After leaving the Crest Theatre, my girl and I walked across the street to The Dive Bar to end the…read morenight. Security checked our IDs at the door, and once we walked in, the bar area was packed. Luckily, there were reserved booths nobody was using and my girl, and I sat there since the main bar was crowded. It actually worked out perfect for us. It gave us space to sit, relax, and have a good conversation without feeling cramped. We ordered a couple of colorful drinks that were nicely balanced and flavorful, not too overpowering, and easy to enjoy. The music was hip-hop which is right up my alley, so the vibe was definitely on point. What really stood out was the atmosphere. I've never been in a bar quite like this where jellyfish were hanging from the ceiling, and a whole underwater theme. I was told a mermaid appears over the bar at certain times, but sadly, I didn't get to see her this visit. Overall, it was a great spot to end the night after the movie. Good drinks, good music, and a unique sea-themed vibe. If I return, I will hope to see a mermaid

If you want to be charged a cover to get into a place where you'll be comepletely ignored by…read morebartenders, harassed by security and patrons and allegedly have to worry about your drink being accompanied by something a little extra...just so you can see a "mermaid" swim around in a fish tank then this is the perfect place for you. The bar tenders have horrible customer service even when the bar isn't busy. It seems like they rather hang out and chat with regulars and friends than serve paying customers. The security guards we're blatantly discriminating against my friend for no good reason. Also, security apparently accepts bribes at the front door to let people in, so much for safety. The drinks were in my opinion overpriced and didn't taste good. Maybe I'm biased because my whole experience here put a complete sour taste in my mouth. Then, to top it all off my friends and I were being harassed by two patrons who had clearly been overserved the entire time we were there. We had no choice but to leave and we will never be back again! After visiting I wanted to leave a review because I felt other people should steer clear. To my surprise, I read reviews here that mentioned almost the exact experience we had. So, this is not an isolated incident and Dive Bar has not taken our comments into consideration. Disclaimer: I did not have this experience, but it was very disheartening to see all the reviews, tik toks, reels, etc. I found after visiting Dive Bar in which women and men are claiming to have been roofied. This may or may not be true, but it can't be a coincidence this many people have had the same experience. There needs to be an investigation into this bar. I myself will be placing a call to the BBB and I hope that anyone who has had that experience feels empowered to speak to the authorities.

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.

Amazing dive bar! Superb vibe inside, loved the music and the drinks were cheap! Aaron our…read morebartender was very kind and the only reason why I'm leaving this review :)

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.

Great cocktails! Great service!…read moreThe atmosphere is unmatched! Love the decorations inside, the massive snake hanging from the ceiling is so cool! Christian served us well! Will be back again and again

Food was delicious and service was great! Ambiance is great to catching up with friends and having…read morea kickback! Willow was amazing! She helped us so much and gave us great service! Everyone was friendly and accommodating! Willow was the best ever! Recommend this spot to others!

Sarah is a wonderful person, with a great heart, and holds it down!…read more If there has ever been a beer tender in a busy place, she is the one that the sacred scrolls speak about.

The new ownership has made the trap a destination. They have made a lot of improvements that took…read moreof the rough edges that made it a gotta go at least once spot to a place to go reguarly. They have legit outdoor areas with tvs and bar games, added taps, added food (good and well priced) and have managed to keep all of the old dive bar charm but made it comfortable to visit for a long time and often. Drinks are still cheap and theres a great cross section of patrons that make it a good time. They have a regular calendar of events, and specials, including KARAOKE, and fun stuff like Kings history nights, since the owner is the daughter of the original owner of our Sacramento Kings. They also have merch now, which was a genius move... if you are going to have oldest bar in town you gotta own it! Yes, they also still have the digital jukebox. Hot tip, download the app and you can make it play songs from anywhere in the world!

Very low key bar that isn't the tourist trap much of Old Town is. Good, strong drinks, chill…read morebartenders, and their pizza is surprisingly good wheen you're hungry! They also have a jukebox and they're always playing whatever sports game is on.

Charming bar with a lot of character. Visit early on a friday night.Not a whole lot of people.There…read moreand one person manning the bar. He was in charge of drinks and food. Hughes also asked to play pool with one of the other patrons. He endeavoured to help everyone and was very friendly. Found this a very nice and relaxing place to have a drink.And at this time, we were able to sit down and have a nice conversation. Unfortunately, on this visit, the Pizza dough wasn't ready, so we didn't get food. However, I'm anticipating that next time. When we get a chance to try it.It is amazing. They have a full bar and bartender is very experienced.

