New Helvetia Brewing Company — Restaurant in Sacramento

I've been going to New Helvetia for 3.5 years now. The beer quality has gradually improved over time. I've seen lots of bartenders come and go, but they've all been pretty cool.

However, the best thing about this brewery for me was the fact that it was completely pet friendly; you could bring your dogs out on the back patio as well as inside the tasting room. I always used to take advantage of that because when I travel to Sacramento I usually have my dog with me. However, despite the fact that I've been going there with my dog without incident for years, the last time I was there I was told I would have to take my dog outside with no explanation.

Maybe something happened to cause the change in policy; I'm not sure. I'm also not sure the owner or other management would have told me to go outside because they've been pretty friendly with my dog in the tasting room on several occasions. Regardless, the step backwards on pet friendliness will result in the brewery being less appealing to me in the future.

In the past I would have given New Helvetia 4 or 5 stars because the pet friendliness and location made it uniquely convenient and inviting to me. Now however, it's a solidly average establishment worth...

Sac Town’s hottest bar is New Helvetia. This place has everything: Twinkling lights that make you feel like you’re stuck inside a snow globe. A trivia night that challenges your brain while you sip on a drink that’s part science experiment, part tropical vacation. Get ready to post that Insta story with their wall of fame that whispers, ‘Legends drank here.’ And yes, there are people, always ready with a smile that says, ‘Welcome to the family, but first, let’s take a selfie.’

If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of the mysterious poetess with her curly mane, reciting verses that make you question reality, or just the amount of beer in your glass. The bar counter’s as long as the list of ex-lovers you definitely shouldn’t call, and it’s topped with festive decorations that make every day feel like a holiday.

But the real treasure? It’s the ‘Trivia Night’ paper that doubles as a treasure map to the heart of this wonderland. So, grab a pen, a pint, and a pal, because this bar’s bizarre bazaar of delights is the night out you never...

As I walked in attempting to dust off the chill of the day I was met with warmth, but not only that in the way of temperature. The smell in the air was that of beer brewing mixing with the smell of a bar that we all know and love. It wasn't just smells that were in the air that night but also sounds. There were orders being taken in haisty tones, seriously serious sounding hushed conversations, laughter here and snorts there, salutations being delivered some happy others sad, and possibly a gulp or two. An environment dynamic as this one I have only read about in books... As I was completely immersed in my surroundings I was pleasantly surprised when my beer arrived, then my next, and then my next. New Helvetia fires on all cylinders and im pretty sure there's at least twelve of them. Having gone to and enjoyed many breweries, calling this one my favorite is a monumental accomplishment. Thanks to my father for taking me out for a...