The Shady Lady Saloon

"Right off the blue and gold tram lines and between Midtown and Downtown Sacramento is this speakeasy-style bar with live music five nights a week." - Sophie Friedman

"Right off the blue and gold tram lines and between Midtown and Downtown Sacramento is this speakeasy-style bar with live music five nights a week. The bar goes heavy on the Prohibition vibes—flocked wallpaper, velvet sofas, dark leather banquettes, candelabras, pressed-tin ceiling—but although it’s a little kitsch, it works, as do the cocktails. The not-unpleasantly-medicinal Judas is a potent mix of vermouth, rye whiskey, honey, lemon and bitters." - Sophie Friedman

Liliana M

Google

Came here on a night out with my friend and I was surprised I hadn’t been here before! We came on a Saturday night and there was live music (and good music), lots of people enjoying the performance, and a great intimate atmosphere. The inside has dimmed lights, beautiful decor, and a good amount of booth, bar, and table seating. There is also outdoor seating but it is a bit limited. It was very busy the night we came but the bartender was nice and served my friend quick. The energy of this place on a weekend night was great and I’ll have to come back to spend more time and try their various drinks and foods.

Michael W.

Google

If I'm in Sacramento looking for a bar to have a drink or relax, if I want to chat with a few friends over drinks and yummy snacks, The Shady Lady Saloon is a good choice. It is located in an area with lots of good restaurants and activities at night or on weekends. The bartenders here are very friendly. The Shady Lady Saloon also has nice indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for a couple or a group of friends. Nice bar, nice people here!

Briana Bizzle-King

Google

It was a WHOLE vibe!!! It's dark and moody with an excellent music selection from the early 90s. Our bartender (& now new BFF) Lindsay took care of us from the moment we walked through the door until we left (many hours later)! Lindsay gave us the BEST drink selections with recipes she came up on the spot! They were incredibly well balanced and had you feeling really NICE!😉👌🏾 ANYTIME we come back to Sac, we will DEFINITELY make a pit stop here!!!

Otto Ringworm

Google

Duck tots on a Wednesday night here has been my thing for years now Ever since they started having live music on Wednesdays this place has gone down hill. The music is horrible and the duck tots just don't feel the same in mouth as they used to. I used to love to fill my mouth with hot duck tots all night here but not anymore. Never going back! I can make my own duck tots.

Alison M C

Google

Stopped in before a show. Expected a speakeasy, but it's more faux wild west saloon. Booths like a Black Angus. $28.88 for two cocktails before tip. Asked for a gin fizz. Bartender declined, saying it takes up to 15 minutes to make a fizz drink (empty bar). As I flip through the menu, I see a pisco sour. What takes 15 mins if you have egg whites prepped? Ordered an aviation that tasted like a gimlet. Color was wrong. No creme de violette? Same shade as the French 75, which was served with ice in a rocks glass, oddly. Beers weren't cheaper than Ace of Spades, so ultimately I wished we had gone inside the venue early.

Spencer Q

Google

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: Food was standard fare The extended review... Food: Beignets - 3/5 - Pretty standard fare. Definitely not as airy as they should be. Duck Tots - 3/5 - I was looking for this to have more of the duck flavor in it. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 4/5 - They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor is definitely more done up and quite interesting. Not quite what I picture a saloon to be but I did like it.

Glen G

Google

So we went for lunch and it was “so so.” The food looks great and taste, good/okay. I would not encourage their Chicken Fried Steak, it honestly made one in our party sick. The fish and chips was large, fresh and delicious. The service was nice, but forgot everything. I’ll try it again eventually, because did like to see them above 3 stars if possible. It’s a great location and the outdoor dining was very nice.

Jessica T

Google

I went with my parents! We really enjoyed ourselves. Food and drinks were lovely and the air conditioning was FANTASTIC! Didn't feel the heat from outside at all. Our waitress was a sweetheart who rushed out to give us my Mom's seat cushion we forgot.

"Right off the blue and gold tram lines and between Midtown and Downtown Sacramento is this speakeasy-style bar with live music five nights a week." - Sophie Friedman