What to order at Empress Tavern

Signature drink
Rotating chef-driven cocktail menu
TypeCocktail bar
Neighborhooddowntown
Signature drinkRotating chef-driven cocktail menu

Food program: Pop-up bar snacks

Location

Address: 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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