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    Mary D.

    Came across this spot after leaving a nearby Piano bar. The music was thumping so we decided to check it out. Drinks were good. Music was very good. The people were nice. DJ Tchami was set up and I hadn't heard him spin before. The priest outfit was a little unnerving at first. Only bummer is the cover charge was pretty high and we maybe got there an hour and half before everything closed down and all the lights came on.

    Christina M.

    I was really interested to see how this venue would be, it seems like it has mixed reviews. The show I went to was 10 stars- all the way! I saw Joe Kay and Tim Tones and it was an amazing party that went until three in the morning! So I have no complaints at all about the sound, the vibe, the lighting, and the big LED screens -- all that stuff was good :) Really only two things I didn't like about the venue-- they don't provide tapwater. I think that's lame. You have to buy a bottle of water for $7. People should be offered free water. They're dancing, they're sweaty. That might require them to drink more water and they shouldn't have to pay $7 a bottle to stay healthy & hydrated. Like if people want bottled water, of course sell it to them, but I didn't want bottled water. I just wanted a cup of ice and tap water and they will not give you that. I also don't like the bathroom situation with the "attendants" that are in there. It just reminds me of like old time grimy club in Tijuana, where you have to tip them to get a towel. What is that about? So anyway, I had a great time at the show. The drinks were priced as you would expect. I had a Tito's and soda with lime for $17, that tracks plus it's Vegas -- all drinks are expensive. I didn't love the place. I didn't hate the place. I give four stars and encourage the management to give people free tap water.

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    Maria V.

    Cool venue downtown. Saw Joe Kay last night and he was killer! Ive only attended one concert so far but really impressed theyve booked ppl like Troyboi, Jauz, Habstrakt, etc. Tips: move your gum and other stuff into your clothing and bring earplugs. Security was nice but threw my gum away and didnt let me grab some pieces before. Rest of staff was nice and bartenders were nice and attentive, they gave me earplugs when i asked. Waterbottles only. Cocktail portion generous and not bad think it was $15 Love the screens and lighting but sound could be better improved. Its a smaller space so Speakers seemed blown out sometimes and too loud. Earplugs made it 100% better. But even though it was small it wasnt overcrowded. And it was Nice and cold in there. Bathrooms were clean and a lot of stalls so us girls didnt have to wait to pee! Overall just wish they made the stage more elevated. Would love to see them host more intimate artists it would be perfect for a smaller rock band/up and coming artist.

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    Michael U.

    If you followed heavy music in the late 90s and early 00s you assuredly saw Sevendust, and 28 years since I first saw "Black" played live in Toledo these guys are still touring relentlessly. At least my 11th show across 5 states and 3 countries. First rock show at Substance on Fremont and the venue sounds great. Sure Fremont Experience is a shitshow, but if you want smaller bands at smaller venues you gotta go out and support.

    Dwight C.

    Stepping inside felt like walking onto a sci-fi movie set--massive LED walls, a sleek bar, and energy that hits you the moment the bass drops. I caught Walker & Royce live, and the visuals were next-level. Pro tip: go VIP for the clean, private bathrooms (totally worth it!). If you're into high-energy nights and mind-blowing sound, this place delivers.

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    Danny was such a professional and a joy to talk to for the brief time we had together. Drinks we spot on a true craft bartender

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    Cute venue location and clean bathroom. I went for a reggae event...spacious layout area

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    This place is all about the vibes & definitely worthy of checking out . Danny P - is the best bartender in the city

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    If you enjoy horrible sound , pretentious bathroom attendants, and a Dennys vibe. This is the place for you.

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    One of my fav places to step out to when I decide I want to strip outside lol! Danny always takes care of me

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    If you're into long lines, expensive, shitty drinks, and music. That absolutely sucks with garbage staff. This might be your place.

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    They like to make you wait 4 hours before bringing the artist out. Worst venue. Shitty management

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    Security threw out my personal items for no reason. These items were on the approved list of items.

