Omg the food is the best! Seen on tiktok and lived few mins away. Heads up for the food its cash or venmo but soo worth it!!! Will definatly be a repeat visitor often. read more

A gem of a local dive bar. This spot is awesome. I wish my neighborhood had a bar like this to just stop in and shoot the breeze with whoever is there. I came in on Thursday afternoon before a show next door. I had a couple drinks and hung out with a few locals that were having a stop off after work. The bartender was a cool guy that has been there for decades and had lots of stories to tell about the area. read more

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Local tavern that is a hole in the wall but filled with local people just enjoying after work drinks. 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. read more

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

If you're looking for a divey hangout, this place is for you! With neon signs and retro decor (and patrons), 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. read more

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I came here specifically to try the turkey bacon club sandwich that I saw on Tik Tok, and the wings. The wings were really good, and they have a lot of different flavors to choose from. The sandwich I had mixed feelings about. The sandwich was huge, and had a lot of ingredients on it. Not much turkey, but was still huge. It was very greasy, and had a LOT of mayonnaise on it. It is definitely bar food. At first I really liked the sandwich. After a few bites into it, i started to get that UGH feeling, like I didn't want anymore. Me and my wife split the sandwich and the wings, and I did finish my half of the sandwich, but the last couple bites were hard to get down. There is no way I could have ate the whole sandwich, and not because I was full, it was just too much grease on the stomach. My wife felt the same way about the sandwich. Im glad that I came out and tried it for something different, and I would definitely come for the wings again, but honestly its not really the kind of place I would want to hang out in for very long, or even come back inside again, so unless I was in the area and was gonna grab some food to go, I probably wouldn't come back. All of their food looks amazing on Tik Tok, so I would definitely recommend coming and trying it out for yourself. read more

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Never being here we weren't sure what to expect. We were in town for a comedy show & decided to get a 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! read more

Stopped in after a 24 show. Bartender was an a-hole, acting like he owned the place, disrespectful to pool players and patrons. Not coming back to this place after the next show. Plenty of other options. read more

To the locals and regulars that frequent "Round Corner Tavern", this is your no-frills "dive bar" that has withstood the test of time over the years. In my younger days when chugging down drinks was a more common occurrence, I usually found myself coming here on a bar/pub crawl or a spot where I walked in, knew what I wanted, and stayed for an hour, sometimes two, or even through the wee hours of the night. Located in the heart of Midtown Sacramento and at the corner of 24th and S St's, this place has retained much of its charm where not a lot has changed over the years. I came here on a whim and parked only a stones throw away from the main entrance. Inside you will notice a pool table and a fairly decent interior with barstools and regular tables & chairs. The bar itself has everything you need to get you going with several cheap beers on tap as well as all the regular hard liquors to choose from. Surprisingly, they have a fairly decent food selection specializing in all the comfort classics including wings, tacos, burgers, chicken tenders, a BLT, and deep-fried sides. Since I wasn't too hungry, I ended up enjoying an iced cold Pabst Blue Ribbon (on tap) for a very affordable $4.50 for a pint. One thing I particularly like with this place (as well as other dive bars such as "Old Tavern", "Benny's", etc.) is that you can enjoy a night out without breaking the bank. And please drink responsibly by getting a designated driver and/or taking rideshare. However, the service here leaves a lot to be desired. During my visit (which was the night of Saturday 7/20/2024 at around 9:30pm), there was only one bartender working the entire bar. He was helpful and poured my drink while the overall beer temperature was chilled perfectly. So if you're looking for a fancy place, this place ain't it. But if you prefer that true old-school gritty dive experience, "Round Corner" will have you covered. My rating, just an average three stars. read more

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I ordered a shot , mentioned it was my birthday, and the bartender responded with "I don't give a fuck" he was perfect ! I loved him

The more I've lived in Sacramento, the more I've appreciate Round Corner. Friendly owner, classically divey, nice drinks, and good food. Hope it does well with the new theater coming in next door! read more

