Sacramento · Sacramento County, CA

Nightlife in Sacramento

Scout analyzed 124 Sacramento places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

124

Matches

17

Typical spend

$75

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Scout-verified spots

Fox & Goose Public House

Downtown

Fox & Goose Public House

Fox & Goose is a classic pub experience, good for a casual meal or drinks with entertainment. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, with costs ranging from $15-$35 per person for food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Hawks Public House

East Sacramento

Hawks Public House

Hawks Public House is a good spot for an evening meal with upscale gastropub fare, potentially for a date or small group. Expect to spend $35-80 per person for an hour and a half meal.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$35–$80 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Stoney's Rockin Rodeo

Woodlake

Stoney's Rockin Rodeo

Stoney's Rockin Rodeo is a solid choice for a lively evening of dancing, drinks, and pub grub, typically lasting 3+ hours and costing $30-75 per person. It's best experienced as a main event for a weekend night out.

FoodCocktailsSports
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Darling Aviary

Downtown

Darling Aviary

Darling Aviary is a fashionable bar and grill with a roof terrace, suitable for an evening out or a special occasion. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $35-$75 per person on food and cocktails.

FoodCocktailsViews
$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Revival

Downtown

Revival

Revival is a good spot for a pre-dinner cocktail, a nightcap, or a light meal with drinks. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $50-100 per person.

CocktailsFoodViews
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Kupros Craft House

Midtown

Kupros Craft House

Kupros Craft House is a good spot for a casual meal and drinks in a historic setting, perfect for an early evening with friends or a low-key date. Expect to spend $20-40 per person for an hour and a half, fitting well before or after a show in the area.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Torch Club

Mansion Flats

Torch Club

The Torch Club is a long-standing blues club, suitable for an evening out to hear live music and have drinks. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and about $30-75 per person.

CocktailsLive musicRelaxed
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Ace of Spades

Downtown

Ace of Spades

Ace of Spades is a live music venue suitable for an evening outing to catch a show. Plan for 3+ hours and a spend of $35-$100+ per person covering tickets and refreshments. Parking can be difficult in the area.

CocktailsLive musicShopping
$35–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Swabbies On The River Restaurant & Bar

Nightlife

Swabbies On The River Restaurant & Bar

Swabbies is a casual, riverside spot for pub food, drinks, and live music, often best visited on weekends. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-50 per person for food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Jungle Bird

Midtown

The Jungle Bird

The Jungle Bird is a good spot for an evening cocktail and shared plates, offering a themed atmosphere that pairs well with dinner or as a late-night stop. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person for drinks and some food.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Mix Downtown

Downtown

Mix Downtown

Mix Downtown is a chic lounge and nightclub, suitable for an evening out for drinks and dancing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $50-$100 per person.

CocktailsFoodLive music
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Powerhouse Pub

Nightlife

Powerhouse Pub

Powerhouse Pub is a bar for live music, DJs, and karaoke, suitable for an evening outing with friends or a date. Expect to spend a few hours and around $30-$75 per person on drinks and entertainment.

CocktailsLive musicSocial
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Cabin

Midtown

The Cabin

The Cabin is a casual bar for an evening drink, suitable for pairing with dinner in Midtown Sacramento. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$35 per person on drinks.

CocktailsRelaxedSocial
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Boardwalk

Nightlife

The Boardwalk

The Boardwalk is an indoor live music venue suitable for an evening out, often paired with dinner and drinks. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $35-75 per person for a show, food, and beverages.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Snug

Richmond Grove

The Snug

The Snug is suitable for a casual evening drink or a pre-dinner cocktail. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a drink or two with a small bite.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Harlow's

Midtown

Harlow's

Harlow's is suitable for a dinner and live music experience, often pairing with a pre-show drink elsewhere. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $50-$120 per person for a show, food, and drinks.

CocktailsLive musicFood
$50–$120 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Goldfield Trading Post Roseville

Enwood

Goldfield Trading Post Roseville

Goldfield Trading Post is a live music venue and bar, ideal for an evening out with friends or a date, typically lasting 3-4 hours. Expect to spend $30-$100 per person on drinks, food, and possibly a ticket fee for shows.

CocktailsLive musicFood
$30–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Under $35

Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.

What Scout found

  • 17 of the 124 analyzed Sacramento places fit nightlife.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 0% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Social, Relaxed, Playful, Upscale, Adventurous, Quirky.

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