Modesto · Stanislaus County, CA

Nightlife in Modesto

Scout analyzed 64 Modesto places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

64

Matches

10

Typical spend

$50

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

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Nightlife

White Elephant Lounge

White Elephant Lounge is a suitable spot for an evening out, offering cocktails and a lounge atmosphere. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-40 per person on drinks.

CocktailsRelaxedSocial
★ 4.1$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Persuasion Brewing

Downtown Modesto

Persuasion Brewing

Persuasion Brewing is a good spot for a casual evening out, suitable for a relaxed meal and drinks. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, costing around $20-50 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Twin Rivers Saloon

Nightlife

Twin Rivers Saloon

This bar and grill is suitable for a casual evening meal or drinks, likely after work or as a low-key hangout. Expect to spend $20-40 per person for a visit lasting 1.5-2 hours.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Brass Tap

Nightlife

The Brass Tap

The Brass Tap is a gastropub ideal for a casual evening out with friends, often featuring live music or sports on TV. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $25-50 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsSports
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Tap Room Pub and Grub

Nightlife

The Tap Room Pub and Grub

This bar and grill is suitable for a casual evening meal or drinks, potentially as a standalone outing or preceding other nightlife. Expect a visit of 1.5-2 hours, costing around $15-40 per person for food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Dewz Restaurant

Downtown Modesto

Dewz Restaurant

Dewz is a fine dining restaurant suitable for special occasions or an upscale date night, typically lasting 1.5-2 hours and costing $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Nino's Place

Nightlife

Nino's Place

Nino's Place is a casual bar suitable for an inexpensive evening drink, potentially after dinner or as a stand-alone, quick outing. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for an hour or two.

CocktailsRelaxedSocial
$10–$25 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Churchkey

Downtown Modesto

Churchkey

Churchkey is a gastropub ideal for a casual meal or drinks, pairing well with downtown Modesto shopping or a movie. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-50 per person.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
P Wexford's Pub

Nightlife

P Wexford's Pub

P Wexford's Pub is a casual spot for British pub fare and beer, suitable for a relaxed meal or drinks. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-40 per person.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
108 Sports Lounge

Nightlife

108 Sports Lounge

108 Sports Lounge is suitable for a casual evening out with friends, offering drinks, food, and sports viewing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $20-$50 per person.

CocktailsLive musicSports
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Under $35

Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 10 of the 64 analyzed Modesto places fit nightlife.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 60% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Social, Relaxed, Playful, Romantic, Upscale.

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