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.

So every once in a while,the wife and I like to go out and enjoy a cocktail or 2-living in…read moreNatomas,downtown is a short Uber ride both ways-so driving is not in play so we both can enjoy ourselves.When we do decide we are going to go downtown we usually either end our night of debauchery or begin it at this bar-B-Side on 14th and S street. This bar is truly a definition of a dive bar-dark lighting inside,they tend to play throwback music 100% of the time which is awesome-the bartenders here are always super friendly and always seem young-not always the most experienced bartenders you will run into but they always do their job with lots of enthusiasm and friendly demeanors-I think that's important. The drinks themselves are pretty inexpensive per todays Sacramento downtown standards,I think my old fashioned ran for either $10 or $11 which is pretty good and they are always solid-they make very solid get the job done keep the vibe going level drinks and at that price-that's a winning combination. My favorite part of this bar though for me is easy-it's the outside back patio.It features a few long tables and it's mostly frequented by someone either looking to smoke a cigarette or vape,I personally will go back there and light up a cigar and just enjoy the craziness that occurs back there.By craziness I just mean a lot of people socializing-laughing telling stories and getting along,u literally can strike up conversations with people you never met before just based on the fact that you know anybody who finds themselves in the back outside patio at B-Side knows what's up-nobody lands there on accident-it's a super chill spot with a never ending cast of unknowns who might sit next to you and just be prepared as your probably going to have the most random conversation you have ever had in your life. B-Side isn't a fancy bar or a place to go before a nice dinner-this place isn't for everyone,especially at my age,but if u are ever lucky enough to walk thru those doors be prepared to be transported to a time when all you ever wanted was a place you could kick back-have a cheap drink,maybe enjoy a smoke and just chat with people who don't have their noses buried in their ohones-a true throwback.

B-Side was alright. It is pretty small and intimate. The drinks were alright. There isn't any…read moredancing or much music. There were quite a few people at the bar though! The bar was playing a movie on the TV. I would recommend for an intimate date night but not for a night out dancing with the girls. There is a small area for outdoor seating out back, but it is also very limited.

Charming bar with a lot of character. Visit early on a friday night.Not a whole lot of people.There…read moreand one person manning the bar. He was in charge of drinks and food. Hughes also asked to play pool with one of the other patrons. He endeavoured to help everyone and was very friendly. Found this a very nice and relaxing place to have a drink.And at this time, we were able to sit down and have a nice conversation. Unfortunately, on this visit, the Pizza dough wasn't ready, so we didn't get food. However, I'm anticipating that next time. When we get a chance to try it.It is amazing. They have a full bar and bartender is very experienced.

Very low key bar that isn't the tourist trap much of Old Town is. Good, strong drinks, chill…read morebartenders, and their pizza is surprisingly good wheen you're hungry! They also have a jukebox and they're always playing whatever sports game is on.

Best bar in Sacramento. Friendly, welcoming bartenders & friendly, welcoming regulars, which…read morebasically make it the "anti B-Sides". They adjust their stock according to what people drink, and everything is pretty straightforward. The jukebox is never overpowering and the bathroom is always clean.

Bartenders are polite and knowledgeable and make you feel like your a regular, good crowd been…read morethere dozens of times and there has never been any trouble. Steven the bartender a couple nights a week is a good as they get

Although located in a not so great area in West Sac, Cheers does have that dive bar charm. It is…read moresuper tiny inside with minimal seating other than around the bar. They have a pin ball machine, 1 pool table and a shuffleboard which I don't think is in use. We came here because they were hosting a pool game for our league and the owner or manager was nice enough to supply us with food since they do not have a kitchen. The bartender was quick, efficient and friendly. The regulars were also very welcoming. Overall, it's more like a 3.5 but chose to round up since we had a good time and appreciate the hospitality of the owner/manager.

This a koo joint. It's welcoming with the fine touches of Kool fun bar. It has a pool table,…read moreGodzilla pinball machine, shuffle board and jukebox. You can tell it's locally owned by a mom&pop who take pride in their bar.

Never being here we weren't sure what to expect. We were in town for a comedy show & decided to get…read morea bite to eat. They had a special cheeseburger with bacon & fries. DELICIOUS!! The staff was pleasant & friendly and attentive. Great place to eat or just sit & relax Thank you too for the flowers!

If you're looking for a divey hangout, this place is for you! With neon signs and retro decor (and…read morepatrons), this place can be super fun with the right crowd. The drinks are basic and affordable and credit cards are accepted. The bartenders are patient and efficient. They do have a small kitchen that serves bar bites and lumpia! The price was a little steep and they charged extra to use Venmo. I don't think credit cards were an option for the kitchen. The lumpia was larger than normal, fried very well and very tasty! $14 for 10 does seem a bit steep for me though. Note: if you bring a large party like a pub crawl, make sure you call ahead to notify the staff.

Honey and The Trapcat did not disappoint at all!! The dude and I love themed cocktail bars, so this…read morewas an easy yes after the Mob Museum. The energy was poppin, the space was moody and intentional, and the cocktails were well-crafted and memorable. We only had time for one drink because the power kept going out and the building had to be evacuated but even then, the staff handled it professionally and efficiently. Everyone was taken care of, payments were handled smoothly, and there was zero chaos despite the situation. Didn't get a chance to try the food this time, but it's absolutely on our return list. Strong drinks, great vibe, competent staff. We'll definitely be back.

