After enjoying glasses of chardonnay at nearby Luna Lounge (please reference my review if interested), my wife and I headed to The Blind Pig to enjoy a few cocktails. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly bartender by the name of Ronny. Our first round consisted of two dirty martinis (my new drink of choice), which Ronny put his fist (that's a good thing) into making. One of the things that I love about dive bars is the various demographics that usually frequent them (along with their interesting conversations). For our second round we ordered a "Manmosa (yes I know that sounds ridiculously machismo in 2024)" that Ronny insisted on putting a fruity spin on. Not only were we thankful for his suggestion, but his version was GOOD! In real dive bar-like fashion, Ronny provided us both with an extra cup to house the remainder of the Manmosa that could not fit into our glasses (another dive bar perk). As we sat at the bar, my wife and chatted while lightly watching the movie Step Brothers on one of the televisions. Although it was a fairly slow Saturday afternoon, I can imagine that this place gets pretty lively in the latter part of the night though. We observed lots of seating, games, and an area for karaoke (toasted karaoke is the best!). I highly recommend The Blind Pig if you're looking to have deliciously strong drinks at a price that won't have you waking up the next morning rethinking the decisions that you made the previous night! read more

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did not like this place at all.Felt like a highschool attempt for a bar aka party. im 32 and I felt like a creepy old guy asking for a beer. Don't come here unless you are ready to relive your highschool years with immature others that are lame as well read more

Monday bartender the rudest and most anti social bartender you've ever met. Ruined the entire mood and totally unhygienic and lazy. Has no clue how to make drinks. Not sure why he's there or getting paid. read more

Nice local bar. Drinks are very well priced and friendly bartenders. Lots of locals too. No short pours like you see in high end bars where you end up buying $13 - $15 drinks that are watered down. Gin and tonic was $5 plus tip Highly recommend! read more

Karaoke is amazing here! Sundays and Mondays 8-11:30. Drinks are affordable, and the bartenders are friendly and super attentive. The KJ is hot as fuck. 6'5 260 - pretty sure he played football for Cal, and can sing like a bird. read more

The Blind Pig seems to be a friendly neighborhood bar. The bartender appeared to enjoy what she was doing and had three or four conversations going with different patrons....impressive. The drink pricing was ok and the place was clean. I would go back again if I am in the Sacramento area. read more

* Aug 1st visit* Stopped by to catch up and grab a drink with a friend, the bartender was handsome and fast , met a few nice people at the bar & overall enjoyed my drink , very lowkey bar . Care:5/5 Quality:4/5 Cost:4/5 Cleanliness:5/5 Atmosphere:5/5 Parking :3/5(SHARED) read more

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I love coming to the pig, the vibes are always great and the bartenders are always on top of it. Drinks are strong, vibes are great and Ethan is one of the best bartenders. He's always attentive, always has my drinks ready and is always willing to have conversation. 10/10 recommend! read more

First time visiting this place does not disappoint. If you are looking for friendly service, strong drinks and affordable prices with a quiet environment this is your spot. Also it was our bartender's first day, Jade and she did a phenomenal job! read more

We love Alex! Spectacular addition to the team!!!! He's fun, makes outstanding drinks, and there's a great vibe was he's on duty. He's obviously having a great time, and is professional at the same time. read more

The best little dive bar in Carmichael. Strong drinks, wonderful bartenders, and locals galore. Come to trivia on Tuesdays for a truly awesome experience with Ronny. He's my favorite bartender- probably of all time. Just can't say enough good things about this place. read more

Best Swanky Dive Bar in Town. Friendly staff and good pours. The Blind Pig offers a number of great up to date taps and plenty of yesterday and today's best liquors. The crowd is local during the afternoon and 20 to 40 something's at night. Great atmosphere and a good time for all. read more

Hankering for a stuff drink and want to make that dollar stretch? Enjoy soft tip darts? Love a stellar giant flat screen television for sports? The Blind Pig is a great dive bar to satisfy all of these points. Outside looks odd for a bar, but don't be put off. There's also a pinball machine and a hunting video game. Which reminds me, on the Friday night we made it in, there was a security guy keeping things peaceful. That was appreciated. Eclectic mixed crowd as any dive bar draws. But every single one of them had a good attitude. It sure was nice they all kept telling my date that I was going to win at darts. Hahaha! And I did! Although he snapped up the game two win. Doh! And if you're hungry, the Mexican restaurant next door will deliver. They prefer to receive cash payment for Mexican food delivery. read more

Cool little bar. Great spot to just grab a drink while you wait to get food at El Palmar next door! Definitely a little hole in the wall with regular customers. The bartender is never shy with the drinks! read more

Fun Dive Bar! Bartenders were awesome and friendly. Light snacks available for purchase.

