Splash Bar Fresno

Showed up early - 6pm or so - and the place was empty. Had a great time chatting with the staff, who were super friendly to this out-of-towner. It started filling up around 8pm, and I met some wonderful people! The drinks were good and reasonably priced, and the whole place was nice and clean (and the staff really stayed on top of that even when it got busy). There was a group watch of RuPaul's Drag Race, followed by a drag show. If I was local, I'd definitely be here regularly!

This was my first time returning to this bar in over a year. Since then I noticed many over the top rules to the point of policing simple behaviors. I counted the amount of security I saw throughout my time and it was over 10 throughout the club. Over 3 on the dance floor; policing people, walking around, telling people not to sit- stand in specific areas, FLASHLIGHTING every two seconds. At least 2 on the patio and one outside spying through the fence??? There was also two in the parking lot policing how much time you spent in your car. The security were actively walking around looking for things to reprimand people on. The bar is no longer a safe space for LGBT people- now it feels like a catered club for straight people. There was over 80% straight people and it was very clear queer people are not safe there. How do you call yourself a gay bar yet provide no gender inclusive bathrooms and actively police gender non conforming people from entering the bathrooms? Never returning again- it’s just another trash bar posing as LGBT.

Im English and stumbled in on my own. Man on door polite and chatty . Food van man also lovely. Made to feel comfortable and safe. Good food too 👍🏻

I went on a Saturday night 12/27 and it wasn’t really that great. Had to pay a cover charge ($15 each) and there was no drag performances or go-go boys dancing anywhere. Kind of defeats the purpose of charging a cover when there’s nothing going on, especially if you want people to keep buying drinks. What a weird cash grab, lol. The back dance floor was an uncomfortable furnace with no air circulation whatsoever and the front bar had mediocre music playing — kind of seems like the DJ was playing for himself only. While Splash is clean and has a nice layout, I wasn’t really able to vibe or fully enjoy myself here. I’m hoping to give this place a second chance but it didn’t really leave a good first impression besides the cheap drinks. Other than that, not sure if I’d be back unless there’s something going on like a show. I’ve heard great things about this place but it seems like they’ve fallen off.

cover was like $25 per person so that's hefty off the bat. drinks are priced OK though. the bartender outside lost my debit card right before Halloween weekend which was inconvenient to replace. then proceeded to tell me it was my fault before giving me a free beer. the drag shows are really fun to watch though.

Never experienced any trouble at this club, DJs are great and there are events almost every night of the week. ATM with a $3.99 charge to get cash, big patio, and three bars located at each section of the club so the wait for a drink is never more than 5 minutes when its extremely busy. The variety of bottles and cocktails are fine, just very expensive.

Splash has quickly become my favorite club in fresno i just moved here!!! everyone is so welcoming and sweet security makes me feel so safe!! i refuse to go to the neighboring clubs because its creep central splash always feels safe and fun!!!