I give this a 4 star rating solely because of the crowd, this is a people watching place.
There is a cover charge, however, if you check in, you get you and a couple others in free! Awesome!
You walk in a there is a bar with karaoke, then there is the outside area where most people are hanging out. The DJ is pretty awesome because he will play anything you request. My friend has had a dance off with another guy here, pretty hilarious!
The crowd again is not amazing, but definitely entertaining.
I can say if you are with a good crowd of friends you can have a good time here. This is not a fancy place, a definite dive bar, not the cleanest place either.
The definite downside is the option of alcohol. I wish they had more options
I went there with some friends since I was feeling down, they offered to take me out.
We get to the door, I get ID'd, chat with security and get patted down, take my money out to pay the really expensive cover, and begin to walk in.
Some lady in the corner collecting money says "SHORTS" and everyone including security is like "What??"
She says my plain blue shorts are too sporty, "we dont allow sports wear of any kind", I told her they are just regular shorts, no logo, nothing, just light workout shorts. She continues to tell me Im not allowed in. Security around me is kind of embarassed and apparently she is their boss, they said "sorry". My entire party and I left.... costing them a few hundred dollars...
What is wrong with you 7440... I get the gang supression thing, but I was not even close, was there to have a good time and drink...
I don't know if I really want to give 4 stars, maybe like 3 and a half.  I've only been there about 3 times and they were all different nights.  I've experienced a Monday, Friday night, and Saturday night.  For me personally Fridays and Saturdays aren't my thing when it comes to entertainment.  However what they do on the weekends seems to work for the rest of the world and that's what matters.  I saw a lot of people having fun, dancing, messing around, and enjoying themselves which is good.  The club itself has a variety of entertainment  and is very spacious.  The crowd is really diverse an every aspect and respectful.  My only complaint is there liquor selection.  The only top shelf tiquila they had was patron which was disappointing.  Oh well.  So if you like to dance to a live DJ go hit that place up on the weekend, the karaoke is decent I was there on a Saturday so I'm not sure of the other nights they do it, they cool little pool room, and a lot of security which I appreciate.
Review Source:This place is legit, I've lived in Citrus Heights now for a few months, and one of my friends told me to come out to this place. So I yelped it, to check it out. it seemed okay, got okay reviews, but needless to say the reviews and google maps street view made this place almost seem kinda biker bar. But once going in, and past the main bar, and going into the back area, the whole idea of this place just did a 180 for the better. Its a fun little hole in the wall joint, but it by far is not small. 1 bar inside, 1 bar outside and a dj  booth to kill for and a dance floor. making this a sweet summer time bar. I say, GO!
Review Source:I come here a few times a year when my friends come to visit and we always have a good time. The reasons we love it aren't the typical ones you hear when describing bars. We come here mainly to "people watch." The crowd here is quite interesting, in the most entertaining way. The truth is that many of the customers are older and, dare I say, hickish but we love it.
They have a pool table as well as karaoke inside, but I never stay in. I always go outside where the dance floor, DJ and tables are. The music is always great and the dance floor is always full. When it is cold they put out covers and heat lamps so not to prevent dancing and socializing. I would definitely recommend coming in on the weekend to check it out. It usually gets poppin' around 10-10:30pm.
I wouldn't describe the staff as friendly, at all. I have never seen the bouncers or bartenders even crack a smile. I agree with many of the others reviews that state the drinks are WEAK and that is why I always buy beer instead of their hard drinks as well as pre-party beforehand. If you arrive after 9pm there is an $8 cover charge which I definitely don't agree with at all. In fact, my friends and I tried to make it there by 9pm once and we were only 1 minute late. They wanted us to pay the full cover charge but we made a huge fuss so they gave us 2 for 1.
All in all, I always have a fun time at Rocky's. I only deducted stars for the drinks, staff and cover charge.
