Good atmosphere and food. I had the bangers & mash and my wife had the shephards pie. Both were…read morevery good.

We were here June 20th, 2026 for a afternoon World Cup Game . (Germany and Ivory Coast)…read more Ambiance- We were hoping for some good ambiance, a real watch party being a pub. It wasn't that. Maybe if they were USA or more popular teams it would have been different. There were 4 people in the couch area, it was cozy so we didn't join them, but that was were the action was. No one in the bar area where we sat was into the game Seating- We arrived around 1pm just as the game was starting. The bar was nearly empty. Two parties were there sitting at the bar. One group had around 7 people, all in A's Jersey's. The A's were playing that evening at 7pm so these people were getting the party started early. We sat on one of the couple high tops. There was a tv right above us and was impossible. To see from our angle. There ware 2 TVs above the bar. One kept going in and out due to no signal, but the other one help up. We turned our chairs to face the tv so it was a great seating arrangement. The sound was not on for the TV so you just had to follow the game visually. Food- It's a pub so it's all pub food. My husband didn't want anything fried so that eliminated the fish and chips. That left us with a salad or a burger We got the pub burger for $21. It seemed kind of steep, but you're in a tourist area so that explains it. The burger was extra juicy at medium so that was good. It did lack flavor. It does help that it had pickles on it. That gave it some flavor. The onions were flavorless, but looked grilled. The menu doesn't say it, but it comes with fries. The fries needed more salt, but dipping them in ketchup helped the flavor. Now reading other reviews it looks like we could have gotten a side salad instead of fries. I guess we could have asked, but we didn't know it came with fries so we didn't ask for a subsitute. Bathroom- They had really nice bathrooms. You didn't have to go out side to the public restrooms. That was a plus especially since my burger was extra juicy and I needed to wash them. Parking- It's all street parking out front. Old Sacramento also has two garages that aren't that far. Depending on the day and the events that are gong on you you either pay by the day or by the hour. And don't lose your ticket as then you have to pay the maximum. If you are looking for a sit down place with pub food you've found your destination. This is one of the newer restaurants in Old Sacramento that isn't a white tablecloth type of restaurant. Which was a perk, because we weren't looking for fine dining this time. Actually we are never looking for fine dining when we go to Old Sacramento. The place was very clean and put off the new vibe. It's very nicely decorated. They even have a red telephone booth, a great place for pics.

I've seen Bonn Lair on Yelp and been wanting to try this place for awhile and decided to drop in on…read morea Sunday afternoon. There was only a couple of people here and the environment seemed to be very laid back. I was surprised to see all the seating this place have. It's very unique the set up. I ordered a Pilsner and half an order of Fish N Chips with a special request of the chips being well done. I was surprised how good the chips was. Perfectly season with a nice crunch, and the fish was good as well. The beer on the other hand didn't taste good. I probably just got a beer I'm not interested in. I typically like pilsners and was surprised how light this beer tasted. Overall service was good and food. I would recommend coming here if you want an authentic English experience.

Bonn Lair feels like the real thing to me, and that's pretty cool. Atmosphere is an A+; you may…read moreforget you're in Sacramento, or even in The Colonies. I can rely on Guinness on tap, or a nice selection of other European beers on tap if I'm not fancying a Guinness. The last time I was in was on St. Patrick's this week, and their food offerings were three meat eater choices. I had my heart set on one of the vegetarian pasties they used to have, but I knew it was a holiday so what was available was going to not be the regular thing. I don't come often enough to even know what's regular anymore. I don't eat meat, but I did have my Guinness so no harm done. I really like the choices of seating, between tables and chairs, the bar, booths, stools, benches, and outdoors. It can get pretty busy, but never so much that I've ever felt boxed in. There's a bit of a bottleneck to get a drink as the path to get past the bar is narrow, but staff are really great at working through those requests quickly. So, basically this is my go to if someone suggests a pub atmosphere. Every day. Ok not every day, but I had to throw that in ;-) They don't have a full bar, only wine and beer. Parking is typical East Sac, street parking, no meters. Bathrooms have character.

Nice! Great selection of beers on tap. Hubby and I were bar…read morehopping so we didn't eat but this place was our third spot. Glad we came by! Our bartender Tyler (I think was his name) very nice guy. Place wasn't packed but the orders were coming in left and right and he was working hard but never forgot us. Will come again to try the food!

Shame to see this place go. It was a spot I'd stop by in between my anime con or exploring sac. It…read morewas a cool vibe for sure however, being it was always in passing and never a grand stop. Makes sense? The caeser salad was good. You served a good purpose!

