Best bars in Sacramento to take your Bumble first date

First dates are hard. We’ve all been there, you’re nervous and excited and hopeful. Since online dating is one of the top ways people meet now, it can be tough to determine what kind of date to take them on. A great option for the first date in this scenario is the drink date, which is something of a cliché, but for good reason: if it’s not working you can cut things short after a 30-minute chat if the person’s looks or personality don’t match what you expected from their profile, or, if things go well, you can extend the date, and ask if they’d like to accompany you on a second activity — perhaps walking around midtown or going to a second location.

We’re sharing out top 5 favorite places to take a date in the Sacramento area below:

The Snug

Tucked back and hidden away from the hustle and bustle on R Street, The Snug is one of Sacramento’s newest bars. You’ll win points for suggesting such a hip and relevant place, and if the date’s not going well, the people watching will easily fill the quiet void.

If you want to continue your night, Mas Taco Bar and Iron Horse Tavern are nearby. If you’re feeling extra spontaneous, check and see who’s playing at Ace of Spades!

Hilltop Tavern

If a fancy new speakeasy isn’t your vibe, go visit our client’s at Hilltop Tavern in East Sacramento. Hilltop is your friendly neighborhood sports bar, and you’ll see a whole melting pot of people from all walks of life. Plus, they have pool tables!

Conversation going well and you want to extend the night? There’s lots of restaurants nearby like One Speed Pizza or Origami Asian Grill.

LowBrau + Block Butcher Bar

Can anywhere else compete with the patio at LowBrau? We love grabbing a beer and finding a seat on the deck to enjoy the Sacramento sunshine. Our client’s also have Block Butcher Bar next door if you’re looking for a quieter option with amazing whiskey cocktails and more.

Insider tip: Get the duck fat fries to share with the bier cheese. You won’t be sorry.

Drakes at The Barn

While the weather’s still nice, we love evenings at Drakes in West Sacramento. From the 400 seat beer garden and bar around the fire pits to delicious pizza and food trucks to listening to live music on three stages to enjoying the open air meadow with beach chairs and lawn games, Drakes really does have something for everyone.

The Bank

The beauty about The Bank (besides them being great customers of ours) is that there is something for everyone! Looking for an upscale cocktail? Head upstairs. Want a delicious beer? Head downstairs. Looking for food options? You have plenty from pizza to burgers to poke bowls!

If your dates going well, it’s the easiest spot to extend the evening by grabbing food or just walking around to check out all the different places to grab a beverage.