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  • 5/5 The_Ardent S. 1 year ago on Google • 408 reviews
    What a Beautiful Bar! It doesn't seem like you're in Fresno at all! Great drinks and atmosphere. Dec 2022 Update- We've been here a few times now and it's a beautiful Bar for sure, but depending on who is Bartending the vibe/crowd can be moody.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeanette H. 2 years ago on Google • 273 reviews
    The best bar in town! New! Went yesterday for soft opening and it was like traveling to the past. Gatsby speakeasy vibes🤩 It's just a lovely place. Comfortable seating. Clean. Bar area is a square and you can sit all around it. Outside patio has 3 tables. Live music on weekends. I highly highly recommend coming here with your friends!! 🍸🍾🍻🍺🍷🍹🥂
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian B. 1 year ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Brought my wife here for a date on a Sunday night. Ambiance is amazing, decor is spot on and drinks are amazing! Bartender was knowledgeable and quick and can make anything your heart desires, will be back for sure !
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alice F. 1 year ago on Google • 133 reviews
    Beautifully decorated and wonderful drinks. The music was amazing and wasn't so loud you couldn't have a conversation. The venue is well staged and made for music. I will be returning. Six month update: I have continued to go to this bar and am never disappointed. They make amazing use of their stage and invite live local music to play. The music is great and diverse. Staff has gotten even better at service and is prompt and well trained. Still recommend giving them a shot if you haven't. Very nice to see something "off the beaten path" in the Tower district.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos C. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited "The Howling Wolf" recently since it just recently opened. Conveniently located next to a B of A atm it was hiding right in front of me in plain sight. Parking lot was pretty full so I parked across Olive st at a dollar store. As I approached I was greeted by the doorman , who checked my I.D. and No Cover Charge. As I walked in the hand tiled entry I found a beautifully designed interior that is like no other. Blues memorabilia mixed with local iconic pictures and artifacts. Each saying it's 1,000 words. Then a racing motorcycle made the clever centerpiece. I ordered an "Ol Fashion" that was perfectly served. Service is pretty fast but took a little bit when it got busier. The Music began with a live band that kept with the blues format. Quickly I noticed how unloud it was. I could talk without telling . Furthermore the sound was excellent.The stage design was art deco done by hand creating the perfect backdrop. I felt like I was in a movie. I found another gem and couldn't wait to share it . Prices are upscale but reasonable considering the ambiance. $10-$13 for a well presented drink. Everything you want for date night or getting together with good friends.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 PS 1 year ago on Google • 285 reviews
    Love the vibes of this place , drinks are always great , I wish they keep little snacks for munching ….. their live bands are fun

  • 5/5 Alexandria O. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the lemon drop and it was the best lemon drop I’ve ever had. I also had the stockholm royale and they made it perfectly. It’s not a drink everyone knows how to make, but again they did it perfectly. Besides drinks, the aesthetics and atmosphere of this bar is like nothing else I’ve been to in Fresno. Whoever was in charge of design did an amazing job, the bar is beautiful and the seating and tables are so cute. I love this place and can’t wait to go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Candy C. 8 months ago on Google
    Came for a show, but will definitely keep coming back for the drinks... Try the Tequila Vanilla, if you love coffee... Delicious 😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sasha C. 4 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Used to love coming here, but lately the service has been awful. Last visited this past Monday night, not busy at all, bar wasn't even full. It was like the barback was intentionally trying to ignore us any time she passed. After waiting a good ten minutes we were finally able to get her attention when she delivered water to the guests next to us. "Oh, has no one helped you yet?" 🙄🙄 Everyone at the bar had to ask for service as no one was being checked on or even greeted upon sitting down. Very weird atmosphere and the barbacks definitely need some additional training. Head over to literally any other upscale bar in town for much better service and tastier drinks.

  • 5/5 lori t. 8 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    10 days of Christmas in July. Was a winter wonderland. Fun Great music. Great craft drink....to many sweetie drinks for me, but good just the same.

  • 5/5 Tiffany M. 1 year ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Watched our friend Trey play here and really loved the vibe. Only thing I found odd about this place is that they charge you the drinks before you even get them 🤨

  • 5/5 Remney S. 8 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    This place is a blast! Great bands, most of the time there is no cover charge and fabulous drinks and beers on tap. Cool art deco vibe but sorry, no food! But there's plenty of places to eat or try one of the many food vendors around Olive! And you can usually find a parking spot in the area or in the park lot.

  • 5/5 T R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great drinks and good music, lots to love about this place!

  • 4/5 Kelliana B. 1 year ago on Google
    Here to update my review: I think they have new staff, as the experience has very much improved, we got our drinks quickly and they have a whole new cocktail menu which is much better than the last one. Definitely a better experience the last times I've gone. I waited awhile to write this review, but now that I've been here a handful of times, both on busy and not as busy nights I will say it is hit or miss. The drinks aren't the best for the price. Some of them are good and others...not so much. I feel they could curate some really unique cocktails and it would help. The staff/service have always been mostly friendly when I've gone, however the service is usually very slow and most of the time it took 20 minutes for a drink, if not more. Sometimes the service is faster though. Overall the vibe inside is awesome though, love the art deco/vintage decor and what they did with the place, plenty of seating. Just a few tweaks I feel could make it even better with service and upping the cocktail quality.

  • 5/5 Amanda W. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere! Hands down one of the coolest gems in Fresno. Drinks are strong and very well made. Don't pass this place up!

  • 5/5 Dean (Viking G. 11 months ago on Google
    This place was fun. Door security and bartenders was friendly professional. This place was a lot more low key and down to earth than the rest of tower district. The crowd had a good mixture of ages and ethnicities. I will visit here again next time I'm in Fresno.

  • 5/5 Sarah V. 1 year ago on Google
    Sweet place. Great drinks. Awesome vintage decor. Benches are from the old Chicken Pie Shop apparently staying true to Tower’s culture. Penicillin and winter flower drinks were great. Amazing addition to Fresno’s tower district. Shout out to Asher the bartender!

  • 5/5 elena g. 10 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Amazing drinks! Beautiful stage for love music. Quick service. Unique decor and a chill vibe. Order the New York Sour!


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