Why pay $20 for a beer when you can pay $5? We’re sharing the best dive bars in Las Vegas, from tiny holes-in-the-wall where you can sidle up next to low-key locals to hidden gems complete with colorful characters, live music, and some of the best drinks in town.
Remember: You won’t find all of the cool spots on The Strip. We’ve gathered Las Vegas best dive bars that only those in the know frequent. Assemble your must-visit list now; you won’t want to miss these Las Vegas haunts.
As always, check for travel guidelines and closures before planning your trip.
Atomic Liquors
A quick walk from the LED canopy that is the Fremont Street Experience is Atomic Liquors. Opened in 1952, it’s the city’s oldest freestanding bar and is known for its rooftop views of the atomic blast sites from the 1940s and 1950s. Here you’ll find downtown residents and locals from around the Valley.
With an extensive craft beer list, a massive patio, special events, and old-time feel (after all, the Rat Pack did party here), Atomic is our top pick for favorite Las Vegas dive bar.
Double Down Saloon
It’s dirty. It’s dark. It’s got a popular shot made from leftover remnants of shots and drinks that have been combined into something … new. Double Down Saloon is the dive bar punk-rock dreams are made of.
Dubbed the “Happiest Place on Earth,” its walls are covered in murals, and people from all walks of life make the journey here for the drinks, the vibe, and the live music.
Dino’s Lounge
Located south of Atomic, Dino’s Lounge caters to a colorful cast of locals and visitors. This gritty bar is as hip as it is divey, winning awards for both it’s character and karaoke.
In fact, karaoke is one of its big draws, attracting some major talent to compliment the cheap booze.
Dive Bar
Of course, with a name like Dive Bar, we have to include this on our top Las Vegas dive bars, right? Welcome to a world where Pabst Blue Ribbon tall boys are the drink of choice, live punk music rules, and the staff are decidedly rockabilly (and friendly).
Located in a strip mall near UNLV, Dive Bar draws in the cool and hip and everything in between. Come here to meet and mingle or simply check out the locals who call this place their favorite watering hole.
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