Best Oldies Music Bars In Sacramento
916 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-6852
www.therivercitysaloon.com
Taking "old school'' to it's logical beginnings, the fact that this saloon is in Old Sac is telling and appropriate. With foil ceilings and authentic decor, The River City Saloon is the oldest bar in Sac dating back to the 1850s. Old West style sandwiches and home brewed sarsaparilla straight from River City Brewing Company. Live olde time music is provided by local musicians.
1112 Firehouse Alley, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-5751
www.oldsacramento.com
Also part of the old Sac flora, the Back Door Lounge has all the retro flair of one of California's oldest neighborhood in one of California's oldest towns. A great food and decent cocktail menu is accentuated by a classic jukebox and a regular performer, Lee Diamond, who ushers in the weekend with Neil Diamond and Frank Sinatra covers. Low light and atmosphere galore. That atmosphere makes this bar a notable staple in Sacramento life.
2565 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 455-1331
www.facebook.com/SactoHideaway
Speaking of old school jukeboxes, the Hideaway Bar & Grill is one of the best around. If you're looking for a bit more, the Hideaway is mid century cool, with
plenty of parking, a tiki patio, pool tables, a great brunch on the weekend, live bands and DJs, and the bar is adjacent to the Sacto ArtWalk. A low pricepoint makes The Hideaway a dive bar staple in Sacramento.
1430 S St, Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 706-1830
www.b-sidesacramento.com
Located on the R Street corridor, the B-side is the newbie on this list inhabiting the former location of the Magpie Cafe. This downtown bar is all about vinyl, tapes and all things old school. Your DJ is your bartender at this local dive bar. Featuring DJ sets that celebrate soul, funk, lounge,and much, much more. This is, by far, one of the coolest new spots in Sacramento.
1016 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 737-5999
www.divebarsacramento.com
And bringing out the more modern old school joint, the midtown Dive Bar. The jukebox is powered by a 6 foot tall iPod, and its claim to fame is that it's the first of its kind in Sacramento. This dive bar is misleading in name, with its period chandeliers and distinctive lounge atmosphere. This spot surrounds its patrons with a state of the art sound system in all rooms, including around the bars massive aquarium.