horrible. Security manhandled their customers on their birthdays. They do not address themselves as security and they are disrespectful

Denied entry for unclear reason. My friends and I walked over from Ace of Spades hoping for some different music to dance to. We ended up just calling a car and going home. From what I hear, this place is on a steep decline anyway though, so I guess we didn't miss much. read more

The new door guy, nick is his name I think, is so rude. He is shorter with glasses and usually where's red plaid. Ugh. I love badlands so much, I wish they had never hired him. Definitely harshes the vibe as you walk in. Once he's gone Baddies will be a five star again. I also just saw him give his friends preferential treatment. He should be replaced ASAP. read more

I went the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. It was not too packed the music was great and just had fun with the local LGBT company. Bar was cash only which was fine, you'd have tips for the go-go dancers that would have betters asses than myself haha. Drinks were reasonably priced, depending on what you order. If you're a straight woman and looking to have a good time with your girls dancing without being pestered by nasty, desperate guys looking for a one-night stand, come to badlands. read more

usually im drinking and dont care how im treated because i understand they're always dealing with rude customers. but this was the WORSE experience. one of the bartenders was pointing telling everyone she didnt like me because i tried to get her attention bc there was a shift swap & we had been waiting for our drinks. she was VIOLENTLY cursing (b*tches, h*es, f*ck u) and escalating the problem. we went downstairs and had to unlock our card for more drinks and the other bar tender GRABBED our drinks as if we werent going to pay. weird. The music that night was terrible and the customer service is awful. it was so uncomfortable. DONT COME HERE! id recommend 'faces' if anything. same price and the service is better, more music & diversity. read more

So I was so excited to come back to Badlands ! I've waited for so long since Covid.I always felt comfortable an loved coming here.. Unfortunately ....I had the worst time here. Just because I'm not gay...the white guy with the glasses (Door GUY) said us 5 lady's have to wait even thought we were the first in line after waiting for 45mins watched 4 groups walk out & the door guys took in 5 different people in line BEHIND us an let them in. After I said something he said we don't want you lady's here. But still let us stand in line cause I still wanted to go in even though he was having a bad night . But still the first one in line for ANOTHER 30 mins! read more

I always have fun here. The drinks are average priced, could be stronger honestly. Vibes are always friendly and fun. Good fun with groups. Nice music and dancing. Lots of space. read more

Great vibe for a Sunday. $1 millers $2 wells $3 drafts and $4 house wine. Overall great experience for our first time in midtown and in the LGBT scene. read more

Its soo much fun if you're lit lit, I went last night it was so much fun. Be prepared to let your inner diva out! Watch out for some dude that harrassed drunk ladies, there was an incident where this male touched a female inappropriately, and got away from it. read more

Badlands - Dance Clubs Near Me - Sacramento, California

Drinks vary depending on the bar tender in strength. The shots they bring around are normally on the sugary side- so prepare to become black-out-betty. The dance floor is a good time an they have "go go dancers" who are able to accept cash The music is great and usually has a good variety there is an upstairs patio and a back patio which is always good for when you need some fresh air. Additional bars out back and upstair as well The bathrooms can get rather crowded- even on the not so busy nights read more

Honestly we went here as a party to club for my friends birthday ( we never do this too much we are working professionals and go out seldomly) I went here along time ago like 6 years ago and it hasn't changed too much. Except for the bartender. If you go upstairs be careful of the lady she is very RUDE. First she gave us someone else credit card after paying our first round of drinks we pointed her mistake gave it back but heres the thing one of my other friends ( it was a group) for a midori sour. She put midori and WATER! But we couldn't tell her anything. Then my other friend asked for water and She called my friend a bitch because he asked for water and she was busy. So we left simple as that. Beware. I know the downstairs bar is busy too but I wouldn't go to her upstairs. Very bad business. Wont recommend go across the street 100% better read more

This is my favorite bar! I wish every place was as fun as Badlands Sacramento! The doorman Nic was the sweetest, most accommodating person, EVER! I have never received such great customer service in an establishment, especially in COVID times!! If any business has an employee like Nic, it's one that I will frequent! Thank you Badlands for having a great staff! read more

