A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting The Wine Window in downtown Sacramento (1111 L St),…read moreand I've honestly been late writing this review--but better late than never! This hidden gem offers an experience that's unlike anything else in the city. The setup is simple but charming: you literally walk up to a window and order your wine. I believe it's one ring for white, two for red, and three or four for sparkling--don't quote me on that, but it adds a playful, old-world vibe that makes the whole experience memorable. The Wine Window is affordable, laid-back, and surprisingly quaint. It's the kind of place where the ambiance, the people, and the energy make it feel more like an experience within an experience--not just a drink stop. I had the chance to chat with John, the owner, who shared a bit of the backstory. He previously owned a full wine room nearby, but when the pandemic hit, he had to pivot. Instead of calling it quits, he leaned into a smaller, more intimate concept inspired by wine windows in Europe. Honestly, I think the scale makes it even better. The outdoor patio is perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine while people-watching on L Street, and yes, there's even a restroom available (a rare but very appreciated amenity for this type of setup). If you find yourself downtown, do yourself a favor--swing by The Wine Window, have a chat with John, and enjoy a unique Sacramento experience.

Randomly stopped in for a pre-game drink. TL;DR we came back for a post-game drink…read more I recognized very little on the wine list but after a short quiz we found two hits. One new world and one old. With the rain outside and warmth in a glass inside we had a great time. Everyone was friendly. This a great spot before an event at G1 but we will be back in between those too.

A finale spot with friends on a recent visit to Sacramento, Frank was a great time! This is a tiny…read morespeakeasy that my friends love. The bouncer was super friendly, as was the bartender despite the place being packed. It's tiny, with a few tables, bar seats, and some standing room. The music was great. A signature drink are their pistachio cocktails, which I really loved! If you like unique places, this is worth your visit!

Frank has a fun concept with the speakeasy-vibe and intimate interior. As many have mentioned, it's…read morea cash-only spot. It was quite busy the evening we went so we had to wait several minutes by the bar to order and wait some more for a booth to open up. The seating is cute and plush. Great for a girls night out when you want to sit and just talk. Drinks were delicious! Highly recommend everything we got: Berry Into You, Orange Dreamsicle, Pina Colada, Bxtches Love Flowers, and their Italian Cream Sodas. Small complaint is that the drinks are too ice-heavy, so the amount of actual cocktail you get is not that much. But every drop was yummy. Bartenders and service staff were great.

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.

I've been here several times and at first really liked coming here but with changes they've had…read moreit's become a less than favorable one. When I first started coming, they had a huge spacious outdoor space where you could sit and hang out at, smoke, drink, and play games at. But they had to close this area and it's now a parking lot, leaving a super small awkward and dark "outdoor space" that barely fits a group of people. The inside is dark and a little cramped but theres booth seating and bar space. I honestly like the look and feel of the inside. The drinks are decent and they have DJs on certain nights. My friends and I had a less than great experience once on a bar crawl when we weren't given great service and overcharged. Hopefully in the future things improve.

One of my friend's and mine's favorite spots in Midtown for a good time. We've been coming her for…read morequite a while now and even though they are getting more popular and busy everyday, the service has never wavered and the drinks are always great. Whether you want an espresso martini, mojito, wine, cider, or jello shots you can get it here. Most recently they have been rolling out amazing jello shots for $5 that are flavors like sour peach ring, mangonada, and espresso martini. They have two patios and a small elevated outdoor section, the newest patio is huge and always packed with people. I love coming here to see who we meet and chat with. Definitely recommend coming if you've never been to support a small family run business.

Sunday, 5/17/2026 - Went to Karma Brew to celebrate a friend's bday. Address is 1530 16th St,…read moreSacramento, CA 95814 (Midtown). This is cute little bar. Met the manager (make owner. Mike, I think it's his name) and the team. They allow pets inside. They were 2 dogs. They were so friendly. The staffs are all so very nice! Upon arrival... Pros 1) cute bar. Love it. All the staffs here are so nice. I learned a lot of the decorations in this bar belonged the the owner's grandfather. He tried to bring a little of England bar to CA. Decors are cute and interesting. I like it. 2) they have 2 section of outside seating. 3) they have a few tables and chairs inside. 4) I heard there's an upper area. But it wasn't open this day. 5) my friend's love the drink they got. I don't recall what is called. But you can see from the picture. 6) we also got the pretzel and cheese dip and another dip. This was really good. 7) nice alcohol menu. 8) there's a dessert menu as well. 9) love that they celebrated and ate some cake with us. Even took photos with us! Cons 1) bathroom is outside bar. It's for men or women. 1 stall. You gotta lock the door. 2) street parking. Paid parking. Unless you get lucky in the neighborhood, you MIGHT find a free spot to park. No parking lot of their own. Conclusion I love this bar. Cozy. Quaint. Great and friendly staffs. If you haven't been here, go check them out. I recommend this place for an outing.

