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.

Megan was amazing!!! As soon as we sat down we were attended, every time I have came here customer…read moreservice has been great as well as drinks! I highly recommend the tiki margaritas! Ambiance is very chill! Recommend for a date

AMAAAAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! Claudia and Megan were very attentive and helped my large group have a…read moresmooth night throughout. The decor is what brought us in but the vibe drew us in to stay. Definitely will be back for those two!! The tiki margarita is to die for.

My husband and I and another couple went to The Trap on…read moreTaco Tuesday... It's the Ultimate dive bar!!! The bartender Sam was very kind and told us all about the food and beer... very nice and great service! We had tacos and beer on tap and the wings... The Best tacos and wings we've ever had! No Kidding! Like Amazing!!! The beer was SO GOOD.. ice cold... I highly recommend stopping by... if I had any complaints it would be the seating... we're all in our 60's and 70's and the seating (although perfect for a dive bar) was hard on our backs... but everything else was top notch! (Next time we'll bring cushions with us) ;)

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.

Recently came here with some friends while exploring Old Sac and wanting to try a new spot. This…read morelounge is tucked away in an alley across from Firehouse Restaurant. It is small inside but has a surprising amount of seating they were able to make fit. It is dark, intimate, and romantic. The vibes I was getting was a mixture of burlesque snd dive bar. The bartenders were super nice, the drink prices are very reasonable and cheaper than some midtown bars I've been to, and they have a touchtunes like machine you can play music on, as well as two pool tables. I really enjoyed our time here and would come back.

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!

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.

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".

Service is amazing!!! Karaoke is !!! Marissa the bartender is the best. Highly recommended for…read morekaraoke the best in town, if you never been your missing out

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.

Local tavern that is a hole in the wall but filled with local people just enjoying after work…read moredrinks. Service was great . Food is delicious and cooks are excellent at making your food experience memorable. There is a pool table if you're looking to play. And small parking lot on the side or street parking if you choose.

A cool corner bar. After so many years, finally stopped in and left happy. And the round corner is…read morepretty cool.

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.