Fantastic Spot To "Pregame" Shows @ Goldfields Next Door…read more SITREP We descended upon the Tack Room an hour before our show for "Ally The Piper" (both the classical AND heavy metal bagpiper extraordinaire) began her show! THE SETUP Goldfields is a charming, rustic country-western stylized saloon that serves up beer at good prices. But we weren't interested in beer and wanted quality cocktails. Hence, our pivot next door to the Tack Room! QUALITY COCKTAILS & DRINKS! The Tack Room specializes an amazing array of martinis, bourbons, and other deLISH cocktail drinks at really really reasonable prices! So this was an excellent choice to chill, thus avoiding the tremendous *noise pollution* we were immediately subjected to upon entering Goldfields an hour later for our show. THE LOWDOWN This is a quality bar with plenty of comfortable seating to relax and have quiet, intimate conversations. So if you and your later friend(s) want some privacy, cocktails at a reasonable price, etc., this is a good way to go.

What an absolutely fantastic place to duck into and chill for a bit on a hot summer day. It's about…read moreas classic as you can ask for from a small bar. It's themed around horse racing, but not in an overbearing or... tacky way. The mixologist was delightful and had great recommendations, the lights were dim, and the drinks were all on point. The highlight was the espresso martini, which is among the best I've had. It was reminiscent of the one I had at the Starbucks Roastery in NYC, which is high praise. The other coffee drink that surprised me was the Revolver. I always forget about what a good pairing orange and coffee is, and I'll be taking this one back home with me to try! Every other drink we tried was delicious in some unique way. The Pho drink was savory and surprising, the New York Sour was rich and flavorful, and the Practical Move was refreshing. Will definitely return here after dinner to sip an espresso martini for dessert!

While visiting friends in Sacramento, I was taken on an unplanned adventure of some notable…read morecocktail bars. A favorite of theirs is The Snug; they thought we wouldn't be able to get in but thanks to a concert nearby they had free tables. It's primarily a cocktail bar, but I stuck with a beer. The decor is an awesome mix of contemporary, brick, old west, and 20s. It was a happy clientele too, with what seemed like a younger post-workday crowd. The server was also fantastic. If you like cocktail bars with character, this is worth the visit.

The Snug is a great little bar that I feel gets overlooked on R Street. It's tucked away and…read moredoesn't face the street, which may be why but that also adds to the charm of bringing your friends here! Snug is themed around a modernized interpretation of an English hunting lodge--it's dark, moody, and elegant. It has a charming front patio that is made quaint by the high walls and an outdoor fountain separating you from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the bars in the area. Upon entering, you are transported into a dimly lit romance story. The Snug specializes in delightful cocktails that will wow your taste buds! Their menu is both seasonal and rotates regularly so it's a fun treat to swing by and find out what their currently making. One of my favorite recurring items is what they call a Hoosker Doo, which is often a spirit and amaro or apperitif. You can't go wrong with the Carribean Princess! Definitely consider Snug on your next date night or want something a bit different!

One of my favorite espresso martinis! You have to get the ube if you come. Any drink made my Megan…read moreis perfect every time! Can't wait to come back to see the Halloween decorations

Melina and Claudia are the best bartenders in Sacramento! It was my first time here and they…read morerecommended the eastern sour, and it was delicious. My new favorite spot, coming back just for their service!

The service by Andrea (I think, I can't remember for sure but do know her name started with an A)…read morewas amazing! Super fun and welcoming! This was my first time in the trophy room and I loved the vibe! It is definitely a place you can come to with friends, or even on a date and find a spot cozy enough to just get to know one another. Will definitely be adding this to my list of places to go!

My husband and I stopped in here back in March and had a wonderful time. Santiago was primarily our…read moremixologist and what an amazing job he did. Not only did he serve wonderfully concocted libations, he walked us through how he makes them. It was a true art form. Andrea and Jake also made our date night great with their conversation and service. The room looked so cool and I love the hidden door access with just asking the kind door guard from the Tipsy Putt where the Trophy Room was. It really made us feel special. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Stop in for a memorable time.

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.

Have been a few times and every time feels unique. Great drinks, and recommendations from staff,…read moreand great menu. Our go to spot to take friends from out of town. We look forward to going back again!

Found this place while visiting Sac Loved it this speakeasy…read moreis truly a gem and I really enjoyed the tasting menu they have that included two drinks . The drinks were awesome and the food shout out to the chef . We sat at the bar so the service was speedy and staff are super friendly . The vibe of the place was cool and a lot bigger than typical speakeasy . I will definitely visit when in town again

Happy hour at Oaxaca = Amazing!…read more They had a great variety of margaritas and picking just one was difficult. I ended up getting the hibiscus margarita and it was so delicious! If they had a margarita flight, I would have gotten that! I guess I have to go back to try all the flavors instead. The chips and salsa were a must have. We tried the taco Al pastor and barbacoa. Both were so flavorful, delicious, and juicy! I will say the barbacoa was the winner of the two though! Their outdoor seating was spacious and comfortable. Can't wait to spend more time here this summer!

