The Golden Bear

COLD BEER
STIFF DRINKS
DANCE PARTIES ON THE REGULAR

Est. in 2004 +++

We are currently open for indoor/outdoor dining, takeout and delivery. 

Kitchen Hours: 
Monday- Friday: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. 
Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. 

Bar Hours: 
Monday- Friday: 12 p.m.- 2 a.m. 
Saturday- Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. 

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Events

Mezcal Tasting and Tacos at The Golden Bear
Sponsored by Mezcal Mal Bien

Join Mezcal Mal Bien and The Golden Bear for an afternoon of mezcal, tacos and stories. We will start you off with a welcome cocktail followed by lunch and an overview of mezcal as a spirit category. We will then dive into a tasting of 5 different Espadin Mezcales to showcase terroir and the 5 different Mezcaleros personalities.

Ticket includes tastings of Wahaka Espadin, Del Maguey Vida, Mal Bien Felix Ramirez Espadin,, Rey Campero Espadin and Banhez Espadin. Tasting will also include tacos from The Golden Bear and a special cocktail after the tasting.

Limited availability- Get your ticket today HERE. 

Interested in hosting a private event at The Golden Bear?
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For marketing, advertising, donation or sponsorship inquiries please contact: [email protected]

Archived Events

5th Annual Rookie Pop-Up Competition. Tuesday September 12, 9 pm to 10 pm. Special guest DJ Nocturnal. First place $400. Second place $300. Watch rookie bar tenders compete for cash prizes as they make their best original shooter and execute a random cocktail of our choosing.
Saint Patricks Day Party. March 17 all day. Irish beer and whiskey specials. Irish food specials. It's like Valentine's Day for people who love Jameson and bad decisions!
Saturday October 29th: It's Halloween at The Golden Bear. Featuring DJ Rated R. $3 cover or free with costume. Cash prize for best costume. Beer specials and drink specials.
Golden Bear Presents
Sedated: A Punk Rock Night at 8 pm on the last Saturday of every month. No cover. Special shots. DJ Roger Carpio spinning vinyl vintage punk rock, thrash and hardcore. Drinks by Travis Kavanaugh.
The Golden Bear presents Santa's Tavern, featuring the 5th annual Hot Toddy Competition. Tuesday, December 8th at 6 pm. Cash and prizes. Cover is $5 or can of food – donations go to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Hot Toddy Specials. Santa's Tavern Photo Booth. Merry Melodies by DJ Crook.

Press and Awards

The Golden Bear is highly-rated and award-winning. Check us out!

Press

Awards

  • Best Place to Meet Singles SNR 2013
  • Best New Restaurant Sacramento Magazine
  • Best Chef, Up and Coming Sacramento Magazine
  • Best Kept Secret (2nd) Sacramento Magazine
  • Cheese Plate (2nd) Sacramento Magazine
  • Lunch, Ladies (2nd) Sacramento Magazine
  • Best Appetizers (3rd) Sacramento Magazine
  • Craft Cocktails (3rd) Sacramento Magazine
  • French Toast (3rd) Sacramento Magazine
  • Best New Restaurant SNR 2013
  • Best New Chef SNR 2013
  • 3rd Place Best Happy Hour SNR 2011
  • 2nd place Best Neighborhood Bar KCRA A-List 2011
  • Midtown Cocktail Week 2011 Most Improved Cocktail Program
  • 2011 Sacramento Baconfest 2nd Place Chef Bacon Showdown
  • Best Neighborhood Bar KCRA A-List 2010
  • 2010 Appeared on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
  • Best Neighborhood Bar KCRA A-List 2009
  • Top 5 Trendiest Bar KCRA A-List 2008
  • Best Neighborhood Bar SNR 2007
  • Best Bar SNR 2007
  • Runner Up Best Happy Hour SNR 2007
  • Trendiest Bar KCRA A-List 2007
  • Best Laid Back Front and Back Patios Sacramento Bee 2006
  • Best Neighborhood Bar SNR 2006

Contact

 

For marketing, advertising, donation, or sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
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2324 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 441.2242
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Hours
MON TO SUN 12-8 P.M.

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