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Check out 5 favorite affordable dive bars in Sacramento

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Published on July 29, 2019
Check out 5 favorite affordable dive bars in SacramentoElixir | Photo: Joe M./Yelp

Looking to try the top dive bars around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dive bars in Sacramento, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you need a drink. 

1. Elixir

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Topping the list is Elixir. Located at 1815 10th St. in Southside Park, the dive bar and traditional American spot, which offers burgers and more, is the highest-rated affordable dive bar in Sacramento, boasting four stars out of 208 reviews on Yelp. 

Bar-goers can grab a drink or a bite to eat from the bar, which offers burgers, onion rings, loaded tater tots, tacos, fish and chips and more. The dive bar also features a covered outdoor patio and skeeball machines.

2. Q Street Bar & Grill

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Next up is Midtown's Q Street Bar & Grill, situated at 2013 Q St. With four stars out of 156 reviews on Yelp, the dive bar and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. 

Bar fare includes chicken wings, tacos, sandwiches, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers and more. 

3. Mother Lode Bar & Deli

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Erikson Industrial Park's Mother Lode Bar & Deli, located at 1424 Silica Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap dive bar, deli and karaoke spot 4.5 stars out of 52 reviews. 

The bar has a pool table and a covered outdoor patio. There's also karaoke for those who want to showcase their singing talents. 

4. Socal's Tavern

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Socal's Tavern, a dive bar in East Sacramento, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 146 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5200 Folsom Blvd. to see for yourself. 

Stop by to watch the big game, play pool and shuffleboard or even grab a book from the Socal's Tavern free book exchange. There's also nightly drink specials.

5. Round Corner Tavern

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Over in Midtown, check out Round Corner Tavern, which has earned four stars out of 138 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the dive bar by heading over to 2333 S St. 

On the menu, look for chicken strips, cheeseburgers, tacos, waffle fries, chicken wings and more. 


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