Round Corner is located on the corner of S st and 24th, so pretty much all street parking. We came on a Monday around 6:30 and had zero issues finding a spot. Inside is reminiscent of your typical dive bar, dark and dank. There were a few spots to sit at in front and a few more tables in the back past the 2 pool tables. For those of you who play pool, the bumpers are good, so adjust your game accordingly. This is a cash only bar which I'm not a fan of but beers were cheap, $4.50 for a Corona. They do have an ATM if needed. They also have a touch-tunes style jukebox which hardly no one used the whole time we were there. They do have a few TV's which aired the World Series and some football games. Didn't get the friendliest vibe from the bartender or regular patrons. They do serve food and it smelled good but I just couldn't see $18 for 10 chicken wings, seems a bit too steep for mediocre bar food. The woman's bathroom is super tiny and only 1 stall but was well maintained. They have an "adult" vending machine in the woman's stall instead of your normal tampon machine, which I thought was hilarious. Curiosity got the best of me but unfortunately the machine did not work. There were tampon on the top of the machine tho should you find yourself in need. Overall, just an average dive in downtown. Probably not on my list of places to return unless it's for another pool league game. read more

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This place is a hole in the wall dive bar so as long as that's what you're expecting you'll be good. It's in a residential downtown neighborhood and unassuming. On the corner, of course! Pool tables are central and in use often, sports on the screens but didn't appear to be the main draw. Definitely lots of regulars. Parking is in an unpaved lot in back so don't wear your stilettos. Drinks were made strong. The only thing I disliked was that the tables and chairs could use some repair/replacement. read more

I went to a concert at the new building around the corner. Cool atmosphere. Only negative if they wouldn't keep an open tab. But oh well, that's the least of my worries. Drinks are reasonable food and the food looks good. next time I'll ask them. read more

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The chicken tacos from Drian's are my favorite right now! So delicious and him and his team in the kitchen are so friendly

Great neighborhood bar. Nice selection of food. Cold beer and good drinks. Friendly staff.

I was outside taking a photo of the vintage neon sign (a classic old school neon that's one of the best I've ever seen) One of the workers (bartender?) happened to be at the entrance and gave me a short history of the place. Including the time someone drove their truck through the front door. He invited me inside and it was just what you'd expect to see in an old bar, in a good way. Good vibes, friendly patrons and a semi-cranky bartender, also in a good way. If I'm ever back in Sacramento on a hot summer day, I'd seek out Round Corner Tavern in a heart beat & a NY minute. Cheers! read more

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Great neighborhood institution, full bar, pool tables, and outstanding kitchen, regular and daily menu perfect for eating there or take out, convenient for new, Nextdoor music venue channel24. read more

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Great neighborhood, classic establishment. Just know what you're in for when you walk in! -No-frills, true dive -Cash only -No running tabs -Great bar food (order at the window, no servers, also cash only) -Lots of locals and regulars -No-frills bartenders who are attentive and quick -Pool tables ( i think Tuesdays is a league night? So the place gets pretty busy and tables are occupied) -handful of TV's to watch whatever sport is on that night -limited draft options -- this is not the place you come for a unique craft IPA. -Good liquor selection and your basic mixed drinks. Not a fancy cocktail type of place. read more

Went Saturday night before a show at Channel 24. The bar tenders had horrible customer service. They were short and rude, acted like they hated their jobs. I can understand that this bar is probably a lot busier now with the venue next door but you could tell the bar tenders hated having so many customers. They seems absolutely miserable and let everyone know it. You felt like you were inconveniencing them ordering a drink. The guys in the kitchen were awesome though very friendly, fast service and good portions. read more

Cute dive bar with pool tables and tvs. They also offer food like chicken tenders and fries. I didn't eat, but the regulars seemed to like them. I went Friday during the day and there was about 10 people there, but I bet it gets busier after work. read more

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Hidden gem in Sacramento! The vibe is absolutely a dive bar but everyone is very friendly. The staff are awesome! My friends and I came in for a quick drink & bite to eat and we left full and so happy to start our Friday night. Lumpias we're perfection. They were rolled perfectly and had plenty of filling. I loved their lemon pepper wings. But omg, the chicken tacos were the best! I saw lots of over reviews that claim these were the best chicken tacos they've had and I thought they were crazy...but they're THAT good. The shell is crunchy and the toppings are just loaded on top. It's not pretty to eat but absolutely delicious! Keep in mind that they get pretty busy so if you want a place to sit, I recommended going in before 7. They also accept cash only!! If you happen to go in without cash, there's an atm inside. read more

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Upgrading because what is not to like? The well whiskey maybe. But maybe I can stop being a cheap ass. Drian's is the best bar food in town, and that's a fact. He has plenty of vegetarian options too, which I was surprised to find last time we came in for drinks, a late lunch, and to watch my 49ers when they were still in the running (a moment of silence please). The hogging of pool tables is really only a busy weekend night type of thing. I have had no bad experiences here and like the people that hang out here, and of course, the people who work here. It's divey, it's fun, it's an experience. The TV digital signal was a bit whack last time we were here, but I still love this place too much after all these years to take off stars anymore. These past few years have taken away some of my favorite watering holes, so I continue to be happy the Round Corner stays to keep me company. read more

