I just want to praise Norma. She's a great mixilogist and beautiful lady. I came in unexpectedly…read moreand she was very gracious and served me a beautiful cocktail.

AFter a long time of not stopping in because of staff changes and things. A friend and I went in a…read morewhile back and lets just say UGH. Used to feel like it was an alright place to hangout and see friends every now and then. Not any more. There really isnt a place in Fresno that has a good feel about any more. I mean a get its a dive bar. But is didnt used to feel like such a dive.

Seth is the sweetest bartender. Quick service makes eye contact, and always with a smile and if…read morethey don't have what I want makes quality suggestions that only make it better.

Hook and Ladder is still my number one favorite neighborhood bar. It has that classic dive bar…read morefeel, but they've recently repainted and remodeled, giving the place a fresh, updated facelift while keeping its charm. The service is always on point, and the bartenders never disappoint. They're friendly, attentive, and keep the drinks flowing all night. It's the kind of place where you can relax, have a great time, and know you'll be taken care of every visit. Going to miss Kenrick at the bar! He's only there till the end of the week!

I went to Irish night show, during Saint Patricks day. All whisky and Irish drink were half off !…read moreIf you were wearing green you got a raffle ticket to win a bucket of beer (and we won it!!!!!) We spend like $50 and all 4 of us get really drunk. Never liked Irish music but it was a fun time, they also played a lot of Spanish music. And you could make suggestions to the Dj. Loved this place

Went to the salsa classes, the drinks were good and the food was pretty cheap. The place is also…read moresurprisingly pretty big, plus the DJ accepted song requests it was a good time!

Well.. first time here, came to check out Rick Estrin & the boys..nice big room , but no designated…read morearea for dancing, sound & lights seemed to be an issue too.. I think it could set up differently, too much wasted space.. drinks were nice & cold.. I've seen Rick before & the sound was not dialed in like it should be..maybe I'll try another event..

I've been coming out to Frank's Place for years. I didn't know if they'd make it through the…read morepandemic since their events were hit and miss for about a year before. "Back in the day," I've come to see a huge variety of shows. I hope they get to that point again with good attendance since this space is pretty large and open. This is a pretty old building pretty much next door to Warnors Theater. It's showing some wear, I felt bad for the old bar top that is really scraped and scuffed (and sticky). but this is still a decent place for shows or to rent for events. It can feel empty if there aren't a lot of people. Our last two visits were to hear music, both times really good - DJ Mr Leonard about a month ago and then The Box playing live with local artists Hope Garcia and Ben Napoles. Both times music was great and I had so much fun dancing .... But there was hardly anyone in attendance! Just crazy. My biggest complaint is that they rarely have any good beers. And the draft beer tastes ... off. The other thing is the drinks are inconsistent. So I stick to simple here; jack and coke, etc. and that's kind of a bummer. *however,* I can get a simple (and large) drink of say, Tanqueray or Courvesior with soda for just $8. I'll take it! Last night they were serving tacos for cheap, which was nice - we bought another round with them so also smart lol. And bartenders have always been friendly, no assholes. Also important, bathrooms have always been clean. Live long and prosper, Frank's Place

This use to be a gay club, I guess it's in new owner ship so I think they're trying to stray away…read morefrom that vibe into a regular club. They have their VIP section which is pretty affordable and the main dance area which is divided off. Security is pretty strict there as they do not allow overly LIT people. They'll escort you nicely of you comply, if not. It'll be a bit of a struggle going out. I guess you just gotta have fun within your means. What more can you ask for? Tower is the only place you can bar hop up and down the street just by walking.

Save your money. Don't bother purchasing a table. Also FYI security is a joke. I definitely don't…read morerecommend coming here.