Oink Oink! I can't see anything ahead of me! That's the first impression I came across when I heard about a fictitious business name being called "The Blind Pig". And I've got to say, I am not a big fan of the glitzy, glamorous, or high-end bars that are popping out everywhere. I'm as old-school as you can get so when I frequent a dive bar that I've never stepped foot in, its truly a hidden treasure in all respects. And that is just what I got when frequenting "The Blind Pig" Located on El Camino Ave. and adjacent to Mission Ave. in the Carmichael neighborhood of Sacramento, "The Blind Pig" is definitely like taking my DeLorean time machine back 20+ years and taking a step down memory lane. The parking lot in this area is dim, gritty, and uninviting to outsiders. But don't let that keep you from entering in the "Pig". The nice luxury of all of this is parking is a breeze as all of the surrounding businesses have closed for the day. I came here with my lovely lady, Claudia H. on a rainy Sunday evening. And to add even more magic to this evening, fellow Yelpers Jana T. and Miguel O. met up with us to enjoy our company, conversation, and concoctions. They both added a ray of positive energy, great vibes, and an intellectually engaging conversation which flowed so well throughout the duration of the evening. We kept our drinking to a bare minimum as Jana T. and I indulged in a crisp cold Bud light while my lady went for a Blue Moon. And since Miguel O. isn't the drinker like the rest of us, he enjoyed a complimentary Diet Coke. As far as the interior layout goes, a few words to describe "The Blind Pig" is definitely dark and mysterious. And to add more of that vintage-retro flavor, there was a nice collection of wood inlays that look as if they're from a bygone era. Additionally, for those who wish to partake in some entertainment for the evening, they offer a dartboard and shuffleboard for your convenience. We all ended up seating ourselves towards the rear of the bar. I particularly enjoyed the posh 70's-inspired upholstery of the oversized sofa that we sat on. And it was only appropriate that we sat under the actual picture of the blind pig himself, eyepatch and all as he mysteriously stared at us from every angle. Some other nice features were plenty of pub-styled tables & chairs, a stretched bar area, and an abundance of patrons that you'll never find lingering into Midtown Sacramento. Overall, "The Blind Pig" definitely does not disappoint as it has earned two thumbs up in my book. Sometimes if you don't want to fight the parking, crowds, and high prices that other bars offer in busier areas, I would definitely give "The Blind Pig" a try. Trust me, if you're a lover of dive bars like myself, you will enjoy the ambiance and service here! read more

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Great little bar! I stopped in on a Friday and felt right at home. Good crowd friendly staff! I believe Matt was working and really made me feel welcome. This is a place I will visit again when in the neighborhood. Perfect example of a dive bar that isn't a dive. It was clean and comfortable! read more

Awesome place and super stiff Dranks ! Fun people come here and sometimes even a car wash !!! Nice !!!!!

Fun dive bar experience! Cheap beers and good company. Fun people and a great vibe. Watch out for those heavy hand drinks, but otherwise, this is your scene. Trivia on Tuesdays make the whole package complete. Bathrooms need work tbh. read more

Star Trek pinball machine! Need I say more? It is highly logical. I just need to restock my supply of quarters for next time. $12 in quarters and four G & T at Blind Pig and I am a happy boy! :) read more

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Great drinks, bartenders, location, customers and atmosphere. You couldn't ask for a better place to hang out. Go check

Love this bar, Matt the day bartender is awesome! Very friendly place, great drinks, great pricing! Lots of TVs with a huge projector for sports games, and if you like pinball they have three pinball machines, Buck hunter, Golden Tee and darts! read more

