The Torch Club is one of those rare spots that hits the perfect mix of great live music and super divey 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. read more

Always a great place to have a drink with a friend and listen to great music, not regular hole in the wall

Wow! This vintage bar, or maybe dive bar, is so much fun. The interior walls are full of memorabilia. 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. read more

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I got there at 6:30 for an open mic. But then on lady was great, but next were two losers that ate up all the rest Of the time left. I had my clarinet ready to go , but because these two dweebs that couldn't even make a chord just kept going. They Didn't even wanna give me 5 minutes to show off what I'd been practicing for years. It was Bull $hit. Drove. 30 minutes into Downtown Sacramento and I thought I might meet my people. Those two guys were terrible, they sucked! I almost yelled at them to stop the show so someone with talent could get a chance at the stage. Losers. This Place Sucks! Just Talked to another person about it, and they said they were Roofied. I wouldn't put it past them. All Show No Go. read more

Sacramento's version of "Cheers". The famous Torch Club where everyone goes for a welcoming atmosphere, friendly faces & good music, especially for the blues lover. read more

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Best venue in town for local music! There is always something great going on. The staff is very friendly and the bartenders are fantastic. Really enjoy every visit to this local haunt! read more

Happened to stop in on a Sunday night not realizing that a band would start in a bit, this turned out to be one of the coolest spots I ever been to in Sacramento. The band was fantastic and then they had another session with the band where any musician or singer could go up and be apart of the open mic. Honestly one of the best unexpected fun nights that I'll remember forever. FYI it was PACKED, so if you want a seat, get there early. read more

One of the best places in Sacramento to see & hear Live Music !!! Love this place!!! You should visit asap!!! read more

Best staff & live music venue, period! Brings so many acts from out of town & fantastic local acts!

Nothing Too Fancy, But Good Music & Reasonable Prices! SITREP Came in with coworkers for a quick drink, some relaxing melodies and just a chill time. Thanks to our wondrous host for opening the doors early for us and relaxing our souls with the best drinks. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-torch-club-sacramento?select=HOW4YrPuA-DRhQAaKNZIyw&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w THE SETUP It had actually been a few Covid-years since I had walked through the doors of this esteemed establishment. A couple in our work crew thought it was about time we RE-establish our after-work get-togethers since more of us were in the workplace. And on this occasion, our OLD old boss Tom was traipsing through town from his much vaunted retirement "estate" in the North Coast, so this was the perfect time to lasso him for some drinks and memories. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-torch-club-sacramento?select=1Y-oTX5yIdLiS_NvFi88yg&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w DRINKS For me it just comes down to reasonably priced drinks and the friendly staff here to make the experience friendly and memorable. About six of us show up a full half hour early! Apparently they were still on a covid hour and weren't open til 6pm. However, we showed up at 5:30pm and she opened the bar for us. And because Torch Club has a reasonably-priced menu of drinks, I found myself (surprisingly) buying the first round of drinks for everyone! (WTF?) :) OLD FASHIONED When it comes to my poison, I always head to WHISKEY. And if I'm doing whiskey, I'm going straight to an Old Fashioned. And Torch Club knows how to make it perfect. But dam if my current boss Jodean won't let me drink my Old Fashioned in peace! :D https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-torch-club-sacramento?select=Ruy3Ksef4TUD_Kh5YEjL_Q&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w MUSIC And of course, if you're into some smooth jazz, some Blues, or light honkey-tonk, there's a stage where a lot of bands set up and wow us with their skills. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-torch-club-sacramento?select=X1o4r2CFHUSb5e_rWmxXbw&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w THE LOWDOWN A wonderful time for friends & colleagues in the Torch Club. read more

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I visited briefly with my sister and left within minutes due to a deeply disappointing experience. I was discriminated against because of my disability - two different employees attempted to deny me entry for having a service dog. When I explained that my dog is a medical alert service animal who stays in a sling to best monitor my condition, I was still told she was not allowed inside. When I asked the bouncer for a reason, I received no clear answer. A blonde woman eventually said I could enter if my service dog remained in the sling - which makes no legal sense, as the ADA does not differentiate between a leashed or sling-carried service dog. Denying access to someone based on their disability is not only unethical, it is illegal under federal law. After I informed the bouncer of this, he apologized and said we were welcome to come in but at that point, I had no intention of supporting a business that treats disabled patrons this way. They're fortunate I'm not pursuing legal action, though many others rightfully would. I will instead be sharing this experience in reviews to inform others. Extremely disappointing and unacceptable behavior. read more

Great low key bar with good drinks and live music on a regular basis. The service has been good and friendly every time I've been there. It is a solid regular stop. read more

