Wonderful Venue For Ally The Piper! SITREP Stopped by here this past weekend with my buddies Jefe and Devn to checkout a new heartthrob: ALLY THE PIPER! THE SETUP Goldfield Trading Post is a modest, small venue - more like a country-western dance club, styling itself as an old fashioned 49er-like saloon. What it does, it does well with all the old timey maps, pictures, furnishings, wall decor and just the overall vibe. THE PERFORMANCE STAGE The stage is small, but at least tall enough (2-3 feet risers?) so that we could see Ally, her band and any other performers rather easily over the heads of the other attendees in front of us. The sound system was adequate with basic mic'ing for the singing, but we mainly relied upon the bands own sound systems to hear the instruments. THE BAR If you are mainly in for the drinking, the bar has got you covered with an array of beers, wines and a decent selection of spirits. I got my basic Jack & Diet Coke and after the first two the bartender gave me free refills of Diet Coke after that, so he won a loyal customer! (Tip your bartenders!) SITTING VS. STANDING If you wanted to sit, you really needed to come to the bar-dining area, which, unfortunately, is a separate room from the bandstand where the bands perform. There was a third room on the OTHER side of the band room where the artists could put up their merch tables and people could find a few more seats/booths where to relax. But you really couldn't see the band from this room either. THE LOWDOWN Ally The Piper was an inspired artist to showcase here at Goldfields and for that I am very grateful. Other than that, not sure I would just come here to get a drink and would much prefer to be next door at the Tack Room where you read up on that spot in my companion review. read more

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Stars based on experience came to see a Brother Ali show with hubby & was blown away! Ambiance is fitting for a shit kicker bar, however, vibes were still awesome. I don't expect to see super clean bathrooms, it's a bar folks, but staff was definitely welcoming & courteous pretty awesome to meet this amazing artist! My hubby has been listening to him for years so this was a treat. Paid for the VIP experience/meet & greet. Thank you to this establishment for hosting a real hiphop artist! read more

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Ive been to the Sacramento midtown goldfield many times over the years, each time it's been mediocre. I tried liking it more and gave it plenty of chances. The final time i went i was with friends after watching a show that wasn't too crowded. We stayed after and had a few more drinks. The bartender (nice and approachable) let a friend order a drink late until it was nearly their closing time, and not a minute later, security told her to get rid of her drink. They had watched her order the drink and immediately told her to get out before having two sips. That was the last time i went and it left a bad taste in my mouth like their establishment wanted the money but not to allow her to finish a drink shed bought and had been served. And its not like it was after drinking hours, they closed fairly early in comparison to the bars nearby. If they needed people out at a set time more warning should of been given so shed know not to waste her $10. Another thing that i witnessed was the security guard snapped at her mockingly something like drink it and she said i am he said you're not. It was very odd and seemed like a personal catty attack on behalf of the guard. Beyond this, the sound of the shows is generally good, however because the space wasnt made for audio originally it doesnt do justice for the bands. Its an intimate setting, with few choices of seating in the back. The rest is stand only. And to the side is the area where the bands could sell merch. As stated before this place was mid not a first choice as a venue or for a drinking location mostly due to the off-putting atmosphere of being rushed out. Id much rather see bands at other establishments. Its understandable, its hard business to be in. At highest i rate GF midtown 2.5 stars. read more

I only come here because Ricky and and sable are amazing! They are so Friendly! The music is on point read more

Nicely kept, intimate venue (300 person biz capacity) for watching a concert. There is an adjacent public parking lot or pay-per-hour street parking. They do serve some food on the bar side of the business. I didn't try any food or drink, but had I known there was food and had the time, it would have been convenient to grab something before the concert. There was a Target across the street which was helpful to grab an energy bar to get me by! From a safety perspective, because that's how I think, there was multiple ways out of the venue, if needed. I would definitely catch a show here again, but it would be better to be able to stay the night and grab some food and drink! read more

Goldfield Trading Post - With my merch, before the pre-show. - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great venue and even between drinks! Staff is extremely friendly, Sable made a phenomenal Old Fashion! We'll definitely be back! read more

