My girl and I decided to stop by The Golden Bear for a quick happy hour, and it turned out to be a great choice. The place is on the smaller side, but it has a fun, laid-back atmosphere. There was a soccer game on, so there were people hanging out both inside and out, which gave the place a lively vibe without feeling overcrowded. We ordered the happy hour nachos along with a margarita, and I couldn't pass up the piña colada slushy. The nachos were the highlight of the meal. They didn't come with any meat, but honestly, they didn't need it. The combination of melted cheese and vegetables, and all the toppings made them delicious on their own. My piña colada slushy was exactly what I was hoping for since I'm a big piña colada fan, and my girl really enjoyed her margarita too. I was still a little hungry afterward, so I ordered a slice of pizza. Unfortunately, that was the only letdown of the visit. I'll either stick with the nachos or try something else on the menu. The bartender was friendly, and I also noticed they have a small stage that looks like it's used for live performances. Overall, this was a cool happy hour spot with a chill atmosphere , good drinks, and amazing nachos. My girl and I will definitely be back for another round of nachos and a piña colada slushy. read more

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This was a great little pub I found in town looking for a beer and a little bite to eat my first night in Sacramento for a week. Seems to cater to the local crowd, it was early evening, so not really crowded but it's some locals at the bar and just putting out a menu. They have a shrimp and chicken bahn mi that I had to go with, and it was absolutely fantastic!!! Great flavors, rich, really did hit the spot. Finished off a couple of beers paid my bill and headed back to the hotel getting ready for work. Outdoor porch, on the street, great food. Highly recommend.!!! read more

The Golden Bear - Chicken and shrimp Bahn Mi ! Very good! - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here for a quick chill bite to eat with my man after a random day date. The service was top tier and the dive bar experience was checked off. This place is one of my go to spots to enjoy a good beer and something to soak up the liquor at an affordable price. The food for the price was great. We ordered pizza and a beer and nachos and a margarita at the happy hour price and we also added a happy hour Paloma and pina colada. All in all I loved returning and Mr man enjoyed the space as much as I do. Can't wait to return and so glad I could enjoy my lil dive spot with my favorite person read more

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Inside is small but they do have a patio to enjoy as well. I can see this place being a sardine can on a busy night tho. I did not eat here but have heard from multiple people the food is good. Why the 3 stars... we ordered 3 of their slushee pina coladas and we did add a float of dark rum but it was $70+ for 3 drinks. Maybe I'm just too old to go out drinking anymore. I miss the $10 drinks, $15 max. And as with anything in this area, parking can suck. read more

The Golden Bear - Coconut Lychee pina colada slushee with a rum float - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Me and my friend went to go to our usual taco spot Cantina Alley. Unfortunately they were closed so we had to figure something out for lunch. It was about 1:00pm 1:30pm so we decided to look around and we spotted this amazing little sandwich bar. Our bartender was awesome we both had a half sandwich half salad, which was just delicious. They had cool decorations all over. Would definitely come again. read more

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Never a bad experience here. Always a fun time! The food is absolutely delicious and the drinks are always on point. I always have a great time here, whether it's slow and the bartender is welcoming or busy and everyone is having a great time. You can enjoy seating inside where it feels intimate, or outside for a refreshing atmosphere. I always seem to leave this place satisfied and happy! read more

The Golden Bear - With my Yelp Elite ladies. - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

wanted to share some constructive feedback because first impressions matter. We approached the entrance respectfully and simply asked if it would be possible for three women in our group to enter together. When we realized there may have been an issue, we even offered to pay. Instead of receiving a courteous explanation, we were met with a rude and dismissive attitude. From Julio which was so rude. From a business standpoint, this approach is costing your venue money. Every guest who walks up to your door is a potential customer--not only paying for admission, but also purchasing drinks, food, and bringing future business through word of mouth. When staff respond rudely instead of professionally, customers are more likely to leave, share negative experiences, and choose a competitor next time. We completely understand that policies exist and respect a venue's right to enforce them. The issue wasn't the policy--it was the way it was communicated. A simple, respectful explanation would have been enough. Hospitality begins at the front door, and the person greeting guests often determines whether they'll return or recommend the venue to others. There were multiple witnesses around who understood our standpoint I even tried to communicate and Julio's native language, which was Spanish. All we did was simply ask question and then we offered to pay and Julio said no thank you we don't want your business. I hope this feedback is taken as an opportunity to improve the customer experience, because with a more welcoming approach, your business could retain more customers and build a stronger reputation. read more

