The Hotel Bar

Full bar

Romantic vibe

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!

just had the best experience at shipwrecked! thanks to claudia, megan, and cody! first time here i…read morewould give 6 stars if i could!

Buy One Get One Free Fresh Oyster on Sundays!

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Tack Room

4.7(154 reviews)

0.2 mi•Midtown

Fantastic Spot To "Pregame" Shows @ Goldfields Next Door…read more SITREP We descended upon the Tack Room an hour before our show for "Ally The Piper" (both the classical AND heavy metal bagpiper extraordinaire) began her show! THE SETUP Goldfields is a charming, rustic country-western stylized saloon that serves up beer at good prices. But we weren't interested in beer and wanted quality cocktails. Hence, our pivot next door to the Tack Room! QUALITY COCKTAILS & DRINKS! The Tack Room specializes an amazing array of martinis, bourbons, and other deLISH cocktail drinks at really really reasonable prices! So this was an excellent choice to chill, thus avoiding the tremendous *noise pollution* we were immediately subjected to upon entering Goldfields an hour later for our show. THE LOWDOWN This is a quality bar with plenty of comfortable seating to relax and have quiet, intimate conversations. So if you and your later friend(s) want some privacy, cocktails at a reasonable price, etc., this is a good way to go.

What an absolutely fantastic place to duck into and chill for a bit on a hot summer day. It's about…read moreas classic as you can ask for from a small bar. It's themed around horse racing, but not in an overbearing or... tacky way. The mixologist was delightful and had great recommendations, the lights were dim, and the drinks were all on point. The highlight was the espresso martini, which is among the best I've had. It was reminiscent of the one I had at the Starbucks Roastery in NYC, which is high praise. The other coffee drink that surprised me was the Revolver. I always forget about what a good pairing orange and coffee is, and I'll be taking this one back home with me to try! Every other drink we tried was delicious in some unique way. The Pho drink was savory and surprising, the New York Sour was rich and flavorful, and the Practical Move was refreshing. Will definitely return here after dinner to sip an espresso martini for dessert!

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The Snug

4.4(560 reviews)

0.5 mi•Downtown

While visiting friends in Sacramento, I was taken on an unplanned adventure of some notable…read morecocktail bars. A favorite of theirs is The Snug; they thought we wouldn't be able to get in but thanks to a concert nearby they had free tables. It's primarily a cocktail bar, but I stuck with a beer. The decor is an awesome mix of contemporary, brick, old west, and 20s. It was a happy clientele too, with what seemed like a younger post-workday crowd. The server was also fantastic. If you like cocktail bars with character, this is worth the visit.

The name really does say it all. Tables tucked in the back, cozy atmosphere, the kind of place that…read morejust feels like a good night out before you've even ordered anything. The menu is great on two levels, the aesthetic and the actual cocktail options. Wine was solid too so whatever you're in the mood for, they've got you. The staff was attentive and friendly and made some really good recommendations, which I always appreciate. We went on a busy night and even with a packed house we never waited too long for anything. Really great spot to hang with friends. Already want to go back.

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Eastside Ricky

Legend Has It

4.6(70 reviews)

0.8 mi•Downtown

Stopped in after the A's game On a weeknight, still had a…read morereasonable group quietly enjoying adult beverages The had a nice old school hip hop music vibe going, Doesnt appear to have mixed drinks, just beer, wine and some sake.

I found this place on TikTok randomly and thought it was so cool that the aesthetic revolved around…read morea record so of course my friend and I went to check it out! We went on a Wednesday night around 8 PM, it was really chill and there were a few people here and there. They also have an upstairs seating area, which is nice and cozy as well! Service was nice and attentive, when we walked in, we were given a menu about what drinks were being served and we were given a quick overview on the days throughout the week and what events are being held in what music is being played, which is really cool! We were also told they do have a record day where you can come in and bring your own vinyl and they will play it along with other records that customers bring which is so fun! Overall, the place is super small and cozy, great aesthetic and it is in downtown so there isn't a dedicated parking lot.

Gorgeous space with a solid drink selection and an incredible collection of vinyl on rotation.

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Dive Bar

3.2(998 reviews)

0.4 mi•Downtown

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.

Honestly the WORST cocktails and bartender I've ever had. The Red Bull and mojito cocktails tasted…read morelike bad simple syrup. The bartender was so short with us, no hi, please, thank you, nothing. I would never come back here. The fish were neat though.

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The Rooftop

4.5(11 reviews)

0.2 mi•Midtown

I reserved tables for my husband's birthday, and Jordan made the process very easy. He was very…read morehelpful and professional throughout. When we arrived, the staff was very friendly and provided great service. The food and drinks were also great. The upstairs rooftop with the DJ was a lot of fun and had a great vibe. The only downside was that the bar service upstairs was a bit slow since there was only one bartender, and you can't bring drinks ordered downstairs up to the rooftop. Overall, I loved the atmosphere and would definitely go back.