I always have a decent to good time here
Buuut there's an $8 cover and the place is in need of a serious remodel
Even though the inside has surprisingly more to offer than you would think just by looking at it ... And I feel like the trashyness of the place makes a lot of trashy people come out
I like this place simply because they offer karaoke every night of the week. Â However, a considerable percentage of the bar staff (I won't use the term "bartender" for reasons that follow) is rude & incompetent (of which I didn't express at the time for fear of more rudeness). Â
My drink tasted like $hit; granted I have particularly higher standards & honed tastes after bartending for 15+ years & taking great pride in the craft, but I am never arrogant about it whilst out & about. Â Had this last "barkeep" been pleasant in any way, shape, or form, I would probably just let it go & chalk it up to inexperience. Â
Between the 3 of them, I was charged 3 different prices for the same cocktail in the same evening (I am fully aware that this can occur as per special & entertainment costs, but after inquiring, this wasn't the case). Â Then the guy wielding the booze poured a lower grade vodka & charged me for top-shelf (not only could I taste the difference in the first drink, but I actually saw him with the subpar spirit in his hand pouring it into my glass). Still I said nothing.
The last straw was when I requested a kamikaze/gimlet type of concoction & was told that "we don't muddle & we don't blend". Â Now I am all for no blender drinks; as someone who has worked in this industry, I will be the first to say that blender drinks are a sorry addition to the world of mixology. Â However, a muddling club is an indispensable bartending tool. Â How do they craft, say, an Old Fashioned? & what's more, does that kid behind the bar even know what that is? I find it hard to believe that this is house protocol... Â Omitting a standard bar tool and thereby eliminating a large portion of basic cocktails, disappointing their clientele and decreasing revenue in the process? Â That's asinine. Â I am leaning toward the server being lazy & unknowledgeable. Â As I said before, had he not acted like an arrogant, condescending little prick, I wouldn't even be writing this review; but he was, so I am. I only gave 15% tips; if you're not a dick, I give upwards of 30%. In retrospect, I shouldn't have given any gratuity, but they likely pool their tips, and have co-workers who do their jobs well to tip out, so... Â
That said, the bouncers are friendly & the KJ's are phenomenal at their work; it is them, the layout of the joint, the entertainment, & the 1 female bartender that I've encountered in the past to whom I give the stars.
I will most assuredly return to this place because it's close and I'm lazy about venturing far from home, but I will try to make a point of going on a night when competent and customer service driven bartenders are running the show, & not the bratty, inept amateur I countered last night (a Sunday, in case the owners read these reviews and want to narrow down who their weak links are. Â I unfortunately don't know the bungler's name...).
I'm one of the weirdos that goes to bars for everything but the booze. My wife and I dropped in for karaoke night and were sorely disappointed. They advertise having pool tables, but there's just one and it's in the most cramped of spaces. Karaoke was going on in the main bar, but it was definitely not enough space to really get it going. The song selection was mediocre at best, and it didn't feel all that well-organized.
If there was a better song selection or they were putting the HUGE outdoor area to better use, I could see liking this place better. As it stands, I feel totally conned by the CASH-ONLY cover of $8 a head. (Also: the parking sucks. VERY small lot with VERY tight corners. I kept on feeling like I was going to hit someone!)
Bouncers are ridiculous!
So my friend is heavy set (size 5X and he's 5'10") and the bouncer proceeded to tell him his shirt is too long. Really?!? Fat guys can only buy big shirts, if he was 6' it would have fit perfectly.
Then he tells a guy a few people back to "wear your hat like a white guy." What the is that about?!?
This was my first time coming to this place and I'm glad I was hit with this right from the start. Needless to say, we left.
FYI - Two undercover cruisers were out on the prowl and stopping people. It was barely 10:45PM when we got there, so that kinda had me on edge. Why would there be undercover patrolling if not for crimes waiting to occur?
Don't waste your time or money. Go down the street to Phat Chad's.
I think I have vague memories of hanging out at this place (I am not even sure what the name was back then) a couple of times back in the mid seventies. Â About the same time as I was hanging out at places with names like Gasser, Road Runner and Parapow Palace. Â Some of the people that I was hanging out with back then were even too big of misfits for the Hells Angels. Â It seemed to me that this place was pretty hard core at the time and had quite a few patrons with the name Sundowner on the vests. Â I did not hang around long with that group or in this place and it was a long time ago.
Instead I headed for the Bay where even though my friends were probably at least as crazy and violent, at least they did not take pleasure in it.
