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.

Golden Gate to Close One Week for Refresh

There's arguably bigger news in Las Vegas at the moment (Durango casino opened, Fontainebleau opens Dec. 14), but scoop is...

December 05 2023 — 3 min read — 9 comments

Jackass Lawyers File Frivolous Lawsuit Against Circa for Charging Sales Tax

Just when you thought Las Vegas had reached peak stupid by hosting the F1 debacle, there's this. A group of...

December 01 2023 — 4 min read — 15 comments

Las Vegas is Getting a Fine Art Museum Thanks to Elaine Wynn’s Deep Pockets

We haven't seen this announced officially yet, but we hear a new fine arts museum has been approved for Symphony...

November 27 2023 — 3 min read — 6 comments

“Horned Toad” Mural Painted Over in Downtown Las Vegas

In what can only be described as a "swift kick to the nadular region," downtown has lost an epic mural...

November 14 2023 — 2 min read — 5 comments

Pizza Rock Fire Department Response Nearly Gives Las Vegas Blogger Heart Attack

An incident at a popular downtown restaurant, Pizza Rock, nearly caused a Las Vegas blogger to have a heart attack....

October 23 2023 — 2 min read — 4 comments

Circa Named Best Casino Resort in U.S. for Third Straight Time, Here’s Why

At this year's Global Gaming Awards, Circa Las Vegas was named "North American Property of the Year" for the third...

October 18 2023 — 6 min read — 13 comments

Fremont Casino Wraps Up Casino Renovation

The Fremont Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas has completed its months-long renovation. The renovation had a budget of...

October 04 2023 — 3 min read — 11 comments

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 — 8 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 — 7 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 — 3 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

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