Do not sleep on the brunch at Golden Bear! It is a divey watering hole and it might not be for everyone but they do a great brunch. Bottomless mimosas on Sunday too! We sat out on the patio. The seating is benches and wood, no frills. A solid menu, heavy on bacon as the protein. The waiters were friendly and quick even with several rather large groups. Not the most fancy or aesthetic place but good vibes and great food. Such a weird pet peeve but the triangle plates take up so much space on the table! Offerings: -Chilaquiles: Solid dish. Thick green salsa really allows the chips to keep their crispy shape and texture. Love all the toppings. Very reminiscent of nachos, just with egg! - Breakfast Crunchwrap: Wow. Everything I would want in a breakfast Crunchwrap. It did have potatoes instead of hashbrowns but I still loved the flavor. The bacon addition was also fantastic and they do not skimp. It is real bacon and good quality. read more

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I've been to Golden Bear a handful of times and so for I haven't had disappointing or incredibly experience. I've come on late nights and the small interior gets packed along with their coveted outdoor seating. The patio outside is cozy and perfect for when the weather is nice outside. The inside is small and can be dark and loud, but depending on how many people are there it can be great for date night or a more intimate hang out. The music I've experienced here has been house/electronic/pop. During a recent visit the energy was definitely.. different both inside and out. Oddly quiet inside and very dark, and an interesting crowd outside. Came recently and had their olive pizza and fries. Both food options were delicious and I think the fries were some of my fav that I've had recently. Their cider and sour on tap are my go tos and they have a nice drink menu. The bartenders have been friendly too. Give this place a stop on your next bar crawl or if you've never been to see if it's your vibe! read more

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Absolutely amazing!! So delicious, great customer service by Josh! Recommended the burger and it DID NOT disappoint. I will be back. read more

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I love this place! Miller High Life is a staple, so I can get my husband to come, so I can have a cocktail, lol.

Cool dive with friendly staff, strong drinks, good food. Wife and I stopped in recently for cocktails and a bite to eat. We both had chicken sandwiches with bacon and avacado. Chicken was cooked perfectly, breaded and crispy. I had a coupe Manhattans, well-balanced and smooth, wife had a tasty hazy IPA from Fieldwork. Relaxing front patio, good times read more

Chill spot, great vibe. The Golden Bear is the kind of place that just feels easy to the relaxed atmosphere, good music, and a crowd that's friendly without trying too hard. Drinks are solid medium price range $$ If you come before kitchen closes the juicy Lucy burger is incredible lives up to the name (ask for extra napkins) read more

Nice place to grab a drink. Went with my friend on a Saturday night at around 10pm. Cover fee was only $5, which was great compared to other bar covers in the area. Inside gets a bit crowded but wasn't too bad when I went with my friend. Music is great! Definitely a great place to vibe. The back room area stunk like the bathrooms (because the bathrooms were in there lol). Didn't stay in there very long. Drinks were good and service was quick. Fun experience all around. read more

The Golden Bear was an alright experience. The food is delicious. 10/10 on food alone. The fries were so salty and crispy. The pizza was hot and flavorful. The drinks were also good. I got the strawberry tajin margarita and my friend got a pina colada. The service was also good. Our bartender was quick and friendly. The food was out fast as well. read more

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Walk by and see the hilarious / topical sign out front (changes daily, if not more often). Choose not to walk in. Your loss, loser! Jk. But seriously, if you think this is JUST another midtown dive bar, you're greatly mistaken. No matter what time of day, you'll be greeted by the very best. Whether that be Cliff or Matt (the most experienced bartenders) behind the bar for lunch / dinner, or Julio or BJ (god they're hot) at the door after 9pm to ensure no riff raff gets in. Is there something higher than a Michelin Star? If so, the menu will win it every year. The chef takes great pride in their work and all of the team puts out the very best quality food that will exceed your expectations. Amazing people, great atmosphere, delicious food. Shut up and take my money!!! read more