Awesome very cool hidden gem! Good drinks and a friendly atmosphere! A good dive bar after a day of…read moreshopping at the mall

This place is a total hidden gem if you're looking to grab a round without breaking the bank. The…read moretwo dollar drink special is hands down the best deal in town, and the atmosphere is always laid back and welcoming. Whether you're stopping in for a quick one or settling in for the night, it's the perfect spot for great vibes on a budget. The owner is always very welcoming and the Bartenders are attentive and great!

We were traveling through town on a business trip, and looked up a place that offered karaoke. This…read moreplace was highly rated for karaoke. Unfortunately it wasn't being offered the night we were there, however this bar was absolutely magical. We grabbed some drinks from the friendly bartender and sat out back on the magical patio. The patio was so beautifully appointed that I felt like I was in a fairytale. See what I did there? Lol.

Love this place! Great crowd and very fun. Reasonably priced for a night out. Enough said!read more

I've been to Apcal Rockin' Ranch many times and usually recommend it because the venue is…read morebeautiful, the food and drinks are great, and most nights are worth every penny. But this last Journey Tribute night was really disappointing. The opening band Shattered was incredible--high energy, crowd interaction, and had everyone dancing and singing. They set the perfect vibe. Then Faithfully came on as the closing band, and the energy completely dropped. The singer had a good voice, but there was no interaction with the audience, the band just stood there looking forward, and even the way they were dressed looked more like a garage rehearsal than a professional closing act. People around us--including from our group--started leaving early, which says a lot. When you pay good money for tickets, food, and drinks, you expect the closing band to keep the night alive, not bring it down. And to be honest, it's disappointing that Apcal removes reviews when guests share real experiences--both good and bad--because feedback matters.

I haven't been in 5 yrs and a few of my friends have never been so we decided to check it out when…read moreBruno Mars Tribute band was playing. First of all, I didn't even recognize Apcal anymore. I passed it by on the road because of the new gas station set-up and it is down the road just a bit further. Inside the Ranch, there wasn't the building that used to be off to the right of the stage, no huge oak tree where the VIP tables used to sit and the layout was just so different now. They now have 2 sections divided by a foot path for smoking and non-smoking. Smokers used to have to go in the far back by the entrance to smoke. They now have the bar in the middle with half the bar serving the smokers and other side serving non-smokers. The port-a-potties are lined up by the entrance/exit. They were actually pretty clean with toilet seat covers in almost all of the stalls and running water with hand-soap and paper towels. The stage is now bigger and more professional looking with shelter over it for the bands. There is still a VIP section however they are seated in front on the smoker's side which doesn't really make any sense to me if you are spending so much for VIP but then have to deal with smelling smoke. VIP's get their own bar and access to their own port-a-potties. There were 4 food trucks and it was a bit disappointing to that none of the food trucks served anything sweet except Boba. None of the trucks served coffee or hot chocolate. I am very pleased with the staff. They were helpful and friendly. The bar serves beer on tap, bottled, hard rootbeer, mixed cocktails, wine and sodas in a can. They no longer allow wine bottle purchases. Apparently people got upset when they couldn't take their opened bottles home at the end of an event. Just drink it. Duh?! Alcoholic Drinks run $8-10 on average and sodas $3. I got a pomegranate Sangria (highly recommend) the fruit one is not as good. And then I also got a glass of moscato (in a small plastic cup). I did accidentally spill my moscato after having one drink as I leaned over in my chair to put my food down and down it spilled on my arm and foot. I told the bartender so she wouldn't think I was a drunk downing it and coming back for another. She replaced it for me at no charge. Thank you!!!! Food was okay. I got the Asada nachos from the Asada Island truck. The band that opened for Bruno Tribute was called The Sinners. They were pretty good but we pretty much had enough of that band after an hour. They played for 2 hours which was overkill. The opening band shouldn't be allowed to play as long the main event. Both bands played for 2 hours. Bruno Tribute was on fire. I don't even like Bruno Mars and yet me and my friends danced on the dance floor in front the entire time they played. I can't wait to start coming to more again even though the season is coming to an end.