Dropped in a for a few today. It was my first time but I was impressed by how friendly the…read morebartender and fellow patrons were. For a neighborhood bar everyone was sure inviting. $7 for a tall Michelob ultra on tap. Bartender kept them coming. Super attentive to how much was left. The bar is older both on the outside and inside but it's full of character. An Irish bar that welcomes everyone while staying true to what makes it unique. Pool, TV's and plenty of tables for larger crowds. I'll be dropping in again soon to visit and talk life. Also would make a fun St. Patty's day bar to add to a crawl.

Good people bar. Female bartenders are the best, weekend day Dana is down to earth and attentiveread more

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.

We loved coming here and came here multiple times a week. Very rarely do I leave a bad review but…read moreI'm hoping someone will actually read this and take it seriously. From what I've seen, if you leave a bad review - you are banned from there! Reviews are meant to be helpful and changes should be made if it's about the same person. My boyfriend and I have been coming here for months. We would easily spend hundreds of dollars there. One night, where we had been drinking, it looks like he miss wrote his tip. The bartender, Marissa, asked me if her service was poor. He left $2 on a $100. Does he always leave 20%? Most of the time yes. But the bartender asked me if the tip was bad because of her service. First off, ask him and not me. That put me in an incredibly uncomfortable position. Feeling bad for the misunderstanding, I sent her a Venmo of $20. On top of the $6 I left her on my $20 tab. Easily over 20%, so it should have been all taken care of, right? Wrong. Boyfriend went in a few days later and all of a sudden she describes him (to his face) as "the guy who never tips." Let me remind everyone, he had been going there for a few years. Ma'am, you got your 20% tip. You should not be bringing this up again. Once my BF found out about the interaction her and I had had a few days earlier, he wrote a review. He tried to entera few days later and all of a sudden he was not allowed in the bar. Marissa also kindly sent me a Venmo of $40 saying she didn't need "mine or his money." We were not trying to create a false narrative as everything that happened was 100% true. As soon as you complain about your tip and I give you a 20% tip, that should be over and done with and not to be mentioned again. It was a mistake on his end unfortunately, but she was incredibly unprofessional in all aspects of this interaction. Our friend went a few weeks ago to Pine Cove, and when he said the amount he was charged was a lot more than he originally signed for, I asked who the bartender was and lo and behold, it was Marissa. He said his total was $26 and when the payment went through on his bank, he was charged $40! So now we are overwriting people's tips because you need to get money a different way. I understand you need tips to survive when you're in the service industry, but the way she makes it happen is incredibly unprofessional and fraudulent. Ownership. Take the reviews seriously. If you're constantly having poor reviews based on the same things, some aspects need to change. We loved going to Pine Cove but now we aren't allowed to come back. I would get if we were in a fight or throwing up at the bar, but he didn't tip well and he called her out on her unprofessional behavior. Not that I'm doing it, I won't be back either!

Never being here we weren't sure what to expect. We were in town for a comedy show & decided to get…read morea bite to eat. They had a special cheeseburger with bacon & fries. DELICIOUS!! The staff was pleasant & friendly and attentive. Great place to eat or just sit & relax Thank you too for the flowers!

If you're looking for a divey hangout, this place is for you! With neon signs and retro decor (and…read morepatrons), this place can be super fun with the right crowd. The drinks are basic and affordable and credit cards are accepted. The bartenders are patient and efficient. They do have a small kitchen that serves bar bites and lumpia! The price was a little steep and they charged extra to use Venmo. I don't think credit cards were an option for the kitchen. The lumpia was larger than normal, fried very well and very tasty! $14 for 10 does seem a bit steep for me though. Note: if you bring a large party like a pub crawl, make sure you call ahead to notify the staff.

Sacramento's version of "Cheers". The famous Torch Club where everyone goes for a welcoming…read moreatmosphere, friendly faces & good music, especially for the blues lover.

I got there at 6:30 for an open mic. But then on lady was great, but next were two losers that ate…read moreup all the rest Of the time left. I had my clarinet ready to go , but because these two dweebs that couldn't even make a chord just kept going. They Didn't even wanna give me 5 minutes to show off what I'd been practicing for years. It was Bull $hit. Drove. 30 minutes into Downtown Sacramento and I thought I might meet my people. Those two guys were terrible, they sucked! I almost yelled at them to stop the show so someone with talent could get a chance at the stage. Losers. This Place Sucks! Just Talked to another person about it, and they said they were Roofied. I wouldn't put it past them. All Show No Go.