Goldfield Trading Post - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Extremely small venue. The stage is slightly above knee level. Sound was good but I was at the stage so. You walk into the bar and on the right is the stage room and just beyond that is a small room where the merch was set up. The bar tenders were friendly and although I just had soda water and lime they did a great job. I will be back read more

I came to support a friend that played in tge Fantastic Negrito. The place would be better if the knocked down that partial wall and just had it all opened. read more

Cool spot to go to if you're not brown!!! My friends and I waited for what seemed like forever because no bartender or worker would even acknowledge us. A lot of folks that came AFTER us were attended right away, and when we finally were attended the bartender had a nasty attitude & kept rolling her eyes at us. Mind you, despite us being irritated we were still very polite. Unless you love being ignored and discriminated against, I suggest you do not go to this lousy place. read more

Saturday night, BIG fight night and opportunity to bring in a packed house of UFC fight fans...called in and was told they are playing karaoke..nuff said. Decent food, beer selections, tons of TV's for a sports bar feel, great staff, new ownership..and karaoke over UFC on a Saturday. :/ read more

Great spot to catch a concert and some food and drinks! I recently went here for a concert and love how small the venue is- it creates an intimate atmosphere and really makes any spot on the concert side a great spot to view the bands. It's pretty easy to order a drink then walk to the middle part of the bar to watch a concert, the bar and stage area are side by side. They also have a nice space carved out for merch booths so you can grab a tour t-shirt and sometimes talk to the bands. I had eaten before the concert, but in the past, I've tried Flako's Tacos and they were scrumptious and I think there is now an assortment of chicken dishes to order as well. They've been bulking up their concert offerings and have a nice slate of artists on tap. If you're a live music fan, it's on par to Holy Diver. Cheers! read more

Straight up, I'm not a grid dweller - therefore, there are a lot of holes in my grid knowledge. I venture down from time-to-time and usually enjoy the experience - but when I do, it's directly to a pre-planned destination... a "get in and get out" approach that seems pretty common with my non-grid friends. Until recently, I didn't know about Goldfield and therefore it was never the target of any of my get in and get out missions. Until... Taco Mafia. I give full credit to Taco Mafia for bringing me here. I've crossed paths with Jenn Brian several times over the last couple of years - we have a common friends and I've been lucky enough to get invited to a couple of her movies and so on. Some time in the past year, she started talking about this "Taco Mafia" thing and, well, duh - I like a good taco! And I like fun! And this Taco Mafia thing looked like it would deliver both! And it did. I've been on a taco binge recently - as I write, I'm on a five night taco eating streak at five different locations. Goldfield was night #4, and I've got to say their tacos were among the best. I'll admit it took me a little bit to get my order in. They were busy! I was hungry! The bar was completely packed... no place to squeeze in without force, so I did an end-around and hit one of the open ends of the bar. A little persistence paid off, and my order was rolling AND I had a margarita in hand. Once I got the order in, the food didn't take long at all to appear (and subsequently disappear). I had some crunchy tacos and the quesapizza - both were creative and tasty! After fueling up - I followed the music back to where the action was (where most of the Taco Mafia people were hanging out). They had a very capable DJ - the sound quality and music choices were good for dancing and quite a few were dancing - lots of fun and mingling! Working those tacos off! I had a great time - will very likely be back - especially on a Taco Mafia night. Fun group and looking forward to getting to know more of them. read more

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Came here to see Odie Leigh this summer and loved this as a concert space!! Perfect for a smaller group and the acoustics were perfect for her music!! read more

Goldfield Trading Post - Odie Leigh - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

This bar has very rude staff. I was very excited to see a concert at this bar but had to leave early because the bouncer and staff were extremely rude to me and my friends. I would not recommend this place unless you like horrible customer service and disrespectful workers. read more