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I love all things vintage..... I'm an old~soul which makes living in this era challenging at best..... I have to fight against using the word "old" as for some reason it provokes a negative connotation for some people..... Last night I finally got to experience the Blind Pig up close and personal after having had it bookmarked for months now as we ventured in after dinner to meet up with two of our fellow Yelp friends Donovan & his lovely lady Claudia for some after dinner drinks... Dark, warm, cozy and the scent of wood & time is what hit me as I entered the Blind Pig and I immediately felt a wave off nostalgia wash over me and it rocked it big time.... The ambiance was amazing as I prefer lower lighting in nearly all environments as it soothes my savage beastie soul..... Wood is everywhere: walls, beams, tables you name it the wood looks like it's been there since its first construction and I loved it... Tables are plentiful and thanks to our friends who chose our nest we nestled into a corner area located to the back of the bar that's sorta hard to describe but the up-against-the-wall bench like seating was super soft and leather like upholstery with uber high backs... You can sit down and sink into relaxed-zoned as you enjoy your elixirs... I get all relaxed again just thinking about it actually...... The bar was rather quiet with only a few other patrons inside when we arrived and were immediately greeted by our bartender whose name I did not get but I did get his month & day of birth to size up quickly who'd I'd be working with and he's a Virgo/Libra Cusper male and was friendly, fun and fast as he took our orders plus he was playful..... Playfulness is always a +1 in my book & particularly in a bartender aka: Keeper of the elixirs...... Beer: $2 a mug for draft and although I do love good ale's and darker richer beers the carbs in them kill me so I went with the Coors Light. Glasses were clean and the beer was cool and crisp and you can't beat the $2 a mug price tag either. My man does not drink alcohol and so his diet coke and refills were free being the DD. I always appreciate the hell out of places that do that for the DD and he did... Shuffle board and darts are also available and usually when I come into a bar I love to play however tonight I just wanted to relax & visit & drink..... Of course it seems that anywhere you go these days there has to be just one a-hole which there was in the bar but didn't let that spoil our fun as we encountered him while we were on our way out... Wish this place was just a tad closer to home but it's still not that far as it's definitely one of my new fav's as it transported me back to the days when I was a kid when places like this were not just classified as dive bars but this 'ambiance' and style could be found in most establishments....... When I feel like time-traveling backwards the Pig is a new go to for fillin that desire...... read more

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This was my husband and I 1st time The bar it was small and but clean and had a few good beers on taps the carpets we're nasty and needs to be deep cleaned and also the girls bathroom door didn't lock even after I tried it 6 times I tried to lock it and the bathroom was clean in the woman's bathroom and the hard cider they had on tap was great even though the bar tender had no clue what it was read more

I was a little skeptical about this place at first. With the dark entrance, tucked in the corner of a shopping center, and no windows I expected this to be a grungy dive bar. But once I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised! Well-lit, good music, shuffle board, a dart board, and solid bartenders. They dont serve food, but you can always order take out Mexican from El.Palmar next door, or have the Chinese food from The Jade Room. And its awesome to hear the quizmaster call out "who ordered Chinese?" during a trivia round. They do trivia on Tuesday's at 8pm, which is great fun! Will definitely be back! read more

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I've been meaning to post this for sometime. A few years ago, I was in the area, so on a whim, stopped in for a beer. The bartender was very welcoming, engaging and prompt. Nice atmosphere, CLEAN place! It wasn't for another 2-3 months, I was in the area again, so I stopped by. Same bartender, same GREAT service, she even remembered me, what I drank, and the conversation we had. I was IMPRESSED! I now make sure I stop in whenever I can, and have a great time, EVERY time! Very personable, neighborhood bar, and restaurants near by that will deliver food to you. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Great new local bard in Carmichael! This place is located next door to El Palmar on El Camino and if you didn't know about it you would probably never know it was there as they don't have their sign up yet. They just opened this weekend and the place looks great. Very plain outside but the inside is awesome. The Bar was completely remodeled prior to opening and provides a very clean and comfortable atmosphere. The bar is owner operated with friendly, attentive staff and has a good beer selection with 5 beers on tap and many more in the bottle. I can't wait until they start serving food. read more

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I love the blind pig. One day after a long hot day of work me and 12 of my construction coworkers went in to quench our thirst. Matt the bartender made us his world renowned lemon drop shooters. Let me tell you by the end of the night me and the boys were on top of the bar like coyote ugly up in that bitch. read more

Great staff and enjoyable conversation keeping in mind that this was at 4pm. Matt was very engaging and knew most of the folks in the bar as regulars. We will be back again! read more

The bartender is great! Drinks are fantastic! The inside does not match the outside! The drinks are strong! They have darts and games! read more

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One the coolest dive bars I've been to. Atmosphere was low key, good music in the juke box all genres were played and nobody complained. All around great night. read more

This is a good bar, run by some pretty nice guys. I'm 35 and feel about 5-7 years above what the "right" age for the place is, but not that awkwardly so. The crowd is kind of a hybrid of the hipsters and bros, but not annoying. Friendly people. It's basically the Arden area demographic. A few beers on tap, some of them pretty nice microbrews. A good mix of bottles too. They need some bike racks, but I'm told they're working on that. Pro-tip to the owners: work out a deal with some of the mobile food truck people about having them park out front to serve food on busy weekend nights. There's plenty of space in the parking lot and you'd make a killing. read more

