Ok, so this review is long overdue. I have been going to 1864 for a couple of years now, and it is definitely one of my go-tos in Reno. To start, the drinks are always amazing. They are handcrafted with fresh ingredients (no weird mixes, extra sugar, etc.), which is one of the #1 things I look for in a bar. As someone who doesn't love super-sweet drinks, this is a huge plus for me. One of my favorites is the Spring Creek, but I also really love their Old-Fashioned made with rye whiskey! As much as I love bourbon, it's nice to get a twist on the classic once in a while. I have also had the Lavender Lemon Drop, VC Mule, Desert Rose, and Brown Derby, all with great results. Occasionally, I'll get a Picon Punch, if I'm in that kind of ~mood~. The atmosphere is also what draws me in - the bar itself has a lot of Nevada flair. On the weeknights, it's perfect for a drink after work, and on the weekends it's always busy without being too crowded or loud. Every once in a while, I'm in the mood to have a drink and write/read a book, and this is my favorite place to do so. The bartenders are so kind and always remember me. If you haven't been yet, now is the time! read more

Swing by and say hi to Connor! We stopped by for the WH and Connor took care of us. We got to have a flight of Dickel 8, 12 and Rye. 12 being my favorite as the others burned a bit going down. Besides going to 1864 for the hunt. The tavern is a great place to swing by for a house made cocktail. It is big enough to have a few people and be able to hear them. Always a go to place in Reno! read more

I only ever seem to wind up here late at night when other places are closed. But the seats are comfortable, the cocktails are decent, and the staff is friendly. So I guess I'm pretty okay with it. read more

The first thing you notice about this place is the ambiance and decor - very old-timey but done in a way that you still want to hang out there not like you've walked in to a place where you probably don't belong. I was also impressed by the large selection of on tap beers (although none of them were labeled, so you have to look at the menu.) The whole left side of the bar is taken up with a glass case for garnishes and other items for use by the bartenders, which limits the amount of bar space for patrons. The bar is quite large and is filled with built-in seating (which reminded me of the benches at a train station), old couches and love seats, and various other seating. This hodge-podge of seating choices and the state of disrepair that some of them were in gave the impression that the budget for this place's furniture was next to nothing and this was all either donated, found, or purchased from a thrift store. The particular couch that we chose had barely any stuffing left in it and we were pretty much balancing ourselves on the support boards. Our group's first round of drinks was a gin & tonic, a picon punch, and 2 beers. The gin & tonic seemed to be lacking any sort of gin and both beers were flat. The second round was 2 beers and a picon punch. Again, both beers were flat and we requested a replacement for one of them; the replacement was much better. The picon punches were not quite what I remember picons tasting like, but it's been a long time - maybe my tastes have changed or maybe these weren't made correctly, I'm not sure. It just seems shocking to me that out of 7 drinks, 5 of them were bad. I mean, you're a bar, this is all you do. After this experience, I don't feel so bad about waiting so long to try 1864 out. There a ton of other bars that I've had much better experiences at and that I can consistently get a good drink or a beer at. read more

There is something really cool about walking into an establishment and being taken care of by someone who is REALLY good at their craft and is friendly as well. This has become one of my favorites spots to come to. Gabe the bartender was so cool and really knew his stuff. He made some excellent drinks for us and chatted us up about the history of the building and also about the drinks he was making. Really cool guy! The place is decorated nicely. Lots of cozy seating and dark accents make the place warm and inviting. They have a really great drink list and I actually tried a drink with egg white in it. I wasn't sure what it would taste like but I was assured that it would add creaminess to the drink and that was correct. It was such a great cocktail. I can't wait to get back there again. read more

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This is one of the better bars I've been to in Reno. The quality of the drinks seems first-rate. They're going for the steampunk vibe. It doesn't do much for me but it does add character to the place. And it leads to a scene like my most recent visit, when a woman in an 1870ish dress, gloves and bonnet sat talking on her cell phone. I thought about snapping a photo but it seemed too intrusive. They have a nice beer collection and I've liked all the drinks I tried. They're only the second place in town that I know of that offers something other than Christian Brothers brandy for Picon punches. They use Churchill Vineyards brandy, which means it doesn't burn like paint thinner. They also make their own grenadine. The staff always seems friendly. read more

