I had tried this place years ago for a meeting and enjoyed it but it never seemed to stay on my…read more"gotta go" list even though I drive by there many times a week. The parking is easy and close; the staff is friendly enough. The choices for drinks and eats are way more than enough with plenty of variety. My wife ordered the chicken parm, and I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. We both agreed that our dishes were spot on and that we WOULD be back. The total for the two entrees and a cocktail for my lady ran just under a hundred, including tip. One caution: this place is LOUD. We stopped by on a late Sunday around 5:30 pm, and the patrons were talking so loud you could hardly hear the person across the table. Earplugs would help.

Met a female friend here for an early Happy Hour dinner last week (her selection). My first visit…read moreand upon pulling into the parking lot I was questioning her choice. Then I noticed the customers cars- all new nice vehicles (MBZ sedan, new Ford Bronco, Toyota 4-Runner, etc) The bar section was kind of crowded at 4:30pm, only a couple of seats open, so we sat in a funky raised booth with our backs to the window. Seemed like a lot of regulars as they all knew one another. Female bartender came out and took our beer orders and then brought menus. We ordered food (fish & chips, and a BLTA Club). Friend said they have great fish & chips and she was very pleased. i was surprised to find the BLTA far above my expectations for a pub. Fries were good too- perfectly cooked to a golden brown. I would go back for that sandwich when in that area of town. The food items were each just over $20-24, four beers $9 each. With tax and 20% tip it was just under $100 I'd go back 100%. Not a place I'd take a date, however.

Mike the bartender was cool guy to talk to about the area. Super helpful and friendly. Cool spot to…read morecheck out and hang out when in the area amongst the other bars and clubs in this area.

Definite Speak-Easy atmosphere -- fun, friendly, cozy with a bar and tables upstairs. The drinks…read morewere good and so was my pesto turkey sandwich. Big "sad face" they had just sold out of fish and chips. Seems others have found that same issue. Be aware that "cozy" does mean a bit small and a bit rickety I'd still go back again to try the fish and chips tho

What's not to like about this place. Energetic music. Hard working bartenders. A total vibe.read more

I always have a nice time every time I go! live drag shows are the best. drinks are great and…read moreeveryone gets along and have a grand old time

Stopped in about 1:30pm midweek for lunch. I had never been here, but found it online when…read moresearching for craft beer locations in the NE Modesto area. Inside room is ok, a bit cold feeling with concrete counters, floors, etc. There were several groups at the bar, 3-4 guys on one end, 2 guys at the other, so I sat in the middle. The first red flag was the female bartender, who was dressed in sweats and a ball cap, like she had just rolled out of bed. Very unprofessional, even for a beer/pub. She seemed disinterested in serving me and was more concerned about talking with the 4 guys. Then another guy & girl joined that group. They all knew one another, obviously regulars. The beer list was decent and well-balanced. 4 IPAs, a couple of Pils/Lager and Stout/Porters, Hazy IPAs, Cider/Selzer, and 4 grocery store beers: Coors Light, Modelo, Bud Light, and ? IPAs were from Henhouse, Drakes, Dust Bowl, and ? Large food menu for such a small place. From the bar, you can easily watch the cook on the flattop. After reading the list of sandwiches, I figured the turkey/ham/etc. was the Sysco-type, inexpensive kind, so I opted for a cheeseburger. Burger & fries arrived on a metal sheet pan. The burger looked good, and the fries looked a bit undercooked (not golden brown). Bun was toasted on the flattop and had a bit of mayo, no mustard, ketchup, etc. Fries came with a small 1oz thimble of ranch. As I suspected, the fries were undercooked. I cut the burger in half, and the center was undercooked. Then I noticed the burger patty was actually two thin patties pressed together. WTF? First bite was a warning- the meat had no seasoning and tasted like cardboard. Thankfully, I got a second beer and washed down the burger. Only ate half of the burger. I'm guessing they sell a lot of booze, because there is no way people are going for the food. I wouldn't be surprised if this place is closed by the end of 2026.

This is a very friendly place with great service. The servers were so nice and accommodating. We…read morehad our dog with us and they welcomed her as it is a very dog friendly place. I would give it 5 stars for the friendly service! But I had to knock off 2 stars because what I ordered was not very good. I ordered the Thai tacos and they offered a low-carb version on a bed of lettuce instead of tortillas. The presentation was nice and I know they really tried, but it was pretty bad. The sauce tasted more like ketchup and did not taste like a Thai sauce at all. It was supposed to have chopped peanuts in it but it hardly had any. The chopped chicken pieces were drowned out by the ketchup tasting sauce. I thought there would be more avocado on it but there was only a tiny piece on each taco and they chose a bad avocado because the avocado was turning brown with stringy fiber in it. I couldn't eat it after a few bites. On the other hand hubby had fish and chips which he liked. The french fries were good. So my dish was a bomb while hubby's was decent and predictable. I would return if I'm in the area because the service is so friendly and nice, but I would not order that again. I would try something more mainstream that's hard to botch up like maybe a hamburger or a sandwich.

