Hopefully you have a few minutes to spare because this deep dive into where you can buy wine, liquor, and beer in Sacramento won’t be wasting your time. Our only real goal is to cover as much as we can in this alcohol guide.
Kicking this off will be a list of the best local liquor stores and wine shops in your area. Those that are ready to go pick up a bottle of vodka, tequila, wine, or a case of beer will be filled in first so they can get the party started soon.
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Once the stores are out of the way we will get into the best breweries and beer bars, and a list of Sacramento wine bars will follow that up. Wineries and vineyards will get a shout out, and we will round this all out by mentioning some of the best happy hours near you to buy cheap alcoholic drinks after your work day ends.
Towards the end you will find an alcohol map for your area with all of the various venues we are mentioning pinned on it. You are all welcome to check out some of our other blogs on everything about great drinks around this area of the country.
Best Liquor Stores & Wine Shops In Sacramento
Our favorite liquor stores and wine shops in Sacramento to buy vodka, tequila, a case of beer, or a bottle of wine would be:
- Good Bottle at 1123 11th St
- Drink Mo at 1700 J St
- Total Wine & More at 2121 Arden Way
- Old Town Liquor at 9655 Elk Grove Florin Rd #1, Elk Grove
- Liquor Locker at 115 Darling Way, Roseville
- Bros Liquor at 1046 Olive Dr, Davis
- Sheldon Wine Shop at 8361 Sheldon Rd, Elk Grove
- Drinjk Wines at 1354 White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova
Drink Mo is one of the leading specialty beverage retailers in the region and they can help you in planning all of the drinks for your parties and wedding receptions. They organize tastings on Fridays from 4pm to 7pm and Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm.
You will find a vast assortment of domestic and imported craft beers, wines, and liquors at the Liquor Locker. Same-day service and on-time delivery are available so even if you order at the last minute your drinks will still be delivered to you.
Sheldon Wine Shop prides itself on its high-quality wine selection and hosts tasting events every Tuesday to Saturday from 3pm to 8:30pm. They also have a club for any enthusiasts who want to take advantage of their large collection of drinks from across the world.
Breweries & Beer Bars Near You
There are some nice breweries and beer bars in your area like:
- At Ease Brewing at 1825 I St
- New Glory Craft Brewery at 8251 Alpine Ave
- Fieldwork Brewing at 1805 Capitol Ave
- Big Sexy Brewing at 5861 88th St #800
- Movement Brewing Company 11151 Trade Center Dr #104/105
- Flatland Brewing at 9183 Survey Rd #104, Elk Grove
- The Monk’s Cellar at 240 Vernon St, Roseville
- Claimstake Brewing at 11366 Monier Park Pl, Rancho Cordova
- Three Mile Brewing at 231 G St #3, Davis
- Red Bus Brewing at 802 Reading St #A, Folsom
You can expect a constantly changing tap list of new releases to enjoy by sampler flight or glass in a vibrant and eclectic atmosphere at Fieldwork Brewing. They have fresh beers in cans, growlers, and crowlers ready for purchase.
Big Sexy Brewing is well-known for its award-winning tasty brews including IPAs, stouts, lagers, porters, red ales, and other specialties. Every Friday night they offer live music, craft beers, and mouthwatering meals from one of their rotating food trucks.
Since 1880 Red Bus Brewing has supplied the local community with a wide range of excellent beers and merchandise to-go seven days a week. You can also taste kombi pizza from Thursday to Sunday on their patio.
Wine Bars In Sacramento
Sacramento wine bars are a great place to relax with friends as well as being good options for a date night:
- Whired Wine Bar at 410 L St
- 58 Degrees & Holding at 1217 18th St
- The Grand at 1600 L St
- Fizz Champagne & Bubbles Bar at 615 David J Stern Walk #105
- Sheldon Inn at 9000 Grant Line Rd, Elk Grove
- Platinum Wine Lounge at 9050 Fairway Dr Suite 105, Roseville
- Citizen Vine at 609 Sutter St, Folsom
If you want to savor tasty small plates along with a fantastic choice of wine by the glass and bottle, beers on tap, sakes, and sangrias in a great atmosphere head to Whired Wine Bar. It is an ideal place for wine novices, connoisseurs, and everyone in between.
Whether you are looking for a romantic setting, a place to unwind for happy hour, a lively hangout, or a business meeting 58 Degrees & Holding is a great option. They are a prominent bar and restaurant in the heart of midtown that sells high-quality wines near you from all over the world and pays close attention to food and wine pairing.
Platinum Wine Lounge has a drink list that concentrates on locally grown California wines as well as a superb number of craft beers from producers such as Fort Rock, Crooked Lane, Solid Ground, and others. A chef-designed menu with specialty cured meats, artisan cheeses, salads, sandwiches, and desserts rounds out the experience.