Badlands management and staff have done an excellent job adapting to, implementing, and following local regulations for operations during this pandemic. They all work tirelessly to keep the drag shows especially both fun and safe for customers, staff, and performers alike. Know that the regulations this bar must follow in order to stay open apply to everyone, no exceptions. If you want to go to a drag show and think you're too cool to follow the rules and treat the staff with respect then stay home. And if you do act up and they call you out or kick you out it's absolutely in the interest of keeping everyone else, who is acting responsibly, safe. This is a tight knit staff and community, and I am forever grateful for the work they put in to keeping the bar and these show fun and entertaining and safe. read more

Super fun inclusive great for a night out. I'm not sure about security guards assaulting people but you know drama follows some people - That is certainly something I've never seen. read more

Baddies. Love that. Love drag brunch. My friend got grinded on 10/10. It's not long enough of a review. Okay nice. read more

Badlands - Dance Clubs Near Me - Sacramento, California

Worst experience i've ever had in the nightlife scene. Security was so unprofessional and rude. Told us we weren't allowed to stand on the sidewalk outside while waiting for our Ubers and then prompted some random bystander to "deal with us" and allowed him to put hands on my friends and shove her into the street. They acted like a group of young pretty girls celebrating our friends birthday on a Sunday night was the craziest thing the Sac bars have seen... So insanely shocked by what happened and they're lucky we're not pressing charges. Do not go here!! read more

I love this place! Not sure why they list breakfast as an option here unless you are counting a liquid breakfast

everytime i've come here, which isn't very often the security guards are extremely rude and hostile

Ah, how I miss this place... my heart speeds up in hope to ever enter the badlands again

You know how I know you're gay? Wait. That's been done before. Damn. http://www.yelp.com/biz/faces-sacramento#hrid:8ym3OaY2Bszux7KGaKzS9w Okay, nevermind. Starting over.... I like to take credit for Sarah W's conversion from a vodka drinker to a whiskey enthusiast. She probably just needed a subtle reminder how great it is. Anyway, she absolutely can take credit for a chunk of my Badlands check ins. Hey, getting down is not a bad way to end a night of going hard though. Cover and cash only bar are your issues. Other than that, it's all good. Packed dance floor pretty consistently. If you are a irresponsible midweek drinking type, drinks are crazy cheap on Wed nights. You should leave your inhibitions at home and join the fun. You'll be glad you came. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ggzxInyzVE hahahaha, you clicked on that link! read more

Hell yes. My first time to a gay bar was Badlands last Friday and I am sold. What made it even better was that it was 3rd Friday, meaning it time for 'Fridays Are A Drag!' yep, drag show! Yaaaaaaaaaaas! These ladies know how to werk it! If you are easily offended, this is not the night for you. Taryn drops every curse word you can think of and it's guaranteed that you'll see some kind of dildo during one of the performances. The drinks are strong and everyone is so damn friendly! So much eye candy from the gogo dancers to the bartebders, but of course it's a damn shame because after all, it is a gay bar. The husband has no issues with me coming without him since he doesn't have to worry about any slimy creepers potentially hitting on me. Hahaha! 4 different bars, one bathroom for all with 2 stalls for you real ladies who need to squat, and dancing all night? Who wouldn't have a good time?! read more

Badlands - Dance Clubs Near Me - Sacramento, California

For a dance club/bar, this location was really active! Came here with a group of friends and we had a great time. This place was starting to get popping during the night. There was a crowd of line waiting for the entrance. Customers were very friendly. Drinks were good. Had a black superman and a few long islands here. 4 stars for the overall experience. It would have been 5 have the bartenders not been very slow. read more

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I got in line with my friend group for a birthday and half our group got removed from the line simply because the bouncer was rude to them and they didn't appreciate the way they were spoken to since it was super rude. Then my boyfriend got kicked out from inside the club simply because he mis stepped on one of the stairs to the bathroom and we explained to them that there was a spilled drink on the stairs and they didn't care. read more