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Diviest of dive bars. Cash only and cheap drinks... even the bar food is good!! Definitely a sac staple

Amazing local bar with great ambiance and get to feel like your part of neighborhood. in addition they have great food

Rude AF... i'm gonna say they're racist. Literally went in there to order a drink in the middle of ordering The bartender walks away. I never seen anybody wipe off a pool table. He did that and came back to me and asked what I wanted and still was very rude. F*** this place. read more

gotta give a shout out to TJ food was a five star it came just like I ordered crispy chicken crispy fries excellent customer service very professional in the kitchen double out to TJ. Definitely recommend and be back on football season. read more

Enjoyed this place a lot. The gentleman in the kitchen came out to make sure my simple grilled cheese was good (and it was awesome) and the first bartender was great (He had a beard and I'm terrible with names). The second bartender however refused to even acknowledge my existence for the hour I was here watching football. Couldn't order a thing. the friendly regulars here told me he doesn't usually treat new faces very well. Cool spot for sure read more

Good drinks, cheap price. The bar food is good by Drain's Steve the bartender that works Tuesday through Friday is the best bartender in Sacramento, so is George that works Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Both bartenders been working there for a very long time. Good customer service too. The bartender Craig works Saturday mornings and Friday mornings idiot. Bad customer service very rude. Don't give a shit lazy as hell. He sucks. read more

This is the perfect bar. Bring cash and kindness and enjoy casually kicking it with no pretensions. read more

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Loved going here with coworkers during lunch. Hole in the wall places are the best! They're usually unpretentious, friendly, and serve alcohol for cheap. Just a fun place to be without any BS, but earlier today, I had the weirdest experience with the bartender. My group was on the verge of leaving, but wanted to take a group photo for memory since 2 of our coworkers were celebrating their Birthdays. I set my to-go food on their pool table, not realizing there are rules against that (I fully understand now). The bartender comes over and yells at me "Don't put your sh*t on my table!" In complete shock and not able to comprehend what had just happened, I shut down. This occurred in front of everyone. I was too embarrassed to respond. Just gave him my phone and asked if he could take our photo. He obliged. Getting back to work was when I was able to grasp the situation. I was super generous with this person; tipping him way more than the typical $2 after every drink purchase. I even tidied up our table prior to leaving. Why did this happen? Maybe he had a long day? I called RC and spoke to the bartender. I wanted clarity. He apologized, but I felt his approach to the matter was very unprofessional and harsh. I have been patronizing RC for years and I always tip the bartenders and chefs. I enjoyed them. The chefs are extremely nice, especially the Filipino guys. Saddened that this happened. I hesitated on writing this review because I liked RC, the bartenders/chefs, and the atmosphere, but this will be my last time supporting them. Even if this review doesn't convince him to change his attitude, I hope he'll reconsider how he approach his guests. Extra star for the chefs. read more

Without A Doubt, THE "Quintessential" Dive Bar SITREP If you think about a dive bar, the image of Round Corner Tavern ("Round Corner") is what should pop into your head. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/round-corner-tavern-sacramento?select=lBfoDtxoKauOnDd_Vbd44g&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w Round Corner is what appears next to "Dive Bar" in an urban dictionary Bosses looking for absent employees, wives looking for errant husbands, children looking for non-paying child support daddies, THIS....is where they are hiding (....though that could be a mistaken judgment based on the demographic I saw, just sayin...) When breweries collect the spillage off their floors and pack it up in bottles, cans and kegs, and wonder to themselves, "Who can I sell this too and call it "draft beer"? OH!", Round Corner is what they gleefully say to each other. THE SETUP If other familiar metrics of "dive bars" include for you: * Loud obnoxious crowds * Dimly lighted facility * Crowded bar counters to access bartenders * Clearly neighborhood bar with local clichés eyeing you suspiciously * Saturated league presence (billiards, etc.) that constantly muscles you aside given the small space between the billiards table, the bar, the wall, etc. ... https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/round-corner-tavern-sacramento?select=mzTJcorrb_pHjxPQ1_0LFA&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w * ...and in concert with the three (3) previous bullets, there are pods of people "saving seats" (more honestly "denying you seatage" by piling up personal items) for individuals that never appear.... ...then you understand this particular dive bar, and for the "Home team", this IS your "Dive Bar Mecca." So for many of you Round Corner adherents - especially if you're a locality Downtown Sac - these would in fact be the ATTRACTIVE features that would draw you to this spot in the first place. So more power to you. Undeniable plus? They have cheap drinks, which is what we dudes came for. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/round-corner-tavern-sacramento?select=jUNe_4gL8W5QUJrIqDm82g&reviewid=9w5kv_FRPPlr_8gUHTFNwg And when with good friends, like Jenny & David, you make a good time happen (in spite of everything else). https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/round-corner-tavern-sacramento?select=e_nDpxkkjSV4fYbUfL2ALA&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w THE LOWDOWN Not my cup of tea: too crowded, very unfriendly to non-locals, hard to find a seat. But have at it if you determine you can survive the experience, and may even enjoy it. .... read more

