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    The Bolt

    3.8 (57 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE BOLT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Gaymer Night. They have a couple tvs with a variety of games to chose and challenge others.
    Giovanni B.

    This is a bar and there is NO FOOD served here. But they do have well drinks and draft at a decent price. A well drink Tito vodka and cranberry about $4.50-$7. The bartenders Aaron & Estefano are always my go to servers. The environment is fire--more leather vibe. Tonight was gaymer night every 2nd Friday of the month. A plethora of games to challenge your peers.

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    Leathette P.

    I love this Leather Cowboy bar the bartenders are truly the best

    swing on the stage
    Summer M.

    The Bolt is a far cry from the midtown gay bars, where you may see a line up of miniskirt-wearing girls lining up to get inside... and that's just the way I like it. It's a straight up dive bar with a plain storefront on an empty road in Del Paso Heights. Inside you'll find friendly funny bartenders, a personable unpretentious crowd, and some hurricane-strong drinks. Oh and a sex swing on the stage (which I was instantly and permanently fascinated by). Outside in the back there's a patio and a HUGE lawn- I imagine they can throw a hell of a party with all that space! The bartender was a total sweetheart and poured me a damn fine birthday drink- a dangerously sweet concoction that he served flambe, called the Toasted Marshmallow (but it was so damn strong, I called it the Night-Ender. Haha) Had a fabulous time at the Bolt and would gladly go again.

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    10 years ago

    Can be fun very late weekend nights. The rest of the week is deserted; just a small clique then

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    Two of us spent $60 on a Monday night around 11pm and walked out of a deserted bar sober an hour later.

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    12 years ago

    Very great atmosphere while attending this bar. Superb beverages, and who doesn't like a man in leather walking around all sexy.

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    Faces

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    3.1(511 reviews)
    3.2 miMidtown
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    This place is awesome and the dancers are super hot!!! I totally recommend going here.read more

    Myself and my entire group was removed/denied entry for my medical bag being "out of policy".This…read moreis not simply just a purse or a bag I bring for convenience, it contains all three of my epilepsy medications, including my emergency seizure medication, which I need to have accessible in case of an emergency. I also have documentation and prescriptions for all of my medications. I asked if I can remove all other items in my bag ( lip gloss, chapstick, black gel pen, and hair ties) and they still said no. I then came back WITHOUT my bag and she said I couldn't come in because I was previously denied for my bag or as they say " Since we seen it in the past the policy still stands" I literally had to laugh out loud but then let my 3 friends in with fanny packs & cross body before me? I was in the back of the line and was next after my friends got checked and that's when I was denied entry the second time despite not having my bag or anything besides my phone and Id. Because of my epilepsy, I'm unable to drive, so when I go out I have to rely on public transportation, Lyft, or Uber. That means carrying my medication with me is a necessity, not something I can simply leave in my car. I completely understand that businesses have security policies and restrictions on bags. However, I was disappointed that there wasn't an accommodation. I've been to other Sacramento establishments, including The Depot, Dive Bar, The Merc, and Low Brau, where staff were able to accommodate me while allowing me to keep my bag with my medication with me. The security seem to have a reoccurring issue with customers based on the reviews on both yelp and google so that being my experience as well seems to add up. What makes this especially disappointing is that I was actually really excited to check Faces out, especially because I was looking forward to creating content there. Unfortunately, being denied entry over the medical bag left a very negative impression and completely changed my experience before I even had the opportunity to visit. I hope management considers having a clear policy for medically necessary medication and makes sure staff know how to handle situations like this appropriately. People with medical conditions shouldn't have to choose between carrying essential medication and being able to enjoy an establishment.

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    4.8(21 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Cold beer, lots of TVs, music (usually) at proper volume, enough light, lots of parking, a pool…read moretable. Fish tacos with some kind of special sauce. Gets busier during events, comedy hour, karaoke, etc. but otherwise rather chill. And fast, polite, service. Recommended.

    So. . .my sis and I were looking for somewhere to have drinks and appetizers and this came up on…read moreour search. We arrived and it wasn't what we expected. Not a bad thing, just different. This place seems like it's more for the people who live in the neighborhood and all know each other other. When we pulled up we could hear lots of yelling before we even got out of the car LOL. We walked in and it was like 10 people there excited about the football game they were watching. Although everyone was super nice, I felt like an outsider. Again, not a bad thing, it just seemed like they all knew each other and I was a stranger in their environment. It kinda gave me Cheers vibes LOL Maybe one day I'll return and actually spend time in there but I just didn't feel like we fit that night, plus, it wasn't quite what we were looking for, so we left. I recommend this place to those who like small, intimate spaces who are not shy and open to making new friends. This seems like a really cool place for close friends to hang out. *I gave 3 stars based on it not meeting what I searched

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