The best bars & nightlife in Las Vegas

48 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Relaxed Mediterranean restaurant offering gyros, kebabs, shawarma, falafel and baklava.

3440 St Rose Pkwy Suite 7 (Henderson)

Relaxed Mediterranean restaurant offering gyros, kebabs, shawarma, falafel and baklava.

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A stylish dining room featuring seafood & Italian plates, plus select wines, cocktails & beer.

3377 S Las Vegas Blvd Ste 2410

A stylish dining room featuring seafood & Italian plates, plus select wines, cocktails & beer.

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No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.

3767 Las Vegas Blvd S

No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.

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Snack bar with darts alongside high-tech dartboards for group games and tournaments.

3327 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste 2720

Snack bar with darts alongside high-tech dartboards for group games and tournaments.

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Well-known wine bar with 10,000+ bottles & 100+ varieties by the glass in rustic-chic quarters.

3700 W Flamingo Rd

Well-known wine bar with 10,000+ bottles & 100+ varieties by the glass in rustic-chic quarters.

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Lively Oktoberfest atmosphere, with traditional German food & brews, communal tables & live music.

4510 Paradise Rd

Lively Oktoberfest atmosphere, with traditional German food & brews, communal tables & live music.

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Art entertainment business for corporate events, private painting parties & team building events.

730 W Sunset Rd (Henderson)

Art entertainment business for corporate events, private painting parties & team building events.

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Shop featuring an array of unique wines, microbrews & sprits, plus a cozy bar for tastings.

9915 S Eastern Ave #110

Shop featuring an array of unique wines, microbrews & sprits, plus a cozy bar for tastings.

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When you need a close-to-home hang that nails craft cocktails, craveable bar bites, and big-game energy, WSKY Bar + Grill delivers across…

720 E Cheyenne Ave (North Las Vegas)

When you need a close-to-home hang that nails craft cocktails, craveable bar bites, and big-game energy, WSKY Bar + Grill delivers across the valley, including right here in North Las Vegas. Recently voted Best of Las Vegas Happy Hour, it’s a low-lift plan for catching up with friends.

From the North Las Vegas newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Velveteen Rabbit calls itself a sacred gem of DTLV, and it earns it. Slide in for playful, well-made drinks and an events lineup that keeps…

1218 S Main St

Velveteen Rabbit calls itself a sacred gem of DTLV, and it earns it. Slide in for playful, well-made drinks and an events lineup that keeps the energy just right, then linger in the cozy, creative vibe that makes a regular weeknight feel like it got upgraded.

From the Enterprise newsletter, August 7, 2026

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The Local

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Created by locals for locals, The Local curates over 60 old and new world wines with guided flights, shakes up a Butterfly Gin & Tonic, and…

2240 Village Walk Dr Unit 136 (Henderson)

Created by locals for locals, The Local curates over 60 old and new world wines with guided flights, shakes up a Butterfly Gin & Tonic, and pairs it all with cheese and charcuterie. Friendly pros help you find your thing without the snob factor, just good vibes.

From the Henderson newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Skip the Strip chaos and settle into Hung Up On Wine in Downtown Las Vegas for a chill pour that actually matches your mood. It’s the kind…

353 E Bonneville Ave Unit 115

Skip the Strip chaos and settle into Hung Up On Wine in Downtown Las Vegas for a chill pour that actually matches your mood. It’s the kind of neighborhood wine bar where catching up with a friend turns into discovering a new favorite, no fuss, just good taste.

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Happening pub with signature cocktails & American bar bites, plus video poker & a VIP gaming club.

10820 W Charleston Blvd

Happening pub with signature cocktails & American bar bites, plus video poker & a VIP gaming club.

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Upscale French bistro offering classic and contemporary dishes, plus an outdoor patio with lake views.

2620 Regatta Dr

Upscale French bistro offering classic and contemporary dishes, plus an outdoor patio with lake views.

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Airy, lodgelike gaming lounge & eatery open 24/7, offering eclectic American menu, plus takeout.

11021 S Eastern Ave (Henderson)

Airy, lodgelike gaming lounge & eatery open 24/7, offering eclectic American menu, plus takeout.

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American breakfast, lunch & dinner served in a laid-back spot with a bar & gaming area open 24/7.

10490 W Cheyenne Ave

American breakfast, lunch & dinner served in a laid-back spot with a bar & gaming area open 24/7.

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PUB 365

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Updated pub standards are offered alongside 365 beer options in an industrial-chic setting.

255 E Flamingo Rd

Updated pub standards are offered alongside 365 beer options in an industrial-chic setting.

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Laid-back hangout offering pub grub & cocktails in roomy, dark surrounds with outdoor seating.

1916 Village Center Cir

Laid-back hangout offering pub grub & cocktails in roomy, dark surrounds with outdoor seating.

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Laid-back place with a rustic vibe that pours beer and cocktails from a horse trailer bar, as well as hosting games, such as arcade games.

1506 S Main St

Laid-back place with a rustic vibe that pours beer and cocktails from a horse trailer bar, as well as hosting games, such as arcade games.

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The Martini

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American appetizers, burgers & entrees plus cocktails in a clubby-chic setting with gaming.

1205 S Fort Apache Rd

American appetizers, burgers & entrees plus cocktails in a clubby-chic setting with gaming.

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Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

821 David Baker Wy (Henderson)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

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Quiet, intimate retreat at the Wynn offering modern American small plates & a massive wine list.

3131 S Las Vegas Blvd

Quiet, intimate retreat at the Wynn offering modern American small plates & a massive wine list.