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We had a great time at the Torch Club -- featuring Coco Simone (she's amazing) and the best old fashioned I've had in a very long time. The Torch Club loves their music. This is a great place to go to hear local musicians. We picked up our cocktails at the bar, and the bartenders (both women!) are engaging and know how to make a good drink. A fun place to spend a Saturday night. read more

Wow, we found this spot last minute on a Sunday night, and didn't expect much. But we were amazed. It was exactly the type of event that we love attending, not just live music but the carefree atmosphere, musicians engaging in an open session with soulful jazz, though from the decor and from what the bartender told us about the history of this place, the venue is known for its blues performances. And the walls are covered with artwork and photos that create such a unique ambience, from clown paintings to photographs of famous performers.  The drinks here are really good (I had a lemon drop and my partner had the Moose Drool). And the staff is so friendly. Toward the end of the night, the bartender took the time to tell us more about the venue, the music, and the history. It's rare to find a place that not only has live music 7 days per week, but GOOD live music. It was awesome, and the perfect place to spend time with my partner this past weekend. Note, on a Sunday, the live music ended around 11pm, and the place closes around midnight. read more

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What an amazingly surprising experience! Very fun and energetic atmosphere. Loved the jazz music on Sunday evening. Very welcoming! It was me and a friend first time attending here,, we looked up some reviews and where to go and decided to come here. We did not realize we were going to be in for a real treat! Enjoyable music, people, and great drinks ! We can't wait to go back read more

This is the place to go for live music. Blues on Sunday and a mix of things on other nights. The staff is super nice too.

We were visiting Sacramento and our hotel was within walking distance so we thought why not? Better than the hotel bar. Better by a million times. We did not know they have live music pretty much every night. The service was wonderful. The server was very attentive even though it was full especially for it being a Wednesday night. When I return to Sacramento I will definitely pay this place a visit read more

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I don't know if we got lucky or if this place is always so fun but friends and I had a blast. A lot of people have mentioned the vibe so to be specific, it's like we were there with a bunch of friends. Low key. Super friendly. People being silly and inclusive. The bartenders were the same as the patrons. Looking forward to checking it out again. read more

Best music and vibe in town. Where else can you listen to great free music in an iconic bar with so much history.

Vintage perfection! Drinks and music - we ended up here two nights in a row while in Sac for the weekend!

Omg if you love a dive bar this is the bar is for you!!!!! We got modelos it was Can .. we aren't fans but we didn't complain lol and we did shots. There was a live band. The bar only had one girl on a Sunday night The bathrooms were clean at least read more

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Awesome establishment, and Mark (bartender) is the glue that brings it all together. Sundays blues/jazz vibe that is unmatched. A must visit in downtown Sac! read more

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We were in the area and texted some friends to see what they were up to and ended up here. Since they live downtown, they frequent the local bars and this is one of their faves. We came here around seven and there was a band playing. The band was called, "The Happy Hour Band." Let me say, I was impressed. You have to love music to be thoroughly appreciate them. Although I didn't know the songs, you can really feel the intensity in their performance. I love a good live band, and that's what they were. There was a diverse mix of people here. No judging. It's a Dive and that's what we're looking for. The bartenders were nice and the patrons were all happy go lucky! Glad to experience this place and will be coming back, if we're in the area. read more

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I just had to go to the Torch Club on a Wednesday, the day before Halloween to see a funky band jam out. Most likely, back in my bar-hopping days, I had been there before. Seems as though the place has been around for a million years and it looked as though some of its patrons had been too. Didn't matter, everyone was there to have a good time and it was a blast! The stage was a tad bit small for the seven piece band, but they managed to squeeze in there and get the crowd dancing on the wide-open dance floor. It was relatively easy to get in and out of the crowd for more drinks without elbows getting bashed. I must give a shout out to the lady tending the bar. She was prompt to acknowledge me with a smile every time I approached, and by the third time, she even knew my order. I can't say this is the hippest place around, but a good enough spot to stop and get a drink and pass the time away. read more

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For a dive-ish bar, its laid back, welcoming, has a lot of drink selections, live music, has a juke box and the walls are lined with interesting photos and clown paintings. Even after the band played, the blues music and sauntering beats of American old pleasantly filled the room. A nice end to a late night since they close at 2 am. read more

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Don't let the name fool you. This is not a "club" in the sense like you might be thinking: paying $20 for drinks, paying a cover to crowd into small spaces with sweaty 20 something-year olds. It is not like Mango, Faces, or even like the place next door, the Republic. This is a dive bar. One of the oldest, if not the oldest in Sacramento. Been open since the end of Prohibition. They have live music four nights a week. So its' fantastic if you love music. The crowd is a mix of young and old, the drinks are cheap, and the decor is pretty random and interesting. This place needs a serious image revamping however, as you would hardly even notice its existence if it weren't for Yelp or Google, and even then the sign is extremely small. The front of the building looks almost abandoned, and the back of the building has no fun mural or any kind of decoration like the adjacent bar, the Republic. If you like karoake like me, this place also has live music karoake on Sundays from 8pm until midnight! You get to feel like a rockstar playing with a live band. Also earlier in the day if you want to bring up an instrument and jam with them you can. read more