What a cute vibe, love the ambiance and decor of this wine bar. Great wine list!! Right temperature…read morewines makes the most difference - love the wine glass chiller Renee, so lovely to experience your vision - will definitely be back! Thank you pouring me some classics

We had been to Jonecks once before in East Sac and my husband was a big fan so we were excited to…read moretry the new location on the grid. We had a groupon that I was excited to find since my husband likes the place. It was a 2 for 1 summer slushie. We saw the slushie machine was gone and said hey we see you don't have the slushies (mind you I bought this Groupon two weeks prior) can we do a 2 for 1 wine glass instead? The owner seemed dismissive of us having a Groupon and just said yeah I'm out of that. No offer of an alternative just said you can buy a different Groupon. Well we had already bought the Groupon for wine slushies! So we ate the cost and ordered wine but it soured the visit for us. It's such a cute spot and the wine is delicious but some empathy for the Groupon we bought instead of pushing us to buy a different one would have been appreciated.

I asked my friends to join me here on my birthday for girls night. I am very happy that I did! It…read morewas such a wonderful first experience. First, shoutout to the DJ who played 6/13/26 because she was so kind. She let me friend on stage to sing happy birthday to me. She also played great music so if anyone knows who she was, let me know! I got a delicious drink with egg white on top that I really enjoyed. I also found out you can play pool for free!? Highly recommend coming to Good Luck Lounge if you haven't before or recently!

Came by with some friends. I'd never been before and was pleasantly surprised to find that entry…read morewas free for us (though we did show up early in the night - perhaps coming by later in the evening would produce a different result). The decor is super cool and made the sitting area feel very intimate despite it being relatively open. Cocktail prices were on par for the area and they had a decent selection - I thought mine was very good, if a bit liquor forward. I will definitely be back!

Great bar in Sacramento!…read more The staff is amazing, Brandon especially is a top notch guy and great bartender. The atmosphere is fun and when it's busy the vibe is buzzing around the whole building. Gotta love the cabin motif! Haven't had any food there, but the cocktails are crafted great and they've got good choices for beer and seltzers too. Will certainly come back to the cabin!

I would come here again and give it another try. I really like the decor and the vibes…read more Unfortunately the bartender that helped us wasn't very pleasant. We didn't feel very welcome so we shared a drink and left. I would be interested in giving it another shot.

We decided to swing by this location due to its proximity to the Esquire movie theater and wanted…read moreto try out their Sunset Sips happy hour offerings on a Wednesday. Due to both of not having been here before, we did almost miss the establishment completely - it wasn't until after we left I notice the "Ten Ten" sign. Walking in, I was feeling the decor and vibe the place had. The place was clean, and had a very interesting color scheme. There were a good amount of patrons already present, but had no issues finding seats at the bar. The bartender was absolutely awesome - answered all of our questions, was very friendly and helpful. The drinks - I ended up having the Santana Sour while she had the White Tea slush. My drink was unfortunately underwhelming. I think I finished it in like 2 or 3 sips. It was flavorful and tasty but probably not something I'd get again for the price. Now for the White Tea Slush - definitely a winner! Very refreshing (brain freeze for sipping a little too quick) and delicious. Perfect drink during a warm end of Summer/ beginning of fall. I was bummed out that we were in a rush to grab a bite to eat rush to the theaters otherwise I would've ordered a White Tea Slush. The one thing that we both agreed on was the food selection menu didn't appear to catch our eyes. It appears the food menu selection has changed from past photos posted through reviews - It was explained to us they have undergone new management a few years ago. We decided to swing by elsewhere to a quick bite to eat. Despite the miss with the food selection, I'll definitely swing by again for their White Tea Slush and try out their other offerings. Thanks!

This used to be my to go to spot after getting off work in downtown. It had been years since my…read morelast visit, so I decided to stop by one afternoon, and I'm glad I did. It wasn't busy at all, with only a couple of other guests inside, which made for a relaxing atmosphere. Kelly was my bartender, and she provided excellent service from start to finish. I ordered the Pismo Milk Wash and a 50/50 Martini, and both cocktails were fantastic. Kelly checked on me throughout my visit without being overbearing, making the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for well crafted cocktails and great service. I haven't had the chance to try the food yet, but it's on my list, and I'll definitely be back.