A pretty cool spot to see a show! I visited Goldfield on a Saturday for the first night of a beloved band's tour. It's really nice to have a live music venue in such an accessible spot. Parking near places like Ace of Spades can be challenging but navigating in and out of this neighborhood was super easy. The space is divided into three rooms - you enter into the main bar area with stools and tables, and then head to the right to get to the stage space, and continue right to get to a smaller bar and table space, and where that night the merch was. Bathrooms are located in the rooms with the bars - the far right room's bathrooms seemed to be a secret as I never had to wait. So perhaps, pro tip! Upsides - seeing a band you love at a small venue is always a blast! To be so close was a lot of fun, and it really gave the artists the chance to interact with the crowd. The sound was wonderful as well, for being so close it never got painful, and it filled the room beautifully. Full marks there! Downsides - the staff just isn't pleasant to interact with. Folks at the door checking tickets and vax stuff - unnecessarily abrupt and condescending (you have people walking in to have a fun night - whether you like it or not your behavior is part of a patron's experience). Bartender wasn't very friendly either - she just kept making awkward eye contact with me until finally she decided it was my turn. I know a solo drink order isn't gonna be a big tip compared to large groups, but I can't help that. I also ordered a double and she poured it into a pint glass. Who knows if she misunderstood my order or they insist on watering your order down. For $18 I would have preferred to taste the whiskey and not the soda. Would I come back here for a show? Most definitely! Will I pregame instead so staff interaction is minimal? Most likely. read more

Goldfield Trading Post - Night Club 3/19/22 - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Fun place but the wait staff doesn't clean up leftover food/trays. The seating is first come first serve, if you leave your seat it may be taken which is expected if you leave it open, but no one wants to sit with someone else's food stuff. read more

Wandered in to find a place that had our BB game on. An extremely helpful bartender found it on the Satellite and away we go! Great old time bar and rustic feel. Loved the stuffed mascots on the wall. Glad it was a slow Saturday so it wasn't packed, but it looks like it would be a popular place to hang at night. They feature food from 2 street vendors so we opted in for some of the tacos and sides. They are more than affordable, and quite filling. Both soft and crunchy tacos with steak and chicken were terrific (they also have several pork options). The spicy salsa was just the right amount of heat while accentuating the flavors of the meats. The Guac was a surprise, plentiful and tasty too. As mentioned, the barkeep was really outstanding and made the visit terrific Be sure to ask for Charlene! read more

So recently, I've been going out a lot more than before, and I found a great joy hanging out here at Goldfields, the staff is a notch above most. Aside from being beautiful, there's nothing ditzy about these blondes. I never wait long for a beer at. Goldfields. Tori and Sable are so attentive. They really make me feel at home , make me feel important, and I observe them doing the same for everyone else who comes in. The music is great, live bands many nights of the week, and the covers change is never too bad on nights there is a cover. read more

If yelp had zero star reviews I would give this place a zero. The bouncer was super rude for no reason, my cousin nicely asked if there's a cover tonight. The main bouncer said "no" and his rude ass friend next to him said "of course there's a fee, do you not see the f*cking show" we were shocked and walked away and he kept mocking us as we walked away. We were going to go in to have a good time but this place lost 8 people going in on a slow day. Never coming back to this stupid bar again. There's other fun country themed bars around that don't have A hole people out in front. read more

I've been trying to get my money back from a show that was cancelled. Nobody answers emails or the phone. I'm driving up next week to the venue to talk to someone 2 hours of driving read more

Love this bar. Strong cocktails. Good company. The bartender, Sable, held great conversation and was slanging drinks to a crowded bar... multi-tasker. She's legit. Stop by if you're in Sacramento! read more

Sable was the best server ever!!!!!!! Sweetest ascent and so helpful. Come on down ya'll.

