The Howlin Wolf

This place is so cool! As someone not very well versed in cocktail bars, I think this is a great place to start. You feel cool just walking into the place. With aesthetic decor, live music, and moody lighting, this is a great place to grab a drink! Came around Christmas time and the place felt so festive!Plenty of seating and fast service. They have a great selection of drinks and the bartenders are really good at recommending drinks. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their drinks!I'd come here again!

Drinks were solid, and the prices were decent. The interior is dimly lit. The decorations are unique and the aesthetic of the place has a retro feel to it. This bar is attached to a tiny parking lot with other restaurants/businesses nearby so parking can be tricky. Service was on the slower end, even though the place was pretty much empty when we went. It could've been a new bartender training or something. Overall, I do think it's worth checking out!

Very cool place I really liked the decor and how they decorated for Christmas with a tree and lights. It's very open and spacious as well you can definitely have a big group of people here. They also have live bands and musicians that come in which is why I went last night. I sat at the bar with a friend not knowing how cold it would be without a jacket on. The door opened so much and tipzys next door had so many bikers outside that were smoking weed and it was coming inside the place. The drinks were good, the service was ehhh 50/50 the guy that was helping us seemed frazzled and really overwhelmed by the amount of orders that were coming in. They did have Santa crawl yesterday and were not prepared for the amount of foot traffic in there. They had 3 bartenders, and a guy who I'm guessing was the bar back? Not really sure because he doesn't know how to use a 3 container sink, he's really slow at washing in general to the point they were using flutes to put an espresso martini in. There was a Hindu man I'm not sure what he doesn't there but you can tell he was just in the way and pissing off the bartender that was in front of us. He also took my friends to drinks for some odd reason without even asking. I had to tell him that was her cocktail and I need that back. I don't understand why we're taking things without asking??? He's also extremely rude there were customers that had paid and they told him to keep the change for a tip and he literally threw it on the counter and said leave it there. I was a little shocked at why he did that when they have a tip jar on the counter. The bathrooms were a wreck, no one was maintaining them throughout the night either. I really do like the place and I hope the next time I come back it's not so hectic inside. And maybe the staff will have it together.

This was such a fun cute bar to get some drinks before heading out to other bars . The decor is awesome and there is a little dancing area . There's alot of seating area around the bar. Great place to start the night before going out to other places Drinks are $10-$20 each.

I may be a little bit tipsy as I write this while sitting at the bar, but this place has good drinks and fun vibes! I'm here early on a Saturday, the band has started playing and the bartenders are friendly. Solid place to get a drink in tower. I recommend!

Wow, wow, wow, I still can't say enough about how much we like Howlin Wolf! This art-deco cocktail bar in the Tower District is top-notch, definitely one of the best (if not the very best) cocktail bars in Fresno.Ambiance here is amazing. Not only is the art-deco theme really cool, but they incorporate lots of old Fresno memorabilia and nostalgia. There's a whole wall of old Fresno photos that really brought back memories. Tables are comfy, as is the actual bar. The service was fast and friendly, we had our drinks within 15 minutes of sitting down. My partner ordered a mocktail of a French 75, and she said it was one of the best she's had. My holiday-themed old fashioned was absolutely perfect and probably the best holiday drink I had this December (and that includes visiting bars in Los Angeles and Minneapolis); it had just the right amount of holiday spices and the perfect amount of sweetness. All in all, top marks here.Prices are also right on par (if not a bit low) for what you get here (in that they aren't necessarily cheap for Fresno, but the ambiance and drinks are worth every penny). I can't wait to visit this place again, it's a real Fresno gem.

Decided to check this place out before heading to a comedy show at the Tower Theatre. The inside decor is pretty cool and the craft drink selections are pretty good. Wish we had time to stay for more than one drink as the guy behind the bar suggested a few things while the lady making our drinks must have been new because we saw her reading the recipes. Will check it out again.

We stopped by for a couple drinks in the late afternoon, and loved the ambience of the place, everything from the artwork and decor with animals, music events, icons, and instruments on display, to the helmets on the wall under dim purplish lighting, and even a couple shuffleboard tables near the bar.We enjoyed some live music around 5pm, Sunday Jam led by Bobby Griffin. The sound system was a bit loud and not the best, but the musicians were good, and performed hits like Fly Me to the Moon. For drinks, we had the buffalo trace old fashioned, fruit salad (a tasty strawberry and lemon flavored cocktail), and pear-adice lemon drop, all of which were pretty good. The service was great, many staff members and bartenders available to ensure minimal wait times, and they were friendly as well, checking on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. There's a small parking lot outside shared with neighboring businesses, though it was a bit full when we visited, so I'm not sure how busy it gets here since I'm not from the area.

Looking for an upscale cocktail bar in town? One that doesn't feel like Fresno? :) The Howlin' Wolf is the place!. The interior is really well executed with mirrored door frames, huge gallery wall, art pieces and whimsical mosaic tile. The bar has very moody lighting (read, dark!) which makes it perfect for date night! House made simple syrups and top shelf liquor combined with skilled bartenders leads to deliciously crafted cocktails. We tried a few and even tested the bartender with a couple of off menu choices and they all came out perfectly balanced.There is no food available at the bar but you can bring in whatever you like. The staff recommended the taco place right next door and it was super easy to pop over, order and the lovely restaurant staff brought our food over to us.Parking at The Howlin' Wolf can be limited, just like anywhere in The Tower, but since you'll be drinking, you're better off with Uber or Lyft.Side note: There's live music and salsa dancing on Thursday night.

First time coming here with my fiancé and I had an amazing experience, several great bartenders took care of us, unfortunately I only got Arman's name. I respect any individual who is passionate about what they do, Arman and his colleagues all fit the bill. Service was quick and conversation was great, cocktails were amazing and I can't wait to be back. Thank you for the hospitality can't wait to come back for another craft cocktail, cheers!!!