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.

Truck Dings Self-Driving Shuttle on First Day of Service

Truck Dings Self-Driving Shuttle on First Day of Service

Murphy's Law is laughing its ass off right about now. On its first official day of service downtown, an autonomous...

November 08 2017 — 2 min read — 17 comments

30 New Things in Downtown Las Vegas Since Your Last Visit

30 New Things in Downtown Las Vegas Since Your Last Visit

There's always something new happening in Las Vegas, and we try our best to keep up with the latest restaurants,...

November 06 2017 — 8 min read — 21 comments

Two Bald Brothers Restaurant Closes Downtown

Two Bald Brothers Restaurant Closes Downtown

Two Bald Brothers, a Mediterranean restaurant, has closed downtown. The restaurant opened in June 2017. The modest restaurant took up...

November 06 2017 — 1 min read — 2 comments

Driverless Shuttle to Begin Service in Downtown Las Vegas

Driverless Shuttle to Begin Service in Downtown Las Vegas

After a successful pilot period back in January 2017, a driverless shuttle is ready to begin service on Fremont East...

November 03 2017 — 1 min read — 42 comments

Dough Dough’s Hawaiian Cafe and Malasadas is a Delicious Downtown Discovery

Dough Dough’s Hawaiian Cafe and Malasadas is a Delicious Downtown Discovery

Yes, it's got a weird name. In addition, Dough Dough's Hawaiian Cafe & Malasadas is in a weird location. The...

October 25 2017 — 3 min read — 6 comments

Carson Kitchen is Back in Business After Expansion

Carson Kitchen is Back in Business After Expansion

A popular downtown eatery, Carson Kitchen, has re-opened following an expansion. In June 2017, Carson Kitchen celebrated its three-year anniversary,...

October 24 2017 — 2 min read — 4 comments

Las Vegas Club Demolition Rounds Second Base

Las Vegas Club Demolition Rounds Second Base

The former Las Vegas Club, a sports-themed casino in downtown Las Vegas, is about halfway toward its goal of becoming...

October 21 2017 — 3 min read — 22 comments

Axe Hole Las Vegas Hits the Mark at Neonopolis

Axe Hole Las Vegas Hits the Mark at Neonopolis

When you think about fun things to do in Las Vegas, axe throwing may not immediately spring to mind. Maybe...

October 20 2017 — 2 min read — 9 comments

Gold Diggers Nightclub at Golden Nugget to Close and Get Renovation, Rebrand

Gold Diggers Nightclub at Golden Nugget to Close and Get Renovation, Rebrand

Gold Diggers Nightclub at Golden Nugget will soon close for a renovation. Halloween is expected to be its final night...

October 14 2017 — 1 min read — 3 comments

Flippin’ Good Re-Opens on Fremont East With Waitstaff, New Look, Better Food

Flippin’ Good Re-Opens on Fremont East With Waitstaff, New Look, Better Food

Flippin' Good restaurant is back in business on Fremont East in downtown Las Vegas after a significant renovation. With its...

October 12 2017 — 3 min read — 7 comments

Gird Your Loins, White Castle Opens on Fremont Street

Gird Your Loins, White Castle Opens on Fremont Street

The second White Castle restaurant in Las Vegas has opened for business, this time in downtown on Fremont Street. We...

October 04 2017 — 2 min read — 19 comments

Downtown’s Carson Kitchen Closes Temporarily During Expansion

Downtown’s Carson Kitchen Closes Temporarily During Expansion

A popular downtown restaurant, Carson Kitchen, has closed during an expansion into a neighboring space. The restaurant opened in June...

October 02 2017 — 1 min read — 1 comment

Bigass Excavator Bites Into Las Vegas Club Casino Towers

Bigass Excavator Bites Into Las Vegas Club Casino Towers

The demolition of downtown's Las Vegas Club casino continues, and we've got exclusive photos and video to keep you in...

September 25 2017 — 1 min read — 10 comments

Bronto Goes to Work on Las Vegas Club Tower, Golden Goose and Glitter Gulch Facades Go Away

Bronto Goes to Work on Las Vegas Club Tower, Golden Goose and Glitter Gulch Facades Go Away

The demolition of the Las Vegas Club continues with the country's highest reach excavator taking on the casino's southernmost hotel...

September 20 2017 — 2 min read — 13 comments

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

Long-Ailing Pepper Club Restaurant to Close at English Hotel

Long-Ailing Pepper Club Restaurant to Close at English Hotel

November 14 2025 — 2 min read — 0 comments

Fremont Street Experience’s New Year’s Eve Lineup Features Copious Underwhelm

Fremont Street Experience’s New Year’s Eve Lineup Features Copious Underwhelm

November 13 2025 — 3 min read — 5 comments

Fremont Street Experience’s “Undercover Boss” to Step Down

Fremont Street Experience’s “Undercover Boss” to Step Down

November 12 2025 — 6 min read — 2 comments

Siegel’s 1941 to Close at Downtown’s El Cortez Casino

Siegel’s 1941 to Close at Downtown’s El Cortez Casino

November 08 2025 — 2 min read — 17 comments