Old Ironsides

Came here for a Brat night thing. Had a smaller crowd but it was so fun to be here with a few friends. We got there around 9? Left around 11ish for another spot. Drinks were decently priced.

I had the honor of seeing Catbamboo perform here last night, and wow! This place has cheap drinks and plenty of seating if you're not bandside watching epic musicians play. Fun fact: This was one of the first bars to get a liquor license in Sacramento after prohibition!I'm lucky enough to know the drummer, so I had an elite experience, but the service from the door to the bar was exceptional. Convenient, well-lit parking is within walking distance, and it's cheap.The restrooms are awkwardly near the stage, so don't be shy if you gotta go! Just head for the exit sign, and you'll be right as rain in no time. It's California, so if you're a smoker be prepared to leave your drink with the bouncer before heading outside. It's annoying, but safe.

Complete zero. It's Saturday and it says they are open, two hours ago. Not that hard to update your hours. They have had plenty of time. I wonder if they can tie their own shoes?

Who doesn't enjoy a good dive bar with live music? Old Ironsides offers the divey ambiance with tons of live music from a variety of genres, which makes it an excellent spot to spend an evening whether you're looking to have a few drinks, listen to some tunes, or both! I visited for the first time a few weekends ago to see a friend's band play. I was stoked to see old friends, which made the experience immediately better, but the cover wasn't bad and I was happy to know that meant the bands were getting paid. The folks at the door were nice and paying was a breeze. They accepted card for the door cover - maybe a first for me! Definitely a welcome way to accept cover, because who carries cash anymore? Drinks were fairly standard, and what you'd expect for a dive bar. That said, while the bar was crowded and there was only one bartender, service seemed to move pretty quickly throughout the night.As for the live music, the stage area was also crowded, but there really wasn't a bad spot in the house. Space is limited so I'd recommend getting there early! But the bands sounded great!Looks like they have food here during the day, too! I can't comment on that, but if I'm in the neighborhood and they happen to have some music going on during the day, I'll stop by and report back!

It pains me to leave a poor review for Old I but after tonight's experience I have no choice. I've been here many, many times throughout the years but tonight was something else. I've never had any issues here, but tonight the door person provided my friend and I with the worst customer service ever. We were denied entry in a very transphobic manner, even though we were on the guest list. He refused to acknowledge my chosen name even after I showed him proof it was me. I've never felt so discriminated against in my life. I didn't catch his name; it was the black dude with salmon shorts. Nobody should ever have to experience this type of treatment. It was beyond humiliating. I expected so much better from Old I. This behavior was absolutely unacceptable.

Skateboarding and Punk Rock...Doesn't get any better than that! Had an Awesome night. I've been here for a few shows and always have a great night. Keep the old school punk shows coming to Sac Town!

Go there often for the goth events, and it's always a good time. They have pretty cheap drinks, which are usually pretty strong. Nice bartenders, great djs. A little on the small side in terms of bathrooms but other than that a pretty great place to dance.

Our boss bought us lunch today and wow it was so yummy.....I had the mushroom sandwich with portabella mushroom omg it was so delicious I hear it's under new ownership but let me tell you it isn't skipping a beat..:.. go enjoy

I've been to Old I to see local bands play and have always wanted to try the food. So, today, I finally made my way over to pick up some lunch after seeing a Facebook post about their Mediterranean Lamb Burger. I must say it was delicious: a housemade Greek-seasoned patty with Feta cheese, spinach, tomatoes, and red onions on grilled sourdough plus a side salad. I let Sam, the manager, know how much I enjoyed the lunch and to let his cook know he did a great job. I love that this family-run business has withstood the test of time and am glad to support them during this shelter-in-place time.

Do Not Arrive if expecting happy hour or lunch. Closed except for events not updated online