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1864 Tavern offers a really unique atmosphere with decorations and historical artifacts from... 1864. The tavern is focused on Nevada history and offers Nevada trivia games and other books on some of the tables. Aside from the awesome decor, the tavern offers tons of seating options! It is rare to find a bar that can seat a group and still offer a quite enough space that you can talk. The drinks are all really good and they have a local touch. Their Virginia City Mule is one of the best Moscow Mules I've had and is full of the delicious ginger flavor... and comes with a ginger candy on top. 1864 is a great place to start on a night of bar hopping. read more

One of best bars in Reno.. me and my wife came here 2 plus years ago and from that day we have always came here cuz of Dylan the bartender and owner who has never forgotten our names or what we love to drink.. I truly recommend 1864 read more

1864 is one of my favorite bars ever. Anytime my group of friends decide to go out for the night, it always has to start (and more often than not, end) at 1864, for a few reasons. I love that they have copious amounts of seating, keep the bar relatively brightly lit (not too bright, of course) and they don't obnoxiously blare music. So everyone can talk and socialize easily. The drinks are incredible, and the bartenders are all absolutely world class in regards to knowledge and hospitality. My personal favorite is the 1864 Tonic, as they make their own tonic out of locally sourced ingredients. I always feel right at home here, and will often go by myself when none of my friends will hang out with me. The bartenders always greet me by name, and will offer to make popcorn for me, which goes well with the tears that I shed as I ponder my personal relationships and if it's too late for me to find love. Anyways, definitely check this place out! You will be glad you did. read more

Awesome spot for whiskey hunt. Dillon was great and knew his whiskey. 1st stop!!! Nice work! read more

1864 Tavern - Lounges Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Update: the owners each contacted me and encouraged me to come back and try them out again. It took a few weeks but we finally found a night away. Dinner in midtown and drove here for a drinks before ending our night. Hubs was a bit nervous, but upon walking in it was immediately a different experience. Jess greeted us right away and took my order for the lavender lemon drop. Hubs couldn't decide so she made two different drinks for him to try. First visit might have been a fluke, so hopefully we can come back for another date night or night out with friends. Original: I'd been interested to check out this place for drink for a while now. We came here after attending a concert downtown. It wasn't too busy when we can in, just a couple people sitting at the bar and some people in the sitting areas. The ambiance was nice anWe went straight up to the bar and the girl there finished making a drink for people and then just disappeared to the back. We stood there another 5 minutes or so minutes and as another couple came up to the bar another bartender comes out and greets them and takes their order. We shrug and still trying to be patient, wait. Then a couple groups of kids come in one after another and are promptly greeted. The 1st bartender enters back and asks the new people for their order. After being ignored for so long, we were done. I was looking forward to a lavender lemon drop but with such horrible service, I guess I'll never know how it tastes. read more

1864 Tavern - Lounges Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This place is so much fun! The ambiance is super cozy and relaxing, and the people who come here are always super friendly and inviting! Their whisky sours are my go-to here. For those who are new to going to bars, or are looking for a fun but more laid back vibe this place is a go to read more

This is my favorite bar in midtown! The staff is always friendly, the drinks are always fresh and the conversation is always magical. Gordon's cup is so delicious and refreshing on a warm day. I enjoy the new cocktails they offer every time I go there. I know that the owner works very hard to provide the very best for his customers, the community and the planet! read more

6:30pm on a Saturday night was perfect timing for a few friends to get a comfy corner to sit and chat. I can only imagine how busy this place gets come 8pm. When you walk in the decor makes you feel like you've gone back in time. The bartender is friendly, very professional and can whip up a delicious cocktail. We ordered a few French 75's and Pecan punch before going over to Centro next door for dinner. The drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. Looking forward to spending more time at 1864. Remember to tip your bartender! read more

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I really enjoy this spot. I don't drink often and usually avoid hard alcohol but their specialty cocktails are wonderful. The atmosphere is relaxed and the decor is vintage. Plenty of seating especially for groups of 4 or more. read more

This place was pretty cool. Couches. Couches everywhere. Take how many couches you think there were. Then double it. It wasn't that many couches. It was more.... So yeah, real loungy and the kind of place you can just take a few friends and hang out for 3 hours in a corner. Drinks were on point. Beer was expensive. The penicillin was pretty cool. (Drink. Not medicine) They also had $5 cocktails there. The pecan pie was odd. And faralaggon punch was good. read more

