Donoby’s is more than just a bar—it’s a gathering place for some of the most genuine and thoughtful people in the city. You’ll find business owners, healthcare workers, veterans, and community members of all kinds exchanging ideas and stories over a drink. It’s one of the few places where real conversations still happen, and I always walk away having learned something new.
The staff go above and beyond. They remember your favorite order, give you a quick nod to confirm, and usually have it ready by the time you sit down. It’s small details like that that make the experience feel personal and welcoming.
One time, I even found myself in a fun arm-wrestling match with one of the staff members—turns out he’s a bit of a legend in that world. You never know who you’ll meet or what you’ll experience here, and that’s part of the charm.
If you’re looking for a place with heart, history, and good company, Donoby’s is it.
Brad Douglass
My one friend and I went in for a drink and the lady bartender confused us with someone else saying we spread rumors about her giving free shots to people as soon as we sat down, then angerly pointed at the door. Not going back.
Misti Harrelson
What a great bar with some really tasty drinks. This bar was a mix of everything! People, ages, dress styles, but everyone was HECKA cool, friendly and having a really good time! I’m coming back for sure! This place has plenty of ADA, safe, free and well lit parking on all sides of the bar. There is ADA access inside for seating, playing darts and the jukebox too! There are about 12 or so electric dart boards that were a blast to play. Even though I and my Momma had zero clue what we are doing with darts, I’ll be dawg gone if Momma didn’t get an almost bullseye! 🎯 and it was her birthday too! We played a few songs on the jukebox that basically has every single song known to man available. We had these REFRESHING and delightful green releases shots! Ohhhhh weeeee; boy they are super delightful! The place is huge and they have plenty of tables and seating available. They also have some pool tables on the other side of the bar, which, did I mention was really spacious and nice! The music was kept at a great level so you can enjoy yourself; dance and still hear the conversation at your table. The bartenders were sooooo friendly and really good at their drinks too! I have lived here my entire life and never been here. I will be back for more of those green tea shots and great customer service! Come down and enjoy a wonderful y atmosphere, humans and a great drink at Donobys!
Sara DeZonia
Seeing Amy the bartender and security Zack in sync with one another in this monstrous crowd made me truly appreciate bartenders and how hard they work! I kept commenting on how great they were and how in the world could they handle so many ppl? I’m seriously in awe of them. Also, I asked numerous people or commented to them about how kick butt they were and everyone agreed, super happy and impressed with the way the conducted their visit. Oh yeah, Amy never broke a sweat… I’d of been dripping sweat in drinks ha! Bad to the Bone! Love this pub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alayna Barrera
This is our go to bar! Love the atmosphere and love the staff!! Weekends wouldn’t be the same without visiting our favorite bartender Amy and cracking some jokes with Zack the security guard!! Great little dive bar with pool tables and dart boards
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Justin Heard
Food: Bar munchies. Sorry can't hand out 5 stars. But; fresh and not stell pretzels. We are the nut capital of the world, so heck yeah the nuts are otherworldly good.
Service: Okay. This is a locals bar. If it is your first time visiting, prepared to be looked at...a lot for the 1st 30min. It's a safety thing. You can bypass this if the bar dog loves you instantly. Bar dog barks...add 30 more minutes to "I am watching you time".
Pass the test; just a fun rockin good time!!! Play "your type of music on the jukebox...all good. Great pool tables and hyper-rare good condition pool sticks. They got Darts and shuffleboard.
Got a job? Have a vehicle? Love the Lord? Got money? Retired? In-between but got 2 out of 3?
Yes; great dating opportunities. I recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jerry Anderson
Nice place to chill
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
David Martinez Villa
I invited my a friend of mine lost his mother. I had rudest customer service between time around 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. I believe two bartenders white American and Asian American. The Asian one had nerve ask me I'll still help you even though I didn't clock in..... Over there back counting cash..... Hopefully find solution to correct the team members poor decision or maybe this person might not have the balls.
Service: 1
RB BASS
I’m not sure what the issue is but the Bar tender Amy was extremely rude today we’ve been there many times with no issue , this was a bummer for my birthday . We had one drink and were asked you want your bill?? She was in a bad mood and even the guy next to us said it . Such a turn off for this business . Hire someone less moody please , Jeeze.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
C L
LOVE the new look after the remodel! It's feels so clean, bright and open now. There are way more (and bigger) TV's for football as well.
The crowd is still super chill and diverse. Amy and Zach are absolutely killing it as always. Awesome spot to get together with friends, play pool, darts, karaoke, etc. without the drama.
This place has changed SO much after a fire! Full remodel. Not so dive-y anymore but they repurposed most of the old decorations, just in new ways.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly. No kids allowed.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Will Mincey
The day shift bartender, Tara has been exceptional. I have yet to play darts, but I'm sure I will.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Donna silva
Way too loud !!!
