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

This place is a total hidden gem if you're looking to grab a round without breaking the bank. The two 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! read more

The Shanty - $2 Happy Hour drinks - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Great place, good people! Tena is wonderful behind the bar, and makes you really feel like not only a valued customer, but a good friend!

I been coming to the shanty for years now and i really enjoy going to this bar. It was a family vibe every time i come in and Tena is amazing!! read more

Cutel dive bar. Bartender seemed a little slow and disorganized. They were out of key ingredients to make basic drinks (margarita!?) and instead of asking if I wanted a different drink, the bartender just improvised with ingredients. Very friendly service. A tad unprofessional, imo. read more

Val and Tena are great bartenders! Walking distance from the fashion fair mall and near by hotels. Great vibes, great music, great people!

Stopped by for some pool but stayed because of the great bartenders Tena and Sarah. I have stopped by before when Cece was bartending and she also adds to the fun experience! Definitely recommend! read more

Tena is AMAZING!!!! love her! It was our first time here and we had the best time! She was quick and had great recommendations for drinks! We will definitely be back here again! Thank you Tena!!! You're the best!! read more

The Shanty - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Tena was the best! She was super attentive and had the best service Perfect place to chill and have a good drink read more

Hands down best bar in town. I have been a regular a multiple over the years and this one makes me feel at home. Tena is amazing! And the rest of the staff have always given me the best service with little to no effort. Comes naturally to them. I highly recommend them for anyone who like a real drink and wants the homeless dive bar/cheers vibe. Glad to discover this place and look forward to every return read more

The Shanty - Whiskey straight - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

This place is awesome!!!! We went on our 3rd stop of our bachelorette party and ended up staying longer than expected. The owner got our bride a free drink. She also gave her a rose with a teddy bear and decorated our tables last minute, which was so cute. She even took a jello shot with us that she gave to us on the house!!! Wow!!! We took over the jukebox and no one minded. They even turned on the ac because we were too hot from dancing, which was super convenient for us. The bartender was fast and the owner was taking great care of us. We will definitely be going back and highly recommend this place for everyone! Love it! read more

I absolutely love this place. My car broke down and I happened to wander in, and I'm so happy I did. Tena was incredible, the patrons were eclectic and friendly, and I had such a wonderful evening. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Bartender is a B word. She was a buzz kill. She allowed someone who did not have their ID drink in there after telling them she could not have them in the bar and after kicking my sister out after not having her ID.. even though the bartender saw us last week. I had asked the bartender to make me half Mexican candy shots and she asked me "what is that" and I told her just to serve me half a shot and she told me " you don't have to be a smart ass, but I guess I'll make them weak" so I told her never mind I won't take anything. I finished the beer I ordered and left because she ruined my night. Even when I went last Thursday (8/15) she had an attitude with me and all my friends. NOT GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE. Bar is hella dead, was just trying to have a good time there but they are rude!!!! Also want to mention, the girl bartender was on one.. I saw her take a couple shots on Thursday (8/15). read more

This place is so outdated looks like a grandpa cave house ! I walked in and automatically go told I can't have my water bottle inside ! I did not even get greeted or welcomed ! The bartender was very rude ! It almost seemed like she was jealous of my good Latina look ! Her and the grandma bartender sure checked out my date . And had no problem there . Also I asked to play pool ! And the chubby white bartender with the Winnie the Pooh shirt ! Was bothered! I went back to tell her the balls were missing, she told me to help her lift it the table because they get stuck ! So ghetto my back still hurts ! Also she never offered me a beer ! Or any beverage! They had no music only a group of loud girls burping so loud . I was so embarrassed for them . O stars ! read more

Great place for strong drink and pool shout out to Tina the bartender always keeping it lively and interesting keep the good times rolling read more

The Shanty - Another great Halloween at the shawnty - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

The bartenders are the best! Tena is a forever friend to many! She is very personable! She loves her job! Good people are hard to find! Owners are great! It's a must stop by to see! read more

Great bar, great drinks, and an amazing bartender. Tena is the best! Drinks, pool, and great service what else can you ask for, such a fun night. Say hi to Tena when you stop by. read more

Worst bar i have ever been to, i wish i got the name of the bartender because she treated me like absolute TRASH when I was nothing but kind. Today my husband noticed an overcharge on his card from them.. he ordered ONE beer for $6 and didn't tip because the service was garbage so wrote $0 on the line...THEY THEN TIPPED THEMSELVES $7!!! Pretty sure that is incredibly ILLEGAL... DO NOT GO HERE!! read more

