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    The Charleston

    4.5 (40 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours

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    THE CHARLESTON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    John S.

    Ask for Jamie's Espress Martini... best in town! Rian pours amazing whiskey. Make them work for it- they can do anything!

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    Stephanie A.

    Wanted to update my review since my last one. Still a great bar. Located downtown where all the fun happens. Been coming to see the bartender, Melissa. She is so fun! Cold drinks, hot machines. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends.

    The front entrance to liquor bliss!
    Avel U.

    Great place to get drinks! A local spot for getting a great drink by awesome bartenders.. operated and ran by a Vegas local who knows the industry inside and out! Beer, pool, shuffle board and awesome music... what more do you want.. classic Downtown Vegas Bar!

    Celebrating our Anniversary in our New Spot!
    Melissa B.

    Checking out this new awesome spot!! Bartenders and barback are on fire! A pool table, a Shuffle Board, AMI Jukebox ,awesome seating area to gather with a bunch of friends and shiny clean bathrooms Ladies!! Definitely a new spot for us.

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    8 months ago

    Very cute little dive bar right off Charleston. Great place to grab a drink with friends.

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    2 years ago

    We just went in this morning. We lost money, and got charged for our drinks. Bartender was not very nice. We will never go back!!

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    2 years ago

    Always great cold beer fantastic service ambiance is amazing local bar love this place!!!!!

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    2 years ago

    Love this bar! Owners are Vegas natives. And are great people. Great place with great vibes.

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    3 years ago

    Kortnie is the best. And this place has the best pizza ever! Great happy hour deals 10-12

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    6 years ago

    I love Cassie!! She's my fave bartender here!! Pretty, sweet and her drinks are amazing.

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    5 years ago

    Very laid back welcoming atmosphere. Diverse crowd and on the local Pub Crawl scene. Great service and excellent mixologist named Brian.

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    5 years ago

    Great atmosphere. marvelous people , brian melissa and Jamie best bartenders ever !!

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    7 years ago

    love it hereeeee!!! the bubble gum special is fireee and the service is excellent!!!!! i willl be back!

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    6 years ago

    Great service! I love to stop for a drink twice a week! Michelle is my fav. Great bartender!

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    6 years ago

    Glad this bar's open again. Cassie's a great bartender and takes care of everybody. Place has good vibes, solid tunes!

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    Cassie working the evening shift is always accommodating and takes good care of her customers.

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    Dino's Lounge

    Dino's Lounge

    3.9
    (336 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $

    Friendly, smokey dive bar, specifically fun cause of karaoke. Karaoke on a Saturday night end at…read more4am the night morning, free (out friends weren't charged so unsure if they charge other times?). Anyone who loves the establishment like local Jumbos Clown (Hollywood) will enjoy Dinos. It has a mixed of local base and seems like a light amount of touists, but allows smoking/vaping (prepare to come with clothes that will reek a bit after) and is karaoke vs burlesque. Games: Pool/Billard table. Finally popped our Dino's cherry! And with amazing 2 friends (group of 4). Small or larger groups work. We visited around 1am (considered Sunday) and it wasn't dead but it wasn't packed. It was fairly lively and spacious, now then enough seating stools and tables for ppl. Across from the karaoke small stage is the bar with vintage porn of particular focus on only 1 gendar projected. The 1 women's restroom I used was very clean, just a thin door way into it (not too friendly for full bodied ppl). But this place is old which is part of the character. They do have a parking lot. And located by Jack In The Box.

    I love dive bars like this. The ambiance was straight out of the swinging 60's , complete with a…read moreblack and white "blue movie" circa 1965 playing on a loop near the ladies room. Just follow the neon "girls girls girls live nudes" sign if you gotta touch up your makeup. The drinks were so strong and the prices were retro. No inflated casino prices or watered down, pre-mixed sugar cocktails here. The bartender and doorman were so nice and welcoming. The karaoke was great; no, the host did NOT charge $$ per song as mentioned in an earlier review. I was told that only happens if he's asked to stay on past 2 AM when he's not getting paid. Most of the singers were pretty good, and they sing a lot of rock. I sang jazz, and the audience was very receptive to Rat Pack era standards. I can't wait to come back!