4.5 Stars! The Place: is one that you can't help but walk in and feel immediately at home. It's most certainly a bar, but it has quite the pub-like feel to it-- more so than simply the name of the joint! The full bar is at a great height, the pub tables are ample; yet spaced in a way where you aren't practically sitting on top of other patrons when the place gets hoppin'. May friends and I stopped in last night, and even when the crowd grew to that of a rowdy Friday night, it still felt like there was enough room to move about. This is NOT a regular occurrence in most bars, so I'm chalking that up to a fantastic layout. ** P.S.: They have a jukebox! Ha. And, in case you haven't had the hilarious pleasure of reading some of my other reviews, I am a BIG fan of those bad boys. Their selection was one of the best I've seen in a WHILE-- or possibly EVER at a bar (at least in the Sacramento area.) The Service: was pretty good. There was only one bartender behind the bar, which would explain why there were a couple of moments in the evening when I felt met with annoyance or agitation of some sort. However, she knew her beer selection well and recommended one that I absolutely fell in LOVE with. You have to try the Snow Cap the next time you stop in. Hopefully they still have it on tap! PROBABLY a good idea if you hop on that bandwagon as soon as possible. Go on then. . . One other pleasant addition to the evening was when the owner decided to stop in. He introduced himself to my group (which had grown substantially in numbers, thanks to the friendliness of the regulars) and even shared some of his ideas for the direction of the bar. Neat guy! I'm really looking forward to going back. Last night was an absolute blast! read more

The first couple of times I went there it was okay. The last time I went there however, I bought $9 worth of drinks and wrote in a $3 tip but when I checked with my online banking, instead of my charges coming up to $12 total, they came up $20. I still have the receipt that lists my total. Needless to say that was the last time I ever go there. If you do go, I strongly recommend paying cash instead of card. You've been warned. read more

My parents have a Sunday tradition of getting beer and food in the afternoon. Since moving out of the Bay Area they have been more adventurous, and actually go to new places all the time (instead of just one place each week). My mom and dad kept talking this place up so much that we decided to go here when I came up to visit. At first glance you wouldn't think this place would be all that. It seems kind of small, dark, and a bit older. Personally, I think it adds a lot to the charm. It has that old bar feeling. The whole little area has that sort of quaint, old charm to it. So it that respect this fits in perfectly. The service here was superb. The waitress recognized my parents and actually helped my dad remember what beer he had last week. He is very picky about beer, and so it was great that she knew exactly what he had last time. She was quick, courteous, and very friendly. read more

Honestly, I'm not sure what it is I love so much about this place, but i do, i love it. I come back and feel so comfortable there and the ambience is nice, very dive bar-esque. Definitely check it out read more

Went to this joint a couple weeks ago. Honestly not all that impressed. Pros; The lone bartender did a decent job. Handled 6+ drinks at a time, talkative but not too much. Also, all of the bottles had sanatation covers over the pour spouts which was nice. Cons; holy crap. Bar top was stickier than a lint roller, beer was lukewarm at best, bartender said there was no beer on tap? also didnt cut off several patrons after they weren't even able to get to the bathroom. By far the best thing about this bar is the zero tolerance sign out front. Good to see that they atleast take security somewhat seriously. read more

Lmao local dive always a good classic it's close to the skips burger joint across the street fun for Carmichael folks if your looking for a cheap drink and good ambiance read more

This is a really cool local bar. Every time I go in they have different beers on draft and they have tons of bottled beers. Blind Pig has the menus handy for El Palmar or the Chinese food place around the corner and you can call in and order and the restaurants will deliver your food to Blind Pig! Unlike some other reviewers I have never felt put off by the crowd. I haven't noticed Blind Pig was 'hipster bar' or a bar with 'bros in plaid and tight pants' etc. There's all age ranges and walks of people. Today there was a large construction crowd and then some older guys watching baseball and then my boyfriend and I (we are early 20s). I have gone to trivia here a few times as well and had a lot of fun! In the realm of local dive bars I like this place much better than Long Shot around the corner. They have lots of options for games, foosball, shuffleboard etc. They are cash only, but they have an atm inside. Service is always friendly. read more

I like this dive bar! The staff and security are very friendly whether you're a regular or a first time guest like my wife and myself. My friend invited us out for trivia night and it was quite fun. Seemed like there were desperate 20 somethings here really trying to win Trivia for a free drink. Either way, we had a blast and ended our night playing the complimentary shuffle board. Oh and I noticed that some regulars were bringing in their own food. I guess this can qualify for a BYOF bar? read more