in my tum tum. The food events are put on by The Niles Runaways. Checkout Facebook do a search on them. Click their like page stay update when they put on food events at the bar. For the burger night and breakfast is $9.00 not to shabby. Burger nights you can top you're burger the way you like choice of potato salad or mac salad both are yummy. As far as the bar very cheap drinks here with name brand sprits. Jukebox playing classic rock and roll tunes that will take you back in time. That matches the theme of the place. Nice and friendly staff even females are more then welcomed here. Friendly patrons also even though its a biker bar. F.Y.I Located in historic Niles Fremont lots of antique shops few places to eat. A cool remodeled train depot park in the middle of the area. You can take you're dogs to. read more

Aka, the Flo. I guess this is not a type of place that one really reviews, but what the heck. It is a biker bar in the Niles area of Fremont. I do not ride a hog, nor do I own a lot of leather clothing. I do not sport a lot of facial hair, nor do I wear my sunglasses indoors. For the most part, I don't actually go here a lot and when I do frequent, it's in the later hours of the weeknights when most of the people/bikers are on their way out. I have a few friends that live in the neighborhood, so we'll slip in every now and then to shoot the bull and tip a few. During these hours, say 10-midnight on a Tues. or Wed., this place is right up my alley. Just a handfull of bar-flys, chillin and drinkin. The bartenders pour the perfect mixes, and they are old school. They've been in the biz for days, and I jokingly/lovingly call them my aunties. Aunt Dottie and Aunt Terri. "Auntie Terri, can I have another Tanqueray tonic, and also a bag of potato chips?' "Sure honey" she always replies. Just like family, I tell you. And with the whole small town vibe here in Niles, it all makes it that much more special and intimate. If you're down for some noise, they have bands that play Sat nights and Sunday afternoons. No covers. Mostly rock/blues. SWEET TALK is one of their regular bands and they are great. Nothing serious but straight fun. They do great covers of Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar, Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin. Good shit, I tell ya. read more

As a last minute happy hour on St. Paddy's day, my friends and colleagues were sharing a birthday and I guess they wanted to mix it up-- and take us to a biker bar? I have to admit my other teacher friend and I were scared to say the least and when we walked in. It was pretty clear we were "outsiders" in this bizarre yet endearing little community of aging leather clad loving people. For any of you who know Niles Canyon, it's an interesting little vintage community in Fremont next to the train tracks- and it's claim to fame is the Charlie Chaplain museum, because it's where many of his films were made. There are a ton of old Victorians and antique stores down here, and it has this rustic and almost isolated charm to it...so the biker bar is not an anomaly here. And did I mention FREE?? Yeah they were serving free corned beef and cabbage with all the fixins'...ummm yes I said free! And get this- it was awesome: super tender beef in all the juices and spicy perfectly cooked cabbage. The bartender was adorable in her tight green pants with sexy librarian glasses, and very friendly. The bonus here is that the drinks were good and strong. Either my tolerance is going down, or I really did get tipsy off of that one drink. The blues band came on and all of us teacher dorks couldn't help but groove out and chair dance along with the hot older ladies across from us. The best part was sharing this with some awesome coworkers of mine and all reminding ourselves why we love what we do. Stepping out of my comfort zone never felt so good. read more

This review is for Sunday bbq. Entree choices are chicken or steak. The chicken is good but the steak is amazing. The cook goes to the rare side so if you like it done but lots of pink then medium is perfect (was what we had). The all you can eat sides are: salad (typical salad bar mix with various dressings on the side) corn on the cob baked potato beans (another patron said they were awesome, we thought they were just good) Garlic bread (really yummy as long as it's fresh from the kitchen) And various condiments including butter, sour cream, horseradish, a1, worstishire sauce, salt, pepper, Tabasco, and ketchup. Overall well worth the money. Had strong drinks, and loud music with bikers. read more

This is a cool LITTLE spot. It definitely caters to an older biker type crowd but I felt nothing but welcome. The live band rocked the hits of all my fave 80's hair bands and after the night got under way some of those "scary" biker dudes even hit the dance floor :) But by far my favorite thing about this cool little spot was the bartender Dottie (rocking the big blond hair) not only did she know how to make a good stiff drink but she had that legit old school bartending style no pretenses no bs just a good attitude and even better drinks! If your looking for overpriced drinks, dress codes and a bunch of youngsters grinding on each other then look elsewhere but if you want a laid back atmosphere, live bands and great drinks this is the spot for you! read more