After a few bites next door at Centro, we moved to 1864. I had never frequented this bar and was rather surprised upon entrance to what appears to be a classic hard water parlor. The decor is quite warm and welcoming with lounge space abound. Classic couches and sitting areas stack one upon another and invite guests to sit and converse in groups of people that may not have known each other before tonite. The staff here seem to be enjoying themselves as much as the patrons and engage in laughter and conversation as they pour a good selection of ever changing craft beer and cocktails for every taste. Even though well full of customers on Saturday night there are plenty of places to relax at 1864 as long as you dont mind joining a group of soon to be new friends or searching for a more private area deep in the back of the far reaches and corners of the bar. 1864 is probably my new favorite for drinks and friends. read more

I'm not really a "bar guy", but I came here with my wife so she could enjoy a ladies night with a bunch of yelpers. TaTa Tuesdays have always been for the ladies, but I was offered a chance to attend, provided I came in drag! I almost did, but I couldn't find my pumps! So, I just came in my normal clothes. Leala was serving drinks, collecting dirty glasses, and taking care of the entire joint by herself! What a trooper! I offered to wash dishes in exchange for a few drinks, but she declined the offer... This is a cute little bar, turn-of-the-century ambience. I like the pics of Abraham Lincoln, since I love that period in history. The place is dressed up nicely, lots of antique seating areas. They have a ton of beer and wine options on tap! They also have several specialty drinks, that they make using fresh ingredients. I of course, just drink a couple of beers. There's no food there, but they allow you to bring food in from some of the establishments nearby. I'm sure I will be back here in the future, as this seems to be one of the hangouts for many of the yelpers in the area. Always fun to hang out with yelpers!! Cheers! read more

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1864, the year Nevada was made a state. This old timey bar is a great place to stop off and have a cocktail with your friends. The inside decor is reminiscent of the ol'timey west, lots of rustic wood and fancy upholstered furniture like a spaghetti western saloon movie set. The large bar serves beers and wine, hard liquor and of course, they have their own signature cocktails. There's ample seating for a group and they play a wide range of music. It was fine, but I noticed a weird smell like a mix of old beer, cleaning products and wet wood/mildew (it smelled like Mexico City?!? I know, weird analogy, but when I walked in the smell hit me in the face. Not terrible, but so slight it made me retch just a tad. Obviously, living in DF has caused some deep seeded trauma that needs to be addressed at some point...) The bartender was quite friendly and easy going. I'd be open to returning to 1864, the ol' timey feel was cute. read more

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You will not find finer cocktails in the area. Holy EFF! Do yourself a favor and order a Nevada Fix, and let Dylan do his job! read more

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Attended a happy hour with the lovely ladies of Yelp and had a great time. 1864 Tavern has that speakeasy look and vibe, but without the secrecy. The room is divided into a few sections which give you a cozy living room feel in each section. The drink menu has a variety of specialty cocktails and a few classics. I had the Spring Creek and it was absolutely delicious. Vodka with grapefruit, honey, lime, topped with bitters and grapefruit oil. Perfect for summer! The bartender was very sweet and did a great job keeping up with how busy it was all on her own. Crafted cocktails take time to prepare, but they are so worth the wait. Tip: Happy hour is the way to go for decent prices. They do not serve food, but they were ok with one of the ladies in our group bringing in pizza. Thanks Nancy!! :) read more

What a little gem of a bar! We stopped by unplanned while waiting for a table at Centro. I chose the Lavendar Lemondrop (on their favorites menu). It was a hard decision between that and the Desert Rose. It was delish. Moreover the atmosphere was fun in an old Nevadan way. It was old Victorian decor with Chaise lounges. Too much fun. At the table were Nevada trivia cards that helped get out night started. Man, it was evident that I suck at Nevada trivia, which had us laughing and having a great time. Next time, we'll have to swing by purposefully and try the other fun cocktails. read more

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5 stars for Nick. Who should be this bars ONLY beer pour. 6/5 Seriously, I've never seen more grace and composition put into a single beverage. read more

