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.

City of Las Vegas Unveils New Logo, Complete With Sweet Googie Stars

We tend not to get too worked up about logo unveilings, but this one caught our eye. Because Las Vegas! The...

October 06 2016 — 2 min read — 0 comments

Surreal Sighting of the Day: Donald Trump Visits El Sombrero in Las Vegas

There we were, checking out the cafe at the Gambler's General Store, when the unmistakable sound of political protesters chanting...

October 05 2016 — 1 min read — 4 comments

Fremont Arcade Brings New Energy to Downtown’s Neonopolis Mall

A videogame and pinball arcade, Fremont Arcade, has moved into downtown's Neonopolis and is breathing new life into the oft-maligned shopping...

October 04 2016 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Beat Coffeehouse, Burlesque Hall of Fame Close to Make Room for Eureka Restaurant

Two downtown venues, The Beat Coffeehouse and Burlesque Hall of Fame, have closed to make way for a new restaurant,...

October 03 2016 — 1 min read — 1 comment

Transformation of The California Continues With Opening of Sports Book Bar

There's been a steady stream of changes and renovations at downtown's California casino, including the unveiling of a new sports...

September 06 2016 — 3 min read — 6 comments

Demolition Begins at Downtown’s La Bayou Casino

We've said it a lot, but the only constant in Las Vegas is nipples. Sorry, change. Well, all right, they're...

September 01 2016 — 3 min read — 11 comments

A Peek at Downtown Grand’s New Restaurant, Freedom Beat

Construction is well under way at Downtown Grand's new restaurant, Freedom Beat. Freedom Beat replaces the resort's former cafe, Stewart +...

August 24 2016 — 2 min read — 10 comments

Work Begins on Exterior of Fremont’s La Bayou Casino

Work has begun on the exterior of former grind joint and daiquiri dispensary La Bayou on Fremont Street. Here's your exclusive...

August 24 2016 — 2 min read — 6 comments

Four, Count ‘Em Four, Shops Call It Quits at Pawn Plaza

To say downtown's Pawn Plaza is going through a rough patch would be an understatement. A startling four shops have shuttered...

August 23 2016 — 3 min read — 25 comments

Big Rig Jig Debuts in Downtown Las Vegas and It’s Glorious

The Big Rig Jig, a 50-foot-tall, 25-ton sculpture has made its debut in downtown Las Vegas, and it's an undeniable jaw-dropper....

August 21 2016 — 2 min read — 11 comments

Fiddlestix Restaurant Opens at Downtown’s Gold Spike

Gold Spike, has opened a new restaurant, Fiddlestix, just weeks after closing its cafe, The Grill. Gold Spike is a...

August 20 2016 — 3 min read — 2 comments

Lucky Dragon Shows New Sign of Life With, Y’Know, A Sign

If you're looking for signs the beleaguered Lucky Dragon resort may actually open, we've got one. The Lucky Dragon's hotel...

August 19 2016 — 1 min read — 2 comments

Five Epic Rum Cocktails at Downtown Las Vegas Bars for National Rum Day

Of all the made-up holidays our nation celebrates, there's one to rule them all. August 16 is National Rum Day!...

August 16 2016 — 2 min read — 7 comments

Downtown’s Gold Spike Closes The Grill, Fiddlestix Already in the Works

Downtown's Gold Spike has closed its cafe, The Grill, and is working on a new restaurant concept, Fiddlestix. The new...

July 22 2016 — 2 min read — 1 comment

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Downtown Las Vegas

City of Las Vegas Unveils New Logo, Complete With Sweet Googie Stars

Surreal Sighting of the Day: Donald Trump Visits El Sombrero in Las Vegas

Fremont Arcade Brings New Energy to Downtown’s Neonopolis Mall

Beat Coffeehouse, Burlesque Hall of Fame Close to Make Room for Eureka Restaurant

Transformation of The California Continues With Opening of Sports Book Bar

Demolition Begins at Downtown’s La Bayou Casino

A Peek at Downtown Grand’s New Restaurant, Freedom Beat

Work Begins on Exterior of Fremont’s La Bayou Casino

Four, Count ‘Em Four, Shops Call It Quits at Pawn Plaza

Big Rig Jig Debuts in Downtown Las Vegas and It’s Glorious

Fiddlestix Restaurant Opens at Downtown’s Gold Spike

Lucky Dragon Shows New Sign of Life With, Y’Know, A Sign

Five Epic Rum Cocktails at Downtown Las Vegas Bars for National Rum Day

Downtown’s Gold Spike Closes The Grill, Fiddlestix Already in the Works

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

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