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    2 years ago

    Substance was an cool ambient but the service cara gave me at the bar was immaculate. Would go back just to go see Cara and her service.

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    House of Blues Las Vegas - Bar behind tables

    House of Blues Las Vegas

    3.6(1.3k reviews)
    5.7 miThe Strip
    $$

    Had dinner here last night and they were able to start us rather quickly with 6 adults and 4 kids…read more There was live music playing which the kiddos enjoyed. Wait staff was very friendly and helped with recommendations. Appetizers came out pretty quickly. We ordered the brisket nachos to start and IDK if we were just all starving or what.. but those nachos really hit the spot! It was a table favorite for sure. It was also a big portion. Mains took a while. Hubby and I split a rack of ribs and and an order of wings. Wings were okay. For the price, I thought it would've came with some carrots/celery.. but it did not. The ribs were a legit rack though. It also came with a side of fries, slaw and pickles. Ribs were tasty. I also added a side of gumbo. The gumbo was meh. I don't think I will order that next time. Kids ordered mostly Mac n cheese with a side of fruit. One ordered the cheeseburger with a side of fries. Kids ate all of their fruit and just some of their Mac; the one with the cheeseburger finished all of her food. The kids meals did not come with drinks. Overall, we left full. Service was great. Music was good. Kids were a different story. Since we were a party of 5+, everyone was put on one bill and gratuity automatically added. They are also a non-cash establishment.. which is kind of weird since it's in a casino. But just a heads up. I would definitely come back if I or friends were staying here. I don't think I would go out of my way to come dine here specifically though.

    Bring a winter coat!…read more I went last night to see the Hedwig and the Angry Inch 25th Anniversary featuring John Cameron Mitchell. The movie, Q&A and concert were GREAT. But it was no warmer than 60 degrees on the main floor. Maybe colder. I get that it's 110 degrees outside but I'd rather be in that heat for three hours than freezing my freaking ass off. My friends agreed they were chilled to the bone. The cheap folding chairs (I mean... have you seen the ticket prices? REALLY??) added insult to injury.

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    Velveteen Rabbit - Inside decor

    Velveteen Rabbit

    4.4(667 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown
    $$

    Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 This was my second time here and it was less busy than the first time I came. I feel like this place can be easily missed since the building is all black, but definitely worth stopping in for. Vibes are very dark and intimate, yet lively. I am not sure how to explain it, but I liked it. Lol Somehow you can make a reservation, but I haven't looked into it. There were a bunch of seating against the wall on the couches but they were all reserved. My friend and I ended up at the bar in the "standing room" which was fine! Their seasonal menu is Conspiracy Theory based. I from that menu and my drink was called the Moon Landing Hoax, which was recommended to me but pretty strong in my opinion. I will say that the aesthetic of the drink was super cool with the astronaut. My friend ordered from their regular menu. She enjoyed her Repo Espresso Martini and she would order that again! All in all, I still like this bar a lot! I would come back again.

    So glad I finally made it in! We were trying to kill some time between activities and we decided to…read morepop in for a drink. We were sat at a super cute table (there were 4 of us) and looked through the menu. The decor was super cute! Sort of old vintage looking couches around some tables, dim lighting, I loved the vibe. We each ordered something different from their cocktail menu from our very nice server. While waiting for those, our friend went to close out the tab and ordered shots, but asked for something that would be good. They proceeded to give us something with muddled strawberries, I was blown away at how good it was! Best shot I have ever had, so fresh. I love when you give bartenders freedom to play and create something so good! Our cocktails were so interesting and very tasty. I'd love to come back when we have some more time and try some of the other drinks. Everything about this place was amazing to me! Vibe, staff, the drinks, I had a great time!

