The best bars & nightlife in Tulare

14 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

4015 S Mooney Blvd (Visalia)

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

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Relaxed counter serve with tacos, burritos & other Mexican basics, including breakfast.

5113 W Walnut Ave (Visalia)

Relaxed counter serve with tacos, burritos & other Mexican basics, including breakfast.

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Bespoke

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Cozy, upscale cocktail bar featuring hand-crafted cocktails and a bar lounge, with a men’s study-like aesthetic.

711 Fulton St (Fresno)

Cozy, upscale cocktail bar featuring hand-crafted cocktails and a bar lounge, with a men’s study-like aesthetic.

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Family-friendly eatery featuring traditional Mexican dishes as well as classic American dishes.

1293 S K St

Family-friendly eatery featuring traditional Mexican dishes as well as classic American dishes.

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Eden

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Craving a grown-up hang that still feels easy? Eden is a wine lounge where the pours are the point, conversation runs long, and brunch…

1755 W Bullard Ave (Fresno)

Craving a grown-up hang that still feels easy? Eden is a wine lounge where the pours are the point, conversation runs long, and brunch gives your Sunday a tasty plot twist. Rally the crew this week, pick a bottle you’ve been curious about, and settle in.

From the Fresno newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Summer Fox Brewing - Tower pours award-winning beers built on culinarily inspired recipes, plus a kitchen serving tasty food and…

1426 N Van Ness Ave (Fresno)

Summer Fox Brewing - Tower pours award-winning beers built on culinarily inspired recipes, plus a kitchen serving tasty food and entertainment that makes lingering easy. If you’re craving something beyond the usual IPA lineup, this spot keeps things creative, tasty, and just rowdy enough for a midweek reset.

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Temblor Brewing Company keeps Bakersfield nights interesting with craft beer, gastropub-level grub, and a legit stage hosting pub shows,…

3200 Buck Owens Blvd Ste 200 (Bakersfield)

Temblor Brewing Company keeps Bakersfield nights interesting with craft beer, gastropub-level grub, and a legit stage hosting pub shows, touring acts, comedy, trivia, and charity bingo. Round up the crew this week, pick something crisp or hoppy, and make it a local night you don’t have to overthink.

From the Bakersfield newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Casual taproom offering a rotating draft list from local breweries, plus cans and bottles.

722 W Shaw Ave Ste 48B (Fresno)

Casual taproom offering a rotating draft list from local breweries, plus cans and bottles.

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Tap & Cellar

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Casual venue for locally brewed beers, pizzas, and charcuterie boards.

317 W Bedford Ave #101 (Fresno)

Casual venue for locally brewed beers, pizzas, and charcuterie boards.

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Sports bar with lively atmosphere & raved-about tri-tip steak sandwich served with house BBQ sauce.

2789 E Shaw Ave (Fresno)

Sports bar with lively atmosphere & raved-about tri-tip steak sandwich served with house BBQ sauce.

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Craft beer taproom featuring a patio, stage and seating, plus live music and TVs.

145 E Paseo del Centro (Fresno)

Craft beer taproom featuring a patio, stage and seating, plus live music and TVs.

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Fulton 55

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Compact theater for up close & personal musical performances by local & indie artists.

875 Divisadero St (Fresno)

Compact theater for up close & personal musical performances by local & indie artists.

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Wine Me Up

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Laid-back, cozy venue offering a wide variety of wines by the glass and craft beers.

3900 Coffee Rd #2 (Bakersfield)

Laid-back, cozy venue offering a wide variety of wines by the glass and craft beers.

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This chill taproom & beer garden of a local microbrewery often has food trucks parked outside.

745 Fulton St (Fresno)

This chill taproom & beer garden of a local microbrewery often has food trucks parked outside.

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