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    Apparently getting Vegas drunk since 1962. My turn!
    Apparently getting Vegas drunk since 1962. My turn!
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    Stage Door Casino

    Stage Door Casino

    4.1
    (469 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $

    If you know Vegas beyond the Strip, you know Stage Door Casino is one of those spots…read more I actually found this place by accident. Just wandering around while friends were still asleep, exploring a bit, and it ended up being one of the best random stops I've made. Best dollar I've probably spent in Vegas was on that hot dog. No joke. Simple, quick, and it hit exactly the way it needed to. Sometimes that's all you want. This place isn't fancy at all, and that's exactly why it works. It's a break from the Strip. No pressure, no over the top pricing, just a real, old school Vegas feel. You walk in and it's got character. You can tell it's been around and has history behind it. It's one of those places that reminds you Vegas wasn't always about high end everything. There's still spots like this that keep it real. Ever since I found it, I've made it a point to stop by when I'm in town. It just became part of the routine. Great way to kick off the day, or honestly anytime. Love this place.

    Ghetto, grimy and hick/hillbilly local crowd. Hot dogs are old and room temperature, security is…read morerude, bartenders are lousy. The thug security guard at the front leaves the door and gets upset and yells at you if you enter without him checking your ID. But most of the time he walks away and is nowhere to be found. Do not waste your time or money!

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    "Mmmm...beer ." - Homer Simpson
    "Mmmm...beer ." - Homer Simpson
    Where else can you go and get a grungy one dollar Budweiser and feel like you're in the vibe of Las Vegas?
    Where else can you go and get a grungy one dollar Budweiser and feel like you're in the vibe of Las Vegas?
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    Hard Hat Lounge

    Hard Hat Lounge

    4.3
    (245 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Sports on TV
    Large group friendly

    Looking for the perfect place, this is Vegas !…read more No razzle or dazzle, just a dive bar. A place for locals. This is original Vegas. Let's see, established in 1962. You can feel the age difference in this local. It's so laid back and easy. You must be 21! You definitely and definitely should bring your identification. If your 80, they will have to see it. It's Vegas bring your ID. They have a little spot inside for burgers, grilled cheese, and tots. Highly recommended. The burger spot feels the same as the bar. The adornments on the walls are hard hats. It's truly cool! Order a beer and let's cheers to a new day of life and celebration just because

    I've been visiting Vegas on the regular for over 30 years and for the past couple of years monthly…read more More and more, I gravitate to places where locals go. This is one of those places. The menu is very simple - burgers and tots. The food is quite good. It's full bar with a good selection of beers. I washed my food down with a Trumer Pilsner as one does. Prices are very reasonable. If I recall correctly, our burgers were $10 each, for example. At night, the place definitely had a hipster vibe when we went. There was a pretty good jazz band playing, which made for a nice background. You can hear the band fine sitting outside. All of the staff we encountered were great. It's a small place with not a lot of seating inside, but it has lots of seating outside. You can't eat at the bar because each of the places at the bar has a gaming machine, and there's no room to put your food. This place is another example of my admonition that generally speaking the best of Las Vegas will not be found on the strip. Yelp, Uber, and lyft are your friends. Cheers!

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    Chill dive bar vibes at Hard Hat
    Chill dive bar vibes at Hard Hat
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    Frankie's Tiki Room

    Frankie's Tiki Room

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    The ORIGINAL LV tiki bar. Old school kitsch, dark, and libations galore. Friendly lady bartender…read morehas been there since I discovered this bar. She is sweet and knowledgeable. She can create all types of tiki drinks. There are gambling bar tops, too. They comp standard drinks when playing. They have their own parking lot. They have bottled beer, no draughts. No food. Lots of conversation and videos to enjoy.