I came back to Rocky's with a couple of friends a few weeks ago at the request of a fellow yelper. Â We came on a Sunday morning for drinks and a free breakfast. Â The place did not look like it had changed much, but the atmosphere seemed way calmer and super laidback. Â The drinks were stiff, the service was friendly, and you could not beat the free breakfast that came with the drinks.
I've been coming here since 2000 when I turned 21. I absolutely love this bar and they have karaoke 7 nights a week....you can't beat that! The staff is great and I always have fun. Sundays hosts complimentary breakfast with drink purchase. If you're in town the 7440 should be one of your stops.
Review Source:What a blast!
I only like to come in the summer time because the back is like an outdoor party in someones huge backyard!
Staff is pretty cool, the crowd is quite a mix which I love!
Honestly I have been so drunk every time I go I can't remember anything bad!LOL
Fun place for summer!
KJ is very good too!
I absolutely love the 7440! Somehow haphazardly I end up at this bar all the time! Whether it be the hokey decor, cheap drinks, drunk karaoke or the backyard patio that tends to turn into a club scene from time to time, the 7440 has it all! Hell, I even like the bouncers in this place and I don't like the bouncers anywhere! Everyone that is here is here to have a good time. You can get any vibe going that you want to without all of the pretentious B.S. that seems to come along with the entire scene in this area. Watch out for cops leaving the bar, they love to hit this place up! I recommend a designated decoy! A big shout out to Julian for recommending this place!
Review Source:PROS: Good Music, Cool Atmosphere, Good Mixture of different types of people, Karaoke, Dance floor, DJ, & large outdoor area. Lots of seating & You can basically dress how you want. They even have big Fans outside to keep you cool during the summer
CONS: WEAK DRINKS! Cant stand paying for a drink and have it taste like shit! Â Rude People. The security guys aren't that friendly, A few people threw up around the dance floor and near the bathrooms and it stayed there for a quite a while. $8 cover seems too high for this type of place
All different ages, but mostly late 20's to mid 30's
I'd consider going here again, but definitely drink before hand. ..
Bouncer at the DOOR NEEDS SOME SEX IN HIS LIFE or a BJ....He's always an asshole literally for no reason....Minimum
First bar since coming home for a little R&R..OUTSTANDING service..The wife and I dropped in at about 10 AM, my favorite parking spot was open, the one that the camera is pointed at so I could watch my bike on the monitor from inside..the bar was practically full, with a few at tables..The bartender greeted us as soon as we walked in, took our drink order, and offered up the free breakfast with our drinks..we got two eggs, waffles, and some apple sausages..free! Â That is good shit, I don't care who you are..The wife had a Bloody Mary that hit the spot as she said..my MGD was ice cold and the Patron shot was poured very well..not cheap on the pour at all..the 40 remains one of my all time favorite first stops when on the bike..
Pro..free breakfast on Sundays, super service..
Con..they no longer serve PBR..
Came here after reading reviews for Karaoke spots in the Sacramento area nearest Folsom. Â $8 Cover seems a bit high for the quality of the venue, but thankfully I was able to take advantage of their free cover with Yelp Check-in (if only they told their employees they 'had' the special, a lot of trouble could have been saved ;). I liked the way they had the karaoke set up in the main part of the bar when you first walk in. Very casual, and you can sing with a friend or two if you want. :) The past reviewers were absolutely correct - the main girl who does the karaoke has an amazing voice! A lot of fun in that dept.
Just past the main bar, you will find pool tables, and then beyond that you'll find a main stage with tons of room for dancing. My husband really enjoyed the hot dog vendor there. :)
Unfortunate as it is for me, I can only in good conscience give 3 stars. We went with friends and one of my friends had an absolute horrible experience at this place. The bartender was nasty to him, and he felt it was the worst place he'd ever been to in Sacramento. Unfortunately that pretty much ruined the night for us, but I'd say the bar itself has a fun atmosphere, but the people working there can be pretty full of them selves. Just a word to the wise! ;)
I found this "joint" on yelp. Â I'm the Equine Nomad - just passing through. Â I thought I should go out and leave my hostess to have some fun with her boyfriend at 11:11 on 2/11/11. Â So I headed to this place at 10:35 on a Friday night, hoping to meet friendly folks and maybe dance at the witching hour.
