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16 Iconic Dive Bars in Las Vegas
Tuesday, November 27, 2012, by Bradley Martin
http://vegas.eater.com/archives/2012/11/27/16-iconic-dive-bars-in-las-vegas.php
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: A dive bar reborn as music venue. Food choices include Frito Pie & BBQ. A handful of easy chairs near the stage provide the ultimate option to enjoy the blast of the superior sound system.
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: Velvet draped walls and red vinyl booths. Framed Marilyn Monroe pictures and the Rat Pack on the jukebox. A time stood still in 1980s clientele and design style
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: A mix of thrifty UNLV customers and thirsty locals. The un-fussy layout includes video poker and three pool tables. Hungry visitors expecting to see the non-existent grill...
1516 Las Vegas Blvd S (at E Wyoming Ave), Las Vegas, NV
Dive Bar · Gateway District · 23 tips and reviews
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: A Strip dive bar since 1962. Dino's welcomes neighborhood bar-flys and downtown hipsters. Hosts fiercely competitive karaoke contests and contests to choose the "Drunk of the Month."
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: A working water wheel, living room-style seating and a 1970s lounge decor. Playboy magazine rated them the fourth best dive bar in the country. The $5.95 burger remains a draw for locals.
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: In your face attitude and design, matched by the loud DJ soundtrack and shifting roster of live act. Legendary libations include the Ass Juice shot and a bacon martini.
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: Sports obsessed bar that sponsors two local softball and soccer teams. Most famed for their comfort food menu, in particular the Stromboli and pizza selections. Welcomes families, children.
1712 W Charleston Blvd (at Shadow Ln), Las Vegas, NV
Tiki Bar · 121 tips and reviews
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: The premiere Las Vegas Tiki lounge. Home to deadly potent drinks, authentic and plentiful Tiki props and a peerless surf music selection on the jukebox.
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: A dive bar that also happens to be a gay bar. Fetish wear and leather are encouraged by their patrons. A rustic and basic design is matched by the unpretentious atmosphere. Cash only!
Dive Bar · Downtown Las Vegas · 31 tips and reviews
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: Vegas outpost of the NYC original, inspiration for Coyote Ugly. Females are encouraged to dance on the bar and donate bras to hang from ceiling. Bartenders berate customers via megaphones.
1122 E Charleston Blvd (at S Maryland Pkwy), Las Vegas, NV
Dive Bar · West Huntridge · 14 tips and reviews
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: Noted for cheapness of booze, plenty of TVs, unpretentious locals and rockabilly crowd. Their Jameson Century Club celebrates regulars who have downed 100 Jameson shots.
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: Nautical and beach themed props on the wall. A monthly featured beer and BBQ on the menu. NY Yankees and Giants supporting clientele that can play pool or the jukebox when a game isn't on.
1121 S Decatur Blvd (W Charleston Blvd), Las Vegas, NV
Bar · 11 tips and reviews
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: Instead of karaoke, Meathead's offers comedy open mikes. Plus, live bands every Friday. A loyal Detroit Lions clientele mingles with hard rocking music fans. Plus free popcorn.
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: Small and smoky pseudo surfer bar, launched into legendary status through its alliance with Naked City Pizza providing the menu. Buffalo, N.Y., design accents and sports team focus.
2333 N Jones Blvd (at Smoke Ranch Rd), Las Vegas, NV
Bar · 6 tips and reviews
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: Twenty-four hour country bar with a country music karaoke night, frequent live bands and plenty of room for boot scootin'. Noon to 6 p.m. happy hour. Resolute cash only policy.
5589 W Charleston Blvd (at Upland Blvd), Las Vegas, NV
Sports Bar · 16 tips and reviews
Jason Goldlist: via Eater: An Italian-American bar & grill since 1964. 24 hour dining noted for its pizza and hot wings. The Monday night open-mike jam sessions draws from a roster of veteran local performers.