Back Door Lounge

Great location, unique atmosphere, attentive service and quality pours. Always love hitting this spot when in Sacramento for a low key old school lounge/ bar experience. A great escape from the over-priced, hipster cocktail bars that seem to be everywhere now.

The Back Door Lounge is a classic Old Sacramento spot. It's been there as long as I can remember and hasn't changed much in all that time. It always reminded me of an old Rat Pack hangout even before I found it there's a lounge singer on the weekends. Maybe it's the wallpaper, or the wrought iron railings, but I always think of New Orleans when I walk in the door. It's dimly lit, has comfortable seating, a great jukebox, and lots of character. They staff is always friendly and happy to mix up a cocktail, pour beer, or serve a glass of wine. I'm not sure if they've always served food, but there are some hearty breakfast and lunch options on the menu. I can't say I've tried the food, but it sure looks good. Weather you stop in for a drink, or for a meal, you'll like the Back Door Lounge, cause it's the real deal!

You think of Old Sacramento as more a tourist area, but there are a lot of bars that cater mostly to locals.I visited "Back Door Lounge" for some day drinking after watching games at another place nearby.It was slow; but the bartender was hospitable and a good conversationalist. Drink prices were reasonable.The place is too neat to be a true dive bar; but it's got a little grit, just because the building is old.

I would consider this a somewhat dive bar so $33 (without tip) for two Botanist Gin and sodas seemed a bit overpriced. We go out to different bars and this seems pretty pricey for getting it in a plastic cup.

WE WATCHED TWO BACK DOOR LOUNGE REGULARS STEAL A WOMAN'S PURSE!Was at Back Door, grabbing a beer with a buddy.. These two women, likely regulars at Back Door took a woman's purse! They weren't sly about it at all. The woman whose purse was stolen and her group were calling them out, saying to give it back. The two purse-snatchers seemed to know the bartender and the bartender ends up tossing the theft-victim and her friends out. Waaaay sketchy! We got out before we were mugged. Plenty of other places to grab a beer in Old Sac.

This would be my second time eating here. For breakfast we got the back door breakfast with bacon. We also got the chicken fried steak with eggs. I've got to say that the chicken fried steak is incredible. So good. The potatoes had a good taste and the bacon was nice and crispy. All around a very good breakfast. I'm surprised more people don't come here for the food. It's a dive bar. Not huge inside but has lot's of tables and places to sit. It's in a alley near firehouse restaurant. The bartender was nice and the cook has skill. Whenever I go back to old sac this is the place I'm eating at or even to just get a drink. I hope more people give this place a try.

We were told this was a good breakfast spot. So we gave it a Ordered chicken and waffles, single waffle, biscuits (cheddar bay biscuits) and gravy, country fried steak, a couple more side of French toast and eggs and bacon meal. This if all for family of 6. Chicken and waffles were good. The chicken needed a little more flavoring. The breakfast combo was really good. Eggs cooked perfectly. Biscuits and gravy were pretty good, again gravy needed more flavoring. French toast was really good. Onion rings were good and so were the fries. Service was nice. The price was good. Nice hidden spot. 3.5 stars

Some of the best service love the new owners, love Hiers can't wait to go back, defined check them out in the alley of old sac!!

An oldie, but goody! Have been coming to this old-style, dark, and great vibe bar for many years, and it's still one of my favorite spots to take family and friends, and/or catch up with my best friend while enjoying whatever we feel like that day. Sometimes it's whiskey, sometimes a dirty martini, either way, we leave this place happy. Next time we're coming back to try their brunch! Their menu looked so yummy.

I brought my birthday pub crawl party here. Everything was great until one of the patrons stole my friends wallet. We saw it, confronted her, found the wallet in the bathroom and proceeded to get gaslit about it by them and the bartender. Anyway, don't EVER go here unless you want to get your purse stolen. FU Back Door, you were in cahoots with them. Enjoy your spoils. You seriously didn't deserve our or anyone elses business.