The place didn't look too inviting at the door, and there was the familiar dive bar smell, but the female "bouncer" at the door would not let me look around before paying the $8.00 cover, so I paid my dues and went on in. Â If I hadn't paid, I wouldn't have stayed, so I guess I understand the policy.
It was a slow night - probably because it was soooo cold for you poor Californians. Â Even though the "burners" were spewing heating fuel smell into the air, it was still chilly in the back dance area, and hardly anyone was straying onto the dance floor. Â The few die hards were clinging to the huge bar at 11:00.
I was a woman alone, and the bouncer "dude" with the big belly and the weird haircut was very unfriendly to me. Â Really, these guys need to be informed that it's OK to be friendly to customers. Â That guy was a dolt. Â Could he have possibly thought I was hitting on him? Â Really, if I had been it would have been his luckiest day ever. Â But of course I was not, and he was terribly insecure or jaded or on a power ego trip or something unfortunate.
However, the black guy with the hoodie gave me a smile and made me feel "a little" welcome. Â I went back into the Karaoke bar in front, and ordered a drink, which took a while, considering they really weren't that busy. Â
I ended up staying a couple of hours, listening to some very talented young people.  Of course I also had to listen to the painfully awful ones too, which is always a bit awkward.  There was some guy with a baseball cap singing rockin tunes from way back.  Really, he should be on stage making money.  And a black gal in 6 inch stillettos that you'd swear was Tina Turner if you closed your eyes.  The cute girl who runs the  k machine also performed and was awesome, and several others rocked the place.
This room was friendly and focused on the singing. Â I enjoyed it, even though NOBODY talked to me (except the kid in the ball cap). Â Oh well, it's to be expected I guess. Â A lot of folks were friendly with smiles and that was enough for me to feel comfortable just hanging out., but not enough to get up and dance. Â I ate the free popcorn and eventually couldn't take it anymore.
There's also a middle room with a pool table. Â In good weather, with friends, I could see that this place could be a lot of fun. Â Maybe I can get my hostess to come with me next time? Â Nah - probably not. Â Too bad this is all the nightlife of Sacramento I've seen. Â Maybe I should go downtown for dancing if there is a next time?
My co-workers and I were aching to go out and let off some work stress together so we ended up here. From the outside, it looks like a typical dive bar with red Christmas lights up all year round... and I even mentioned to my co-worker that I'll be the only Asian person there. And I was. LOL
Once you walk in, it has the look and feel of a dive bar, but much cleaner. There's plenty of seating around the bar, which I really loved! Our bartender, Eric, was pretty awesome. He never got snub with us even when we were all being obnoxious & demanding our drinks.
After I pounded back my jager bombs, I decided to take a tour of the place. There's karaoke in the bar area, which is pretty cool! This dude with dreds sang a lot, and I thought he was pretty dopel. But when I asked him to sing more... he seemed offended and said, "Everyone wants me to sing more but I don't see any one giving me money!" Daaang, my baaad, professional.
Anyway, in the neighboring room, there's a pool table and a popcorn machine. Then you go through the doors and find yourself in an awesome outdoor area. It's not one of those typical dive bar scenes were there are a few tables lined up like you're playing bingo. The patio was huuuuge and had another bar there. THEN! There's a dance floor.. which was awesome.
We were there on a Thursday night, so the crowd wasn't big at all. I'll definitely go back on a weekend and see what this place is all about.
This is a good place to go with your girls and dance.You wouldn't think this at first glance. The "40" as we call it looks like a dive bar. The front bar is small and the dance floor is compact.
BUT, this where the kick ass karaoke takes place. Karaoke is not my favorite thing-even drunk-but I find myself belting out a tune almost every time. And there's usually a wait list to perform. Â
Moving to the back...there's a pool table, kind of in a weird indoor area. And outside, there is another bar. Tons of room to kick back with your friends, lots of tables. The dj's play here. They usually are good, Â and play current mixes. The dance floor is huge. Also there is a sand volleyball court! Coming from SF, this concept was foreign to me in a bar. But I dig it-no pun intended.