MAYBE we came on the wrong night? Read the reviews, and it said it was a BIKER BAR, but everyone kept saying it was FUN for a Biker's Bar. Located in Niles near the old school mom and pop shops. Cute place to take a stroll down. As we were walking up, there was a group of older biker men sitting in the front on the bench, and we walked in, and it was full of bikers.. the older crowd. My friend turned around and goes, "This place is full of old people!" DON'T GET MAD! We were just looking for a bar with people our age group (21-30). So we were like.. OKAY LET'S GO. Hahah, and walked straight out. As we walked out, the old guys in the front say to us, "No ID'S huh?!" We just laughed and kept on walking. 2 stars for now. When I do decided to come back and actually experience this bar and get the whole "feel" of it, I'll update my review. read more

Word on the street is that The Saddle Rack is going bankrupt, and after they started charging $20 cover, several friends and I decided it was time to start branching out to other Fremont bars. First on our list, based solely off Yelp reviews, was The Florence Bar...which we have now dubbed "The Flo". We visited The Florence Bar on Christmas eve, so while it may not have been the best representation of who typically frequents this place...we didn't feel entirely out of place throwing back a couple jack & gingers, jack &cokes, and anchor steams. This place definitely had character--which we dug. And a pretty sweet jukebox (although it did have some quirks--it wouldn't allow us to select certain songs and kept repeating that awful Santana song from 1999). The crowd was definitely older--not really a 20/30 something crowd, and by 1am the place was packed. I dug their beer selection---Anchor Steam, Fat Tire, Sierra Nevada, to name a few out of their selection of over a dozen varieties. And woo wee, those are some stiff drinks. Word to the wise---apparently the cops patrol this area pretty heavily so if you can figure out a DD beforehand...it may be a wise decision. read more

Who DOESN'T give 5 stars to the biker bar that is next door to the antique shop and within walking distance from their mom's house? To not do so would be un- American, on par with not liking puppies or nachos. Or something. Anyway! The Florence rocks my socks because it's a respectable drinking establishment, with salty old barflies, bikers n bbqs, a decent 80s/ 90s heavy jukebox with flippy pages, and also... a trapdoor/ plexiglass window thingie in the floor! Now, I forget why there is a window in the floor, but it has something to do with historical significance of the basement. And I REALLY love historical significance, and have a great fascination with basements (probs 'cause I grew up in CA where we don't have 'em) thus the Florence combines my loves. YES! Also the bartender got his panties all in a wad when I asked for a maraschino cherry in my vodka 7. "Cherries?" he snorted derisively at me. "Whatever, a lime's great." Methinks the man doth protest too much- it's not like offering maraschino cherries to your bar patrons is going to ruin your biker street cred or anything. But whatever, it has provided me with a fun new way to entertain myself at biker bars. Not that I go to biker bars all the time or anything... read more

I don't know if it was the music, or the dozens of bikers, or perhaps the summer heat in my 70's jean jumpsuit.... Whatever it was, The Florence was the hottest place to be, and I'm sure is the hippest thing Fremont has to offer on a Sunday evening in summer. If you like to hang with locals in the divest of bars and appreciate friendly salt of the earth people like me, this is the place to hang out. Their food is great, and for $10--you really can't beat it! The bartenders are mixin up some great drinks and everyone is engaging and interesting. You can't bottle this up and take it with you---so make sure you stop by and check it out. read more

One of the best things to do on a Sunday afternoon in Fremont is to ride your Harley through the Canyon and end up at the Florence bar in old town Niles across from the train station. The Florence is a mainstay watering hole where you can see an array of motorcycles parked in front at any given time. The bands are always the best and tonight my favorite singer, Gayle, and her Sweet Talk band plays. (Dave Moreno plays Bass in my band sometimes.) But the deal today was to meet my friends and catch the barbecue in the back. It's a simple offering - either a magnificent cut of New York steak or a spice rubbed 1/2 chicken. Gracie puts it on the barbecue then you walk back down the line for a baked potato with fixings, corn on the cob, garlic bread, salad, and a bowl of chili beans. Stretch, a local biker, added a bowl of homemade salsa from his garden veggies. All offered at a price too low to print! That and a cocktail brought by longtime server, Janie, and you're eating with the family. This is absolutely the best dinner in Fremont on Sundays. Get it while it's hot... read more

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This place is pretty damn fun. I went here after checking yelp reviews for bars in Fremont. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The crowd there was pretty cool, the music was really fun, and a change from the typical top 40's hip hop/R&B play list 99.7 uses. The one downside that makes this place a 4 star and not a 5 star is the fact that they don't have draft beer. Someone told me that the florence now has tap beer! HORRAY read more

I hate reading people put "you get lots of stares"- don't flatter yourself. People tend to pay attention when people walk in the door, do I know them? No I don't, back to my drink. Drinks are cheap, cold and yummy. Tvs on, pool table available. Bar staff- friendly and fun. Lots of regulars but easy to pick up a conversation with a bartender. Karaoke on Friday night is a good time. Love the area to stroll through. read more

