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    Elixir Bar & Grill

    4.1 (234 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, American, Dive Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    ELIXIR BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Dogs allowed

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    Ida H.

    After having a nice dinner at the Fish Face Poke Bar. Joe K. suggested we stop by at the Elixir for a drink, which was only a short walking distance away. Joe, my sister and my brother-in-law thought it was a great idea! None of us had ever been there before, but many Yelp friends have, and had good things to say about this quaint little dive bar. When we arrived, I noticed that one of our Yelp friends Angelo C was sitting at a patio table enjoying a drink, so we stopped to say hi. Then, as we entered the bar itself, Joe stated that it was so dark inside that he couldn't see. The cute female bartender immediately responded with: "just follow my voice!" Ha! Ha! We were all laughing! Everyone placed orders for drinks, but I was having a hard time deciding right away. When I'm put on the spot, I will usually order my old standby Tequila Sunrise. But since it was my birthday, I wanted to try something different. That's when the same bartender mixed up some sort of sampler concoction she called "The Chuck Norris." She even gave it to me on the house when she heard it was my birthday. It turned out to be pretty good, and yes, it did have a "kick" to it! At first, the bar only had a few patrons inside, but after about an hour, a lot more customers started coming in. This bar is your typical dive/sports bar, but with character. The staff is friendly along with the friendly regular customers. There is also a sectioned off room with a few game machines. The lounge seems a little small inside, but there is also a covered patio area that accommodates a larger crowd. We were too full from dinner to try out their food, but everyone enjoyed their beverages. The drinks are reasonable and they have a good happy hour! I hope I get to come back here again soon. It's hard to beat a good old fashion neighborhood dive bar!

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    Jenny P.

    I can't believe I gave this place a four star due to a shitty bathroom. The bartendress with the jazzy yoga pants is a goddess. She truly thinks of everything. Just asked me if I wanted a to go lid for my ranch dressing side. Who remembers to do that? Wonder Woman does. I might be tipsy right now. Don't quote me. Also. Yummy pizza. Gigantic street tacos loaded with meat. The Best Sweet Potato Fries in this Town and Possibly The World No Definitely the World. nomnomnomnom. I love elixir.

    Phenomenal dive bar. Depending on the time of day you can take your grandma, best friend, or date. Relaxed vibes with TouchTunes juke box and bartenders who get your drinks in a timely manner. My preferred nights would be Wednesday and Friday, don't miss out on the delicious burgers and appetizers you won't regret it. Easily best bar in Sac-town.

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    alex k.

    Back for the first time in a bit... been sheltering in place and been thinking about Elixir every weekend since the pandemic. Finally made it in today. Got a beer and ordered to go. Feels safe from viruses: tables have ample space between them and there is plexiglass and sanitizer everywhere inside the bar. There is a limited menu right now... smash burgers and wings is what I ordered. Bartender is friendly and attentive. Can't ask for more right now. I'm happy! Can't wait to go home to grub!

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    7 months ago

    Great place to grab a burger and watch a 49ers game. This is a dive bar and like Cheers is a place where "everyone knows your name."

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    I love this place. The BEST burger in Sac. And the staff and crowd is a delight. Highly recommend.

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    This is definitely my favorite spot for wings! The people are amazing! The drinks are pretty as well.

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    Ask the Community - Elixir Bar & Grill

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    It's open.

    Dogs OK in outdoor seating?

    Always! and they have a water bowl!

    What time does the kitchen close?

    I only know, informally, that I personally ordered food on a Thursday at 945 .... not sure about a formal time. Food surprisingly tasty. Chicken club.... yum

    Are the sweet potato fries in fact life changing?

    Yezzz

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    Dive Bar

    Dive Bar

    3.2(988 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown
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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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    B-Side - DJ Booth

    B-Side

    3.9(164 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown
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    Amazing dive bar! Superb vibe inside, loved the music and the drinks were cheap! Aaron our…read morebartender was very kind and the only reason why I'm leaving this review :)

    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.

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    Pine Cove Tavern - Outside this Tavern is upstairs

    Pine Cove Tavern

    3.4(257 reviews)
    1.8 miMidtown
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    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!

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