14 Best Cocktail Bars in Fresno

“What's not to love about Annex Kitchen? It delivers with delicious consistency every time! I love the atmosphere and the vibe, the drinks are always fire, and the service is attentive without being overdone. The food is all good - the pizza is the best in town, the shirt ribs and melt in your mouth amazing, the appetizers are all fantastic (I almost always have to get the arancini), and the kale salad is so good! My only complaint is that it can be hard to get a reservation because it's so popular and not very large - but so worth it when you can make it happen!“

“I honestly enjoyed coming this speakeasy bar. The experience is phenomenal. The drinks are 100% delicious. You have to make a reservation. Once you're at your table, you are welcomed with a complementary drink. I will never get over the complementary drink that was served when I had gone( it was a black tea lemonade with bourbon), I am not a bourbon gal, but this drink did not disappoint! You are asked what drinks you like, liquor wise, fruity wise, Smokey wise, strong wise, etc... that information is given to the bartenders and they whip up their own concoction for you! There is no menu. It is based off what you're in the mood for. WOW! it is a bit pricey but worth the experience!“

“Welcome to a real life, Cheers! This place is a little hidden jem. Open, breezy, and clean, with a quiet luxury vibe. Bartender, Victoria was great, and she knew how to make a good drink. Sam, the owner, is friendly as heck. Carl, a regular, was welcoming and just wants to say Hi.Great atmosphere, great drinks, and yummy food.“

“Stumbled upon the restaurant by total accident. The usual place I would go to happened to be closed that day. I'm so happy they were too! This restaurant has the absolute best AUTHENTIC Mexican Food!!! Not only was the food amazing, but the place itself was very clean and inviting. Staff was super nice and helpful. Oh!!! did I mention the strawberry margarita??? SOOOOOO Good!!! Don't judge by the outside or the location... You'll be sorry you did.“

“If you’re looking for a unique experience, The Library at Detention is the place to go to. Make reservations online and enjoy your evening in this speakeasy bar with delicious and unique handcrafted cocktails. The Robert Smith was so refreshing and the old fashioned was fun to sip on. The bartenders and hostess made us feel welcomed, Service was excellent. Everything about this experience met my expectations for a night out in tower district doing something different. Can’t wait to go back :)“

“This is definitely the spot. Great atmosphere and ambiance. Friendly service, great bartenders--nay, mixologists! I've been here twice so far, and both times surprised it's not more busy. In fact, my fear with a place like this is that it won't catch on enough to be successful long term. That would be a real shame. Then again, I've gone during off-times, so maybe the crowd was just thin then. Check this place out!“

“We had such a great evening at Lucy's Lounge. we ordered a Chicago style pizza and we ordered delicious drinks. I had an old-fashioned tequila which was so yummy. There were orange bitters in an orange slice with agave at the bottom of the glass. Yummy! My sister had a beer and my nephew ordered some sour drink that he also enjoyed. What made our evening even better was that there was a live band!They played such great music! Where can you find live music on a Tuesday? Nowhere but here.“

“I had such a great time at woodward!! The food was delicious we indulged in the amazing cashew shrip salad. Our server was very delightful her name Shyanne but she went by Shy. I would definitely recommend and will also be attending their brunch with bottomless mimosas soon.“

“This place has been on my list since forever-- and I was really impressed when I finally got to go! To start, the inside is really nice! It's clean, has modern decor, and on certain occasions they decorate. The bartenders are the absolute friendliest people ever! I wish I had remembered the name of ours to give him a shoutout, but anyway, he was so knowledgeable and helpful when it came to explaining terms and giving us suggestions. His suggestions were on point!For our first round we got the Red Moon in Venus and Spicy Margarita. The Red Moon in Venus is actually my favorite drink from anywhere in Fresno! It's sweet, but you can still taste the alcohol. I don't even remember how I described the taste but I think there was a hint of fruity, or cranberry. Something good! The Spicy Margarita wasn't mine but my boyfriend really enjoyed it as it's one of his favorites anywhere. For our second round, we got the Lemon Drop (hard to go wrong there) and a custom drink that our bartender whipped up! The lemon drop was pretty strong and sour, and there was a good size sugar rim to balance it out. My boyfriend enjoyed the custom drink a lot as well! I enjoyed this experience so much and I will be back (with a whole group of people). Impressive cocktails and excellent service-- would give higher than a 5 if I could.“

“I have cooked thousands of oysters throughout my life. I know what a good cooked oyster taste like. This place has the best oysters I have ever had anywhere. They are cooked to perfection and are just one of the best foods I have ever had my whole life. I had oysters Rockefeller all along the coast in San Luis Obispo county and they couldn't compete to Richards oysters. Yes I have gotten a bad oyster at Richards once, but that is normal anywhere you get oysters. I go to Richards usually and get about 2-3 dozen oysters and it's the best meal of my life. Also, you can't forget that this place is a time capsule to a time long ago. A true fine dining restaurant. If you don't like seafood I would also recommend the half rack of Australian lamb.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a slope going in the front door for wheelchairs.“

“The owner, Jose, keeps the place super clean.Service is quick and the drinks R made right and if not...it is remade.Pool tables...also has occasional potlucks ?Parking: If for some reason U have to leave your car there....it will be safe...the parking lot is gated and locked up at night ..“

“The place was nice. The people was very nice. The worker come to my table making sure everything was ok. On problem was some of the plates wasn't clean. They don't have much American breakfast choice. They only had Pancakes. Which was really good. I do recommend their pancakes.Parking: They have parks with the restaurant name on it so you know where to park.“

“Nice little dive bar. We love stopping by to see Linda. She is really a great bartender host. The drinks are ice cold and relatively affordable during the day, and they have a jukebox (TouchTunes) and 2 pool tables which cost $1 in quarters each to use.“

“This place gets busy! Came here about 2 hours after they opened on a Saturday evening. It was hard to find parking as it is located in a busy area. I love the ambiance in there, it brings you warmth. It is noisy, but is expected. The bartenders definitely know their liquor and drinks, they give out good recommendations. I wish the table seating and bar chairs were a bit more comfortable though“