We visited this gem on our first visit to Merced. We were in the mood for some great beer and pizza…read moreand our amazing bar keep helped us with great recommendations! We ordered beer and walked down the street to order our pizza and bring it back. It was great to hang out and take our time while waiting for our son's next water polo game. They do a great job of keeping this place super clean. The vibe is very casual/college town - which fits since this the college is nearby! I would recommend this great place to anyone looking to stop in for a good drink and friendly barkeeper!

My favorite place to go for a cold beer. They have beer from all over on draft and in cans. If…read moreyou're a beer connoisseur and in the area stop by. Vibes are chill and they even have Pliny on draft. Oh yeah they have wine too and seltzers--and miller for you light drinkers

First time in and I'll say this right away--this place lets you settle in…read more It's a country bar at its core, but not in a way that boxes you in. Pool tables, darts, TVs on, people hanging out... it feels like a spot that's been doing its thing for a while. About 50 people in the room when I was there, and it sat in that perfect middle--alive, but not chaotic. What stood out to me was the flow of the night. KJs Angie and Scotty ("The 2 Hotties") run a smooth rotation. No weird gaps, no rushing people, no favoritism vibes--just steady, fair, and easy to work with. That matters more than people think. It keeps the whole room relaxed, and you can feel it. Amy behind the bar was on it all night. Friendly, quick, and consistent even when things picked up. Drinks came out right, no attitude, just good energy. That kind of presence anchors a place. From a singer's standpoint, this is a good room: * Sound is workable * Crowd is open * You've got space to actually perform, not fight for attention It's not a "look at me" kind of bar--it's a "be yourself and let it land" kind of place. I came in new, no expectations, and left feeling like I could come back and build something here. That's always a good sign. I'll be back.

A great place to go on comedy night. Roman from 105.5, The River is the producer and provides a…read moregreat line up. I have attended many shows there and have not been disappointed.

Stopped here after camping at Calaveras Big tree to grab lunch on the way home. We didn't have…read morereception, so we couldn't check Yelp- but this place looked cute and had a nice patio. We found parking on the back of the building. Upon walking in, we were a bit confused as to whether they were open or not. But the waitress came out finally and sat us at a nice table. We ordered the regular burger, the black garlic aioli burger and the big kids burger. Ok, I may have been starving- but it was great! The patties were actually made there instead of a frozen supermarket burger. Also the fries were tasty. Overall, far exceeded our expectations!

We ate lunch at Sierra House recently and were very pleased with the beautiful wooden interior…read more We enjoyed our meals as well. I had the Reuben with a side of chili and the wife had the Cuban sandwich with the soup of the day. Everything was done to perfection and the fish stew was fun to try. We will be back again!

The wife and I were in the neighborhood and she brought up Ann's Fish & Chips. I was definitely…read moredown. We ordered the #1, two fish and chips. We did substitute the chips for onion rings. I am not mad not mad at that decision. The fish were what seemed like two whole filets with a beer batter that would knock your Sox off. Tender fish with a crispy batter. The batter on the onion rings was thick and crispy. SO GOOD!! The service was good super nice. You walk up to the counter and order. And I'm really not a fan of this for the fact, I tip small here. Thats just me. I want to give bigger but you didn't do anything yet. Give me some good customer service and I will give you a ble$$ing. Ambiance was ok. Nothing fancy but your coming here I think, for the hang, beer and food. Definitely check out this place. The food and beer were on point!! SO GOOD!!

We ordered the 2 piece fish and chips (16.99) Vege Combo…read more(7.99) Soda (1.99) Wine (7.00) The total for our meal was $62.50 Which we thought was pretty high for fish and chips meals. The food was delicious but the service is very slow (probably because they make each meal as the order comes in). The dining space is very small but for a little hole in the wall restaurant it worked. I ordered a water and never received it. We also ordered coleslaw and didn't receive that either. I had to wait in line to ask for it. The staff were all very friendly. Maybe they just need to hire more help. I'm not sure we would make the trip out to Hughson again for their fish and chips but the food was really good.

Came here for dinner on a weekend night and this place was packed - quite busy, but we got a table…read morefor 6+ of us without much issue! The place was loud and lively - great ambiance for watching a sports game or a casual night out. Menu had typical Americana and good came out in a reasonable amount of time - overall, solid food and drinks. The sandwich I got was a bit expensive and the salad was nothing special, but otherwise it was a nice experience. I wouldn't be roaring to come back, but I enjoyed the meal and it was nice to connect with friends.

As a Livermore local, I have been going to the alehouse as long as I can remember. I can say…read morewithout a doubt that if you are looking for great food, even better service, and a comfortable, welcoming environment, go to the Alehouse!! Their food has never disappointed, and it seems like every time I go, the staff always goes the extra mile to make your meal enjoyable! This place is perfect for get togethers, families, or just to crush your cravings. And IMO.. best fries in Livermore. The beer battered fries are perfect everytime! Don't skip the ranch with them either.