I had the chance to sit at the bar with a friend and meet Dylan, the new owner, in person during my last visit. Wow is all that I can say after my last experience. Although the seating layout is still structure more for groups than for couples or two friends wanting to drop in together, seating at the bar gives a new perspective to the experience, and Dylan himself gives the place its new enthusiastic spirit, resulting in a five-star experience. A lot of the bars I've visited in the past are all the same story - drop in, grab a drink, chat with friends, and then move on to the next one. 1864 has been different for me during my past visits, but with Dylan on the scene, it's undeniably different - and better - now than ever before. I love Dylan's exciting energy. As both owner and head bartender, he led his team of three to deliver a world-class experience. As he made our drinks, he told us of the great vision he had for 1864 under his management, and gave us a snippet of the 20+ projects he is partaking in to take the bar to the next level. His craftsmanship in making the drinks themselves is unbelievable. He spoke about the different ingredients he was using or has used, and brainstormed with my friend on different ways to prep a drink, which leads me to believe my friend Robert may have had some experience bartending in the past as well. Dylan also explored his vision of connecting 1864 with the local food shops around the bar, which reminded me of other great Reno entrepreneurs that have come before him. After my last experience here, I can confidently say that I think of Dylan like the Mark Estee of the bar scene, helping to create a subculture in Midtown that Reno natives, and visitors out of town alike, can connect with. While there are a lot of projects waiting to be completed, I feel pretty confident that, given enough time, Dylan is going to completely redefine 1864 to be the premier bar of Northern Nevada. Overall, a great experience and an invigoration of excitement of what's to come, on top of what's already great, leading to a five-star rating for 1864 Tavern. read more

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Buyer beware for the happy hour. There is a tiny (and I mean tiny) asterisk denoting which few of the cocktails are eligible for the discount and zero written/spoken reminder. You could totally miss it if you are even slightly vision impaired. I'm not a huge stickler about inclusivity but I could easily see someone that has a hard time seeing/reading getting stuck with a bill much larger than they intended. Even a slight menu revision would solve this problem. read more

Worst customer service ever. Literally the only people in the joint and he said a gin fizz was to cumbersome to make and the owner said he didn't have to make it unless he really like the customer and they were willing to pay $25. So I opted to pass on the meal priced drink and ordered the aviator from the menu $10 a d asked for monkey 47 instead of Gordon's ans he said that was $15 more. So I paid $25 dollars anyways; after the fact. Worst customer service ever. read more

Best drinks ever! I love the punch Love this place so much I brought my grandma in for drinks! Grandma is an OG partier and she loved it too. read more

Very cool little spot. My wife ordered the desert rose and it was fantastic. Bartender was very knowledgeable and made exquisite concoctions. Would recommend this place read more

The bartenders, Shawn and I can't remember were very friendly and attentive. You don't have to wait around for a cocktail with the bartenders that work here. I had the Red Rock Canyon which has a mango/lime flavor with a little spice. It was wonderful. The price for this cocktail was $11.00. A little pricey, but worth the quality of the cocktail, the taste and the service. I wish I could have stayed longer, but had to head out to a volleyball game. What I really liked about this place is that there is no seating at the bar. This means that you don't have idiots taking up space and making it hard for you to get a drink. read more

Kevin and Shawn have done a brilliant job of marrying the rich history of Nevada with the needs of the 21st century cocktail business. Their concept is unique to Reno and well done. The cocktails are either classic or made to order unique, Brilliant! read more

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Great atmosphere at this local joint. The tenya porter was delicious as will as the red wine. The owner and bartender , Dillon , was very nice to visit with and made you feel very welcome read more

I have been here many times and every time I go the quality of the cocktails is perfect no matter who is behind the bar! I love the VC Mule. It's very cool with a Nevada theme including NV trivia cards. The seating arrangement encourages good old fashioned conversations. A fun time for all read more

1864 Tavern is such a cool place. Nevada is such a cool place! This bar is a great tribute to the best state in the union, and I love a good historical context while getting drunk. 1864 boasts beers from local/regional breweries and Nevada-themed cocktails. Some of the drink specials include the Proclamation 119 (Angel's Envy Bourbon, Pavan Liqueur, simple syrup, lemon juice and grapefruit bitters) and the Abolitionist (moonshine, lemon, agave, blueberries, soda water and bitters). The bar is surprisingly spacious, and the old fashioned rustic décor is on point. Clearly, a lot of love for Nevada went into the creation of this bar, and it's resulted in a really atmospheric experience. You can pretend you're drinking with Andrew Johnson right before his inauguration! I mean, I do that most of the time I go out, but this place really makes it easy. read more