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Jaleo

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Stylish eatery serving Spanish fare such as paella, tapas, sangria and classic cocktails, plus beer, hard liquor and wine.

Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 3

Stylish eatery serving Spanish fare such as paella, tapas, sangria and classic cocktails, plus beer, hard liquor and wine.

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Aces & Ales

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Informal gastropub with gourmet pub eats & a rotating stock of brews on tap in a laid-back locale.

2801 N Tenaya Wy

Informal gastropub with gourmet pub eats & a rotating stock of brews on tap in a laid-back locale.

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Comedy Cellar

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Classic American-style comedy club with a varied line-up of local & national level talent.

3700 W Flamingo Rd

Classic American-style comedy club with a varied line-up of local & national level talent.

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Brick-walled, industrial-style brewpub offering American fare including Chicago-style pizza.

2201 S Fort Apache Rd

Brick-walled, industrial-style brewpub offering American fare including Chicago-style pizza.

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Lively hangout featuring pints & pub grub, sports on TV, video poker & live music on weekends.

4650 W Tropicana Ave #110

Lively hangout featuring pints & pub grub, sports on TV, video poker & live music on weekends.

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Sporty casual eatery and bar specializing in traditional American meals such as burgers and wings.

4570 S Hualapai Wy

Sporty casual eatery and bar specializing in traditional American meals such as burgers and wings.

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Small club inside the Miracle Mile Shops featuring nightly shows with resident & guest comedians.

3663 S Las Vegas Blvd Unit 360

Small club inside the Miracle Mile Shops featuring nightly shows with resident & guest comedians.

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Warm bar & eatery offering a large whiskey & wine menu & American bites in roomy digs with a patio.

6599 S Las Vegas Blvd #150B

Warm bar & eatery offering a large whiskey & wine menu & American bites in roomy digs with a patio.

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Vibrant hotel with a sprawling casino, an amphitheater & an outdoor pool, plus dining & bowling.

1301 W Sunset Rd (Henderson)

Vibrant hotel with a sprawling casino, an amphitheater & an outdoor pool, plus dining & bowling.

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Sunset Tavern

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Classy, local bar serving burgers and comfort grub, with video poker, keno, and blackjack.

886 S Boulder Hwy (Henderson)

Classy, local bar serving burgers and comfort grub, with video poker, keno, and blackjack.

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Outpost of a Utah-based chain featuring national headlining acts in a casual setting.

6593 S Las Vegas Blvd Ste b 222

Outpost of a Utah-based chain featuring national headlining acts in a casual setting.

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Vintner Grill

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New American menu with Mediterranean flair served in a white-boothed dining room or outdoor cabana.

10100 W Charleston Blvd #150

New American menu with Mediterranean flair served in a white-boothed dining room or outdoor cabana.

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Joe's Place

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Family-run establishment offering breakfast through dinner in a casual setting with a lounge and patio.

375 N Gibson Rd (Henderson)

Family-run establishment offering breakfast through dinner in a casual setting with a lounge and patio.

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Casual bar serving up wines from around the world to sip by the glass or in flights, as well as beer.

7865 W Sahara Ave #105

Casual bar serving up wines from around the world to sip by the glass or in flights, as well as beer.

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Porchlight 2

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Casual watering hole offering food, beer, and cocktails, plus video gaming.

9410 W Sahara Ave Ste 140

Casual watering hole offering food, beer, and cocktails, plus video gaming.

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Old-school charm and a contemporary atmosphere with bar food and drinks, plus live music and bar games.

1770 Festival Plaza Dr Ste 190

Old-school charm and a contemporary atmosphere with bar food and drinks, plus live music and bar games.

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Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.

1725 Festival Plaza Dr

Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.

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Italian staples from pasta to pizza served in a relaxed dining room with a separate bar/gaming area.

2630 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy (Henderson)

Italian staples from pasta to pizza served in a relaxed dining room with a separate bar/gaming area.

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UK-inspired pub chain with kilt-clad waitresses serving bar food, such as burgers & wings.

3545 Las Vegas Blvd. L-26, 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd

UK-inspired pub chain with kilt-clad waitresses serving bar food, such as burgers & wings.

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Family-run mainstay offering homemade pastas and signature osso buco, plus a happy hour.

4480 Paradise Rd

Family-run mainstay offering homemade pastas and signature osso buco, plus a happy hour.

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Convivial watering hole featuring live local bands on the patio & a daily happy hour.

23 S Water St (Henderson)

Convivial watering hole featuring live local bands on the patio & a daily happy hour.

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Upscale lodging offering sleek quarters & casual dining, plus bars, pools & a free airport shuttle.

12300 Las Vegas Blvd S (Henderson)

Upscale lodging offering sleek quarters & casual dining, plus bars, pools & a free airport shuttle.

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Family-friendly theater venue for fast-paced improvisational comedy shows, plus classes.

3441 W Sahara Ave Ste C4

Family-friendly theater venue for fast-paced improvisational comedy shows, plus classes.

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Relaxed haunt focusing on wine by the glass, bottle and platter, plus beer and other drinks.

197 E California Ave #140

Relaxed haunt focusing on wine by the glass, bottle and platter, plus beer and other drinks.

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Intimate theater featuring top comedic talent in Bally's Windows Theatre overlooking the Strip.

2000 S Las Vegas Blvd Ste 100

Intimate theater featuring top comedic talent in Bally's Windows Theatre overlooking the Strip.

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Italian & Mediterranean fare in a homey, brick-walled eatery & wine bar with a vast vino list.

2120 Festival Plaza Dr #160

Italian & Mediterranean fare in a homey, brick-walled eatery & wine bar with a vast vino list.

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