The Running Iron

516 McHenry Ave, Modesto
(209) 579-9209

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Jessica Coleman

Everyone is rad that works and hangs here! There’s a quiet dude always in the corner making sure everyone is safe and that bar patrons are secure and bartenders are so friendly with GREAT customer service! I met Bert the other night and she whipped up my favorite cockies! Love this place! Will be back.

Michael Casaus

Great place,to visit nice atmosphere,, clean and enjoy music, and of course enjoy a few drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Lovely Lily

This is the first time I have had a drink here ( spicey margarita). The atmosphere was great, and the bartender was very tentative to my needs . Once I was done with my drink, she asked if I needed another one. While I didn't, it was nice for her to ask. The bar was very clean, and I look forward to coming again .

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jason Becht

Low-key gem. Good energy, grounded folks, no nonsense…just honest drinks and solid service.
Bartenders are dialed in, and there’s a warmth to this place that invites you back.
Respectful crowd, and a great stop to pause, reflect, or connect.

This is what a local bar should feel like.

Beth Flanagan

Best dive bar ever! All age groups. Fun party

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jon Scott

Parking: The parking is behind the running iron itself. You'll pull into a parking lot that is a tad easy to miss especially if you don't know where you're going. There's about 20-30 spots in total

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Lucky Charm

My go to bar. Friendly staff and atmosphere here. The pool tables and other attractions could be cheaper. $2 for pool. They have a punching machine and shuffleboard. Sometime a live dj, and even a giant Jenga game and air hockey. Pretty fun. The drinks are pretty good too. I suggest the Well tequila sunrise with extra Cherries. Rings at just under $10.

Parking: Parking is in back and accessable through a alley also.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Irma Felix

It wad a good vibe

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

That Spoony Bard

I love this dive bar. It’s smallish and cozy and it’s got two shuffleboards and friendly bartenders. Not the prettiest but a really cozy bar.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Rosario & Eddie Guadiana

Picked up nothing but immature clueless guys from this bar. Place I actively try to avoid.

Parking: Park at your own risk, or just call an Uber.

Atmosphere: 1

Friedrich Von eichel

Used to go here all the time and just recently stopped by again, same old running

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jon Oliver

Good vibe friendly people. Only complaint is the drinks had lipstick on them and were not clean.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Melodi Busch

I was never there 4 days ago. I have been in bed with a broken foot....idk why google keeps placing me somewhere that I haven't been.

STACE

Had a fun night runnin around Motown with my people!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

chris rose

Very chill hangout, cash only.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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