Food is ok-self serve nachos. Drinks are good and cheap. If you aren't into beer, try their lemon drop martinis. Strong!!! They will knock you on your ass.
Dress code is lax. The bouncer's are cool. One night there was line dancing.
There is always a diverse crowd here but the with the outdoor portion, it's spread out enough where you have more than enough breathing room. Restrooms are well kept too.
I wanted to go out and dance since I had not in what felt like ages and I wanted to let loose and show that "Sacramento's got Talent". Â My friend told me this place would be fun.
They had karaoke inside and dancing outside. Â Karaoke at this place is no joke. The night I was there the people on the mic sounded like they were looking to be the next American Idol. Â That was really cool because no matter how "drunk" one is, bad singing sucks (maybe just my bad singing) and yeah I'm sure it's fun to make a complete ass of yourself (or myself in this case) if you can't remember the next day but I rather listen to those that have a great time and sound good doing it. I can't sing so I listened for a while then took my butt to the dance floor where I had a blast. Â
I was very pleased to see the wide range in age groups and variety in races. Â Don't know what it's like there all the time but that night everyone seemed to just want to have fun. Â
Maybe after some singing lessons I'll give it my best shot at singing but while I sound like a cat getting a bath... I will just stick to the dancing.
Great place to dance with friends. I never got such a work out. Â The dj on Saturday nights is really good. Dance floor in the patio area is where to hang out if you want to get your groove on. Â Who waits for guys to ask you to dance anymore, just grab your friends and go on the floor or better yet go by yourself.
The front is not expected, looks like a hole in the wall and there's karoake in the front with the bar and pool table.
I'd definitely go here again so I can get my dance on.
This place is nothing like you expect if you don't know. Most of the yelpers know though, and that's how I found this place.
I went here with two friends who were in town. I'd read about it on Yelp, but who the hell knows when you really go right?
I've seen every club from LA to NY, and Sacramento's club scene (especially up in Citrus Heights) sucks. However, this place actually gave me hope.
So yeah, the normal breakdown. The front looks like Players with the Karaoke going (zzzz) but in the back it was poppin when I got there. I got in too close to last call (you know how long girls take to get ready) but we still had time for a few drinks.
The dance floor is outdoor, so it gets mad hot in the summer.
The crowd was amazingly diverse from young to old, and all types of people represented.
If the outdoor section is closed and you're like me... leave. You'll be stuck listening to people sing and drinking pitchers. Fine if that's your scene, but it ain't mine. Players is all about that, and honestly don't we have enough places like that in Sac? Cmon now
If the chick wants to go dancing, but you don't feel like wearing 400 dollar jeans and dressing like a douche just to have fun, this is most def the place. If you are looking for an upscale club with bottle service, this is NOT the place.
I will be back soon. This place is like five minutes from my crib, so why the hell wouldn't I?
Rocky's is a great place. I've drove by before and attempted to check the place out, but never really had the chance til last night. It's a poppin place. The crowd is pretty diverse from your locals to your mid-life crises 30+ folks, to the hip youngin's like myself ;)
They have their main bar which consists of karaoking then they have a huge patio type backyard with a dj for the gettin' low dancing folks.The  Karaoke wait was ridiculous and loong, but was well worth the wait when I had the whole bar singing "Strawberry Wine" along with me ;)
Drinks are cheaps. A mixed drink and a pint of beer was 10 bucks, I believe. So I don't know, you figure.
Let's see, decor was your typical bar with lots of "stuff" hanging and posters on the wall, neon lights, etc. . .
Honestly, not a bad thing to say besides not very much parking?...
Bartenders are attentive and friendly. Nice people. . Good drinks, what more can you ask for?
All these reviews are spot on, and yet not, because I don't think words can ever do this place justice.
My night at 7440 was an experience I won't soon forget. Even the two LIIT's I had could not make me forget one single detail of the sensory overload that is 7440, or "the 40" as the peeps in the Heights would say.
