Bear Dive

Bear Dive is the perfect place for a laid-back dive bar hang with amazing food and, if you're lucky, the gay men's choir might show up and completely dominate karaoke. We popped in and immediately bellied up to the bar. The bartender was super friendly and got our drinks very fast even though the place busy. We quickly found out that it was karaoke night, which is why there was such a packed house. What we didn't know is that the gay men's choir had shown up, after their practice, to have a few drinks and dominate the mic. We ordered a ton of bar food and loved everything. The loaded toys and the fried zucchini were my fave with the sliders being a close second. This is a full bar with beer, wine, and cocktails. I stuck with a vodka soda and my friend sipped on a custom drink. Not sure what it was called, but it was red and my friend really enjoyed it.Not only were we lucky to experience the gay men's choir incredible singing talent, but they also did a full on dance routine to an *NSYNC song. Truly a masterful performance!Amazing vibes and great food. If I lived in the area, this would probably be a regular spot for me!

I had been wanting to try Bear Dive since they opened, I've heard so many great things about the vibes and the food. They have indoor and outdoor seating and definitely give off the dive bar feel.I came in with a coworker after hosting an event. We were looking for a spot still open at 10pm on a Thursday that had food and drinks and that wasn't a chain. Bear Dive was the perfect choice!It ended up being karaoke night and we had drinks, food and amazing entertainment! WOW some of the people there were INCREDIBLE singers- and dancers! We got a little NSYNC, Bye Bye Bye and it truly wowed us!I asked the bartender to make me their favorite cocktail, I don't know what it was but it had tequila and was delicious! We also had the Bacon Cheddar Tots ($10), Sliders ($14), and Fried Zucchini ($9). Everything was well seasoned, flavorful, and cooked well. The perfect food pairings with late night bites.Even though the crowd seemed to be a lot of regulars, we felt welcomed in and really enjoyed ourselves.We found metered street parking easily and I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

I remember quite a few years back when this place opened (five, six years ago?)....it was brand new and looked it--bare bones. I was living in Sacto at the time and I thought great! A new bear bar! Went a few times and it was fun enough. I left Sacto soon after that to be in LA. Came back just the other nite after all those years and it still looked--and felt--pretty bare bones. Bad lighting, no decor to speak of...felt like a party at the local VA hall. And no bears. We left and went to the Bolt.

It's a cool spot. Decent drink prices. Not 'extra' in terms of the people or vibe (those that know, know). The outside area is nice. The bar staff were chill.Parking wasn't a problem. It can go from quiet to everyone popping in at once, then back to quiet, which is a good thing. Good place to catch up with friends and not get drowned out by 'extra' shenanigans.

It's a fun place to hang out. The drinks are great and not terribly expensive. Staff is friendly and accommodating. The bathrooms are clean and stocked with soap, which is a nice change from most bars.

I went during a slow opening time and the bartender (Ben?) was super friendly and accommodating. There were some nearby conventions so I met many folks from different strokes, all are definitely welcome. Will return for an event asap

Great burgers and fries. The staff here are very friendly, and my impression is that everyone is welcome. The vibe is laid back bear bar, and a family-friendly place to grab a burger.

I was invited to attend a party here to celebrate our CM - Alex L's departure from his long run with Yelp of Sacramento. It worked out well as a nice place to handle our small intimate group. The interior is spacious with dim lighting for that romantic feel. There is also a lighted outdoor patio area. Above the bar, there are 3 large TV's and plenty of seating indoors and out. They have specialty cocktails and a menu of delicious comfort food selections. Years ago, if you called someplace a dive, it wouldn't be a compliment.  But now, going to a dive bar is a popular way to hang out with friends in the comfort of the neighborhood it's located in.  Dive bars to me are usually old buildings that get minimal care and up grades.  Said establishments offer all the basics that one would expect in a bar from drink selections, snacks, tables, chairs, jukebox, TV's and of course a pool table. Ambiance is not what a dive bar is usually about, but Bear Dive fulfills most if not more, of what I have mentioned, by including good service and a great bartender!Our group had a fun time hanging out and socializing! It turned out as a successful night reuniting some of us old time Yelpers and seeing Alex L again. But of course, we always have a good time when we get together!

Love the Bear Dive! Queer run, queer attended, and queer safe. You'll spot bears in the art and the people, but all kinds are welcome. Most dive bars feel cramped and full of unfriendly people, but bear dive is the opposite. Too much smoking on the patio for me, but it's a great gathering space indoor or outside. Food is greasy spoon dive bar food, love the fries and great drinks selection. Drag shows most Fridays and security after happy hour, when the kitchen closes. Dogs are welcome too!

Ive had plenty of jobs in the industry in midtown and the inappropriate comments and behaviors by the bartender directed towards my friend and I would have had anybody else (myself included) fired from their job on the spot -- period, full stop. I would 100% recommend literally any other bar in town.