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Robert Dupere
Tara is wonderful bartender, she's very polite, wonderful service, they keep it very clean, wonderful music, great place to play pool, darts
Parking: Parking lot is awesome
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Jon Oliver
Love this place. It my cheers. Wife and freinds visit 3 or 4 times a month weekdays weekends always injoy it. Hope thay open soon after the fire got no place to go this weekend now 10/14. Zac Amy Courtney ♥️
A True Modesto Staple
Donoby’s is more than just a bar—it’s a gathering place for some of the most genuine and thoughtful people in the city. You’ll find business owners, healthcare workers, veterans, and community members of all kinds exchanging ideas and stories over a drink. It’s one of the few places where real conversations still happen, and I always walk away having learned something new.
The staff go above and beyond. They remember your favorite order, give you a quick nod to confirm, and usually have it ready by the time you sit down. It’s small details like that that make the experience feel personal and welcoming.
One time, I even found myself in a fun arm-wrestling match with one of the staff members—turns out he’s a bit of a legend in that world. You never know who you’ll meet or what you’ll experience here, and that’s part of the charm.
If you’re looking for a place with heart, history, and good company, Donoby’s is it.
My one friend and I went in for a drink and the lady bartender confused us with someone else saying we spread rumors about her giving free shots to people as soon as we sat down, then angerly pointed at the door. Not going back.
What a great bar with some really tasty drinks. This bar was a mix of everything! People, ages, dress styles, but everyone was HECKA cool, friendly and having a really good time! I’m coming back for sure! This place has plenty of ADA, safe, free and well lit parking on all sides of the bar. There is ADA access inside for seating, playing darts and the jukebox too! There are about 12 or so electric dart boards that were a blast to play. Even though I and my Momma had zero clue what we are doing with darts, I’ll be dawg gone if Momma didn’t get an almost bullseye! 🎯 and it was her birthday too! We played a few songs on the jukebox that basically has every single song known to man available. We had these REFRESHING and delightful green releases shots! Ohhhhh weeeee; boy they are super delightful! The place is huge and they have plenty of tables and seating available. They also have some pool tables on the other side of the bar, which, did I mention was really spacious and nice! The music was kept at a great level so you can enjoy yourself; dance and still hear the conversation at your table.
The bartenders were sooooo friendly and really good at their drinks too! I have lived here my entire life and never been here. I will be back for more of those green tea shots and great customer service! Come down and enjoy a wonderful y atmosphere, humans and a great drink at Donobys!
Seeing Amy the bartender and security Zack in sync with one another in this monstrous crowd made me truly appreciate bartenders and how hard they work! I kept commenting on how great they were and how in the world could they handle so many ppl? I’m seriously in awe of them. Also, I asked numerous people or commented to them about how kick butt they were and everyone agreed, super happy and impressed with the way the conducted their visit. Oh yeah, Amy never broke a sweat… I’d of been dripping sweat in drinks ha! Bad to the Bone! Love this pub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our go to bar! Love the atmosphere and love the staff!! Weekends wouldn’t be the same without visiting our favorite bartender Amy and cracking some jokes with Zack the security guard!! Great little dive bar with pool tables and dart boards
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Food: Bar munchies. Sorry can't hand out 5 stars. But; fresh and not stell pretzels. We are the nut capital of the world, so heck yeah the nuts are otherworldly good.
Service: Okay. This is a locals bar. If it is your first time visiting, prepared to be looked at...a lot for the 1st 30min. It's a safety thing. You can bypass this if the bar dog loves you instantly. Bar dog barks...add 30 more minutes to "I am watching you time".
Pass the test; just a fun rockin good time!!! Play "your type of music on the jukebox...all good. Great pool tables and hyper-rare good condition pool sticks. They got Darts and shuffleboard.
Got a job? Have a vehicle? Love the Lord? Got money? Retired? In-between but got 2 out of 3?
Yes; great dating opportunities. I recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nice place to chill
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I invited my a friend of mine lost his mother. I had rudest customer service between time around 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. I believe two bartenders white American and Asian American. The Asian one had nerve ask me I'll still help you even though I didn't clock in..... Over there back counting cash..... Hopefully find solution to correct the team members poor decision or maybe this person might not have the balls.
Service: 1
I’m not sure what the issue is but the Bar tender Amy was extremely rude today we’ve been there many times with no issue , this was a bummer for my birthday . We had one drink and were asked you want your bill?? She was in a bad mood and even the guy next to us said it . Such a turn off for this business . Hire someone less moody please , Jeeze.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
LOVE the new look after the remodel! It's feels so clean, bright and open now. There are way more (and bigger) TV's for football as well.
The crowd is still super chill and diverse. Amy and Zach are absolutely killing it as always. Awesome spot to get together with friends, play pool, darts, karaoke, etc. without the drama.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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This place has changed SO much after a fire! Full remodel. Not so dive-y anymore but they repurposed most of the old decorations, just in new ways.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly. No kids allowed.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The day shift bartender, Tara has been exceptional. I have yet to play darts, but I'm sure I will.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Way too loud !!!
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Tara is wonderful bartender, she's very polite, wonderful service, they keep it very clean, wonderful music, great place to play pool, darts
Parking: Parking lot is awesome
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Love this place. It my cheers. Wife and freinds visit 3 or 4 times a month weekdays weekends always injoy it. Hope thay open soon after the fire got no place to go this weekend now 10/14. Zac Amy Courtney ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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