Did I know it existed.. Nope but now I do we'll bring a crowd. The Monday night show was supreme ! The atmosphere was relaxed but Electric! read more

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Badlands has been my go to gay bar/club since I first started going to them. It's certainly a great place to drink with friends and dance the night away. It's a very spacious bar/club; with a second story overlooking the dance floor, and a back patio outside where people can smoke. First, it's Sacramento so except to be charged a higher cover than what you're used to in larger cities. The cover is generally $6-$8. Also, it just depends on the day you're going. Second, the drinks here are comparable to anywhere else. The average price is $8-$12 I'm guessing. Not too sure though. Just depends what you're going to be drinking as well. It's definitely a "true" gay establishment, where it's mostly gay men inside. Although the other bars in the area are "gay", they tend to have a lot more straight people. I've always had fun at badlands. Only downside is that it gets old. It's always the same old crowd. read more

Badlands is where you go when you want to get your dance on with your friends or by yourself. The place is a cash-only business so make sure you bring plenty of bills unless you do not mind the ATM & the WD fee they charge. Drinks are reasonably priced & the dancers really deserve it all. There is an outdoor patio on the first floor and upstairs to give you space to smoke or get some fresh air. I believe the entrance fee is $7. If possible, avoid the jell-o shots at all costs. They charge 3 for $5 but those things really mess you up. read more

I have been coming to badlands for a couple of Wednesday's in a row now and while the bartender's are amazing the security was so disrespectful to my two black male gay friends. I am a female and was dancing with my two friends and security came and said we were "dancing too close" and that people were calling and reporting us. Security threatened my friends with mace! I am very protective of black men in this day and age and the fact that the gay-borhood should be a safe haven in the community for them and for security to literally just be looking for a fight truly breaks my heart as a queer woman of color. Please be careful. Please take care of each other when you go out drinking, because not only do we have to deal with the outside world but also have to deal with cis hetero security teams who are thirsty for a fight. read more

To start off this is a GAY bar! If you get uncomfortable easily don't come, people come here to have fun, judgement free. The bar tenders are amazing but very busy so please have your drink order ready and have CASH!!! This is a cash only bar but there is an ATM by the from door. I always love dancing here or getting a happy hour drink before 8pm. If you find the secret text code you can get in on weekends for free sometimes. Also the bathrooms are gender neutral. read more

I wanted to go to a men's bar and this wasn't one. Women everywhere and I could smell their cheap perfume..I stated talking to this good looking guy who eventually told me he was waiting for his girlfriend half an hour into the conversation. I must of misunderstood. It's advertised as a gay men's bar but there were to many straight men and women there. I even asked the bartender if it was a gay bar. He said yes but they had a lot of straight people there that night. I was extremely disappointed in Badlands. If you advertise yourself as a gay bar then gay people should be partying there not straight women who use cheap perfume and straight men looking for pussy! Never again. This place is a straight singles bar with very few gay men or women. Never again! read more

Darius is the dopest of dope. Every time I come here he makes life amazing Cheap drinks on Wednesdays and Thursday. POWER HOUR 11-12. 1$ drinks. read more

Badlands is always a good time. But last night I lost my purse and doubled back to multiple bars to see if they had it. I think I stopped in 3+ times "just in case". The guy at the front was never rude or condescending and would genuinely check each time. I was definitely distraught and really appreciated the compassion. Thank you guys for having not only an awesome place but hiring people who care. I so appreciated it. read more

I love this bar, the drag brunches are absolutely fantastic! I think they've done an amazing job working with all of the COVID requirements and the manager takes the safety of his customers and staff soooooo seriously. Which is probably why they haven't had a COVID outbreak there. But more than anything, I'm writing this review to praise them for the way they dealt with a bunch of angry anti-maskers at brunch yesterday, 5/2/21. The table wasn't following directions and argued every time anyone tried to bring them masks or ask them to put theirs back on. They were finally forced to pause the show and escort them out, which was really obnoxious to the rest of us. Plus they were screaming and swearing the whole way. But the staff was crazy professional about it and just moved on gracefully once the problem had been solved. Gotta love it when some Entitled Karen gets served a slice of humble pie by a Drag Queen. Fun stuff, dudes. read more

