We've been to Fat Cat twice now, and it is such a fun little bar!! We have come here both times to see The Midnight Cabaret, a local band that does a fun mix of covers and original music. Fat Cat has a great stage, and they have great sound for bands! Let's talk about their cocktails! Are they spendy? Sure...but you're also downtown, so really, the prices are pretty in line with the standard. $16 for a really well crafted cocktail isn't bad...and I haven't had a cocktail here that I didn't like! Just be cautious...they go down quick! We've always had top notch service here, the bartenders are friendly, fun, and knowledgeable about drinks! If you're looking for a fun night out where you might catch some live music, give Fat Cat a try! read more

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Drinks 5/5 Service 2/5 Ambiance 5/5 What a cool little spot this is. The acoustics were great, the decor amazing, and the drinks were excellent. My one complaint, and the complaint of everyone was it took 30 minutes to get a drink. One bartender and one server for a place that was packed is clearly not enough. The server and bartender were doing their best but there should have been at least two bartenders for this event. We will be back. read more

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My cousin wanted to go to a Blues bar so I found one off Fremont Street. The place was dark and the setting was perfect for a bluesy kind of vibe. The staff was attentive and friendly. It was on a weekday night so it wasn't crowded at all. I kind of felt bad for the band because there weren't that many people there. We still had a good time ! I would definitely go back. There was a 10 dollar cover charge . They don't charge you until the band goes on. read more

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It's such a cozy, intimate setting. Great venue for the live bands and performances they have there. It can definitely become SRO very quickly. There's no food but dining is nearby. It's a small bar so service can get backed up fairly quick but, they handle it well. Parking garage is a block away so, be cautious of weather. read more

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I wanted to come here for a while now and it was worth the wait. The drinks here were amazing the bartender was fast and always very attentive and the band was supper cool and fun. The music was excellent and they played for about 2 hours or so. They were engaging with the crowd asking for a genre and adjetive to kind of improvise. I had a blast definitely coming back soon. read more

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Far Cat has some of the best cocktails downtown as well as tasty nibbles and incredible love entertainment. I have never had a bad time there. read more

4 Stars Such a charming little jazz bar! The ambiance was cozy and intimate--perfect for a relaxed night out. The drinks were well-made, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. We were especially looking forward to the live music, which was fantastic once it started! The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because we were told the music would start at 9:45 PM, but it didn't kick off until later, which threw off our plans a bit. Still, once it got going, it was well worth the wait. Would definitely come back! read more

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A very cool and laid back bar located at the rear of the Downtown Grand Hotel . The bar has a speakeasy- jazz cool vibe. We stumbled upon Fat Cat LV in the afternoon as we were looking for the snack vending machines at the Grand. I had a refreshing vodka tonic. The friendly bartender said that a small band and vocalist can be heard and enjoyed in the evenings playing something similar to jazz - blues in an Amy Winehouse style. There are cool newspaper clippings and jazzy- blues posters from the depression era to the last mid- century.. a chill ambiance! Small plate appetizers can also be called up and enjoyed. Next time I find myself in Las Vegas, I will stumble upon this place in the evening. read more

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Live music was excellent. Friendly welcoming staff. Good drinks and bar service! Located in an area with many good eateries. read more

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Were you looking for a new genre of hidden gems? I believe the hotel bar is the newest category to become a hot spot. What is typically just a place to use a company per diem or witness a transactional date, is now a place to get a taste of local music and curated drinks. Meet the coolest hotel bar you've ever been to! If I was staying at the Grand and happened upon this place, I'd be so stoked. This is a real treat and such a well thought out venue. If you want a taste of what local Vegas can do, this is the spot. Live music, burlesque, other local entertainers, and just some great bar selections it doesn't get any better. This is the same owner as Red Dwarf and if you know the beer scene here, you know that Russel didn't slack on the beer list. The atmosphere is cool, curated, and welcoming. I'll be keeping an eye on their show list, can't wait to go back read more

Found this place online. Reviews and place looked good. Uber'ed over and before we went in we listened to musician. May have been the worst performance I've heard live. Place has a cover charge, not the end of the world, but I'm not paying to hear that performance. Maybe an off night but bummed we went out of our way to hear that read more

Very cool ambiance. Came for a few minutes before dinner. Had drinks and listened to the band. Good times!

We were staying at the grand for the weekend and came across this little hideaway bar inside our hotel. I love the ambience to this bar. We actually came here twice. Once the first night then the second night they had a band playing on stage. This bar is owned by a local so we fully support it!! So the drinks made here are sooooo goood. They are very minimal is beer selection but we managed. We wanted to come again for New Year's Eve but it was closed. We'll be back again though in the future because it was well worth it:) enjoy my pics!! read more

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So I feel like this is going to be an unfair review because I actually didn't go during the time where it was up and running, I came when they were basically just opening so there really wasn't a live band in music. I feel like it deserves another chance! I love any spot that does jazz and a live fashion and this was it. It's an old Vegas so you have to go through the Grand hotel to get to it if you want to stay on the inside but it's definitely worth it. The bar has a lot of older things there like vinyls and things like that on the wall for decorations which is pretty cool. I had a few drinks, to drinks are somewhat reason to be priced so don't worry about that. But I feel like it would have definitely shined if it had been night time and they had had a band but they only have music on certain time. So you kind of get what you get. But, it is a old school jazz club kind of vibe to it, so you'll definitely enjoy it if you're into that! So because of the good customer service and the description of the place and the drinks in the camaraderie that was formed with the bartenders, I'm still going to give it a really decent score but I really need to see the music so I have to put that on my list of things to do but I'm looking forward to it. read more

