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sacramento
bar guide
Ah,
yes... when all else fails, you hit the bars. Sacramento has a bunch of
bars in the area; too numerous to count all of them, but for those of you
who have not experienced all that Sacramento has to offer, we suggest you
try hitting some of these quality establishments. Most, if not all, are
very popular to the college crowd.
Stinger's (7890 La Riviera Drive)
Made Playboy's top 100 college bars, and for good reason. Located right by
campus (next to Gordito Burrito, Book Depot), it's easy stumbling distance
to any La Riviera apartment complex. They have shuffleboard, darts, pool,
everything.
Bleachers
(by Cal Expo)
Great place to hang out and have a brew or two. Big-time supporters of
Hornet Athletics. Bleachers has a great dance floor, as well as drink
specials all the time. This is the best place to go during a Kings game or
during football season.
The Pub/The Hive (on CSUS
campus)
Finals over? Cram in and let the good times roll. The Pub has a ton of
great beer always on tap, however when it comes finals time, beggars can't
be choosers. When finals rolls around, the kegs go dry as stress and
anxiety get released. Come to the Pub or the Hive for those times you feel
the need to relax, celebrate, or just hang out.
Zebra Club (1900 P St.)
The best dive in Sacramento. It's small, cramped, overcrowded, smelly, and
the bartender's an asshole. But that's what makes this place so great.
It's one of the most popular bars in all of Sacramento for Sac State
students.
Firedance
(8704 La Riviera Drive)
If you're Greek, this is the place to be on a Thursday night. On the
outside, and during normal business hours, this place looks like only a
local watering hole for businessmen trying to get away from their wives.
But it really picks up at night, and often is hard to find a seat.
The Pine Cove (502 29th St)
Low on money? Pabst Blue Ribbon coming up! You'll walk in and quickly
notice all of the popcorn all over the floor - this is because it's free.
A beer drinker's dream. Pine Cove always has great drink specials, like $1
Kamikazes on Wednesday nights. But Pabst is always on tap and always cheap
- $5 a pitcher (at least the last we heard).
El Torito (Howe Ave)
A very cheap happy hour (can you say grande margarita?) es muy bueno. El
To is best during happy hour, because they have cheap food, cheap drinks,
and free chips and salsa. What's not to like? Cruise by when you're
looking for a good place to pre-party.
Monkey Bar (2730 Capitol Ave)
Monkey Bar is located in the heart of all the midtown bars, and is
definitely a hot spot for Sac State students. It's been known for its
unusual crowds at times, but they've always got some kind of deal going
on. It doubles as a popular breakfast place in the mornings - great for
the morning after.
Sudwerk's (1375 Exposition Blvd.)
Best place to get trashed before/after a Cal Expo event. Sudwerk's has
huge beers and an excellent choice of microbrews and fine German beer. Try
their best appetizers- the onion rings or the seasoned fries; you won't
find any place that has better appetizers.
Fox & Goose (Midtown)
Great place to grab a beer and a band. Very European atmosphere. It's a
very eclectic place, and is more of a tavern than a bar. Not exactly a
meat market, but a great place to hang out in the afternoon, enjoy a pint
and watch some football (soccer to you Yankee blokes).
River City Brewing Company
(545 Downtown Plaza)
Hang out before the movies and enjoy a brew
or two. River City is a great place to unwind after a long day of
Christmas shopping or whatever. It's more of a restaurant than a bar, but
it still is a pleasant atmosphere. Hang out in the patio if the weather's
nice enough.
The Press Club (21st & P)
This place may be a shithole, but it's always been the best live music bar
in Sacramento. You can catch local to national acts here on a regular
basis. Wonderfully clean restroom facilities. Walking distance to Zebra
Club and Old Tavern for those interested in bar-hopping.
Club 2Me (4738 J St.)
Damn big crowds on the weekend, older crowd (late 20s). If you're an
ungergrad in your early 20's, you might feel a little left out here. This
is where your older brother goes on Saturday night.
Harlow's (27th
& J)
Great place to see live swing music almost every night. Those not
interested in dancing might be interested in the cigar bar upstairs.
Harlow's usually has a pretty stiff cover ($7-$10), so be prepared to
spend the night here and get your money's worth. NBA players have been
known to stop by here after Kings games.
Polly Ester's & Culture Club
(1696 Arden Way)
One of "THE" place to be seen in Sacramento. Get there early,
don't bitch about the stiff cover, and get those disco shoes ready - it's
time to get retro!
Rubicon Brewing Company
(2004 Capitol Ave.)
Grab a Rubi-Cube and you've got yourself a
party. Another bar in the thick of Midtown, Rubicon offers a variety of
microbrews, as well as their Rubicubes, popular "to-go" versions
of their famous beer.
The Mushroom Lounge (3637
South Port Dr)
Another bar qualified as a dive, but it's a great watering hole for those
who live in the Kiefer/Tallyho Area. When your weekend is shot, chances
are you can cruise over here and have a good time.
Powerhouse
Pub (Sutter
Street, Folsom)
Yes, we know it's way out in Folsom. However, if you find yourself over
here, Historic Folsom has developed in to a great bar-hopping area.
Powerhouse has 16 TV's and bands playing on a regular basis... You can
come by here and watch Kings games when they're not on local TV.
If you're from the Folsom area, you can find more Folsom
bars here.
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