The 1920s
bookstore
A little bookstore tucked where few think to look, awaits in Pioneer Square's underground courtyard. Not all stories are found on pages—some are discovered behind them. Here, history is preserved by volumes chronicling centuries past, and by libations honoring five decades of American craft, celebrating the timeless elegance of a bygone era. For the curious who seek what lies beyond the obvious.
Pioneer Square · Old Sacramento WaterfrontHours
- Monday
- 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
House Rules
We're a small room, and we'd like every guest to enjoy it. A few notes to help the evening go well.
Entry
- Guests must be 21 or older. A valid ID is required to enter.
- Ring the phone once, then wait patiently. We hear it, and we'll be along shortly. Ringing repeatedly slows things down, and repeated rings may mean we can't seat you.
- Reservations are highly recommended, especially for larger groups. Walk-ins are welcome as space and availability permit. If we can't seat you at the moment, our neighbors at The Bier Projekt are a wonderful stop.
- Please arrive on time. Reservations are held for a limited window so the next guests aren't kept waiting.
- Dress code is dressy casual. Dress to impress.
In the Room
- Flash photography is highly frowned upon. We're a dark, intimate room, and a flash disturbs everyone in it. Photos and videos are welcome without flash.
- If it's too dark to read a book, please ask our staff to adjust your lamp.
- Please keep conversation at a level the whole room can enjoy. If a group gets loud, we'll ask politely, and we may ask the group to close out if it continues.
- Each guest is limited to three libations per visit. One is a must, two keeps the fun going, and three is a fine finale.
- Outside food isn't permitted during regular service. Private events and buyouts may bring their own. Our neighbors at The Bier Projekt have great options.
- If a door opens or closes by itself, or a chair moves on its own, it's probably Sam, he's a regular.
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