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This place is a chill blues and jazz lounge. The decor is swanky and comfortable. No food is available, but the drinks are on point. The only complaint I have is the drink I wanted to order wasn't available and there was only one active bar tender. Otherwise I would definitely return to watch more bands play and sip on fancy cocktails. The price for cocktails is $16 for the fancy ones. read more

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My wife and I enjoyed the music and band. However, the service, drinks and nibble offerings need a major overall. - $16 for Espresso martini w\ no espresso. The stemware is the wrong vessel - $14 for a cheese and meat bites. No crackers or bread for the spreadable cheese on the plate. The olives are no good. This is an easy fix and needs attention. I told the server, but she said I'm sorry to hear this and left it on the bill. This place has so much potential, but won't last if you don't fix the service, drink offerings and food options. read more

Live music and great drinks make Fat Cat and easy pick for a night out. The service is good, we just went up to the bar for our drinks. The seating is okay - it's a small intimate space. The music was a little on the loud side because it is live so it makes conversation a bit of a challenge but as long as you know what you are going into - the evening will be a blast. read more

This is a fantastic venue. Great jazz club in Las Vegas. You should definitely check it out. Top notch live jazz. They also have a burlesque show some nights. I highly recommend this place and the level of relent they bring in. read more

I loved this place. The singer and band were fantastic!! The cocktails were delicious and they have several options. My favorite was the Naked in Manhattan. They even had a seasonal drink menu too. The food is a bit underwhelming, it literally is just snacks, but it was good. We essentially got breadsticks with a yummy garlic balsamic vinegar sauce. Once you sat at the table the server came just enough to make sure we were good but not in a way that was annoying. I will definitely return. I loved sitting there and listening to the music. For some bands they do have a $5 cover fee you pay before going inside. read more

Great Jazz club near Fremont (across from the Mob Museum) great music, cool vibe and tasty treats. A nice balance to the hustle of the "Fremont experience" read more

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Great bands and the bartender was fantastic! It has an easy access exit so you don't have to walk all the way through the casino. Love it!

Stopped in here as they were opening. What a great spot! It has a cool and comfortable vibe. James the bartender was friendly and talented. He made me the Chubby Kitty. It's a smoky bourbon drink and I could taste the smoke! My husband ordered the Jazz Hands and that was delicious too. There was a jazz band setting up that I couldn't stay to see, I will be back to check that out! read more

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Red Dwarf has a sister venue downtown just inside of The Grand Casino. Wonderful venue to watch live music, great drinks and a small menu of food to snack on. I'm looking forward to watching more shows here, lots of comfortable seating to relax and enjoy the show. read more

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I was enjoying the burlesque show until the dancer "Neon" decided to read a part of an adult book. I'm no prude, but the entire passage was literally about a "daddy" and a "little girl". Honestly disgusting. I was disturbed by the entire thing. There are so many other categories of adult literature and this is what they decide to work into their program? Did they ever consider that anyone in their audience may have been assaulted by their father in their childhood and traumatized by what was being read? Seriously, choose better next time. read more

This bar was super fun! We went to see a performance one night but the service was exceptional! The people that work there made me feel at home. They greeted us, so friendly! We got good seats for the show because we were there early, we were given water right away! The drink menu is unique and exciting! I ordered the sage drink, it was cool because it was even smoky at the top, but the taste over all was too sagey for me... but it was fun to try something different. We also ordered a charcuterie but it was smaller than we thought it would be. But it was nice to have something to snack on with my drinks so can't complain! Plus the cheeses were good. Anyway, I can't wait to go back! read more

Came tonight as part of my bachelorette and the staff was amazing! Loved the ambiance and the drinks were good and strong. Would 100% come back. read more

Umm can i say what i quaint place! The service was amazing. No matter who we ran to lots of conversation. There was one bar tender in training but she was trying her best and if you have no patience because the reality of life is patience then you have no patience for shhhh......it was recommended we have the focaccia bread just amazing and on happy hour! Made by a local in LV. How do you not support. If you aren't doing the locals then what are you doing they make life! Owner said she has a sister bar red dwarf where they have events etc. This place had live music after 9. Happy hour from 5-8 which is not your usual hh and the well we arent talking popovf well. Just saying we had an amazing time here! read more

This great new club in downtown Las Vegas is amazing! Live music and great cocktails!!!

While my visit was random and during their soft open (they said their grand opening will be in October 2023) it was really freakin' cool. Walked by on a Saturday night when doors were wide open and some funky jazzy band was on stage playing. Super cool decor and comfortable vintage furniture.. I was surprised to see a spot like this connected to the Downtown Grand Hotel. When I learned the same owners of Red Dwarf (oh my gosh, the pizza!) were behind Fat Cat.... it all made sense. I was told pizza won't be sold here but charcuterie nibbles will be. "Not your average jazz and blues joint" is totally fitting. Approachable vibes and high end style cocktails without the strip price point ($16 bucks for their speciality cocktail menu.. which names made me giggle to order (Chubby Kitty, Hoochie Coochie Man to name a few). I ended up staying til the live music ended and the house music was funky and upbeat. Not like any of the jazz or blues places in town I've seen. The fact that it's locally run and owned is the cherry on top for me. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Outstanding venue. The interior is clean and true to style. Beverages are stellar as well as mysterious. All the staff is warm, knowledgeable, and great to talk to. I can't wait to go back! read more

So good! We had a few different drinks and everything was good. Their egg white meringue is bomb!!! Music is great, ambiance is wonderful, Natalie was awesome to talk to!! Will definitely be coming back when we are in Vegas. read more

Very nice place to take a date for a drink and some Jazz... Good job guys! Definitely something Vegas needed and at a vibrant location...