Great fun when RON THOMPSON plays! Yummy steaks when they BBQ on Sundays. You don't have to worry about getting gussied up to go to the Flo! NOT the place for Ozzie and Harriet types, definitely! The crowd is a HOOT to watch, especially after they have a few drinks! There are some pretty bizarre looking regulars that love to dance up a storm! read more

Oh, come on people, nobody has been to the Florence except Michelle? Fess up. Ya gotta love hangin' with the biker crowd sometimes. At least they like to dance. This bar regularly has fabulous bands and they usually play on both Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. My favorite regular band is Jungle Rooster. Summer Sundays they have a BBQ in the afternoon/evening that is a pretty good deal for the money. Best part of this bar is that it is in Niles (part of Fremont) - the historic district. Lots of antiquey type shops and a large "hippie-biker" store. Be brave. The bikers won't bother you and if you are really friendly they might even speak to you about their gorgeous Harley's. C'mon, they are pretty awesome...The Harley's that is. read more

The FLO! Everyone loves this bar.. its got something of everything.. it has to, its in the middle of historic niles. Many a night this has lead me to random adventures and usually no memory of anything but Dotty and her stiff drinks... good times, its a good bar to hit up if you find yourself in the middle of Niles for anything read more

I don't know whether they are bikers or not. What I have seen is a bunch of ol' a** ***** dudes in black jackets riding around disturbing the neighbourhood. Yeah....about this place.. the music was somewhat awesome but at times I feel the service is a bit creepy... however, The food and drinks is really awesome... read more

A nice calm Friday night. We left around 9:30 when more people started to show up. Yummy tacos, nice staff. Its just a bar with some bar activities, nothing special in that sense. We will be back. read more

cool. But nothing like sons of anarchy... Homer: "You'll never defeat the cobras" Wiggum: "But aren't you guys called the Hell's Satans" Homer runs away read more

Always better during the day when there's not a crowd - you gotta go even just to check out Dotty's hair. Biker bars are always the best, and the Flo does not disappoint. read more

Small bar. What gave it 4 stars instead of 3 though is because they have a jukebox & I love it because then I can play all the songs I want. Well, at least the one time I went there I could cuz it was a weeknight & there were only up to like 6 people including myself. Also, they had a pool table. read more

Okay, I ventured in the Florence to have a look. I was having lunch across the street. I rode there on my Honda sport bike. I guess I looked kind of out place in my sport rider outfit with Honda written all over it. I got a few looks but no one bothered me. The biker crowd likes to have fun like anyone else and they are regular folks. Well, unless I had opened my mouth and trashed Harley's and bragged out how fast my Honda was. Then it could have got ugly. read more

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Comfortable as drinking in someone's large living room. The beers stay cold and so does the AC which is golden during summer. The regular live music is a nice option to have and karaoke Fridays are ALWAYS a lot of fun. Drinks are cheap, there's always people smiling. Cash only last time I was there so keep that in mind. read more

Chill dive bar. I.know one of the bartenders Rhonda who is great. Has a Cheers type environment good bar for just kicking back and socializing read more

The Flo is a classic and what one would think of as a biker bar. Small with a lot of heritage where local bikers can hang out with no BS. Weekend music can be loud, and a lot of fun with room to dance too, but what else would you expect from a small classic biker bar, lol. I haven't been in a while, but their weekend food for dinner has always been a great deal for chicken or beef. If you have never been here, ride on over for a weekend day, or night to check it out! read more

Live music Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. Cook out on Sundays during spring and summer. Fun, friendly people. I've been a semi regular for about 4 years. They keep a special bottle of my fav vodka behind the bar just for me. Try it. You'll like it. read more

This place has some great ladies working. They make sure you get your drinks and the drinks taste great. We went to The Florence after a bridal shower. It was a Sunday and they even had live music. I will be back for some beers for sure. read more

Poked my nose in for first time. Expecting "biker bar" I experienced: very clean area, mellow friendly people, helpful attentive bartender, wide selection of beer and other drinks. I enjoyed my hour. Charming neighborhood spot. Maybe it's a biker programmer real estate agent accountant bar. read more

I went to The Florence for the 2nd time this past Saturday and I don't know why I haven't gone more often. This bar is so much fun! The bartenders are the best! Ginger, Dottie and Lisa were awesome. They made sure my friend (who only likes fruity drinks) had a tasty cocktail at all times! Cant wait to have another free night to head back to The Florence! read more

The place is OK. The crowd is great. Dotty is OK too. Rick is a Dink and he tends to B S! Same bands all the time. Used to be a lot better before he took over. read more