Citizen Vine brings a casual, intimate, and relaxed atmosphere for you to sip on some great wine or beer and savor a delicious variety of small appetizers. They are open for indoor, outdoor, and take-out dining.
Wineries & Vineyards In Your Area
Head to one of these wineries or vineyards near you to see how the sausage gets made:
- Oak Farm Vineyards at 23627 N Devries Rd
- Frasinetti Winery at 7395 Frasinetti Rd
- Miner’s Leap Winery at 54250 S River Rd
- Old Sugar Mill at 35265 Willow Ave
- Rendez-Vous Winery at 35265 Willow Ave
- Julietta Winery at 51221 Clarksburg Rd
Oak Farm Vineyards presents a wine tasting experience unrivaled in the Lodi appellation at their tasting facility which is open by appointment seven days a week. Visitors from out-of-town are accommodated at their beautiful vacation rental located within walking distance of the tasting room.
Founded in 1897 Frasinetti Winery is one of the oldest family-owned and operated wineries in town. Their tasting room is open for business Thursday to Saturday from 2pm to 6pm.
You can go to the tasting room of Miner’s Leap Winery from noon to 5pm Friday through Sunday. The Old Sugar Mill is home to fourteen distinct wineries that boast varieties from all over Northern California. They can also facilitate both indoor and outdoor tastings for you.
Of course Napa and Sonoma are two of the top wine countries in the world so they need to get a shout out here.
Best Local Happy Hours
You can buy cheaper alcoholic drinks if you know when and where the best Sacramento happy hours are:
- House Kitchen & Bar at 555 Capitol Mall
- Mikuni at 1530 J St #150
- The Shady Lady Saloon at 1409 R St
- Hawks Public House at 1525 Alhambra Blvd
- Chevys at 7401 Laguna Blvd #100, Elk Grove
- Paul Martin’s American Grill at 1455 Eureka Rd, Roseville
- Soho Sushi at 3101 Zinfandel Dr #122, Rancho Cordova
- Froggy’s at 726 2nd St, Davis
- Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar at 300 Palladio Pkwy, Folsom
Visit the House Kitchen & Bar for their happy hour Monday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm to get $1 off well drinks, house wine, and draft beer or a $9 rotating frozen cocktail. Mikuni has happy hours Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm for dine-in only.
The setting and menu options at The Shady Lady Saloon are reminiscent of 1920’s era but with a modern twist and they host live music five nights a week. Explore exquisite cocktails and beers while enjoying a happy hour on Friday from 3pm to 6pm.
Hawks Public House creates a menu that focuses on sourcing some of the finest ingredients from small farms and purveyors with an array of shareable dishes and a well-curated range of entrees. Furthermore they have a full bar with an emphasis on local beers and craft cocktails plus there is a happy hour from 2:30pm to 6pm on Friday. Chevys is famous for its sizzling fajitas, guacamole, flautas, and handcrafted margaritas alongside great happy hours in your area Monday through Saturday from 3pm till closing and on Sunday all day.
Paul Martini’s American Grill serves classic dishes in a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere with happy hours from 3pm to 6pm Sunday through Thursday and 2pm to 5pm on Friday and Saturday. You’ll appreciate the fine quality that their meticulously sourced foods bring to every cuisine whether it’s a perfectly seasoned ribeye seared on a mesquite grill or the vegetables that fill the salad bowls.
Soho Sushi is one of the best sushi restaurants in the neighborhood area featuring daily happy hours from 2pm to 6pm. They take pride in carrying some of the best selections of sashimi, sushi, specialty rolls, and entrees in town.
Outdoor and indoor dining, takeout, and DoorDash delivery are all possible at Froggy’s. They continue to provide high-quality spirits, beers, wines, cocktails to-go, tasty food, catering, and excellent customer service on any budget. Stop by for happy hours Monday through Saturday from 3pm to 7pm.
Every dish at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is made from scratch every day including all of their sauces, marinades, and dressings. They also have seasonal cuisine and one of the best happy hours near you Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm and Sunday to Thursday from 9pm to midnight.
You can read more of our posts on:
- Liquor Stores In The Stockton & Modesto Area
- Liquor Stores In The San Francisco Area
- Liquor Stores In The Oakland Area
- Liquor Stores In The Reno & Lake Tahoe Area
Enjoy Drinking Wine, Liquor, & Beer In Sacramento
We wish we had more to share but we will try to keep this page as up to date as we can. Hopefully you learned at least a little something about all of the local liquor stores, wine shops, breweries, beer bars, wine bars, wineries, vineyards, and happy hours in your area.
Don’t be afraid to let us know if you found anything incorrect on this page in the comments, we want to keep this info as accurate as we can. Now go have fun drinking wine, liquor, or beer in Sacramento.