Great food every time no matter what you order!!! I have yet to be disappointed. Pitch and fiddle…read morehas the best Burgers around in my opinion. I love the Westi burger!!!! Their wings, chili fries, salads... everything I've had has been amazing!! To top it off, the bartender makes alcohol drinks the way an alcohol drink should be made... WITH ALCOHOL!!!! This business has yet to disappoint me.

A 3.5 for the food and a 5 for the service! First the positive. Our server Rob was fantastic. She…read morewas attentive and very lively and personable. Good customer service can really make or break an experience. There is a real "guy" ambience here. Most of the patrons were men. Lots of sports on TV and a large bar. The place is clean and well lit. The prices were pretty good as well. The fish and chips were delicious. It was fresh, piping hot and the fish was great quality no bad fishiness at all. The tartar sauce was 20/10! The fish needed salt badly though. The perfect bit was salted, with some malt vinegar and some tartar. Yum! The tacos were meh it just lacked flavor and didn't seem like the ingredients all worked. A bit dry. The sliders were also meh barely any meat. The best part was the relish. The drink was good. I think the biggest issue is the wait time for food. It was at least 30 min for food to come out and the tacos didn't come out with the other two dishes. How long can putting meat in tortillas take? I wouldn't come here on a lunch break and expect to get out on time or eat there if you're on a time crunch. I would definitely go back and try some other stuff. The sandwiches all sound amazing, and I will definitely be getting the fish and chips again.

BEST PRETZELS IVE EVER HAD! And with the beer cheese?? Umm yes please! Crispy fries? Sign me up!…read moreJuicy burger? I'm there! The staff are great! I'm so sad it's closing because I only just discovered this place a month ago! Definitely stop by before it's gone!

Directly across the street from Gunther's ice cream sits this non-descript watering hole. There…read morewere patrons inside and out as well as many standing around the bar. I was able to get to the front of the line and order their burger that I was told was one of the best. I grabbed a beer as well because it was one of those days ya know! I took my number sign and found some space next to a couple playing card games on a bench inside. They had a self serve icewater area that I was able to fill up my water bottle. I was also able to grab some ketchup to enjoy those fries. My burger and fries was delivered and there were more fries than expected. I focused on those first because who like cold fries, right??? The fries were actually pretty good, an above average standard French fry with salt. The burger however was phenomenal. There was an amazing crust on the outside reminiscent of a backyard bbq. There was ample bacon, lettuce, cheese and sauce to make it a balanced bite. The bun was high end brioche style, they really went all out on quality of ingredients. A standard burger build but done perfectly! Beer was cold, food was great and the ambiance is a perfect local bar. Great spot to go if you don't mind hunting for a parking space.

Great beer, great BBQ, great atmosphere. My only complaint is that I did not find this sooner. I…read morenoticed that at least half the beers Untapped was recommending I try in the area were from Urban Roots. I further noted the word "Smokehouse", and... I had a saison and a west coast IPA. Both were spectacular, as was the turkey. The tri-tip was good - I have had better and worse in the area and when I am in the central valley I eat a lot of tri-tip. Anyway, great place and will be in my weekly rotation while I am in town.

Urban Roots is one of our favorite places to get some BBQ and beer. It's located in a…read moreneighborhood, so only street parking is available. During weekends parking can be hard to find so be prepared to walk a bit. They offer seating inside and outside. The inside also has seating in their barrel room when it's open. Menu offers different BBQ meats, sides, burgers, sandwiches, and even soft serve. We usually get the combo and our favorites so far have been the brisket, tri tip, pork belly burnt ends. As for sides, we love the collard greens, beans, mac and cheese. We also love the different bbq sauces, ranging from sweet, to vinegary, to spicy. Everything is delicious, bbq is perfectly cooked, and sides are packed with flavor. Staff are great at keeping everything clean and organized. It can get a little busy but it usually doesn't take too long before a table opens up. They do run out of certain bbq cuts and sides when it's busy as well.

Fieldwork Brewing has transformed into a regional powerhouse, and it's been fun to visit their…read morenewer locations. I've been to the original many times, but this was my first at the Sacramento taproom and I loved my visit. It's located in a beautiful historic neighborhood right near the Capitol building. It feels like you're in a quiet area, but it's filled with people. They have outdoor seating, plus the main taproom counter, bar, and various tables. In the main taproom you'll find lots of takeout beer and the merchandise. I ordered a few new beers to try, always up to the consistently excellent quality. The staff were welcoming and friendly. It's a casual place, and you can choose your own seating. If you've never been to a Fieldwork, it's a great location.