The Golden Bear - Beet N' Goat Salad - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Popped in here really quick to grab a drink while we were waiting for a table somewhere else, got served really quickly! Bar tender was super nice. The front room is small but they have an outdoor patio area in the front and then another room in the back. There is also a stage where I'm sure a DJ would set up but when we were there it was empty, we got there pretty early. We didn't order any food so maybe next time we'll come back to eat. read more

Came to the golden bear for drinks and tapas and it is now one of my go to places! Service is awesome, crowd is awesome, kind of small inside but there is outdoor seating! The drinks were not disappointing and overly sweet and the oyster shooters were the perfect amount of strong and savory. Yes and yes. read more

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i went for new year's eve and it seemed like it was lowkey over capacity. there is another bar/dance floor towards the back, the music was much better in the main room but it was far to crowded to even dance. i really liked that they gave out a complimentary beer to cheers at midnight. there's always a line for any women's bathroom at any club/bar but there were a few girls in one stall not even using the bathroom but just talking in there. i'd likely go back on a slower night for a better experience. also they didn't check my bag at all. read more

Super confusing and unpleasant experience!! Two of my friends were let in by an individual and I asked for clarification if there were two bouncers working because I saw another man checking IDs. (The guy who let them in had a "staff" shirt on) He didn't answer my question and instead said "ladies y'all are good, for guys it's $5". He gestured for me to move forward towards the other guy to which I showed him my ID but then he said "$5". Imagine my confusion after all that. Now I believe there might've been a mix up because I THINK one of my girl friends paid for all of us ladies, I will clarify this later BUT, a random guy walked in before me with all my other girls in front. A gentleman in our party pointed out this potential error and told me to swap spots with said guy who was already inside. The guy was ignoring us and the bouncer, who must've not been listening to the situation, jabbed me several times very harshly on the shoulder and started getting aggressive with me to step back over the line when I was trying to clarify the situation with my friends. Totally uncalled for and strange behavior from the bouncer and it threw off our entire night, having a random guy interjecting our group when it all could've been prevented had the bouncer been paying attention. We had to pay extra for OUR group to get in. Left shortly after due to over crowding and a sour taste in our mouths from the entry experience. read more

COME HERE! Even if you're just passing through, like I was, make this your one stop. Josh, the owner, is fantastic. The food was fantastic. The locals were fantastic. This place is the epitome of what you want a dive bar to be. I will never forget this place. 10/10 stars. read more

Good food. Good beer. Good vibes. Good service. What more could you ask for? Get the uni fried chicken if they have it. Only 10 day are created! read more

loved the chai berry blended cocktail, the service, and the awesome sound person who helped me as I was playing a show there with my music! its cozy inside, but you have more space with outdoor seating which is nice read more

The Golden Bear - me playing with the support of their awesome staff and sound person - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Another great decision to stop in for a quick snack, and a cold beer. Tried something new that I can definitely recommend. The tacos are great here. Went with the chicken, and a cold IPA today. read more

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Went here as part of Brewbike experience and it sucked. We stood behind people seated at the bar and two crowds of people came and stepped right in front of us, I could clearly tell they were drunk but still no manners. The interior is dark and I feel this contributed to the peoples bad etiquette because you don't have to see anyone's face. The bartenders seemed to never look up to see who was there either or even talk to patrons waiting. read more

I had a great time here. The food and drinks were just super good and very fresh. The service was very fast and very attentive. The ambiance is just super chill and pleasant. 5 stars. read more

Really great little place settled in-between a BierGarden and amazing Pizza. Not only are their drinks solid but their food is also amazing. Also the bartenders are freaken hilarious and engaging. read more

The Golden Bear - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

The Bear is a staple. These days for me I've enjoyed their brunch to mix things up. #underratedbrunch Their breakfast burrito is as good as it gets, especially with their house fermented hot sauce. Not the largest menu, but no skips all bangers...the breakfast pizza...the chilaquiles....the specials. It's all Golden. Do it. read more

The Golden Bear - Kimchi frittata special - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Horrible service. Worst bartender ever. Not friendly, mostly non-verbal. Zero customer service skills. Like pulling teeth trying to get a drink, even when it's not busy. Who hires these people? read more

Always love coming here. Staff is friendly, drinks are great and the vibe is chill yet lively.

