Ryan S.
11/10/2025
This is a must try in OLD TOWN just up from the Amtrak station and the first bar from the train museum ! Great Bartenders the Greatest hot wings in the planet!!! Bloody Mary is good and possibly...
River City Saloon
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916 2nd St
Sacramento, CA 95814
River City Saloon is located in the historic Old Sacramento district. It has had a long history in Old Sacramento. It originally was an early framed wood building that was replaced with brick in 1857. In 1861, River City Saloon was one of the original houses of ill repute owned by Johanna Heigle. Shortly after that it became Parker French’s Saloon. It was owned by Mr. Parker French who was a colorful Old Sacramento Newspaper man that wanted a fun place to go after work. This Old Sacramento saloon was also known as an unruly place at times. Many stories of people being Shanghaied and taken out to sea have been heard . During Prohibition, it would be continually raided as it insisted it was only serving Sarsaparilla and alcohol for medicinal reasons. In the 1960s, Old Sacramento and the saloon had fallen to hard times as the area had become the worst skid row west of the Mississippi. In 2007, the saloon was remodeled to its original grandeur and renamed the River City Saloon.
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David F.
10/8/2025
Must stop if you are in Old Town Sac! The Drinks are tasty and made well. The food is great. The bartenders are awesome. The chicken tenders were crispy on the outside and juicy in the inside. Not...
Tinah Y.
3/2/2025
Cute little bar. They have a long bar to sit and watch the game. Tables to chill with a group. Pool table, vdeo games, and other arcade game. I really liked the guacamole and the Mexican salad....
Cyndi C.
7/22/2025
Friendly bartender, tasty margarita. It was not crowded when we were there which was nice. Cool air, an escape from the heat. The homemade chips and salsa was decent as well. Fairly clean overall.
Jessica S.
7/7/2025
Place is clean and drinks are good. Service was amazing and we were welcomed when coming in. We didn't try food or appetizers. They have a cool western theme they have pin ball machines and a pool...
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