Fred's Place

The last great dive standing in the area. Nice people. Nice decor. Food truck in back. After the nut house closed this is the one.

Been here a few times. I live on the other side of town, so it's not my local. That said, Fred's is a quintessential dive bar right on the Mountain View/Palo Alto border. To be clear: Fred's is unpretentious. Ambiance is high. Pool table, juke box, Giants and 49ers paraphernalia... TVs to watch your games; everything you really need. Bartenders have always been friendly and provided prompt service (making your order at the bar is required). Great place to catch a game, forget about life for a while, have fun with friends, or have a little hair of the dog from the night before. In my opinion, the best feature is the Spaten on tap that is also served in the proper glasses. From my 3-star rating system: Serivce: *** They get you your drink as quickly as they can!Food: N/A Dive bar without proper food service. There are snacks and some food items to be had. I have not tried them. Drink up!Drink: *** Spaten on tap in proper glassware...details matter! Didn't taste any cocktails. Your milage may vary, but the beer options are dandy. Ambience: ***Dive bar. Proper neon outside. Proper decor in side. Unfancy. Friendly. Do you need more? Not a place to get pampered; rather a place to self-medicate in a supportive environment and enjoy the crowd, game or whatever. Overall: ***Best dive bar in Mountain View.

I absolutely love Fred's - a dive bar in Palo Alto good to visit over the weekends. Cheap drinks, good bartenders. Usually get peanuts or polish sausage hot dogs. They have pool and darts and more formal seating but it's most fun to sit at the bar. It's a Great informal dive bar playing sports on the TV screens. Always fun to be there!

Best bar in the area! If you're looking for a good dive. Amber is so kind & cute. I wish I could come in on all of her shifts. Amazing service & great food. I recommend the hot link.

This place is a NO -GO and the service was terrible. It was the only place open on a Sunday late night. Me and my buddies when there for a beer after a long day of work. We got there and the woman bartender was rude. When I went to pay, she gave my CC to someone else and was very rude about it when I called it out. She basically didn't care. Also, she told me they would not charge me for what I ordered. I called my bank to cancel the card and not only she charged me for what I ordered but charged my card with someone else's drink. Do not go there !!! Shit hole.

Hands down the best bar in town! The staff is amazing and the drinks are always on point, and I've seriously tried them all! I love dive bars and the atmosphere in this place nails it. Shout out to my main bartenders when I'm there... Amber, Sarah, and Red! Amber for her amazingly cool and no nonsense approach to taking care of her customers. Sarah for her fun and super friendly attitude towards everyone.And Red for his energetic and welcoming vibe to all who walk in. He always has a cool story to tell and/or hilarious joke. On top of that, I've seen (first hand) Red help out with settling disputes, being a true advocate for the good vibe here at Fred's. And he makes absolutely killer ribs! Thank you Fred's for all the good times and the many more to come!

Family run bar, great locals, awesome vibes. Was very welcoming and the owner Paul came to greet me.

Great place. Demoting from 5 stars to 4 because one of the male bartenders is rude. The owners should fire him. All the other bartenders are fabulous. Good drinks, good prices. They serve a little food like hotdogs etc. but they don't mind if you bring in any outside food.

I wanted to provide feedback regarding my recent experience at Fred's Place. Unfortunately, my first visit left me disappointed with the professionalism of the bar staff.Initially, the staff was friendly, but I soon observed behavior that crossed the boundaries of customer comfort. Specifically, the bartender, Red, made an inappropriate remark, stating, "I have dirt on everyone here," and proceeded to share explicit information about regular patrons, including couples. This behavior made the evening uncomfortable, as it's not something one expects from a professional bartender.I was taken aback by how openly Red shared private details about customers, creating an environment of discomfort and distrust. Some close friends who frequent Fred's Place expressed similar concerns and mentioned their hope that the management, particularly Paulie and Chang, address this issue before it negatively impacts the bar's reputation and customer loyalty.I hope this feedback is taken seriously, as maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere is crucial for a successful business.Thank you for your attention to this matter.

I actually like dive bars. Character filled places filled with character and characters. I've been here once with coworkers and once with my significant other. It's a bit rough on the edges. No windows, of course, but you can sit under a tent out back. The main problem I have with the place is the preponderance of smokers. It smells like smoking. And a few were actively smoking in the doorway both times I was there. I'd like to give it another chance when maybe younger people are there for their karaoke night.