I don't know how I have lived in Sac for so long without visiting Golden Bear!? Sure I've walked past and giggled at their fun street signs, I've even taken photos of some of the particularly good ones, but somehow we never popped in! Finally, a group of friends decided to have a fun Saturday around Midtown taking photos at the different gorgeous murals (as one does) and we ended at Golden Bear for brunch. We sat outside since I had my dog with me and they came to check on us right away. Our server was so friendly and attentive and even humored me as I requested *extra magic* in my Bloody Mary. To be fair though, if you're going to list "magic" as an ingredient it's going to be a conversation starter and get some questions. The Bloody Mary was fantastic btw. Our group ordered drinks and food, including a breakfast sandwich that looked amazing, their special the Huevos Rancheros and a breakfast plate. Everything came out hot and had great flavor, my eggs were perfectly runny in my Huevos Rancheros and I wish I had ordered some of the potatoes because they looked so good! Our server even brought my pup some ham so he wouldn't feel left out and kept the water coming as he noticed I was splitting mine with my furry friend in his water dish under the table. I definitely want to check this spot out for lunch/dinner and I'm happy to say this first experience was a great one! read more

Yummy lunch menu - food selection was good and same for the drink menu. Outdoor seating excellent for big parties as the inside seating is limited. Since it was a weekday - the server was also the bartender which was fine because it wasn't that busy. Overall good experience read more

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Dropped by here for drinks and bites with some family. The menu sounds really good, but the food that came out was only so-so. Wish it lived up to the menu. We got a handful of different items: a couple of cheeseburgers, Adobo chicken wings, a black bean taco, a coconut shrimp taco, Umi fried chicken sandwich and a pizza to share. The different items we ordered was hit or miss. My black bean taco had good flavor, but a third of the beans were hard. Not very fun to eat. The Adobo chicken wings were supposed to be spicy, but the sauce they gave us had absolutely no flavor. It didn't taste bad, but it didn't taste like anything... Literally, it was just a brown sauce. I don't remember the exact pizza my family ordered, but they said it was pretty decent. The coconut shrimp taco was delicious - best thing I had there. My sister's fried chicken sandwich was pretty good too. So it seems the quality of fried food was pretty good. It's just the rest of what makes food good was lacking. Meaning flavor. Overall a good outing at the Golden Bear. The ambience was good - the fam could just hang out and chill with some beers and cocktails. Just wish the food was better. Some people might say, "Well, don't go to a bar if you want to eat good." Touché. But you'd be surprised at the level of good eats you'd find at some drinking establishments here in Sac. Golden Bear should raise their level of standards... Or it could have just been an "off day"... read more

My wife and I came here after the Cubs swept the new Sacramento athletics . There was other cubs fans here also . We got the olive pizza and it was good for what it was. It was cook very well. But we wouldn't eat it again. We would try a different pizza. It's a total dive bar With not many good selections to choose from if you're in the Bourbon, but they did have one or two good tequilas read more

The best bar in Sacramento. Maddy rocks and so does Nate and Tunde and Julio and Mark and Tara and Ian and King and BJ read more

The Golden Bear - Jameson - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food here was really good, I tried both the sunrise sando and breakfast pizza. The sunrise sando was really flavorful and the pizza was good as well although I wish it had sauce but they brought us some hot sauce that made it even better. The service was fast and friendly and the outdoor seating was nice since it is a patio so you're not on the street. read more

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The food was great! My kimchi fried rice was perfectly seasoned and drink was refreshing! The meal deals are great. Literally every chip on my nacho had cheese! read more

One of the best food spots in Sacramento. Came here with my family and the food was insanely good (get the hot chick sandwich). The server was so good. He was a very sweet guy and super funny. The ambience was also great! Loved the much they were playing. Would give it a 6/5 if I could read more

Great bartender and drinks. Great sour beer collection on draft too. Also amazing menu choices. read more

The Golden Bear - Watermelon infused vodka (home made) - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

The Rotating taps generally have interesting beers. The good menu is relatively small but includes some great itemsZ the breakfast burrito in particular is a greasy, crispy fluffy piece of heaven. Portions are large. The service is often fairly slow due to the popularity of this location. Indoor seating is can be noisy but the outdoor patio is beautiful if you can snag a seat. read more

The Golden Bear - Breakfast Burrito - Absolutely covered in crispy cheese. - Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California