Super cute fun way to win a free drink! Win @ Jenga!!! Monday Night Football at the Shanty read more

In town for Fresno state game and wandered upon this little dive. What a gem! My husband and I love a locals only dive bar! Has a pool table cold beer and televisions. What more do you need?! Love listening to old men heckle one another over nothing! read more

Sunday and Monday nights are for Tena!! the drinks are fairly priced and she can make just about any drink you can think of. Ask for her version of a Black Superman!! You absolutely must play giant Jegna. I stopped Im just for a drink and ended up staying because of the atmosphere and good vibes. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Tena is such an AWESOME bartender that makes u feel welcomed to the bar. I always look forward to coming and seeing her on her shift! read more

The Shanty - Tena such an AWESOME bartender that makes u feel welcomed to The Shanty. I always look forward to coming and seeing her on her shift! - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

This bar is a joke, the lady who is married to the owner is a sloppy drunk. She gets blackout drunk while she's working, talks loud and rudely about customers. Zero class, can't remember basic drinks, over charges so check your receipt if you pay with a card. Watched her go to CVS to restock alcohol that they had run out of. I didn't even think that was legal... reeks of cigarette smoke, the door is left open and the owner stands right by the entrance. Bathroom is never clean, always out of toilet paper or paper towels. There are so many bars in Fresno, do yourself a favor and don't waste your time or money here. read more

BEST FUCKING BAR EVER. If you come here you'll instantly feel like family especially if Tena is behind the bar, best bar tender ever, she honestly made the whole experience and was so chill but so much fun. Great if you want a chill place to come to regularly and have a good time. See you all soon -Ed read more

Nice place, friendly bar tender but drinks are weak. Don't know yet if it's the bar tender or that's how they make um here.

I absolutely love this bar! Tina is the best bartender but ..and she's hot too. Always makes the best drinks and the music selection is fire!!! Also the bathrooms are never dirty and always smell fresh and clean. Karaoke nights are fire with her too. Always a good time read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS BAR. I came here with my friend, because her mom's girl friend is in a cover band and they were playing here. I left my tab open and ordered two beers. When I went to close my tab they had charged me for FOUR. I told them I only ordered two, but the bartender said she didn't know how to fix it. I did not leave a tip and planned to call my bank to dispute. A few days later I saw the transaction on my bank statement, they ADDED 3 MORE DOLLARS to my already overcharged card. They tipped themselves!! I am beyond pissed. Avoid this spot at all costs. read more

Love this bar....such a great place to hang out with delicious cocktails. Bartenders are great, very welcoming. Makes you feel like family. The owners Pat and Jeanette are so welcoming as well. And the entertainment they have is on an almost nightly basis. From Karaoke, DJ dancing, Bands and much more, they have it Poppin almost every night of the week. read more

Stopped in on a random Wednesday while passing through. Kind of a weird spot in the back of a shopping plaza, but I guess that makes parking easy, and walkable from some nearby motels. Pretty quiet inside, but the regulars seemed good natured, the drinks were cheap, the bartender was friendly, and the tvs had all the relevant sports offerings. No beer on tap, but does have a pool table. Seemed like there's often live music and other activities most nights of the week. If you need to kill a couple hours in Fresno, this seems like as good a place as any. read more

Beware of leaving card open. Ordered 5 beers tonight got charged for 8. Planned on making it regular hang out until I received my check and now will never return and will make sure to let everyone know this bar is out to rip people off. read more

I don't ever write reviews for anything but I had to for this bar. This is the most horrible bar I've ever been to. Drinks are over priced mainly due to them tasting watered down, don't even feel a buzz from one drink like I normally do being a lightweight drinker. The manager and the owner are complete jokes. They manager was very rude to the band playing the night I went as well many customers that I witnessed. Don't see how they are still in business. Don't waste your time and money here, there are far better bars than this one. read more

Great establishment, great people and great staff! The owners treat everyone like family. The atmosphere is different during different times but, is still an amazing crowd. Great during football season (even though it's a Stealers bar lol). They have different food cook offs and let everyone partake in the events. DJ and karaoke a few nights a week which is awesome! read more

Great place to hang out and relax! Great staff and service and in a great location! Will definitely be back soon!

A FANTABULOUS ! Place To Socialize Dance & Be Entertained, Fire ! It ! Friday's @ The Shanty ! With Karaoke & Shanty ! Saturday Nights ! With Diverse Live Bands ! That Rock The House ! Can't Wait To Go Again ! read more