Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas is a quirky alternative to the Las Vegas Strip, with good gambling, a grittier vibe and a diverse collection of restaurants, bars and casinos.

Binion’s Gets Its Million-Dollar Groove Back

For years, photos with a million dollars cash at Binion's was a fun free thing to do in Las Vegas....

June 07 2023 — 4 min read — 7 comments

Jazz Fans Rejoice: Downtown Grand to Get Fat Cat Jazz and Blues Lounge

We've got some exclusive scoop about a new venue coming to Downtown Grand. Located downtown. Seriously? It's right there in...

June 05 2023 — 2 min read — 6 comments

Downtown’s Donut Bar Closes Amidst Dumbassery

A longtime downtown fixture, Donut Bar, has closed after seven years of operation. We always liked the place, always said...

June 02 2023 — 2 min read — 3 comments

Rumor: Another Todd English Restaurant to Close, The Beast at Area 15

Todd English has apparently been shown the door by Las Vegas, again. As previously announced, his Olives restaurant is set...

May 30 2023 — 2 min read — 0 comments

Fremont Street’s Iconic Vegas Vic Gets Love at Last

Following months of complaints from this blog and members of the public, the owners of Vegas Vic have finally stepped...

May 24 2023 — 3 min read — 2 comments

First Look at Menu for Plaza’s New Outdoor Carousel Bar

Downtown's Plaza casino is about to unveil its new Carousel lounge, but we can't wait, so we snagged a sneak...

May 16 2023 — 3 min read — 4 comments

Podcast Ep. 157: Fremont Street Experience CEO, A’s Chain-Yankery and More

Some people used to complain our podcast episodes were few and far between. Careful what you wish for, because here's...

May 15 2023 — 2 min read — 0 comments

Downtown’s New Meatball Hero is Downright Fantastic

Downtown has an awesome new grab-and-go option, Meatball Hero. The new offering is a food truck at the gateway to...

May 12 2023 — 3 min read — 0 comments

Sportsbook Shutters at Golden Gate

The Circa Sports sportsbook at Golden Gate has quietly closed. If you're curious why the sportsbook at Golden Gate closed,...

April 27 2023 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Fremont Street Experience Unveils Free Concert Series Schedule

Fremont Street Experience has announced its free concert series line-up for 2023. We love when the concert schedule is shared...

April 25 2023 — 4 min read — 5 comments

Confirmed: Banger Brewing to Close on Fremont Street

We previously shared a popular downtown brewery, Banger Brewing, was set to close, now it's been confirmed by the venue....

March 28 2023 — 2 min read — 4 comments

Life is Beautiful Music Festival Announces 2023 Line-Up

The Life is Beautiful music festival is a big deal for downtown Las Vegas. The festival, celebrating its tenth year,...

March 28 2023 — 3 min read — 1 comment

First Look at Meatball Hero Coming to Fremont East

We are a huge meatball fan, so we experienced borderline euphoria when we heard there's going to be a new...

March 08 2023 — 2 min read — 1 comment

Hot N Juicy Crawfish Opens at Downtown Grand, Challenges Lie Ahead

After repeated delays, Hot N Juicy Crawfish has quietly opened at Downtown Grand. Possibly too quietly. We get a restaurant...

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