Some exciting new bars have arrived on the scene in Sacramento, already a town known for its excellent craft beverages. These nine establishments are opening up in Sac with creative new concepts. Ready to go bar hopping?
Find Your New Favorite Drink at these Exciting New Sacramento Bars
The Green Room
The Green Room is a Gastropub brought to you by the team behind Bacon & Butter. Enjoy a tasty cocktail served in a fun, modern environment bursting with greenery. Choose from their exciting cocktail menu for your favorite drink served over Block Ice, or opt for a glass of wine.
The Butterscotch Den
The brilliant minds behind Sactown favorites Ro Sham Beaux and The Snug are at it again - this time with The Butterscotch Den, a 21 and up grill-your-own steakhouse and lounge. Swing by to sip a martini and enjoy a great steak.
The Roost
The Roost is one of Sacramento’s best speakeasies. Enjoy the excitement of a hidden bar, tucked away behind a secret door inside of Bawk Chicken + Bar. Reservations are recommended.
Clayton Club Rooftop Lounge
Clayton Club showcases vintage cocktails as well as more modern techniques, for an exciting experience for any connoisseur. Sip a cosmo as you take in the cosmopolitan view of Sacramento from the roof of the Hyatt.
Bear Dive
Bear Dive is a new LGBTQ-friendly tavern and sports bar, which co-owner Mark Landregan describes as a “five-star dive bar.” Bear Dive offers a full drink menu, as well as burgers, wings, and other tasty bar food. Enjoy the pool table and jukebox, or drinks out on the patio.
Darling Aviary
Darling Aviary, an elegant rooftop bar in Sac, offers guests a memorable view of the Sacramento skyline from a bar with a truly creative twist. Styled after a late 1800s “flight cage,” an enclosure for exotic birds, Darling Aviary sports a vibrant bar downstairs and a striking rooftop lounge upstairs.
Midtown Spirits
Midtown Spirits is Sacramento’s first distillery within city limits since Prohibition. Midtown Spirits produces vodka and gin made from local rice. Future offerings will include Rum, Whiskey, and Agave Spirit. Come treat yourself to the truly unique experience of enjoying a delicious cocktail just feet away from where the spirits are produced, visible through a glass wall.
Get Spirited at Midtown Spirits
Ro Sham Beaux
Ro Sham Beaux is a Sacramento wine bar brought to you by the bright minds behind The Snug. This great bar is always offering a new adventure for wine lovers, with offerings that change daily.
Grab a cocktail served over sparkling Block Ice, or discover your next favorite wine while snacking on a cheese plate.
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Wine at Ro Sham Beaux
Row One Club
Row One Club is an uber-exclusive experience from the Sacramento Kings. Members will enjoy a full bar with an elegant ambiance, in an environment designed to embrace Basketball’s history and connect it with the Kings’ future in a uniquely high-end environment.
The best part? You’ll be courtside for every game, with reserved parking, and in-seat food and beverages. This Premium experience begins the moment you arrive at the Golden One Center. Place a deposit to join the waitlist and experience this members-only Sacramento treat for yourself.
It’s Tip-off Time at Row One Club
With exciting vibes and stellar drink menus, these 9 unique bars are set to become staples of Sacramento’s bar scene. Which are you most excited to try out? Share with us on social!
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in August 2021 and has been updated as of June 2022 to include even more great new bars in Sacramento.
Image Credit: Ro Sham Beaux