I'm a big fan of the original Sand Dollar, but this location was a disappointment. The place was almost empty on a Friday night and just didn't have the same lively vibe as other nearby bars. A friend and I each put in $20 to gamble, betting $1 a hand, and we ordered two shots for ourselves. I also offered to pay for two more shots for friends who weren't gambling. When the bill came, we were charged for all four. I asked the bartender about comping at least two of them since we were playing, but she seemed unsure of the rules. She said she didn't think "specialty shots" (like the $11 green tea shots we ordered) could be comped. That's understandable, but what frustrated me was the lack of communication. Normally, bartenders will let you know upfront if a drink doesn't qualify, so you can decide whether to order something else. Instead, we gambled our $20 each expecting two shots to be comped, only to end up paying nearly $90 for four shots. We weren't even offered an alternative comp drink to make up for it, and after dropping off the shots, the bartender seemed to avoid us entirely. Overall, I'd recommend better training for the bartenders--not just on comp rules, but on clearly communicating them. Guests should never leave feeling confused or taken advantage of. read more

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I guess i came here at a time that isn't popular with the rest of Fremont. There were about 5 ppl sitting at the bar when I walked in. The bartender was amazing and quite literally the best person to provide recommendations for other bars to check out. WARNING: I ordered 2 specialty shots and was charged $24. read more

I know they are trying to duplicate the original dive bar concept, but the space is so new why not class it up a bit? Everyone was drinking out of a plastic cup....we ordered a Moscow mule and it was in a plastic cup...a little watered down...certainly not what you would expect from a 13-15 dollar drink...thankfully we had comp slips for this drink...I would have been highly disappointed if I paid. I saw the website and got fooled that they would serve really cool craft cocktails here....was not the case today. Bartender was very nice, played great music....just lose the plastic cups for God's sake!!! read more

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The Sand Dollar Downtown is a bar within The Plaza that offers live music but not when I was there for a nightcap. I didn't find anything remarkable about it. I will say this: One of the great things about The Plaza is the place doesn't rape you on the price of things. For example, my Coors Light was $6.50, which is a lot less than what one would be called upon to pay at a lot of places in Vegas. I'll give it another try the next time I stay at The Plaza. Cheers. read more

The Sand Dollar Downtown - Lounges Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

A nice grunge/ rock craft beer tavern that was cozy and a nice escape from the losing of money in the Casino. I'm not much of a gamble but I do enjoy a crisp IPA with my lady. The bar staff was laid back and welcoming. A really cool spot read more

The Sand Dollar Downtown - Beer - Lounges Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Pretty cool venue. Up close and personal front row seating, dance floor, booths or poker bar, couple pool tables. Friendly staff. Definitely return worthy! read more

This place has a good craft beer menu, consisting of draught and canned selections. They have year-round and seasonal cocktail menus. They're very proud of their Christmas holiday edition. They go all with Christmas decoration, including covering the walls with wrapping paper. Prices are reasonable. Service is attentive and friendly. They have menus and buzzers for Pop Up Pizza in the neighboring food court. They bartenders bring the food to you. It looks like it is delivered to them through their back kitchen. Most seats at the bar have video poker machines. Came here for New Year's Eve 2024, featuring live music by The Moonshiners. This band plays swing music versions of Top 40 hits, which adds "name that tune" fun to the entertainment. There was no line or cover charge to get it. It wasn't too crowded during the peak time. Bartenders validated parking tickets to waive the $50 parking fee that night. The parking garage was completely full, but there was plenty of parking in the adjoining lot. To me, the only drawback to this place is that it is located in an old smoky casino with no windows to the outside. read more

Fun bar located inside The Plaza with a Beachbum Berry Sippin Santa Santa Pop Up. Great cocktails served by an excellent bartender Shajae was so friendly and nice. Plus she made a great old fashioned cocktail. read more

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I came on January 4 and sadly enough the bar was empty, all holiday decorations were gone which was a total bummer because that's the best part about sand dollar. It was also empty when it came to crowd. It was before 10 so it was profitably early for this place however it's in the plaza so I expected people regardless. I didn't stay because their cocktail menu is not good enough for me to stay. I assume it's the same as the other location and I have never had a good cocktail from their originals list there. And you can get any other drink elsewhere too. Hope better next time I try... read more

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I had been to their original location but not this one yet. I will say it was difficult to find if you didn't know where it was and just put it into maps. The service was friendly and quick. The drink menu was being replaced so sadly they couldn't make any of their specialty cocktails but they made a kick ass Moscow mule for me. I look forward to returning again for live music and another drink off their new menu. read more

Attending a private party at Las vegas nevada Nice atmosphere Chefs and cooks are having fun on Monday day off Pool table Cool bartenders Great beer selection and cocktails read more