    Welcome to Frankie's Tiki Room…read more This Iconic Tiki bar on Charleston Blvd/Shadow Ln on the east side of Downtown Las Vegas. It's the world's only 24 hour Tiki Bar, opening its doors in December of 2008, nearly 18 full years ago. It has a spacious but limited parking lot, bright neon sign, cool outside entrance and even more wonder inside. True to tiki decor with island themed fixtures, tables, patterns, seating and ambiance. Hints of surfing culture, rockabilly and retro. Perfect signature original or classic tiki drinks via their menu as well as full bar, soft drinks and beer. The Makalele Knockout is probably one of my personal favs with rum(s), lime, hibiscus and a incredible blend of flavors. However the Tiki Bandit, Frankiestein, Dr No, ScruV and numerous others might speak to you. I've been to Frankie's a few times about 10 years ago, so it was nice to stop in with a group of buds and share some convo as well as meet up with my oldest best friend and her wife, who ironically is who I came to Frankie's with those first times a decade ago. All tiki drinks are currently $15 and well worth it. You're able to drink, gamble (at the bar), smoke, converse, sway (good music) but limited space and enjoy the night or day away. Seating goes quick at night, especially on weekends, but arriving earlier (before 8pm) can help. Sometimes tables, seats and areas open up faster if you're patient. All the staff, including the bartenders and door guy are thoughtful and personable. We eventually got part of the area that's slightly enclosed with a great view of the entire bar especially being a group of 6 to 8 at once point. High recommend.

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    A pretty cool photo I took in Frankie's
    The Silver Stamp

    The Silver Stamp

    4.9
    (184 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Drinks: 5/5 (huge selection) Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Located in Downtown Las Vegas, this place has a huge selection of beers. We walked over and had our IDs checked outside. Guy who checked our IDs let us know this place is like walking into a Midwestern basement and that they serve beers only. I thought this was so helpful because imagine walking in and thinking they served cocktails only to realize it was beer only. When we walked in it did look like you walked into a basement. Lol The place is very retro and I loved the beer cans on the wall. They have a photo booth located in the back right corner for $5 for 2 strips. Honestly, this place was cool but only downside was I felt like it had dead air. I was sweating in there, but the vibe did overpower my only complaint. Service was good. We sat at the bar and were helped right away. I looked through their menu and settled on a fruit beer while my friend had a stout. Trust, there's something for everyone whether you love or like beer. I saw that they served food but my friend and I just came for drinks. I definitely recommend checking this place out. Very cool area and the selection of beers is great.

    Hi, I'm a local (nine years now) and came here with an out-of-town friend. Bartender was friendly…read morebut upon introspect (i.e., reviewing the receipt) he played us for tourists. This occurred well over a year ago (09.27.24 to be exact) so hopefully he has moved on. Bartender described himself as a "professor" of all things beer and blabbed on and on about this and that. We were drinking and enjoying a framboise lambic that I regularly have at home. He said well if you like that you have to give this a try. So, we did. He didn't mention the cost and we didn't ask. The lambic we were were drinking cost $14 per bottle/glass. We ordered ONE bottle of his recommended beer "Framboise 2022" (which was not as good as the $14 one we were drinking, btw), at a cost of $35. We were heading to a show so when the bill came we were in a hurry so paid it without reviewing it. Our bad, but much more so the bartender's as he ensured 1) a larger bill for the owner, and 2) a bigger tip for himself. I have meant to stop by to discuss with the owners but the opportunity has not presented itself. I like the place and will possibly return but never again will I be pegged a ringer for a "clueless tourist", there or anywhere in LV! P.S., I'm from NYC and never, ever did crap like that happen at any bar I ever visited -- and there were many! For the owners ... Recipt states "Server: Andrew & Rose S [owners, as I understand, not bartender's name who waited on us]", Check No. 65, 09.27.24, 6:40 p.m., Total: $85.00

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    This was above our table
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    My favorite thing about this bar. .25 and you get a little egg that has a toy and funny saying in it.