Great atmosphere drink prices are good. I loved the vibe. I would most definitely go again. Easy to find parking as well

Not a good place to see a show. The room is narrow and deep, and the stage not raised high enough. I was in the very back of the room and the tall guys in the middle blocked the view of the performer's mouth. I didn't order food or drinks so can't comment on that. read more

Goldfield Trading Post - Stage is too low - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

The workers here are very unprofessional. There were two girls arguing and screaming at each other throughout their shift about nonsense. It was giving high school. Tacos were also not good. read more

Stopped by after a long drive to this very awesome spot. Right next to the Sacramento Memorial auditorium, this spot has friendly service and a saloon vibe. Shout out Sable for being so kind and welcoming. This establishment, apparently, hosts many reputable musical talents regularly. Must recommend if you are in the area. read more

The venue is small and cozy. It was easy to get in and get the service was great all night. On the left is the bar that serves food as well which is great! My friend and I ordered the large quesadilla, and it was delicious....and huge! There are small booths on both sides of the bar and music area. The show was very fun to watch on the right side of the venue. Only downfall it is very loud to the point where I had temporary hearing loss for two days. I highly suggest going here, but don't forget to bring earplugs with you. read more

Goldfield Trading Post - The right side of the venue where the band plays. - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Worst bartenders anywhere Went on a recent evening when a friend's band was playing, bartenders spent more time talking to each other Than doing what they are paid to do , don't understand how owners of such establishments hire these lazy people , they clearly are not helping such establishment make any money but doing their best to discourage customers from ever returning read more

Just when I thought Nate from Euphoria was the most toxic person in the world, the crew at Goldfield decided to take the crown. We went in on a not very busy night to play some Big Buck and the machine wasn't working. I was looking behind it to see if there was an obvious plug missing and the bouncer quickly asserted his dominance by saying, "don't mess with things you don't own." Fair enough. We then asked him if he could help us and he replied, "not my problem" and walked away. Class act all the way. I haven't been here in years and I thought maybe they had changed. Nope. Awful bar with even worse people working there. I wouldn't send my worst enemies here. Must miss on all fronts. read more

This is my second time coming to Goldfield after work with a great group of people. The first time, four months ago, we had beverages and appetizers and things seemed good. Unfortunately during this visit after Dani, our initial server who was AWESOME left and Shay began her shift, things went downhill. With Shay we had ZERO and I MEAN ZERO service. She never once came over to ask what we needed. Needless to say appetizers were never ordered She was however VERY adapt at sitting on her stool, eating her salad and spending time on her phone. Please see photo. I hope the MANAGEMENT wises up and begins to retain people like Dani who provide customer service because Shay certainly is not. Having to yell across the bar to get your sever's attention and ask for another drink or your bill is UNACCEPTABLE! read more

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Great venue. Came out to see a show here. Paid for tickets and not disappointed in the sound or venue from a music perspective. The service however... I have never seen a lazier more horrendous and obtuse bartender. Complained about being short staffed, yet got help from all over. Talked to her friends and on her phone and refused to serve 90% of the bar. When she got around to it she picked who she wanted. An older lady made a comment that she was next not the person the bar tender went to and the bartender went on a 5 minute tirade. Witnessed this with another man a few minutes later and again another lady. Treated us like crap, complained and refused to get us drinks until we told her how much we would tip for 5 drinks. Pathetic place from that perspective. Sad really. Could be great. But your bartender will ruin you! read more

Oh my gosh! I wanted to LOVE this place. First of all, BOTH of the blonde female bartenders will NOT give you service if you're a pretty girl. I'm not saying I'm everyone's cup of tea, but these girls would never give me service at the bar. I waited for 20 minutes and had to ASK for a drink after she walked past me multiple times. I just want to have a good time. If you're a 8+/10 DONT COME HERE. The bartenders are hating ass girls, and I say this in the humblest way because I'm not even all that. Just save yourself the trip, they want decently cut dude with heavy pockets in here. read more

Goldfield Trading Post - Fun time, not the best service. - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

My recent encounter (Sat 9/23/2023) with a bouncer at this bar was deeply distressing. I was assaulted and the use of force was excessive, leaving me shaken, appalled and red marks on my forearms from pushing me as hard as he could. Such incidents tarnish the reputation of otherwise enjoyable venues, and I sincerely hope, that whoever was manning the front door in a white cowboy hat (hispanic man) no taller than 5'10, fires this man for violence. I am a 53 year old woman, never in my life been treated like this. HORRIBLE. read more

