It is Cocktail Time!
Modesto has some dy-no-mite cocktails. From the brain killers at the Tiki (where yours truly took the Hootie and the Blowfish to drink) to the dessert flavors of Minnie's to the upscale old school drinks of Tressetti's or Galletto to the trendy tastes at 1505, or the hundreds of Martinis on the menu at Jacobs, You really can take your pick. Your favorite Martini, the best Bloody Mary. Where can you get it? Who has the coolest vibe? Best bartender? A little live music? There are a bunch of cool little places many you have never heard of. But now is the time to let everyone know about your favorite place. Don't sandbag and keep your place hidden. Let us know. Find a place to get something refreshing. Find a Watering Hole Now>>

There are a few hall of fame drinks here in town, and we make our best effort to try as many as possible. Here is one of our hot tips that you might want to try.
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Location Review
Listen to your friends and others who have been there before you. Check out our listing of cocktail serving establishments. It may not necessarily be a bar, but can be a restaurant with a knack for mixing and pouring. Review Location>>

This section is for cocktail lounges.
For restaurants that have bars, please check the restaurant section
For nightclubs and bars that have live music on a regular basis, check the MAMA Section.

Hungry or Need Something To Do?
Try ModestoView's popular restaurant selector with the new Google mapping feature. You will never get a bad recommendation or wrong directions from ModestoView. You can go out for a great meal, see a show or concert at the State Theatre, Fat Cat or other local place that is serving up the live music or other fun activity. Downtown Modesto is extra easy now that you can just park your car, walk to dinner and entertainment and best of all, have some great cocktails. Make sure that you try something new! Find a restaurant. See what going on.

Helpful tips!
When you plan your day or evening, then you need to see all of the things that can be grouped together. When you go to a show at The State or the Fat Cat Music House, plan on an early dinner reservation at 5:00 or 5:30. Most of the shows at The State are at 7:30 or 8:00. Many of the headliners at the Fat Cat start at 10:00 pm so you make make it a triple play, dinner - show - aftershow, all in walking distance from your parked car or hotel. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, most downtown restaurants are open late.

There is parking on 9th Street between K and L. There is a big garage on 11th Street between I and J. You can find another garage on the corner of 11th and K street. K is one way, so approach the garage entry from 9th Street. Most of the downtown restaurants and nightlife are all walking distance from these garages. Usually, there is plenty of street parking in the evenings. Have fun in Modesto.