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    My favorite thing about this bar. .25 and you get a little egg that has a toy and funny saying in it.
    The Sand Dollar Lounge

    The Sand Dollar Lounge

    4.2
    (404 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 I was recommend to try this place by a few people, so I had high hopes. Plenty of parking around the area but limited parking directly in front. They had live music on Saturday nights that starts right at 10p. After we got our IDs checked, we walked in and were immediately overwhelmed. It was very loud, very busy, and looked like your typical dive bar, which was cool. There were no seats in the front of the bar, at the bar, or even the tables in the back. After ordering our pizza, we finally found seats to eat near the pool tables in the back. We ordered the Champagne & Reefer, which is their supreme pizza. We were hungry so this pizza hit the spot. To be completely honest, I think my friend and I did not enjoy this place because I think we were the youngest at this bar. Everyone around us seemed to be having a great time and we were happy for them. We were slightly overwhelmed and felt like we needed a bar menu. We ended up just skipping alcohol all together at this place. I might want to try this place again with a bigger group of people. I see that they have a beer list online so I'll definitely look at that the next time I stop in.

    If you're looking for lively dive bar feels/vibes then this is your place. I love a good whole in…read morethe wall with live music and pizza. Found this spot through yelp and immediately had to go. Off the beaten path and in a corner hotel. I parked in back and went in. Clean space, plenty of seating. They had a live band. We ordered our drinks and nabbed a table. Great band. Played a mix of hits. We then saw the sign for the pizza. Now the pizza was amazing. They had an oven. The only downside is that it did take awhile. I would definitely come back.

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    I came back for Yesselynn, the best bartender I've ever come across!
    I came back for Yesselynn, the best bartender I've ever come across!
    Holiday cocktails
    Holiday cocktails
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    Hogs & Heifers Saloon

    Hogs & Heifers Saloon

    3.4
    (434 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    The Hogs and Heifers Outpost at the Plaza is a fun place, but it's probably temporary pending the…read morecompletion of a permanent new location nearby. The bartenders are all women. They are sassy and fun, which is something Hogs and Heifers is known for. The drink prices are reasonable, especially for Vegas. The drill is you must enter from the doors on Main Street in front of the Plaza. Get your ID out because they card everyone no matter how old you look. Cheers!

    I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area have been going to Hogs and Heifers for the last 10 years. It…read moreis by far my favorite dive bar. The owner Michelle is awesome! The service is top notch, the ladies are wonderful even when they are intentionally projecting insults at you with the megaphone. You will get a good laugh. The bartenders dance on the bar top every hour so make sure you get your crap off the bar when they do! Ask for a water or get cocky and you might be wearing the water instead of drinking it. I've been sprayed with the water gun a time or two. Haha! If it's your first time I recommend asking for a "hog piss" shot. They are only $3 at the time of writing this and actually pretty tasty. Don't forget to buy your bartender one as well! The security staff was very professional and they do check IDs. They were on top of everything very discretely without disruption. Shout out to Nathan! Great guy! I had some guy starting an altercation with me thinking my beer was his. The security team noticed the interaction and immediately redirected him without further escalation. This was my first time to the new location and I stayed at the Plaza Hotel just so I was close to my favorite bar. This bar is also very lady friendly, not just for the guys. I see wedding parties come in all the time. Everyone has a blast! Only complaints I had about this location was you had to walk through the casino to use the restroom and then come back. Also the bartenders have to tame it down a bit from their previous location since it's located in a casino. Also if you are easily offended from profanity or crude comments then this isn't the place for you. I personally love it. This is a temporary location and I can't wait for the opening of their new permanent location. I had a great time as always and will be back as always! I highly recommend going to Hogs if you have not been. You will not be disappointed. Don't forget to tip your bartenders! To the Plaza Hotel...Good move allowing Hogs to be part of your establishment. That was the only reason I stayed at the Plaza during my stay and also enjoyed your hotel. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks again to the Hogs and Heifers Family for always making us feel part of the family and not just a fixture. See ya soon!

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    Hogs & Heifers Saloon
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    01/16/2026 New location....
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