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First time experience at the downtown LV version of the Sand Dollar...went for the livestream of night 2 of Phish at the Sphere...nice interior, modern vibe with a long bar adjacent to the stage area on one side and some pool tables on the other...didn't eat inside of the venue but did notice the pop up pizza place a short walk away inside of the casino. You can enter from either Main Street entrance or from inside of the Plaza casino floor, at least on this night which was very crowded..my only complaints were that they cut the concert off without showing the encore because they had a live band playing sometime after midnight, they couldn't have waited another 20 minutes or so and shown the finale?? Also, the drink prices were exorbitant for an off strip property, $60 for four beers, seemed a bit extreme in my opinion...since there was no cover for the show I'll take that in stride but if that is the everyday price then that is a bit much....anyway, could see returning in the future depending on the event taking place...slight recommendation read more

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We came here for the Sippin Santa on Main and it's a very nice change from what it normally looks like. I would definitely recommend coming here over the other location just for how spacious this one is. Nothing wrong with the other location but can get really busy. The drinks featured are pretty good and had the Sippin Santa and Jingle Bird. Service was great and overall an enjoyable experience at the plaza. If you are coming here parking can be a little weird but make sure to validate. read more

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Cool location inside the plaza. Dark music venue vibe, with a good bar. Saw Carvin Jones, the amazing bluesman here. They serve pop up pizza which was good, but came out late and not hot at all. No servers except at the bar was also very strange. Drinks were good though. Sound was great. read more

I was able to meet Savannah who was a great bartender! Went down there to have a couple drinks and the bartender was very informative and very easy to talk to. Definitely will be coming back. We did go on a slower day but it was still lively with people on the billiards table, some on the bar and a setup for the band! Overall a great experience and will be coming back. read more

The ambiance was cool, the guys that were behind the bar were very quick and helpful with our orders and questions. Locals normally stay away from tourist spots but we will definitely be back here. The food choices were all great easy bar bites, we had pizzas, chicken fingers, fries! read more

The Sand Dollar Downtown - Lounges Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Craft cocktails. Live music. Friendly bartenders. Cool spot. All the things you want in a Las Vegas Bar. While it has the same vibe as the original Sand Dollar lounge. This new dive bar has a vintage classic Las Vegas feel. Things to know. The entrance is under the iconic plaza lights on Main Street. Parking is at The Plaza unless you're hanging out on Fremont Street. read more

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Absolutely love this place! If you're a fan of dive bars, this will be your new favorite spot. Lots of locals like myself. Pizza is tasty. Service is always amazing. Harrell was the best bartender! read more

Dive bar atmosphere without judgemental regulars. Which are de riguer, but you're a tourist and would not have time to crack a genuine dive bar. Interesting taps and bottles, impressive liquor, great Muzak when there is no band and the bands rock when there is no Muzak. Food comes from the pizza joint "next door" in the Plaza casino. For me at least, perfect read more

The Sand Dollar Downtown - Back bar - Lounges Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

We stopped in for Christmas tiki drinks for the Sippin Santa pop up. The decorations were over the top amazing and the drinks were delicious. We received excellent customer service from the bar staff. read more

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The worst experience I ever had in an empty bar Saturday evening! We had dinner at the Oscar's restaurant and planed to see the evening show at the Plaza at the new Sand Dollar bar Downtown. We are patrons of the other location and we hoped to enjoy a good performance fir the evening. However, after I put $500 bucks in the machine and asked for a card, it was like hell. I asked the bartender why it takes so long and after 25 minutes, ( on the camera's timestamps) and on my phone, the woman bartender called her boyfriend, a sort of manager, who called the security! So my girlfriend is playing the money I put in the machine at the bar, the wooman bartender is rude and wants a tip, and the manager us upset with me, because he can't deliver on a membership card. No wonder the place us empty Saturday night. read more

We went on two occasions. The bar is good and the live band does enough justice to the enviornment. Prime time would be midnight to 1AM. The drinks menu is does justice as well, its a comfy place to down urself in couple of drinks with some nice music by the band and people dancing a bit around. read more

I originally loved this place and decided I wanted to have my son's 21st bday there. I talked to one of the owners and he said he would take care of it. We talked about a band and booth seating and what not. I offered to pay in advance for the band. I asked how many bartenders were on shift. He said 2 on shift. I wanted to side tip them because 21yr old party. Yo full on fail. No band. No booth seating. Just bar. The bartender was snippy at best. Bro WTF read more

OMG this new bar downtown is beautiful. The made from scratch cocktails are out of this world. Live bands every night with a dance floor . Have you ever seen. CHAMPAGNE vending machine????? So dam cool. I love it if you are visiting you must try this extension of a local staple since the 70's love love love read more