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So this has to be the best dive bar in Sacramento...bonus is it is walking distance from my work. I swear no matter what you order it is $5. I have had beer, ciders, shots and bloody Mary's. The bloody mary was made from scratch and delish. What is awesome here is the food. They have the best tacos and burgers at super reasonable prices. Note this is cash only. It is definitely a no frills bar with two pool tables and very little lighting but hey it is a dive bar so that is expected. It is downtown so street parking can be hit or miss. However there is a lightrail station 30ft away so hop off and grab a cheap lunch and a drink before going back to work. Remember cash only read more

This is a classic, old school, as the name implies, corner bar. It's got a great cast of characters, (particularly my buddy Wild Bill). The bartenders are cool, they serve what looks like good bar food from what I've seen (haven't eaten here), and the drinks are pretty reasonable. They have a couple pool tables that are always busy and the overall vibe is pretty cool. Give them a look. It's a cool bar which I enjoy popping into when I can. I suggest you do too! read more

My favorite midtown dive bar. Just moved away and missing it terribly! So glad it has survived the pandemic. If you appreciate all that a dive bar should be... low lights, surly patrons, no bullshit bartenders, quality bar food (Try the chicken tenders!), awesome jukebox, and legit pool players who are always down to play and will kick your ass, TRY THIS PLACE! Miss The Round Corner and friends. read more

Inexpensive drinks, pool tables and AMAZING FOOD! I love this place. Although this place is small, there's many things this little joint has to offer. It's a nice local bar to come to when you want to relax after work. If you even just want to come by for lunch, it is awesome because their food is bomb.com! I love their tacos, lumpia, BLTs and even though I don't eat burgers, I hear they are pretty darn delicious. There is a limited stock of cider. I wish they had other selections other than the 1 brand they stock but their beers are of a wide variety. Overall, 5 stars for this small yet good place. read more

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The man D back there in the kitchen is cooking up something special. When I first moved to Sacramento 4 years ago I remembered the chicken wings I got from here. Fast forward 3 more years the wings, tacos, and desserts are all even better. Hospitality is off the charts and I highly recommend everything about round corner tavern. Hit up D in the kitchen and I'll pay you if you don't enjoy the food! read more

Based on the food alone. This is another good place for cheap but delicious tacos! $2 no matter what kind we picked out. I have bulgolgi pork, ground beef and potato. So much flavor and not what you would expect from a hole in the wall bar. Last time I had beer battered shrimp. Sooo good!!! read more

Round Corner Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

I can not say enough good things about this place. Originally, I frequently went to a different establishment for my drinking and shooting pool. But as time progressed, I came in here a lot more often. I also live two blocks away, so it was absolutely more convenient. I have to say though, in the beginning I didn't feel very welcome there but I think that was just in my head. Because I have always been welcomed and I have gotten to know all of those people so well and they know about my life and I cherish their friendships. I enjoy shooting pool, and those guys are some of the most top-notch players there are. I've learned so much from them, and it's really helped me with my game, which I appreciate. Everybody there, the bartenders,Drian and Brandy, and Danny , Patrick is my favorite. The place is very special to me and I hope everybody goes there because they need to experience what I do every day. read more

Dive bars are a weird combination of a compliment and insult. Most owners really do try and make their business great, but the term has stuck probably due to Mr. Fieri and his popular show. Round Corner is a dive bar in the middle of midtown Sacramento on the corner of 23rd and S Streets. It's round corner is easy to spot! The Interior of the bar has a combination of local sports and Irish decorations. It is a long and narrow bar dominated by two pool tables and their players. They have a few beers on tap and a deep call list, but make sure to tip your bartender to insure prompt service. Overall, this is a locals bar catering to those in the neighborhood. This is a popular spot for pool with many teams claiming the limited table space for their weekly events. Round Corner caters well to their audience, but may be a bit too much for most. read more

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