Tonight I went here with a few of my friends. They don't have food but you walk through a…read morerestaurant to get to the rooftop. The ambiance was very chill. There is a bar and there was a DJ. There is a lot of seating. There is couches and a few high tops. They also have fireplaces to help keep you from freezing. I feel the age group was 30 and over.

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8-Track

4.4(51 reviews)

0.6 mi•Midtown

Been here for a fun 80s themed Yelp event and more recently for "May the 4th Be With You" (5/4/26)…read morecelebration with specially-themed cocktails and Star Wars trivia. I'll admit we sucked at trivia but it was a lot of fun. The Star Wars nerds made it a raucously fun night! If you're a 70s, 80s or 90s kid, you will appreciate the neon/Bowie/C3PO/8-tracks/arcade games that decorate the walls and comfy lounge. There is no food, except maybe bags of small chips for purchase. The bartenders are chill and drinks are strong (some more than others). Prices are average, I guess, for any bar in Midtown. Cool place to go when you want nostalgic vibez of the best era to grow up in!

This is my favorite bar in Midtown and everyone is great, but Ryan is our favorite. He makes great…read moredrinks and, even though they're always busy, he is super attentive and keeps everything moving. We always have a great time whenever Ryan is behind the bar!

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DJ C-3PO

The Jungle Bird

3.8(858 reviews)

0.8 mi•Midtown

My girl surprised me with a trip to this tiki bar, and she definitely picked a good one! We had so…read moremuch fun. The food was good, the drinks were great, and the whole atmosphere made for a really fun date night. We started with the Pu Pu Platter, which came with veggie spring rolls, crab rangoon, coconut shrimp, chicken pot stickers, and Huli Huli chicken wings. What I really liked is that you can mix and match the platter. You don't necessarily have to get one of everything, so if you really like the pot stickers, for example, you can double up on those and substitute something else. Everything we had was really good! I also loved the presentation. It came out on a spinning tray with a little warmer in the middle, which was such a cool touch and really added to the tiki-bar experience. Since I'm not a big drinker, I went with a couple of mocktails. Sadly, I don't remember the names or flavors , but I do remember they were AMAZING! Even the fresh pineapple on the rim was good. We also ordered the togarashi fries, and those were really good too! Just watch out for those jalapeños because they had a little kick to them! The dipping sauce that came with the fries was really good as well. My only setback was the lighting. I know a tiki bar is supposed to have a dark atmosphere, but it was so dark that we had a hard time reading the menu and had to use the flashlights on our phones. We definitely weren't the only people doing it either. One last thing I have to mention, the bathroom was REALLY clean! I always appreciate that. Overall, I had a great experience. My girl did a great job picking this spot for the surprise, and we would definitely come back!

Aside from Trader Sam's at Disneyland--this is hands down my fake tiki bar! And I have my own home…read morebar, so I'm picky! Drinks are delicious and not too fancy--I don't really want a drink that makes me feel like I got punched in the face. Strong, but not overly so. My faves are the Lava Flow and Macadamia Nut Chi Chi! Food and snacks are delicious! My go-to is Porch for dinner, JB for dranks! Street parking has always been easy to find Of note: their special popups are SO FUN! I've done Disney, Halloween and Christmas. The drinks and mugs are a blast, and the staff is always great. Go and have a blast!

Interior seating

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ForePlay

4.7(72 reviews)

0.4 mi•Midtown

Maria is the sweetest bartender! Give her a raise! Super…read moreattentive to our huge group, made good drink recommendations, thank you so much for being our bartender last night. - Josie

Trivia night Wednesday at 7pm…read more Fun! Also you can win a gift card. Maria is always a welcomed blessing of a bartender. Bring your ID. The velvet lounge doesn't disappoint.

Arcade games pool table & tables

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The Cabin

4.1(259 reviews)

0.5 mi•Midtown

my friend and i wanted some drinks for a night out and she got a marg and i got the s'mores…read morecocktail. the bartender rec it to me and it was amazing! smooth and sweet from the choc syrup dipped in graham cookie crumbles. they top it w marshmallows and torch it in front of you. super cool experience! inside is very woodsy and cabin retreat vibes. there's a cozy fireplace and ambient lighting. pretty busy on a friday night but still room to sit and stand. would rec!

I was so excited to come here. Ever since they opened almost a decade ago I have been yearning to…read morespend an afternoon at The Cabin. I heard it used to smell like The Home Depot and I am here for it! Unfortunately, the bar doesn't smell like wood inside any more. It smelled a bit like bleach that just lingered in our noses. My friend and I ordered some cocktails and they were just OK. We got The Cabin Mule (it was weak and too sweet), and The Hot Toddy (weak and too sweet.) We plopped down near the toasty fireplace and enjoyed each other's company, recounting old memories and experiences, and listening to the nostalgic late 90's music speaking to our millennial souls. It was a sleepy afternoon, it was nice and bare. (Get it, )

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