50 Best Bars in Sacramento

“Great relaxing place. We will definitely be back“

“I have been to Hook & Ladder for drinks as well as dinner, and always had a good time. I can add brunch to that list. We made a reservation but there was only other group in the restaurant for most of our meal -- and I have no clue why. The food was wonderful. Our group's orders ran from a breakfast burrito and salmon benedict to pork belly hash and two-egg breakfast. Major thumbs up by everyone. Staff was attentive, personable and entertaining. At many of the other establishments we have gone to for brunch, we need to wait for a table since reservations aren't taken. If you don't want to wait, make a reservation at Hook & Ladder -- even if the restaurant is empty like it was for us. We will be back.“

“Love this place! It’s not just a bar; it’s a second home to many in the community.“

“Breakfast was really good. Eggs were cooked perfect for me and tots were golden brown and didn’t taste like old fryer oil. cool neighborhood joint in east Sacramento. The new owners are doing good things to the place. Place was getting busy by the time we left. Mixed crowd with good vibes. Nice outside patio area as well :) I think they had every game on they could. LOTS of TV’s……. Will be back for sure.“

“Great food, great drinks, great vibe! Always a good time!“

“Great place to watch sports and grab a drink. Friendly neighborhood sports bar. Clean and affordable“

“I always have a good time at Cap Tap. I love to see what VHS is playing and what's on their heavily rotating tap list. There's always something I want to drink and the can selection is always fresh.

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“Super nice dining experience and a very beautiful restaurant! Easily accessible from the street. The food is delicious but on the more expensive side and the portions are reasonable but not generous. Overall a great place for date night. With tip I spent $80 for a mocktail, ravioli with added chicken breast.

The immediate area surrounding the restaurant was not super nice or walkable in my opinion so it's more of a destination and less of a night out experience.“

“The bartender here is very cool. We enjoyed our time out and would recommend this spot to people who want to go out to socialize and have a good time with no trouble. It's hard to find a safe spot and I felt safe here, especially since I'm not from this area. Great vibes.“

“The most amazing, farm to fork seasonal menu! The dishes are both creative and sooo delicious! Magpie is in my top 3 places to eat in Sacramento! Come hungry so you can try both small & large plates and don’t miss out!“

“I’m shocked I haven’t reviewed this place already. This is truly a gem of Sacramento. Best place to go to! Happy hour is awesome! I love getting little Saka bombs! All the bartenders are great. There isn’t enough positive things I can say about this place. You should go there right now!!!“

“Food was yummy! Great atmosphere! Easy parking for the area. Service at the bar was nice, attentive, fun watching the craft drinks be made why we ordered different courses to share:) Didn’t leave room for dessert lol“

“I had to have a very serious spinal operation at Sutter Medical that required us to have an 11 day stay. I cannot thank the staff enough for their compassion and kindness. They genuinely wanted to make sure that my room was clean and I had everything that I needed. It meant the world to me. The front desk staff and housekeeping went above and beyond! Plus, the food at the restaurant was top notch!“

“Just discovered the Locked Barrel and it did not disappoint.“

“When I first went to Fire Taproom, I was truly amazed. The atmosphere, including the workers, were extremely friendly. The food I ordered (the Classic Burger) was absolutely delicious. My kids ordered the Chicken Tenders and wouldn't stop telling me about how much they loved it. My husband ordered the FTR Chicken Sandwich and really liked it. The fries were also amazingly seasoned, unlike any other restaurant I have been to before. The place was truly amazing, and I can't wait to come again.“

“Fun wine bar. Relaxed, colorful and comfy interior. Host (owner?) was super friendly. I liked the wine options and menu. Prices are typical for a wine bar $15-20/glass. There are also wine cocktails. I wouldn't go out of my way, but I'd come again if I was in the area.“

“Excellent wine, fun people..enviro friendly!! What more do you need!! As a glass artist seeing another local business that has taken to keeping glass out of the landfill well my heart melts!! Keep up the amazing work and wine!! ❤️❤️🍷🍷🥰“

“mid-town pool spot w/kool food & drinks ...“

“you experience fun with a family atmosphere you have an invitation to sing, no judgment.“

“fun place to get hammered.“

“great Karaoke and good people! It's like going to an ongoing party!“

“racist paid cash and left a generous tip owner refused to let us leave. treating us almost like criminals only based on our skin color. very disappointing and sad.“

“First off the beer selection is elevated. I'm constantly finding new beers that I enjoy. I come here maybe once every other month. The food is really good too. Burgers are fancy and tall. my personal notes are it's a lil oily, I dunno if it's the bun or something. I'm really sensitive to Canola oil taste. This place is a staple for me. Oh and the entrance is a little weird. First time I came here I went through the back I believe. There's a side door close to arco I think is the main door“