As a person who's seen a number of movies set in the mid-late 1800s, I must say I am impressed with the accuracy of the decor. Very nice work, persons who opened this place! I've been here twice now, the first time was around its opening (soft opening perhaps?) and oddly there was no music. I mean, I admired their dedication to the time period, but they could've at least had a dusty old man in the corner playing piano or something. The second time was much more perplexing. One minute they'd be playing these 90s R&B deep cuts and the next an old Johnny Cash tune. What the hell is going on here? Whose playlist is this? I'm on a date, trying to get into seduction mode and just as I'm getting a vibe going, they up and kill it with the bizarre style shift. As a great poet recently said: "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe!" Otherwise I only have great things to say. Good beer selection with some good specials. Oh wait, one more complaint: WHO CHARGES $8 FOR GUINESS? I don't even like Guinness, but whoa that's exorbitant. Anyway, good selections, extremely friendly staff, etc. Their mixed drinks look interesting, but I am a beer man through and through so unless I've got a lady with me I don't anticipate trying any of them. And I don't anticipate having a lady with me there because it's impossible for me to get in sexy mode with a schizophrenic DJ. So I can't even say I anticipate anticipating trying a mixed drink there. Nevertheless I do recommend all readers to check this place out. It's a nice change of pace from the oft bustling St. James Infirmary crowd down the street. read more

I'm going to say it. This place is all atmosphere and a touch of class. But the bartenders and owner aren't stuck up or assholes. They are knowledgeable and ready to make you a drink you'll remember. My favorite bartender has to be Nick. He is quick with a joke and a drink recommendation. The history the bar has is well worth the visit. If you have a pretty date it is a good place as well. read more

Stopped in after a visit to the Nevada Museum of Art, and I definitely think I should come back more often. They have a great beer list (focused mostly on local brews) and super happy hour deals. It's even better that happy hour happens every day (because, duh). Libations are their specialty, but I'm a beer girl so you'll have to look for another review for advice in that department. The inside of the bar could easily be tacky and irritating, but rather it feels unique, with that hipster vibe that makes me want to drag out my skinny jeans and handlebar mustache. The staff are all super friendly and it definitely has an industry vibe to it. They celebrate Nevada and what could be better than that? One day I'm going to have to pop in here for trivia, but so far I haven't been that organized. read more

Love this bar! Swanky decor and, above all, great bartenders! They are super friendly, they go above and beyond, and are very attentive. This is what makes us come back... and we will continue to come with all our friends and family! Great job you guys! Thank you! - Ron read more

What an amazing place!!!! I recently planned and coordinated my 20 year high school reunion - and chose the 1864 for our first night of festivities. The experience was amazing. I had been to the bar many times and thought it would be absolutely perfect for a group event. And it was!!! I contacted the owner prior to the event to make sure they could accommodate the guests - and they were OVERLY accommodating. They made sure that every detail was taken care of. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I looked at numerous venues before coming here - and am so glad I chose this as the final destination. They not only made it fun - but easy and seamless. Perfect amount of space. We had about 100 people there - and no one waited long for a drink. Bravo 1864!!! read more

I really liked this little bar! It was a nice change of scenery and the bartenders were all super nice. One of the bartenders made me a Lavender Lemon Drop with strawberries and it was one of the best drinks I've ever had. I went with a big group of girls so I tried their drinks as well and there wasn't a single one I didn't like! I'll definitely go back for friendly service and the lavender lemon drop with strawberries! I will however, be avoiding the bathroom. Sorry 1864 but the bathroom was pretty rank, and you can smell it as soon as you turned the corner to go back there...the girls I was with said it generally smells horrible so it couldn't have been from an incident that night. Maybe it just needs a good deep clean and an automatic air freshener! :) read more

we came here to celebrate for uysb reno 2018, but instead we got newly weds included in the theme so that was a bonus for our cheers. . Thanks robert s for the round of drinks . . the inside is defintely cool, fun, lounging, kick back.THey do play loud music, but they have comfy chairs and sofas for you to kick back. This place is great for big groups, but shouting at each other might be a thing because of the loud music. . the drinks here are strong and good. i got myself a white russian since i was still out like at 2am in the morning. A white russian definitely woke me up, it had a good coffee taste but with a strong alcohol at the end of the sip. smooth creamy strong drink for the am or in the night, when you need a wake me up. . overall i had a great experience. congrats tot he newly weds, they were so happy cuz we were all there to celebrate. as well thanks to robert s and donna b for showing us great spots like this is reno, which i prolly wouldn't have known. thanks for reading and have a yelptastic day! read more

1864 Tavern - Best white russian i have had in a long while. - Lounges Near Me - Reno, Nevada