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    Divey
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Ida H.

    I was invited to attend a party here to celebrate our CM - Alex L's departure from his long run with Yelp of Sacramento. It worked out well as a nice place to handle our small intimate group. The interior is spacious with dim lighting for that romantic feel. There is also a lighted outdoor patio area. Above the bar, there are 3 large TV's and plenty of seating indoors and out. They have specialty cocktails and a menu of delicious comfort food selections. Years ago, if you called someplace a dive, it wouldn't be a compliment.  But now, going to a dive bar is a popular way to hang out with friends in the comfort of the neighborhood it's located in.  Dive bars to me are usually old buildings that get minimal care and up grades.  Said establishments offer all the basics that one would expect in a bar from drink selections, snacks, tables, chairs, jukebox, TV's and of course a pool table. Ambiance is not what a dive bar is usually about, but Bear Dive fulfills most if not more, of what I have mentioned, by including good service and a great bartender! Our group had a fun time hanging out and socializing! It turned out as a successful night reuniting some of us old time Yelpers and seeing Alex L again. But of course, we always have a good time when we get together!

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    Rachel L.

    Love the Bear Dive! Queer run, queer attended, and queer safe. You'll spot bears in the art and the people, but all kinds are welcome. Most dive bars feel cramped and full of unfriendly people, but bear dive is the opposite. Too much smoking on the patio for me, but it's a great gathering space indoor or outside. Food is greasy spoon dive bar food, love the fries and great drinks selection. Drag shows most Fridays and security after happy hour, when the kitchen closes. Dogs are welcome too!

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    Kylie C.

    Patrick was our bartender and he made our night. He was funny, customer service oriented and key us know of future events. My friend group is super into drag shows and are excited to visit future events. Drinks were fresh and delicious. Very chill vibe with South Park on the tv and chill music in the speakers. 10/10 recommend

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    Amazing drag queens on Sunday can't recommend enough!!! They also have food and strong drinks from our fav bartender Patrick

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    Friendly bartender, comfortable space, fast service. There was a show that evening and it looked entertaining.

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    Best new gay bar in Sacramento! Friendly staff, heavy pours, good snacks and a nice outdoor area.

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    After leaving the Crest Theatre, my girl and I walked across the street to The Dive Bar to end the…read morenight. Security checked our IDs at the door, and once we walked in, the bar area was packed. Luckily, there were reserved booths nobody was using and my girl, and I sat there since the main bar was crowded. It actually worked out perfect for us. It gave us space to sit, relax, and have a good conversation without feeling cramped. We ordered a couple of colorful drinks that were nicely balanced and flavorful, not too overpowering, and easy to enjoy. The music was hip-hop which is right up my alley, so the vibe was definitely on point. What really stood out was the atmosphere. I've never been in a bar quite like this where jellyfish were hanging from the ceiling, and a whole underwater theme. I was told a mermaid appears over the bar at certain times, but sadly, I didn't get to see her this visit. Overall, it was a great spot to end the night after the movie. Good drinks, good music, and a unique sea-themed vibe. If I return, I will hope to see a mermaid

    If you want to be charged a cover to get into a place where you'll be comepletely ignored by…read morebartenders, harassed by security and patrons and allegedly have to worry about your drink being accompanied by something a little extra...just so you can see a "mermaid" swim around in a fish tank then this is the perfect place for you. The bar tenders have horrible customer service even when the bar isn't busy. It seems like they rather hang out and chat with regulars and friends than serve paying customers. The security guards we're blatantly discriminating against my friend for no good reason. Also, security apparently accepts bribes at the front door to let people in, so much for safety. The drinks were in my opinion overpriced and didn't taste good. Maybe I'm biased because my whole experience here put a complete sour taste in my mouth. Then, to top it all off my friends and I were being harassed by two patrons who had clearly been overserved the entire time we were there. We had no choice but to leave and we will never be back again! After visiting I wanted to leave a review because I felt other people should steer clear. To my surprise, I read reviews here that mentioned almost the exact experience we had. So, this is not an isolated incident and Dive Bar has not taken our comments into consideration. Disclaimer: I did not have this experience, but it was very disheartening to see all the reviews, tik toks, reels, etc. I found after visiting Dive Bar in which women and men are claiming to have been roofied. This may or may not be true, but it can't be a coincidence this many people have had the same experience. There needs to be an investigation into this bar. I myself will be placing a call to the BBB and I hope that anyone who has had that experience feels empowered to speak to the authorities.

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    The Flamingo House - Botanical Happy Hour Mule

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    I've been here several times, including for their Silent Disco Sundays, and it's always a vibe…read more The place is super cute inside and out, with both a front and back patio area! The bartenders are always great and the drinks are tasty and cute. I haven't tried their food, but my friends and I saw that they have good Happy Hour specials so I'd like to try it sometime and see. I liked the Christmas drinks they featured on our last visit, mine had Patron, was a reasonable price, and came in a cute mug to help fuel my Christmas bar crawl night. Thanks!

    Finally back after few years. Came here to meet up with friends to pregame and start our night…read more Friendly staff as i remember and great atmosphere with cute, pinkish, tropical vibes. We got her at 6pm, so we were like the first ppl here. ID check but no fees till later. Also the back lounge area doesn't open till 9pm. Bouncer was friendly and greeted us and the bartender was attentive to all questions we had and had conversations with the guys. So we were sitting in the front and inside the bar area. There's plenty of drinks to choose from, food wise, not so much. We all had old fashions to start and chicken nachos. The nachos were ok but the hot sauce was spicy. I didn't pay for the drinks but was told it was a little overpriced compared elsewhere. The great thing is that flamingo offers a lot of fun events and different types of genre. Just go check out their page for event information. I haven't tried their silent discos on Sundays but will have to do so.

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    Roscoe's Bar & Burgers - Pulled pork Mac n Cheese

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    Been here a few times and never disappointed! I feel so welcomed when I arrive and the service has…read morebeen amazing here. I have been especially impressed when I have ordered the bottomless mimosas because they always keep an eye out and fill up your glass as soon as they're able to. Hardly making me wait. The food is delicious. Some of our faves are: TJ's Potato Benny Hash Platter, the poached eggs and hollandaise sauce are perfection. Roscoe's Breakfast Burger is so good, especially with the over easy egg. Chicken & Waffle is good but I'm not a fan of combining them (gravy on top of it all) so I'd separate them if you're like me. Still so good. My fiancé loved the veggie scramble. Oh and we can't forget the fun decor! As they state in their website, the decor pays tribute to the artists and people from around the world who welcome diversity, equity, and inclusion...and there's no second guessing that! Great experience overall. Next time, we plan on going to a Sunday Drag Brunch!

    I've only been here to soak up some late-night tipsyness but would like to try it for brunch…read moresometime bc the breakfast burger. The service and food is good, both times we went, they were pretty busy serving the late-night crowd but both times they made sure we were well-taken care of. I enjoyed the sampler appetizer, which came with chicken tenders, mozzerella sticks and onion rings plus dipping sauces. On our 1st visit, we had loaded fries, which were ok. It has 2 stories and it looks there's a 2nd bar up there from what I remember but it was closed close to closing time the 1 time I went up and checked it out. Besides being tucked into an area flush with bars and nightlife, Roscoe's offers its own drinks. I haven't tried them yet but they look good. I'll be back!

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