Sacremento's Best After-Work Bar

Microbrewery specializes in a selection of beer while serving burgers, seafood, steak and salads at reasonable prices.

Elk Grove Brewery and Restaurant

Cozy decor and properly poured pints make this Irish pub an oasis reminiscent of the Emerald Isle.

Reviews:

• “Not authentic”
• “Where everybody knows your name…”
• “Where’s the music?”

Tips: Properly poured pints of Irish brews and more than 20 single-malt Scotch and Irish whiskys are favorites with regulars.

Gallagher’s Irish Pub

Discover the villages of England through authentic food and drink, and plenty of Brit rock on the jukebox.

Reviews:

• “Please do not go to the Streets of London Pub”
• “Home again”
• “Streets of London is turning into my least favorite pub. QQ”
• “Bitchy Bartenders”
• “Beer selection and vibe are excellent. Avoid the food.”

Tips: Stop in on Sundays to play a trivia game with the other patrons for prizes.

Streets of London Pub

Family-friendly restaurant serves homemade burgers, fish-and-chips, rib eye and salads, and offers beer made on-site.

Elk Grove Brewery Restaurant

Stunning cliffside views, steaks and a bounty of seafood entrance diners at this romantic restaurant.

Reviews:

• “The Customer is NEVER Right”
• “Bad customer service!!”
• “Avoid altogether”
• “…”
• “Uhhh … gross”

Tips: Sunday brunch features free-flowing mimosas, omelettes, roasted meats, fresh fruit and a table dedicated entirely to sweets.

The Cliff House of Folsom

Robust beers accompany high-end down-home eats at this sleek microbrewery.

Reviews:

• “good luck”
• “Sad and Disappointing Evening”
• “St. Patty’s Day”
• “Don’t eat the food”
• “LOUSY, DISSAPOINTING FOOD”

Tips: Some may find the yeasty smell of brewing beer unappetizing. If so, ask your host for a seat near the bar.

Brew It Up! Brewery & Grill
email Brew It Up! Brewery & Grill

This place proves without a doubt that beer goes with more than just burgers and fries.

Reviews:

• “Not worth the $$$”
• “Really great food, and nice owners”
• “Great brews”
• “Great beer”
• “Not your average bar food”

Tips: River City Brewing Company is situated in Downtown Plaza directly underneath the Century Theater. Beer, food and a movie: You can have it all—and you won’t have to worry about being late to the show.

River City Brewing Company

A festive atmosphere, potent margaritas and wallet-friendly prices lure crowds to this popular Mexican chain.

Reviews:

• “Love it so much I want to work there .”
• “Bypass this gastric landmine”
• “I should have gone to Taco Bell!!!”
• “good but not great”
• “CHEVYS FRESH MEX IS THE BEST”

Chevy’s Fresh Mex

Trendy, traditional steakhouse chain doubles as meat market.

Reviews:

• “What’s with the little table cleaners??”
• “PRETENTIOUSLY Expensive!”
• “Bad Attitude Hostess, Below Average Food for Price, Good Table Service”
• “Not worth the money”
• “Excellent Service – Amazing Food – Relaxing Atmosphere”

Tips: The drinks aren’t cheap, but they do the trick. Try the Dean Martin martini or one of the best cosmopolitans in Sac.

Bandera

This trendy hangout remains a venerable staple in the midtown bar scene.

Reviews:

• “Cheap drinks”
• “See for yourself”
• “No Good for Dates”
• “One of the best atmospheres in town”
• “Going Bananas”

Tips: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available from the bar’s sister restaurant next door, Cafe Bernardo.

Monkey Bar

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