The service was pretty quick after we made our orders from our table using a QR code. My two…read morecolleagues enjoy their beer trials. One of them enjoyed the Chloé one! If you want parmesan cheese, ranch or ketchup to dip your pizza in and you can always just ask someone who works there. They are generous! Their pizza was crispy and tasty! There's plenty of spots to sit as well as outside seating, so it's perfect for big parties. I will say, I am not a fan of the tap water from their bucket. It just tasted wrong.

With their second location/expansion venue opening at the Old Sacramento waterfront very soon, they…read moredidn't run any Pride Month deals this year at the Midtown Biergarten. However, through their Facebook page you can sign up for "VIP Loyalty" and get a couple of cool offers. The ones I could claim were a FREE Pretzel or a FREE One Sausage Platter. Older offers included FREE Custom Dog or FREE French Fries. These are available Sunday through Friday only, one offer per visit, not valid with any other offers, dine-in only. Show in person to staff and get a special code to redeem. I love their giant pretzels and sausage platters, and the fruity Starburst grapefruit radler beer with pom cider is such a summer vibe. Most recent visit was also able to catch the Argentina World Cup game on the projector. For my FREE offer I went with the one sausage platter (picked bratwurst and potato salad), then also got a 500mL Starburst and a pretzel with added bier cheese. Judi got the Berliner dog (curry and fries) and a cucumber salad, and we shared an order of the S'mores Belgie dessert! I will be back soon for my FREE pretzel, and I must remember to try the Starburst as a slushie/frozen!

5 stars for the staff. 5 stars for the beer…read more 2 stars for the food and prices. The sausage wasn't grilled properly, and the curry sauce seemed to be just ketchup with turmeric sprinkled on the fries. The portion was small. Overall, the food was disappointing.

Went back for another lunch and it didn't disappoint. Yes, this place can be confusing because…read morethere are no servers and you have to order at the bar. I've watched many people seat themselves at tables and leave 10 minutes later because no one asked them what they wanted. Yes, the decor is stuck in the 90's, but I actually like it. The double smash burger I had was excellent. The bun they use is awesome and they charred the patty perfectly. It tasted way better than Fleming's Prime Steakhouse burger I had last week, that's for sure. The thick steak-cut fries are awesome, too. Over salted but nothing a cold beer can't cut through. Highly recommend their smash burger.

I dropped by with a specific mission - to check out the Smashburger (as part of a burger…read morecompetition I'm participating in). If it wasn't for this "mission," there's a good chance I wouldn't have wandered in. I LOVE Sutter Street, but honestly I don't live nearby and don't have many reasons to come here. That said, I'm thankful for the mission and glad I dropped by. It's a super cute place and the bartender had a nice relaxed chill vibe to her. This is where I'd normally drop her name and give her kudos - but I didn't get her name. I thought her name would be on the receipt, but it wasn't! I assume her name isn't "Shift Night N" anyway, which would be weird - but that's what is listed for "server". Anyway... the burger... I liked it. I liked it a lot. I was not asked how I wanted it cooked (not expected or demanded by me) - but an observation that I toss in for comparison purposes. It was cooked to a solid medium, which is fine with me. Caramelized onions were standard - nice - but the tomato and lettuce were listed as 'optional' - and the bartender (Shift Night N) asked me if I wanted them. I opted in. The bun was above average - definitely a notch above the typical mass-produced buns often used elsewhere. I opted for sweet potato fries. They had good flavor. Personal preference-wise... I would have liked them to be cooked a smidge more. If/when I come back, I'll probably ask them to be crispy-er. Overall, thumbs up! I wouldn't hesitate to come back and try other things on the menu. #burgers

I came here for St Patricks day and Im sorry to say that it was not a good experience. Dive bar is…read morenot even appropriate to categorize as- it was just chaos. Tons of people 1 bartender trying to hold it down and long wait time. You would think they would be prepared for a day like that. The beer is tinted with green food coloring. We got 1 beer and some fish and chips. The place is small so we had to go downstairs. Once there- there was a sewer smell coming from the back end of the room it was disgusting. We had to move. The food arrived after a long time and asking the staff when the food would be ready and it was also pretty bad. Stale oil taste and burnt browned fish. We left after that and don't plan to be back. Don't even get me started on the bathroom it was dirty, sticky and lewd comments written every where.