This club is cool... if you're straight. As a gay man I could not believe the amount of bad music they play. For a gay club, they don't play nearly as much female icons (Lady Gaga, Britney, Madonna, Rihanna, Katy Perry) as they should. I've been clubbing here ever since I turned 21 in January of this year and every single weekend they play the same songs. The playlist is always the same. Nothing new. Always spamming the same Cardi B, N.E.R.D. And Whitney Houston songs with a splash of actual gay music. I do not recommend this club at ALL, unless you don't mind listening to the same songs every time you go out to have fun and dance. UPDATE: Nothing new, nothing changed. Same ole sh*t music. Can you come up with something else?? Can you come up with something else??? read more

Worst experience ever!!! The staff there were the meanest fucking people I have ever dealt with ever. Talk about being disrespectful and rude. Every single person that works there made me feel so uncomfortable. I will never ever go back ever again because of the rude staff. read more

I am very upset about my experience at this establishment last night. My friends and I (10 of us) were just trying to have a good time when the security, as well as the manager, began to be very rude to us for no reason. I was trying to let the entrance people know that they had already checked our IDs and we went through security, in which they both began being rude to us at that point. The security was giving attitude to my friend while she was checking her to go inside that I had to step in to defend her. After, they told us to leave and go to the Depot, which has the same manager. The security guards there denied us to come in because we were "too drunk" despite all of us being able to prove we were sober and they said they were closed. When asked to speak to the manager, they said "for what" and she refused to talk to us. Finally when she came out, the manager did not want to give us any information about why we couldn't go in and began cursing at us. Her name is Kathy & she has short, platinum blonde hair. She looks like Guy Fieri. Never have I experienced something like this before and my friends & I were all in shock. They need new management! read more

A security guard screamed at me & my friend to open a gate that said "do not open alarm will sound". He was yelling so loud how he was security and we needed to let him in. Everyone standing around me said not to do it. I didn't. Someone else did, and the security guard got on me and my friends faces screaming at us that he's security and we should have opened the gate for him, and trying to show us his badge, which we could not see when he was behind a CLOSED GATE. the gate that says DO NOT OPEN ALARM WILL SOUND. So just so y'all know, the alarm won't sound, so go ahead and leave thru that gate, and let people in! And maybe Badlands should give their security guards some keys to the gate so they don't have to scream at patrons!!! Otherwise the bar itself was awesome, $1 power hour is tight, everyone was super nice and happy. Except that one security guard. This was Wednesday July 3rd around midnight. read more

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I was using the bathroom down their basement. I got into the stall that no one was in and one of their employees told me one per stall, so I got out of the stall. When I got out, another person got in and the employee didn't say anything. So I felt like i was being racially profile because I saw him look at the other guy walked into the stall and he ignored it. He was an older guy kinda bold with hair on the side, he's 5'5 or 5'6. I've come here so many times and never experienced anything like this. It has made me feel bad that they have an employee like this. read more

The drinks are ok, the space is good. I like the bar areas at front, in the back patio, upstairs. The loft is nice to just chill and observe people or somehow have conversations. Overall they keep it pretty clean, the folks that work there really care. I've not come here yet where I really liked the music, I guess I'm not drunk enough to not care. read more

WE WERE Accused of sneaking through the back when we were in the club the whole day..whoever seen us "SNEAK IN" obviously seen us come outside from the inside..we been buying drinks all day and having fun..we had to go to the front to verify and get stamped after cover charge highly embarrassing..happy Sac pride I guess read more

This place was O.K. About what you'd expect. Dancing, drinks, etc. My primary gripe is they charge to get in AND they are a cash-only bar. Like way to pass ALL of the costs onto your customers...ick. I'd rather pay $2 more upfront to cover whatever charges they're hoping to avoid from Visa, than to have to deal with going to an ATM to get one drink! Too much hassle. read more