We had a great experience thanks to the security guard, Charlie! He was professional, friendly, and…read moredid an excellent job making everyone feel safe while still being welcoming! I will def be back!!

had the worst week of my life, my friends took me here to cheer me up on 10/21/25 bartender liked…read moremy FRIEND, intentionally made all 4 of my drinks UNDRINKABLE and then told my friend to come back alone, had to ask different parties to get me a drink, All I wanted was a relief from feeling pain and LISA intentionally made it 10x worse... Sad part is that he's just my FRIEND Management please contact me Also I'm a bartender with a general love for all people& positive environments Ps bartender couldn't even finish the straw test of her drink, and needed ingredients for a dirty Shirley as a experienced industry worker I never had to go this far nor have experienced so much disrespect when we came here for good vibes! I kept my cool the whole night .. do better Lisa! Management hire me! 619-362-6632 personality and class!

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.

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.

This is a late post. I meant to give my review and finally did.I went in on recommendations for…read morethis place. I wanted an olhausen pool table and I wanted it with some nice looking details. They said no problem. It was delivered within a week.

Ordered a table that they said would be delivered in 5 weeks. I understand with COVID there are…read moresupply chain issues, but am a little disappointed with the communication/updates. Called was given an updated date. Almost three weeks past that date with no word. Called today, told they would contact the manufacturer, with no call back. Wouldn't mind as much if we were contacted to let us know there is a delay.

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...

What a hidden gem. I've never had a bad meal at this place, from the daily specials to what's on…read morethe menu. Clientele is super friendly and I always feel welcomed.

Came back after two months from The only time I've been here…read more(I'm from out of town) and the bartender remembered me. Audrey rocks, she makes you feel like she's known you for years.

Stopped by this dive bar to kill time prior to going to an event next door. There were patrons at…read morethe bar who seem to be regulars; everybody knows everybody. There is music and a few pool tables on site. The place does smell like weed but smoking is prohibited at least from what I can see. Although we sat away from the bar, the bartender, whom is a very nice young lady, walked over to us to make sure if we were ok and if that we need anything else. Although these places are not my type of thing, I would still say it's a good place to hang - for a short period.

Love this little Dive Bar! Mina was our bartender she was so nice and friendly! We will definitely…read morego back on her shifts. She always is busy cleaning so the bar is neat and tidy!