“Great live music venue- open mic 🎤 on Mondays 7p“

“Lots of fun activities and a really nice community of people.“

“I went to Hawthorne's Hideout for a May 4th Star Wars event. It was fun to see all the Star Wars stuff around the room mixed in with the tiki items. The drinks were all served in different cups, depending on what you ordered. And there was a cool show as each set of drinks were being prepared to be served. It was fun to be around other Star Wars fans during the time hand hearing the stories of Hawthorne. The food served was good and came out during the middle of the event. If you do go, I would recommend to wander through out the room to see everything you can on the walls, the floor, and the ceiling. It was so much fun.“

“Great place! Very friendly community!“

“Best Bar Pub to watch football⚽⚽⚽ aka soccer matches. I am so happy I found this place to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup on television and will definitely go down as my favorite place to go to watch these matches.“

“Such a cool place!! Unique and definitely worth checking out! Great food and service.“

“An intimate, not too intimate place for drinks. A hidden beauty that needs to be shared with everyone. The staff was so accommodating and so attentive. This will be my first stop when returning to Sacramento.“

“🙂👍 Nesto does a great job!“

“This has turned into a must go for my friends and I when I am in town. I hesitate to share the pepperfin yellowtail is incredible because I want it all to myself forever. I understand you can’t make everyone happy, but am surprised the reviews are not higher. The fish is so fresh, this place is amazing, far surpassing any fancy expensive sushi place I’ve ever been to“

“I enjoy my 3 piece fried chicken, red beans and rice with salad. Great conversations.“

“Best go-to spot, open until 2am everyday!“

“I'm 65 now but I used to go back there when I was in my 30s and 40s I can't remember the lady that owned it I think her name is Joanne very nice place I love the atmosphere in the morning the Dean Martin and the Frank Sinatra songs. Kind of reminded me of the way Sacramento used to be. I would come in with my painter whites I like to ask Joanne if I could play one song and she'd let me play some Black Sabbath. Of course I apologize to the guys and I'd buy them a drink. I think that's why she let me do it 😇“

“It’s such a great environment I love ❤️ this place great drinks 🍹“

“racist paid cash and left a generous tip owner refused to let us leave. treating us almost like criminals only based on our skin color. very disappointing and sad.“

“Had a great time. Staff was quick and accommodating. We have some great food and drinks.“

“Very cool atmosphere but took almost an hour to get our drinks .“

“Had dinner here on 1-15-25 party of 3. Very good service. Espresso martinis were great! Started with artisan bread and Brussel sprouts. It was a little weird to have the pancetta on the side vs mixed into the dish but everyone agreed we really liked them. Then we had Dungeness crab arrabiata, duck fat seared scallops and the short rib. Favorite dish was the short rib! The arrabiata had a good variety of seafood but I wasn’t a huge fan of the squid ink tonarelli. The scallops we tasty just tiny and too few, so that was the least liked dish. Finished off with a flourless chocolate cake that was good. Next time we want the brie appetizer! I’d dine here again but it hasn’t moved into my top 10. We each had a cocktail to start and shared a modest bottle of Pinot. Out the door $400.“

“Excellent service too!!!!“

“Amazing value for the quality and flavor of food! We got the spicy chicken sandwich, pasta, and gladiator fries. All were phenomenal. We came hoping to eat on the roof, and found out its drinks only upstairs. The main floor was air conditioned though so we weren't too upset to stay inside.“

“This outdoor lounge area with bar is the perfect people watching spot at DOCO! I can have a quick cocktail before or after an event at Golden1 or hang for a while and relax in the sun. Picnic tables and rocking chairs and a place for the kiddos to run around. Brilliant idea for a bar!“

“This place is a great feel all around. Public and private options with top service. The outside patio definitely a motion. Ownership is on top of everything. ( thanks to the owners for the tour) The chef with the food all TOPS. Bartender pleasant and attentive. DJ mixed with live entertainment make it date night appropriate fa sho! Again that patio! Spring and summer, Boss Lounge is that place. Definitely will be back. Keep it Pushin... -No Sleep!!!“

“I had the pleasure of singing karaoke with Quinn's Entertainment. First time meeting the amazing Quinn and I just happen to know Wolf over the years. The quality of their sound system, and music selection and thier show presentation was by far the best I've experienced if had. I've been singing karaoke in the greater sacred area since 1994. I'll be back to sing again!“

“I absolutely love B-Side! It’s totally my kind of place and always a hella great time! This has been my favorite bar, hands down (coming from a Sac native), since I started going there at least half a dozen years ago! Keep doing what you’re doing cos y’all got it on point AF! Thank you B-Side!!! 💯🧡🙌🏽🙏🏽“

“Fun little Sacramento joint. Doesn’t get enough love.“

“Extremely impressed with the cocktails, and happy hour goes till 6 PM! Also the Wednesday night wings were hot and tasty, and the server was working really hard! Thank you for all your work! Definitely going back 👍“

“My nipples harden like two little polished rocks in anticipation of enjoying the dazzling atmosphere of the Flamingo. Just go!“

“.25 games, good beers, etc.“