Stopped in for a quick lunch and I gotta say everything came out super quick. They had a nice…read morepatio but we ate inside as it was a little less busy inside. The food is really pretty. I think this is a good spot to take some work buddies and get some drinks and some good food. So not like a place you want to get saucy or snack down at... but just loose and eat some tasty food. I left full and all the food was of good quality. We got the enmoladas and some birra tacos. Pretty solid overall. I like that theres a small menu.

Love the vibe in here! Chill. You can have a good conversation with your people. Upstairs and…read moreaccessible by elevator. The food options smelled and looked delicious. A friend and I just met for a cocktail. Al was our bartender and was soooo nice and informative!! Will be returning and adding to my list of places to return to.

Having not been here in over a year, there have been a lot of changes! 1. No more happy hour food…read more2. You cannot walk up the wooden stairs to the third floor 3. Definitely new management! As for the food: 1. The grilled shrimp were nice and firm and well grilled. Enjoyed them a lot 2. The hash brown fries were pretty unique and definitely a must get. It comes with a nice creamy sauce that you want to dip everything in. Only criticism is the prices. Didn't really order a lot of food with two appetizers, but I paid two main entree type prices for them. Were that great? Definitely! Just be aware up front if this is a factor.

Food- cook it yourself but with good ingredients, it's more difficult to go wrong…read more Service- they slapped the raw slab of beef down on the table. But everything was great, as they provide what you need for a delicious meal. Ambiance- dark and cozy. They have an actual bar which is away from the grill for those choosing to imbibe and go. We got introduced to The Butterscotch Den by a couple of lawyers who evidently know the 'hood. Been a while since I've lived/worked in town so they are a great resource to fun places like this. Drinks are delicious. I ordered a couple different sauces to go with our large steak which we split. Even having split the steak, we brought some home. You cook your own so be okay with possibly not sitting the entire time. On the side of the grill are various accoutrements for your steak. Assorted flavored salts as well as regular salt and pepper were included with the experience. You could also order compound butter for a small fee but we didn't. Might want to try a much more budget friendly hot dog or even a sausage next time. Try it out for happy hour! Very friendly drink list.

The Butterscotch Den is a great grill-your-own steak restaurant in Oak Park with a nice bar. The…read moreatmosphere is dark, divey, with speakeasy vibes. We had reservations and were seated near the grill in the back room. I was surprised to find out that we had to season and grill our own steaks. There's plenty of seasoning and condiments near the grill so you have to season it up there. Then place your meat on the grill and flip it when it's ready. We ordered the 12 oz. rib eye ($43), steamed prawns ($14.50), and a baked potato ($7.50). The rib eye looked really good, but I would have preferred an expert to season the steak for me. I added salt and pepper, and some garlic powder. The flavor turned out nicely, but the crown on top was the additional compound butter and blue cheese sauce we added. The prawns were small shrimps. Not sure why I was picturing large jumbo sized prawns. They tasted fine in garlic butter. The loaded baked potato was delicious. The staff were nice to bring extra toppings when requested. For cocktail, I was leaning towards the strawberry negroni, but the waitress recommended the Cucumber Gimlet, which I ordered. To me, it was okay, mainly because I wasn't crazy about tasting cucumbers and it was not too strong. It was light and refreshing. Since it was a celebration, I had a slice of lemon cake from Freeport Bakery. They put a candle in it and brought out the bubble gun. They carried 2 types of Freeport Bakery cakes, and the lemon was really good. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great first dining experience at The Butterscotch Den.

My third visit to Midtown Spirits and I still had an amazing dinning experience…read more I absolutely love The dude abides cocktail. It was strong; however, I enjoyed the blend of vodka, milk, and cold brew coffee liqueur over a large cold brew ice cube. The chicken lumpia's were delicious, especially with the sweet chili dipping sauce. We ordered the ube pancakes to share as this is one of our favorites. It is too heavy to devour alone. I am so glad that I decided to try the hella loco as it consisted of all the proteins that I like....beef patty, bacon, spam, longanisa, and eggs. No complaints on this visit and I will be dinning in again in the near future.

Im a bit disappointed in the happy hour food…read more I've been here several times for their drinks, but something just didn't click in my most recent visit. I came here for happy hour and ordered a handful of their items. Chicken Lumpia - over all I was pleased with how piping hot, fresh out the fryer it was. A bit thin for my linking but I appreciated there were 6 pieces. The sauce did not pair well. There was something off about it that isn't your typical sweet and sour; maybe the sauce was made in house. Sisig fries - decent portion of fries but fell short on the pork. Lacked an egg and didn't really meet the sisig flavors that I'm used to. You can definitely taste the zestiness of the lemon - nice touch, but other than that it's just fries with pork, red onion and green onion garnish. Hot dog - a $9 happy hour hot dog was the biggest disappointment. Sure the bread texture was good, toasted with a nice chew, but that was it. The dog itself was charged to my linking but it really didn't feel worth the money spent for its portion. Fries - 100% would get again. Cauliflower bites - I liked this too, flavor was good but such a small portion our table has to order two. Similar to the hotdog, not sure if it's worth the spend for the portion size. Despite the food not satisfying my cravings, the service was great. The young lady was helpful and was working hard taking orders, making drinks and delivering the food. The place was pretty busy at least the indoor area. Plenty of seating outside, but in this heat not sure if it's a good idea. Didn't see any misters but would be a nice touch to draw in more folks. Side note: some of the cocktails are premade, and can be overly sweet.