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    Backstage Bar & Billiards - The scene

    Backstage Bar & Billiards

    3.6(123 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
    $$

    Great Venue to see small/upcoming artist. was my cousin and i's first time going and we had a great…read moretime! few picture from last nights show. staff is very friendly and helpful. over all great experience

    I don't have a ton of good things to say about this venue, but I also don't have a ton of bad…read morethings to say about it. Located right on Fremont St, Backstage Bar & Billiards is a venue I went to a couple of times when I lived in Las Vegas. I've seen bands like Letter Kills and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster as well as the likes of Cryptopsy and Abysmal Dawn. The last show I went to at the venue was said Maylene and the Sons of Disaster show in what I believe was May of 2024 (I'm catching up on venue reviews). The venue itself is a decent enough size and mostly consists of standing room only, though a few chairs for what I assume is ADA are usually lined up against the wall. The sound here was always solid enough and I don't have any complaints over that and the merch area was tucked away enough in the back that it didn't get in the way of the show itself. Overall, Backstage Bar & Billiards is a solid little venue that consistently has pretty decent shows. The staff here always did what they needed to do, and my only real complaint is that I wasn't able to score Green Day tickets here when they did that special show, but either way, it's a solid enough venue.

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    Maxan Jazz Club

    Maxan Jazz Club

    4.4(346 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    Live music
    Takes reservations

    Again 5 Stars. A Saturday evening for smooth, jazz, entertainment, and delicious chicken Katsu and…read moreCalifornia rolls. I can't stress enough how how nice the entire staff has been each visit. The crispy juicy chicken Katsu is served on a platter big enough for two. The California roads were not skimpy and generously made fresh and delicious. Entertainment was excellent and we will be back.

    If you come here, you're paying for the entertainment and not the food. My friend invited us to…read morewatch the jazz band perform anime / game songs with a hint of cartoons and 90s mixed in. The live music was amazing. It's too bad this band seems to only perform once or twice a year. Highly recommend them! As for the food - everyone is asked to buy at least $25 worth of food, and I would've paid that just to watch the band so it was a bonus. The food itself though is nothing to rave about. I got a $15 small piece of miso black code hand roll with some vinegar sugar rice wrapped in soy paper. I could've made it at home. The Japanese Mille crepe was decent, and I think not bad for the price. I wish they sold non alcoholic fun drinks (mocktails). I would've spent it on that and a dessert. Outside of the food being average and overpriced, the service was excellent! Our server was so diligent and always refilled our waters whenever it went down. I'd come back if any shows interested me but wouldn't go just for food.

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    Maxan Jazz Club - Full bar available, in addition to wine and sake.

    Full bar available, in addition to wine and sake.

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    Brooklyn Bowl - Nashville hot chicken sandwich

    Brooklyn Bowl

    3.5(776 reviews)
    4.0 miThe Strip
    $$$

    This is the second time that I have been to the Brooklyn bowl. We came to see Juvenile, and man was…read morehe a hit! Not only did he come, but he came with the 400 degreez band as well. There is a dance floor with plenty to space for you to shake a tail feather, and as I can recall, there are three or more bars inside as well. Service was great. We were greeted as soon as we got to the Venue, and at each bar that my friend visited. Thankfully, parking for Brooklyn Bowl was validated inside of the retail store that inside of the Brooklyn Bowl, itself. With that validation, parking was free. We will definitely be back for another event. There is also a lot of entertainment in the areas surrounding.

    Places I forgot to review when I lived in Las Vegas: Brooklyn Bowl…read more Brooklyn Bowl was both one of my favourite music venues in Las Vegas and one of the places I least wanted to go thanks to it's location. Originally when I first started coming here, parking was a huge issue on my mind and it definitely made me come here less, before I discovered that you could get parking validated at the little shop before you leave and that was a total game changer. The venue itself is pretty massive once you get on the main floor, and if you don't feel like standing during bands you don't care for, you can even chill on some nice chairs and watch on TV screens. Now, I can't actually comment on the bowling or food aspect of this place, but you can bowl for an insane amount of money that is definitely not worth it, as well as order some food which I simply never bothered to do. Throughout the years I've seen artists such as Poppy, The Gaslight Anthem, The Ghost Inside, Hatebreed, and many others and the sound here has always been pretty top notch. I no longer call Las Vegas home, but shows are one of the things I would definitely find myself back for so who knows, I might just return here one day and I look forward to that. Overall, Brooklyn Bowl is a great venue in a cool spot right on the Lynq Promenade. The staff here has always been friendly, parking is plentiful, there's tons of food options, and since it's mostly either here or the House of Blues, most music fans will end up here at some point!

