The Dead Rat Saloon

Friendly people, great bartenders. Some great singers on Friday nights. I love this place

Looking really dicey from the outside, one is pleasant surprised by the interior and added on outside, but mostly hidden dance and music arena. A very nice watering hole replete with a few bikers or groups of locals and not too locals hanging around for a few cold ones together.The staff was pleasant and helpful and really wanted to make our stay enjoyable.No food is served, but barbecue is in the planning.although they switched out the O'doul's NA beer for the new NA on the block, I still give the place 4 stars. The return of O'doul's and the addition of a good bbq sander or two just might get it 5 Stars from me.

Just like to thank the friendly staff at this amazing little hole in the wall. We were able to get an amazing burger with some pretty damn good potato salad. Then outside for some great sounds from the Shiloh Band. Really enjoyed a great evening.

I got to come by "The Dead Rat Saloon" on a business venture. Now I am originally from Woodlake but had not been in here for quite some time. I must say I really love what they have done with it. The inside reminds me of a little Cowboy watering hole without the peanut shells on the floor. It is very cozy with a warm down home feel to it. They go further with an outside bar, tables and a stage. They even have a fire pit for cold nights. The Staff and even the customers are very warm and genuine. A Fantastic Venue that I am sure I will come back to in the future. Well Done Dead Rat. Well Done.

Had only been there once in my entire adult life, until more recently. Lots of fun, lots of awesome people. Nice to see people from all around coming to have fun in our little town. So if you get a chance you should definitely stop by the Dead Rat in Woodlake. They have awesome events and live music, Great service, awesome vibes, fun people. Oh and don't forget they have cold beer!

Small town dive bar charm . Love my farmers during the day and the fun atmosphere at night!!!!

I admit that I was a little bit nervous when I first came into this place. I'm not from Woodlake and I didn't know what kind of reception I would get. I finally got up the nerve to go in with a friend of mine on a Saturday night and while it wasn't jam packed, there was a good number of people there singing and laughing, plus they were doing karaoke! Since that first time in there, I've been back quite a few times and I've noticed a few things.1) No one is going to let you sit alone for very long. Someone is going to come up to you and greet you and engage you in a conversation.2) The men and women who hang out in Smokey's are some of the most wonderful people, very friendly!3) The bartenders are some of the most welcoming and friendly people I've ever met.4) Great selection and prices for the beer!The atmosphere is so laid back and relaxed, it's very quickly becoming my favorite place to go spend a few hours after work to just chill out and relax. Plus the taco truck right next door has amazing food! Great company, great beer, and great access to food makes this place so wonderful. I've truly never met nicer, more friendly people than I have here. Don't judge it for it's appearance, get to know the people inside. I don't regret coming here every day, the people make it so easy!

Very cool little dive bar! Super friendly bartenders and chill atmosphere. My only complaint is that I drank 3 dos equis and all three had rusted lips. Bad taste until i throughly cleaned it off.

Love this place. Friendly Staff and Patrons. Great selection of Cold Beers. Service is very friendly . Great Live Bands on weekends. Party Atmosphere. We have had some awesome times at the Rat. I am a repeat customer and will continue to do so.

We have SO missed honky tonk dancing. It's been a long couple of years.As soon as we walked I to The Dead Rat, we knew we were home. We cranked up the jukebox and two-stepped around the pool tables. Meanwhile, a band was setting up outside. Can't wait to go back ....again and again.