Wish I could give 0 stars. Ordered some food from SacVille. Sandwich was good, unfortunately will not ever be returning again and will be advising anyone I know to also not go there. I'm not sure if SacVille is owned by Goldfield, or what the correlation is, but if they're two separate entities I would highly suggest SacVille finding a new kitchen to use. Walked into Goldfield there was only about six people in the entire bar. Two bartenders there, both talking and intentionally ignoring me. Walked straight up to the bar because like I said theres hardly anyone there, and waited as the bartender went up to the person next to me, the people who came in after me, and the person on the other side of me, all while never even acknowledging me and intentionally avoiding eye contact. Waited for five minutes in a practically empty bar before she says to me, "do you need something?" I tell her that I ordered food online and I wanted to make sure I was in the right place (SacVille is located inside of Goldfield, but there's no signage or anything). She literally says with an eye roll and I quote, "What are you, grub hub or something? Go ask the kitchen back there through the black doors." Wow. Not sure what I did to piss off the blonde bartender but she sure was not happy I was there. I almost never like to pull the race card but since I was literally the only person of color in the building and everyone that worked there was shooting daggers at me, I'm guessing that's what it was? She seemed very happy to see anybody else in there except for me. So I literally walk to the back of the bar into the kitchen (is this some kinda OSHA/health violation?) and finally, the one friendly person in this entire establishment-the cook- gives me my order and sends me on my way. The bartender had such a fowl look on her face i was scared it might get stuck like that! Dirty looks received on the way out, thanks! If I could review the cook and the food alone I would give it five stars. Based off of the treatment I received in Goldfield I will never be back and I will be telling anyone I can to also not go here. Total sundown town vibes, no food is worth that! read more

Just like most of these comments, the bartenders lack the social etiquette/common human decency when working in a place where part of the job is where you actually have to be attentive to customers.. My husband and I stood at the bar for about 30 min until finally the bartnender asked us "do you want anything?" ...this was ONLY after we had to wave a bartender down to get our drink order as we were being skipped left and right.... The comments of the employees being racist...theres def some truth to that. There is $10 cover which is not worth it unless you're desperate to meet people. I'd give this one star but one of the bartenders located in the backroom of the place was super sweet and attentive! Thanks Sable! I think the other bartenders can learn from her. read more

Went here on Friday! The food we had e as ok. I had crunch tacos. and my daughter had the burrito. She said the burrito was good. My tacos was ok. I would come for the drinks again. The big Capri Suns was a must try. read more

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Racist establishment, no exaggeration. I Walked and the "manager" asked "Can I help you with something?" As if I was in the wrong place. Not "can I get you a water or drink, do you need to see a menu?" I then was asked for ID to order tacos Togo. Then the "manager" said he wouldn't serve me without ID. Went to go get my ID & was told he was wouldn't serve me security was told to escort me out .. for absolutely no reason other than me being a black women. Im a bartender as well and WOULD NEVER make a potential future customer or tipper feel this way. All the staff did nothing. Everyone has this nasty ass attitude. The way they look at you when you walk in makes you wanna walk right tf out. Will never be back in there. They need to be closed read more

First time here and bartenders were terrible.. my friends and I were all waiting to get drinks but they would just skip right by us and pretend not to see. Finally we were able to get the attention of one of them, and as he served us he made a snarky comment to one of us. Also received looks from a lot of people as we tried to have a good night dancing. Usually I'm not the type of person to let stuff like that ruin my night, but definitely was an uncomfortable feeling. If your a person of color, I don't recommend spending your time here. read more

Could have more seating for music or more open space. Wished I could have watched the band I was there to watch but there was no room.

Went there one day and tried to ordered food. Took 5 mins to bill my transactions. Within those minutes the guy Next to me got just came in the bar and she took his order first. If your a colored person I don't recommend going here. Environment made me very uncomfortable. This isn't first time this kind of service happen. This will be the last time I'm going there. read more