Great place to have a drink! Stopped by on the Mon after the 4th of July and it was fantastic!…read more Great atmosphere and love the salt water tank above the bar. A had a cosmo (which she loved) while I had a Laganitis that I loved. Great to hear the story behind the place and loved the "behind the scenes" tour.

Total tourist spot and tbh I'm pretty grossed out by the mermaids…read more All I can think of is the gross water and if/when the water has ever been cleaned. The bar is dingy, the bartenders are pretty meh, the drinks aren't that great, the choices aren't that great, and if you want to catch a game on the tv's, good luck. They're not that large so you'll probably have a hard time seeing them, unless you're right on the bar. Pass on this place, especially if you're a local. Oh and I think they even charge a cover. Fml

Sacramento is one of those great hidden gem CA cities that often gets overlooked. Great food, great…read morepeople, and a great bar scene. So it makes sense that one of my favorite spots during my visit here was a hidden gem smelly dive bar. The Chambers Room is a cash only, one room dive with weird shit all over the walls, and sketchy cliental... I'd love ever second of it. Denise, Debbie, Diane? Whomever she was, our bartender was super friendly and poured with a heavy hand. Which I greatly appreciated in this economy. Four drinks set us back about $20, which is unbelievable! They do serve food, but I was no way near drunk enough to dine-in. I would have stayed here much longer, but I had tickets to the Kings and had to hit the road. Shout out to Alex Lane for the company and recommendation!

Honestly, my favorite place I visited in Sacramento. I was staying at the Sawyer, so it was a quick…read morewalk. Cheap drinks, cool ambiance and great people. Joseph was the bartender and he was the best. I'll definitely stop in any time I am in town.

I do love this bar, chill vibes, good drinks, lovely bartenders. But music can be so loud :/ makes…read moreit hard to have a conversation

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.

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!

Came to The Trap for National Cheeseburger Day and had a great experience! We ordered the Amburger…read moreand the Trap Burger with a beer, and everything hit the spot. We stopped by around 3 PM on Friday and it was nice and chill. The bartender was great, friendly, and the beer was cold. Definitely a good spot to grab a burger and a drink!

I started coming to The Trap 1-2 years ago. It started with the incredible food and beer selection…read more(can't go wrong with the BLTA/fries), progressed to the trivia nights and new friends, and now it's for the events (sports, Love island watch parties, craft nights), vibe, staff, and my love for this place. The back patio has become one of my favorite spaces--it's truly an oasis! As a Sacramento native, I highly recommend this business. It's woman owned, has an incredible staff, and is full of kind and genuine customers who keep coming back. The yummy food and selection of beer and wine is just the cherry on top! Came for the food, stayed for the vibes. Shoutout to the kitchen manager for doing an incredible job!

Every time I come here it's really amazing and wicked and I do love the decoration inside which is…read morereally minimal but it does feel very hidden like a speakeasy and the entrance is located in a Alleyway in Old Sacramento. . There are plenty of pool tables and I love the inside lighting which is red and dark so it feels like you're in a vampire's Den. . I always like coming here to get some shots and beer and drinks it's like a go in have a few and come back out and time to move on. . They also serving pizza slices if you need a little quick pick me up or a snack in between your pub crawl in the Old Sacramento area. Overall I am a fan of the spot and hope this review helps and thank you for reading and have a yelptastic day.

Yuck. Bad drinks. No clue how to make many of them. Don't…read morestock a lot of even basics. Poor selection and mainly just well spirits. Poorly trained staff who don't have basic bartending skills. Gross and dirty atmosphere. Don't even think about going into the bathrooms. The bar smells like it hasn't been properly cleaned in years. Everything is sticky, dirty, and has years of crust on it. Basically a literal health hazard. Eat and drink at your own risk!

Had some friends in town and decided to stop by SoCal's Tavern. A great dive with a lively crowd…read morefor a Sunday. Dana was bartending and made us up some of these Watermelon shooters that were amazing! Small smoking patio out front and laid back environment. Great place to stop if you're in the neighborhood.

Bartender was great. Vibe was great. Prices are decent. Need a new bouncer…read more When a 37 year old small woman walks outside to have a cigarette amd accidentally has her beer in her hand, the appropriate response is "ma'am, you can't take that outside" then you offer a solution such as she walks back inside or you offer to set her drink on the table for her. You dont get aggressive with her as a 350 pound 6'3" sumo wrestler and physical grab her beer from her hand. Maybe if it's happened before and she didn't listen or gave attitude. But not first hand response to a woman. What's worse, is when this is explained politely to him, his response was "well, that's how I handle it".

Why am I just finding out about this wonderful little Gem of a tavern? I was with my friends…read morecelebrating in of my gf's birthday. We went from one bar for drinks and food and later ended up here. My other friend mentioned they do karaoke here and the atmosphere and vibe is great. We ordered drinks and enjoyed some karaoke for several hours. We had a great time and the staff is amazing and work really hard. I will be back. The sell food in the parking lot is you get the munchies. B-)

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.

Bruh I don't normally do reviews but omg such a chill vibe this bar has. My companion and I were…read morepatiently waiting to see Molchat Doma and saw it was so close to the venue.... The wings and Fries are fire especially with a nice cold beer

Omg the food is the best! Seen on tiktok and lived few mins away. Heads up for the food its cash or…read morevenmo but soo worth it!!! Will definatly be a repeat visitor often.

The Torch Club is one of those rare spots that hits the perfect mix of great live music and super…read moredivey charm. I came with a friend and the energy was exactly what we were looking for -- grown, sexy, intimate, and full of good vibes without any of the chaos you get at bigger bars. The musicians were incredible, the crowd was mature, and the whole place felt like a hidden gem you only hear about from locals. It's also a surprisingly great place for a low‑key date night. The lighting, the music, and the intimate layout make it easy to talk, relax, and just enjoy the moment. Whether you're trying to stay under the radar or just want a chill night with real talent on stage, The Torch Club delivers every time. I'll definitely be returning.

Wow! This vintage bar, or maybe dive bar, is so much fun. The interior walls are full of…read morememorabilia. There is a dance floor that people use. The drinks were well-prepared and reasonably priced. And best of all, a beautiful, well-maintained vintage neon sign that I am sure is from the 1930s. On Sundays from 4 pm to 8 pm, there is a blues jam session. There might be a cover charge after 8 pm for a regular band. I am in Sacramento once a month on a Sunday. I hope to stop here again.