They want to be only a bar but have to pretend to be a restaurant too to keep their license…read more I came by during the st Patrick's parade on Saturday afternoon and there was no seating, no food menus and no wait staff. If you only have bartenders and only serve drinks, you are just a bar.

Sacramento is one of those great hidden gem CA cities that often gets overlooked. Great food, great…read morepeople, and a great bar scene. So it makes sense that one of my favorite spots during my visit here was a hidden gem smelly dive bar. The Chambers Room is a cash only, one room dive with weird shit all over the walls, and sketchy cliental... I'd love ever second of it. Denise, Debbie, Diane? Whomever she was, our bartender was super friendly and poured with a heavy hand. Which I greatly appreciated in this economy. Four drinks set us back about $20, which is unbelievable! They do serve food, but I was no way near drunk enough to dine-in. I would have stayed here much longer, but I had tickets to the Kings and had to hit the road. Shout out to Alex Lane for the company and recommendation!

Honestly, my favorite place I visited in Sacramento. I was staying at the Sawyer, so it was a quick…read morewalk. Cheap drinks, cool ambiance and great people. Joseph was the bartender and he was the best. I'll definitely stop in any time I am in town.

This is the same place I used to go to back in the '90s -- and somehow it's still here. Now I'm…read moreback 35 years later with some of the same guys I was hanging out with back then, which honestly made the whole night pretty special. The place is a lot cleaner and brighter than I remember, and there are way more beer selections now. I feel like in the old days there was basically one option. Also, no popcorn all over the floor like I remember from back then -- the whole place feels much more updated and polished now. They also do karaoke now, and apparently it's a pretty big deal. There seemed to be a lot of regulars who clearly have karaoke night circled on their calendars. I didn't sing, but my friend got up and did a Quiet Riot song... which felt appropriate considering we're all straight out of the '90s ourselves. There's also a lot more seating now -- tall tables and stools instead of the little round tables that looked left over from the 1970s. I don't know when I'll be back, but if another occasion comes up where old friends are getting together and this is the chosen spot, I'm definitely in.

We loved coming here and came here multiple times a week. Very rarely do I leave a bad review but…read moreI'm hoping someone will actually read this and take it seriously. From what I've seen, if you leave a bad review - you are banned from there! Reviews are meant to be helpful and changes should be made if it's about the same person. My boyfriend and I have been coming here for months. We would easily spend hundreds of dollars there. One night, where we had been drinking, it looks like he miss wrote his tip. The bartender, Marissa, asked me if her service was poor. He left $2 on a $100. Does he always leave 20%? Most of the time yes. But the bartender asked me if the tip was bad because of her service. First off, ask him and not me. That put me in an incredibly uncomfortable position. Feeling bad for the misunderstanding, I sent her a Venmo of $20. On top of the $6 I left her on my $20 tab. Easily over 20%, so it should have been all taken care of, right? Wrong. Boyfriend went in a few days later and all of a sudden she describes him (to his face) as "the guy who never tips." Let me remind everyone, he had been going there for a few years. Ma'am, you got your 20% tip. You should not be bringing this up again. Once my BF found out about the interaction her and I had had a few days earlier, he wrote a review. He tried to entera few days later and all of a sudden he was not allowed in the bar. Marissa also kindly sent me a Venmo of $40 saying she didn't need "mine or his money." We were not trying to create a false narrative as everything that happened was 100% true. As soon as you complain about your tip and I give you a 20% tip, that should be over and done with and not to be mentioned again. It was a mistake on his end unfortunately, but she was incredibly unprofessional in all aspects of this interaction. Our friend went a few weeks ago to Pine Cove, and when he said the amount he was charged was a lot more than he originally signed for, I asked who the bartender was and lo and behold, it was Marissa. He said his total was $26 and when the payment went through on his bank, he was charged $40! So now we are overwriting people's tips because you need to get money a different way. I understand you need tips to survive when you're in the service industry, but the way she makes it happen is incredibly unprofessional and fraudulent. Ownership. Take the reviews seriously. If you're constantly having poor reviews based on the same things, some aspects need to change. We loved going to Pine Cove but now we aren't allowed to come back. I would get if we were in a fight or throwing up at the bar, but he didn't tip well and he called her out on her unprofessional behavior. Not that I'm doing it, I won't be back either!

We stopped by there yesterday! What an amazing place!!! Ginger was awesome!!! It's a hidden gem!!read more

This little piece of Hawaiian paradise is so much fun! Now that there are a few tiki bars in town…read moreto choose from, the Jungle Bird still holds its own for some kitschy tiki vibes. Think dive bar meets aloha: it's crowded and dark, nicely furnished and decorated with island style, and serves amazing tropical drinks and food. We went recently for the Aftershock 2026 promotion night. First 100 drinks were on them, and they had a raffle for a pair of tickets! There was a long line when we pulled up, but luckily, my friend was able to snag a reservation right at the start of the promo. (Pro tip: always MAKE RESERVATIONS!) I know it's just a bar, but they are so busy most nights, you will be grateful you got in right away and get to sit down at a table. They also have a patio for more seating. The bar itself is small and is right at the front, so it's crowded right as you walk in. The host stand is to the right. Service was very welcoming and polite albeit slow, just for the fact that it was a very busy night. The mai tai and pina colada were delicious, fruity, and strong. We ordered Spam fried rice (my favorite), chicken potstickers (OK), and the coconut shrimp (good and not too sweet). We shared that between 3 people and it was a good snack while we sipped on our tropical drinks, but we were still hungry when we left. It's a good portion for 1-2 people for a meal, and prices were average.