I had my reservations about this place, especially after hearing all the tales about the interesting things that go down at the 40. My reservations turned to sheer apprehension/fear upon eying the exterior. "What did I get myself into?" I thought to myself, as I handed my ID to the bouncer. I took one step inside and the fear subsided, though I can't say the same for the apprehension, as I walked deeper into the wooden room. Apprehension turned into curiosity as I gandered upon the old tin signs adorning the walls and ceilings as well as the electronic games of the adult variety which were scattered throughout the room. I was pleasantly surprised to find a vending machine in the front room as well. I'm sure they make bank on that stash of munchie-goodness.
The sounds of a patrons cheering on a brave soul as they showed off their vocal adaptation of a country song filled my ear, as my eyes attempted to focus on what treat it might feast on next. After crossing a short hallway, you enter a smaller room which main attractions are a pool table, a popcorn machine and some large contraption that I sadly did not get a chance to explore. After the brief walk-through of the pool hall, I entered a large backyard set-up complete with ample seating of the bar stool variety, a tiki bar, a nice sized dance area and a video screen.
I seriously could not believe that all of my favorite things to do during nights out were under one roof. Karaoke, music, dancing and a full bar... now that's what I call a complete night. You bet I partook in all aspects the bar had to offer and I had a really awesome time.
Thinking back, I don't recall an encounter with any place nearing the description of the 40. If I had to liken this establishment to something familiar, it would have to be like attending one of your good friend's house-parties in college, or one of my family get-togethers, just with a truck load more adult beverages served in blue plastic cups and tons more strangers.
If I ever go back to the Heights, I would absolutely stop by the 40 and sing my rendition of "Eye of the Tiger" again!
A great place to make fun memories!
There I was visiting family in the land of the chain bars and just when I thought BJ's and Elephant Bar were the only games in town, thanks to Yelp I stumbled into this joint. Â
This one's a definite diamond in the rough. Â Video trivia, Texas Hold 'Em, self serve nachos, AND rock 'n roll karaoke?! Â Reasonably priced drinks, a diverse crowd of really friendly people who buy you drinks (and not in a skeevy way)?! Â Out of control! Â LA needs more bars like Rocky's.
It may have been just a Sunday night, but I had a really great time and will definitely stop by the next time I'm in town.
Not very appealing from the front, but once you get in its a pretty decent place. I liked how diverse the crowd was as well as how many thick girls there was hahaha.. I like a girl that can eat.. The drinks were some if not the most strongest ive ever had at a club. 2 Jack and Cokes and I was feeling pretty lovely..
Review Source:I love my Sacramento girls. Â So much that they don't have to even ask if I'm in for a girl's night out - just tell me when and where, I'll be there.
On this night - there were 7 of us. Â After some clever maneuvering and fits of giggles we all squeezed into my Highlander and headed to Rocky's. Â We arrived 15 minutes before 9 and avoided a cover charge. Score. Â
My friend didn't notice the railroad tie out in front of the poorly lit entrance and ate dirt. Â "I haven't even started drinking yet!" No Score.
We safely made our way inside and grabbed the first table, capped off by a saddle seat. Â I think by the time the night was over, we each had a ride. Â It's too fun not to. It rocks a little and when you've had a drink or two..
7 Gladiator Shots and 14 boobs please. Â We all raised our glasses to the men that love us and the men that don't. Â Huzzah.
The karaoke list was mediocre and I wasn't a fan of the "2 song" minimum. Â The KJ was low-key but friendly. Â The crowd was what made this place 5 stars. Â A technicolor coat of every age, race and orientation - it didn't matter. Â I was amazed at the diversity, yet unity inside this little dive of a bar.
Three of my friends had disappeared and I inquired as to where they might be. Â I was directed towards the back of the karaoke "area" and made my way through. Â I walked out and into a pool room and continued out towards the back "patio".
The patio isn't a patio at all. Â It's a huge outdoor "club". Â Music was pumping and bodies were all over the dance floor. Â This place has dancing too??? Â I caught my normally reserved friend making out with two of my very un-reserved friends and laughed.
As I was the DD, I observed more than I participated in the debauchery. Â I'm looking forward to going back when I don't have to make sure 6 of my friends get home safely.
It's always a good time when I visit my Sacramento girls. :)
Wow, what a fun bar. At fist it looked a little strange but what a neat place.
they had a large back patio and I mean large. with a bar and everything.
