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Cocktail barPunk dive bar
Double Down Saloon in Las Vegas is the Paradise Road punk dive since 1992, a 24-hour graffiti-walled bar with the original Ass Juice, bacon martinis.
DrinkAss Juice and bacon martini
FoodSnacks only
Tip24/7 service; the kitchen runs late-night snacks only. Pinball at the back and live bands most weekends.
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Cocktail barHotel rooftop cocktail lounge
Skyfall Lounge in Las Vegas is the Delano 64th-floor cocktail room with 180-degree Strip views, a sky lounge by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku with creative.
DrinkPeter Rabbit (cucumber mint vodka, carrot, amaro)
FoodSmall plates from Rivea kitchen
TipArrive before sunset for the terrace; the room shifts to DJ-led nightlife after 21:00 weekends.
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Cocktail barCocktail bar and live music
The Griffin in Las Vegas is the East Fremont cocktail and live music bar since 2007, a Gothic-decor room with a stone fireplace and rotating indie bands.
DrinkCocktails plus live indie music
FoodSnacks only
TipMusic runs weekends 22:00 onwards; the fireplace seating is first-come and warmer in winter.
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Cocktail barCraft cocktail bar
Velveteen Rabbit in Las Vegas is the Arts District craft-cocktail and beer bar on South Main since 2013, a vintage-furniture room with seasonal cocktail.
DrinkSeasonal house cocktail with fresh produce
FoodSnacks and small bites
TipMagic hour daily 17:00-19:00 runs $6 punch and house wine; the patio runs first-come.
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Cocktail barHistoric dive bar
Atomic Liquors in Las Vegas is the city's oldest freestanding bar since 1952, a Fremont East dive with 20 rotating draft beers and the upstairs Atomic.
DrinkAtomic shot and beer
FoodAtomic Kitchen upstairs
TipHolds the oldest tavern license in Las Vegas; the streetside patio overlooks Fremont East and runs from open until close.
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Cocktail barTiki bar
The Golden Tiki in Las Vegas is the Spring Mountain Chinatown tiki bar, an immersive Polynesian-pop room with shrunken-head cocktails, rum collection.
DrinkMai tai and shrunken-head Tom Collins
FoodPolynesian-influenced snacks
TipRum flight runs the back wall, 30+ rums; the shrunken-head cocktail is the photographable signature.