The Sand Dollar Downtown - Amazing place to watch a band - Lounges Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Came to this location twice. Once to have a drink and once for a free concert after my festival was canceled. Special thanks to the owner for allowing senses Fail, Thursday and Bayside to perform here. Having your festival get cancelled sucked so bad but being able to see these bands perform in such a great setting was amazing. It salvaged our trip to Vegas. Drinks were solid and fairly priced. Has pool tables and the best thing ever pbr and champagne dispensing machines. Never saw anything like that before. Bartenders were friendly and did a great job handling the crowd for the concert. Very impressed and it was a smooth show despite having to host some very disappointed fans of 5he canceled festival. Definitely would go back here and it's a bonus to have this attached to the Plaza. read more

Great drink, music, atmosphere & service. It's busy cocktail bat serving free live music constantly. Bar team is super professional and totally gives a sh!t about your drink so try the signatures or order a classic, either way is a win. Follow them on social to keep up with bands as it changing all the time. read more

The Sand Dollar Downtown - Great cocktail menu. - Lounges Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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The Sand Dollar Downtown in Las Vegas is a great place to go for drinks, food, and music. I have been impressed with everything that they have available here and the atmosphere. Good experience every time I have been here. read more

The Sand Dollar Downtown - The Sand Dollar Downtown - Lounges Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I've been going to the original sand dollar lounge for years...countless nights of entertainment from bands to burlesque (they should bring the burlesque downtown) to wild parking lot events. I'm always impressed by the creativity put into the cocktails and menus. Anyways.....now this crew opened up another Sand Dollar in the Plaza hotel downtown!!! Bringing this vibe even closer to where I live! An easy Uber ride up and back. When I arrived it felt like being in the old space..In a great way, but quickly the impressive booths and stage made me realize this was next level. I'm excited about what shows could take place in here and have already picked a few prime spots to watch. Cocktails are of course on point and the bar offers something for everyone. Great job to the crew for the work done. I'll be back soon!! Side note: parking prices seemed to be an issue but I've heard the plaza has opened up some spaces for people going to the bar. read more

Went to this location for the first time tonight. It wasn't very busy. The Christmas theme was cool and the hot buttered rum drink was good. Decor is not as over the top as the other location. Food took quite a while. Pizza was terrible, ordered chicken tenders, but got wings and they had no ranch. That last part should be illegal. Oh & they put our food on our friend's tab. I recommend the location at Spring Mtn & Polaris instead. Took a loooooong time to get a drink there last year, though. read more

Cool place. Great bar. Awesome staff. We came in for a crafted cocktail before going elsewhere for dinner. The beer list was so diverse I had that instead. We were going to come back after dinner, but we drank too much wine. We will come back next time we are in Vegas. read more

We've been waiting months for this location to open. It's finally here!!!! Love the Spring Mountain location and this one is just as good. Slightly different vibe, a little more modern but still inviting. Service was great and bartenders were friendly and attentive. If you get a chance check this location out. read more

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What an amazing location old school downtown with a charm of the most amazing blues and rock n roll bar. First off if you like fresh air and clean water their cocktail, beer and music program is bar none the best in the city, thank me later !!' Thank you for making downtown your home. I can't get enough and love every detail about the space. See you again very soon ! read more

Surprising large space for a live music venue downtown. The bartenders are top notch and drink prices are more than reasonable. read more

The Sand Dollar Downtown - Lounges Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Been here for 4 hours, haven't left cause service been fantastic. Bartender Lee been very knowledgeable with drinks and personable. Food been very good as well. Highly recommend this place. Band just got here. Pretty cool spot. read more

Sand Dollar is the last dive bar in town great music all the time and great staff working there new location down town also at the plaza casino and resort read more

Tonight around 11 pm to I go to gamble at Sand Dollar three machines are shut down pet bar tender They are outside smoking per bar tenderThey return and do not play machine that they closed down. read more

This is the best cocktail bar I have ever been to. It has such a cool vibe. Great cocktails and fun live music. Doesn't feel like you are inside a casino. Just a fun spot for a great night. Friendly service ! And don't miss out on the pizza. read more

Great spot in the downtown area! Live music every night, no cover. Cocktails are fantastic , Peyote Queen is a must try! Staff is friendly and they've done a beautiful job with the setup, from the art work to the lighting it's spot on ! read more

Would love to give them 5 stars. Great space, Great stage, Great sound but it takes FOREVER to get a drink! Wait staff way below par!! My the end of the night the service improved! Thank you Sand Dollar for making our 14th anniversary fun! read more

Adorable spot and the best part? No smoking in the bar. Pool tables, live music, a champagne and beer vending machine. I'll be back.