Bars and restaurants come and go but Torch Club withstood the test of time. It's a real dive inside so I was always wondering why? It's not the happy hour discounts because they really don't have any. It's not the drinks because their whiskey sour tasted like a lemon rind. I think I discovered their formula for success though. It's just good damn fun! I was hanging out late one afternoon and decided to stay for the show. War Elephant took the stage and rocked the house down! I looked around and realized that everyone was having a great time... And so was I. read more

Absolutely terrible place, very dirty bathrooms and awful service. I will not be coming back! And after using my card here I had a bunch of fraudulent charges on it and had to call my bank! read more

Hey, I'm local. If you want the best bang for your buck/ live music-wise, I'll leave my vote here. It is more of a dive than a classy place, but it is safe. In my lowly opinion, this spot charges you a reasonable door fee for a great band. As in they are talented; you will probably like them. Hey, there's also an open air window out front you can peek in to see what you think. I like cheap beer and whiskey, so I'm not rating their mixed drinks. This is a safe easy walk from nearby hotels. read more

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Nice dive bar with good live music. Enjoyed our time listening to blues and sipping bear. Friendly staff and chill vibe.

Photo after the door stated to us free till 9pm.. literally 5 mins before 9pm and after he said it's not to us all I took this screenshot - take your business elsewhere not a friendly or chill vibe at all, read more

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Good upscale dive bar. Live music to midnight. Pure sticky floor bar, but brightly lit and spacious. Cover charge cheap. No food. Just drinks. Room for dancing. Drinks poured strong. Understand what it is and isn't, and you'll be fine. Crowd on younger side. read more

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Great bands, friendly bartenders, fun crowds. Relaxed Sacramento crowds. What's not to love?

I'm writing this now because my friends and I were just lamenting about how long it may be before we get to spend a night out at this amazing place. Let me start by saying that The Torch Club is not a refined bar where you take someone to impress them with upscale cocktails and Pinterest decor. This is where you go (with friends or solo) when you want to experience a true dive with cheap, strong drinks in plastic cups and bands that make you dance like a drunk aunt at a wedding (we all have one of those, right?). We go to Torch Club when they've got a funk band coming in to play a set. The crowd is always a mixed bag of young and old and everyone is there to have a good time. Some of my fondest memories in Sacramento have been spent dancing with friends here! 4 stars because the bathroom is never what you want it to be (a sign of a true dive) and there's usually a cover, which can be inconvenient. I will say drinks are cheap so it kind of makes up for it! Torch Club, we love and miss you. Can't wait to have a (mostly gin) gin & tonic and sweat it out on the dance floor! read more

Like live music? I do xD Been here a few times before, and then came here with a few friends before a concert across the street to have a few drinks prior to things kicking off. Ironically the last time I was here was right before a concert as well to go see Everclear when they were in town months ago. Not to date myself or anything, but oh well everyone grew up somewhere at some point xD I always like live music, and since you can usually always catch something here its quite nice I'd say. There's lots of seating and standing room and you'll find something that suits you hopefully when you get in music wise. The bartenders and people at the front have typically been chill when I've been in so no complaints there haha. Drinks came out quick, and good pours on whiskey. Not the greatest selection of liquors but there's a lil for everyone depending on what you want. Most times its a chill spot with some background music to boot. Sometimes you can get some reggae or jazz, or covers being done. There's a schedule somewhere so check that out beforehand and go to see some music. I'll have to update when I figure out where that is aside from specifically at the bar xD Definitely check it out sometime if you're looking to just kick it with friends and maybe get a small show on the side. read more

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Great music. No food but they let you bring some in. If you want something to Sri l you need to go get it. Fun vibe. Quite busy

Sacramento classic! Great bands, stiff drinks and reasonable prices!!!! High energy atmosphere.

Best place for live music nightly in mid town. Very reasonable cover charge to see great music. Never disappointed with a show here. Lots of great food options close by for dinner before the show. Sacramento needs more places like this !!! read more

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Great band awesome door man and bartenders where very nice! If you want a nice swing dancing live band then this is where you go! It look d like many locals frequently go there dancing . The decor was fun to look at and being a sac state alumni I can't believe I never went to this cool downtown bar while I lived in sac town If ever staying downtown again I'll definitely go back ... read more

Great intimate place with lots of local history. Come on live music night! Helping out tonight with a hurricane relief concert for Puerto Rico. Friends, drinks, and great live music for a good cause! read more

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