7 late-night dives in Las Vegas, editor-picked by TableJourney. All Las Vegas nightlife.
Atomic Liquors ★ 4.7
Downtown · 917 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Atomic Liquors on Fremont East has held tavern license number one since 1952 as the oldest freestanding bar in Las Vegas, with neon-lit booths and a rooftop once used for atomic-test viewing.
Tip: The Atomic cocktails on the menu reference the rooftop's atomic-test history. Open until 02:00 most nights, 03:00 Friday and Saturday.
Frankie's Tiki Room ★ 4.5
Arts District · 1712 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Frankie's Tiki Room runs 24 hours on Charleston Boulevard as the only round-the-clock tiki bar in the world, with Bamboo Ben interior carvings and exotic rum drinks at any hour.
Tip: Bar-side video poker keeps regulars in seat all night. The Bearded Clam and Lava Letch are the listed signature tiki pours.
Dino's Lounge ★ 4.4
Arts District · 1516 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Dino's Lounge has worn The Last Neighborhood Bar in Las Vegas paint on the side since 1962, with painted ceiling tiles by regulars, karaoke nights and a Drunk of the Month parking spot.
Tip: Karaoke runs Thursday through Saturday at 22:00 and is widely cited as the best in town. Open 24 hours every day.
Double Down Saloon ★ 4.5
Paradise · 4640 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Double Down Saloon on Paradise Road has been the punk and psychobilly hub of Las Vegas since 1992, with graffiti walls, the Ass Juice house pour and 24-hour Shut Up and Drink hours.
Tip: Live bands play most nights with no cover or ticket charge. Anthony Bourdain shot No Reservations here, which has not made it any cleaner.
Huntridge Tavern ★ 4.4
Downtown · 1116 East Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Huntridge Tavern is the 24-hour old-school dive in the historic Huntridge District, with heavy pours, video poker, Tuesday karaoke and a Larsh Kellogg ownership going back to 2004.
Tip: Anthony Bourdain filmed Parts Unknown here and called it the side of Vegas he liked. Tuesday karaoke is the room's tradition.
The Golden Tiki ★ 4.5
Chinatown · 3939 West Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas, NV 89102
The Golden Tiki opened in 2015 on Spring Mountain Road in Chinatown as a 4,000-square-foot tiki fantasy with four themed lounges, animatronics and a 24-hour bar program.
Tip: Walk past the lava-rock waterfall entrance to find the Pirate's Lair and Mermaid Cove rooms. Reservations recommended on weekends.
Herbs and Rye ★ 4.7
Chinatown · 3713 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Herbs and Rye on West Sahara runs a pre-Prohibition cocktail program with hand-pressed juices and house bitters, plus an Old Vegas steakhouse menu, until 03:00 Monday through Saturday.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Late seating is the play for the cocktail program; the kitchen runs through the listed close.