The security guys were big but friendly like the bartenders.
  They have karaoke that's either very good or very bad ether way its very entertaining. I always thought they should run it like a Gong Show with kill buttons in three different places around the bar and if three people push the button you volume goes down.
  This place gets packed so go a little early so your not in line to long.
Although initially looked Ghetto and too country-looking, it is an awesome bar! We were let in through the VIP line because my gf and I were Asian; they mentioned they don't get very many Asians there. Like Ted C mentioned, its a mix of a dance club, karaoke, dive bar. Its nice indoor/outdoor place to hang out, drink, dance.... Decently priced drinks too (we got 3 mixed drinks for ~ $17). Definitely one of the better bars/clubs in the Sacramento region that I've been to.
Review Source:Ted C. pretty much has it covered. I'll elaborate on a few more things. After trying out almost all the bars in the Roseville area, my friends and I have made the 40 our destination more and more often. They have something for everyone.
I'll briefly cover it all: Arrive before 9pm to avoid a cover. You can use that $8 for drinks! Also, the parking lot is a b****, so give yourself plenty of parking/walking in heels time.
The doormen are very friendly. Right when you walk in, there is a 1-stall restroom for women, and 1 for men. For better restroom options, go outside to their newer, multi-stall pisser. Â The drinks are fairly affordable, but unfortunately the (male) bar tenders are not the friendliest. Â The karaoke DJ is the best. He's nice, gives everyone their fair turn for singing, and is tolerant of the drunkards. Â Outside is another bar, patio area with big-screen TV for sports, and dance floor and DJ. Â Although small, the floor gets packed and the DJs tend to do a pretty damn good job for a cow-poke bar.
One of the most fun parts of this bar is that you can wear a sweatshirt, jeans, and flipflops, or dress up! So, whatever mood you're in, just show up for a good time!
My only complaint (which to me is a big one) is the indoor pool table location. It's in an area where they allow smoking even though it's technically still indoors, therefore there is no fresh-air circulation. Â You HAVE to pass through this room to go back and forth from the inside bar to the outside dance floor, and I always get home smelling like cigarette smoke (puke). Â Anyway, until I stumble accross a better place in my town, this is the place to go for a truly fun time.
(Beware, this is not a place for snobs and high-maintenance barbies. It's a healthy mix of red-neck with a splash of ghetto, which is why it's loved by so many 'real' people :)
Rocky's 7440 is some kind of mix between a TGI Friday's, a dive bar, a karaoke bar, an old folks home, a frat house, and a dance club.
To get here, make sure you carpool with as many friends as possible, as parking get progressively worse the later you arrive. It's best to arrive before 9:00pm to avoid the $8 cover charge, which is pretty steep for what's essentially a cramped dive bar with a really, really big patio. Despite a bright neon "Pizza" sign hanging on the wall where a kitchen would be, there's no food menu; but there is a lovely fluorescent-lit vending machine that dispenses gourmet offerings like Corn Nuts, Doritos, and several brands of smoking tobacco.
Once you get past the "turn-around-and-spread-your-arms" security pat-down (fights do break out occasionally), the service is friendly. The bartenders and security guards will sometimes grab the mic and sing their favorite karaoke tunes.
D.A., the karaoke DJ, keeps things running smoothly inside, while DJs out back on the dance floor can be hit-or-miss: sometimes they keep the crowd in the groove, other times the entire dance floor stops and looks around until the beat starts up again.
The '40 (as the regulars call it) boasts all sorts of amenities: 7-days-a-week karaoke, pool table, shuffleboard, sand volleyball court. This probably explains the diverse clientele: everyone from partying 21-year old coeds to 60-year old crooners, dressed in everything from hoodies to trendy club wear, can be found here in the same night.
The VIP "lounge" is nothing more than an outdoor, uncovered cement slab next to the dance floor with a few snacks and a standing heater. (There's a reason the lounge photos on the website are dark with indistinguishable features.) But hey, you get your own security guard and server.
If you're looking for a chill, away-from-Downtown kind of place with plenty of eye candy, Rocky's is one place to consider. But keep in mind that during the winter months, the heat lamps won't keep you that warm if you're out back, which means the bar inside gets really cramped.
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