Zach is a beast behind the bar. best birthday night out in years. your the man Zach!!!read more

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.

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.

I've been here several times and at first really liked coming here but with changes they've had…read moreit's become a less than favorable one. When I first started coming, they had a huge spacious outdoor space where you could sit and hang out at, smoke, drink, and play games at. But they had to close this area and it's now a parking lot, leaving a super small awkward and dark "outdoor space" that barely fits a group of people. The inside is dark and a little cramped but theres booth seating and bar space. I honestly like the look and feel of the inside. The drinks are decent and they have DJs on certain nights. My friends and I had a less than great experience once on a bar crawl when we weren't given great service and overcharged. Hopefully in the future things improve.

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!

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!

Interesting dive bar with pool tables and sports going on the TVs. I got the Turkey BLT and onion…read morerings and was pleasantly surprised with how this bar food tasted. Onion rings were super crispy and the sandwich had a large stack of sliced turkey meat.

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".

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 just got back in town from Hermosa Beach, Ca to handle my late fathers estate and there has been…read morea lot of change from back when I grew up here, but Ronica kept the Pine Cove rolling like the good ol days and I felt at home for once again here in Sacramento. Seems like it is always a happening spot to hang out with friends, play some darts and sip on that oil and people watch. If I had even an ounce of musicality in me, I would grab the mic, during the daily karaoke sessions, and get down, but I don't so I won't. Great place to go so tell all of your friends to meet you there and have a fun time

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.

Great little dive bar in the heart of Sacramento. Sat at the bar. Bartender very nice but a little…read moreweird. She was your typical Californian in a colorful, striped, flowing robe like outfit! (fancy!) Dive Beers are around $4 and others (and ciders)up to $6. The food is a separate business and cash only which isn't ever a problem for me. Burger was big sized with a good helping of fries. all fresh and made to order. It was tasty and delicious. We had substituted onion rings for fries and they forgot so he brought us a full order of onion rings which was nice. Chef was really cool and funny. They have two pool tables that were busy the entire time (we were there mid day on a Saturday) . Seems like a lot of locals hang out here which is not surprising at all. Juke box plays and you can control with app on your phone. Overall, I was happy with the place. I would definitely return for a second round. If you are looking for a quintessential dive bar in Sacramento, you've found the place.

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.

The vibe was great the bartenders were fantastic but the male bartender Bryant was the star of the…read morenight . Would love to see him again in the future !

Where to start.... We were sitting at the bar and watched…read morethe bartender run his hand through his hair, touch his face and nose a few times and never washed his hands. I am glad we had ordered beer in a bottle. It definitely was a one and done experience. We were never sure who worked there as random people just walked behind the bar numerous times. There are other bars close by that do not have the ick factor! I would not go back.