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    Smelly Cat Karaoke - Las Vegas - Live band karaoke

    Smelly Cat Karaoke - Las Vegas

    4.3(65 reviews)
    4.2 miThe Strip

    On our Vegas trip this weekend, we were looking for karaoke on the strip so we didn't have to worry…read moreabout driving or Uber.. thankfully we saw this place driving to our hotel! It has a very relaxed vibe.. order at the bar, find a seat, sing along! I'm used to karaoke bars that have private rooms, but it's an experience seeing people sing in front of the crowd! My husband and I shared a huge fishbowl cocktail that was deliciously dangerous, but the unexpected star of the show were their fries! I've never seen a potato cut like that and it's something I've never seen - imagine a potato wedge spiral that's not too thick, perfectly crunchy. We got the Parmesan truffle one and the sauce was so good! Cheese curds were also good! Some notes I picked up on.. it looks like you can reserve tables, bathrooms are the public restrooms outside, and it turns into 21 and older after 10 pm. On the Saturday night that we went, they had regular karaoke on stage with the song's music, then they switched over to karaoke with a live band which was pretty cool! We'll definitely be back.. still thinking about those fries!

    Walking by this place I was a little nervous to go inside but you could see from the corner the…read morepeople on stage... and they were meowing their hearts out so I pushed everyone inside and I'm glad I did. We were able to sit on bar stools facing the stage. The servers came quickly but we already had our drinks in hand. It was a karaoke bar! We came when it was 10 minutes till last call. There were these cool tables that was like a drum sitting on saxophones idk how to describe it but look at my pictures. When we go back I really want to get myself on stage!

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    House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

    House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

    4.0(828 reviews)
    5.7 miThe Strip
    $$

    Wow, I can't believe after all the times we've stayed at Mandalay Bay and W, we've never visited…read morethis restaurant! Honestly, my closest interaction with this restaurant prior to our actual dining experience was playing the slot machines in front of the restaurant so I could listen to the live bands/singers they had. Hahaha! We were a party of 10, and we all loved our experience. Of course, one of the contributing factors was our server, Bryson, who did an amazing job with our large group. He was friendly, funny and just really awesome at his job. With a group of 10, I think we probably had the entire menu, and everything we had was so YUMMY. Apps: BBQ Nachos with Brisket, Spinach-Artichoke Dip, Loaded Fries with Pork, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts - all delicious! Entrees: Voodoo Shrimp, Shrimp and Grits, Cajun Chicken Pasta with Shrimp added, NY Steak & Fries, Pulled Pork Sandwich, with add-ons of salad, and gumbo. We all thoroughly enjoyed our dishes and definitely left with full bellies. Dessert: Get the bread pudding. And don't share. It's THAT good. Looking forward to another HOB visit next time I'm staying at MB or W!

    The iconic House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. During my stay at…read morethe hotel I went to this restraint twice and have been before this trip. SERVICE: During lunch they had a wait and didn't allow early reservations and require all parties to be present before you can be seated. One of the managers was rude when we asked to pull up another chair and any questions we had. 2/10 They were really understaffed and so we didn't get to see our server too much. He was kind but was waiting on four sections. FOOD: We ordered the salmon platter. It was good and nothing spectacular. The spinach dip was cheesy and large. The brisket sandwich looked and tasted more like roast beef 0/10. The impossible burger was fine too. DRINKS: The drinks were strong and large in size. The bartenders (when not understaffed) are quick and knowledgeable.

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