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.

Plaza Podcast Features Best Guest, Ever

It's been a minute since we've done a podcast episode of our own, but that doesn't mean we aren't out...

June 26 2025 — 2 min read — 2 comments

“Miss Behave’s Mavericks” to Close at Plaza, With an Asterisk

A quirky variety show at Plaza, "Miss Behave's Mavericks," will close after its July 6, 2025 performance. The closure, however,...

June 23 2025 — 3 min read — 14 comments

Iconic “Crazy Girls” Statue is Coming to Circa Las Vegas

It's as recognizable as the Bellagio fountains, Carrot Top, the Strat tower, Vegas Vic or the Las Vegas sign. The...

June 12 2025 — 6 min read — 6 comments

DDT Pro Wrestling-Themed Bar Closes Downtown

A wrestling-themed bar in downtown Las Vegas, DDT, has closed. DDT was located in the space that was previously Bocho...

June 06 2025 — 2 min read — 6 comments

Top Gun Experience Announced for The Strat

A new "adrenaline-charged, immersive experience" is planned for an "undeveloped site" at The Strat: Top Gun Las Vegas. It's not...

May 23 2025 — 5 min read — 7 comments

Confirmed: Hogs & Heifers to Close Downtown

A longtime fixture in the Downtown Grand family is set to close. We use the term "family" loosely here, as...

May 12 2025 — 3 min read — 21 comments

Istanbul Mediterranean to Replace Flippin’ Good on Fremont East

Istanbul Mediterranean is coming to the Fremont East entertainment district in downtown Las Vegas. The restaurant will move into the...

May 10 2025 — 3 min read — 8 comments

Today’s Quashed Rumor: No, “Circa 2” Was Not Announced

Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley recently gave her State of the City address. During the speech, Berkley "announced" plans for...

May 05 2025 — 3 min read — 4 comments

Fremont Street Experience Announces 2025 Free Concert Series Lineup [Updated]

It's an annual tradition. Fremont Street Experience announces the lineup for its free concert series. People complain about the lineup....

May 01 2025 — 5 min read — 15 comments

Exclusive: Downtown Cocktail Room to Be Replaced by Daphne’s Cocktail Lounge

Many hearts were broken when Downtown Cocktail Room announced it was closing. The bar was a Las Vegas institution. Now,...

April 22 2025 — 3 min read — 1 comment

Plaza Expands Free Fireworks Schedule for 2025

At least one Las Vegas casino is upping its "free things to do" game in 2025. Downtown's Plaza Hotel &...

March 27 2025 — 2 min read — 3 comments

Beloved Restaurant Eat Closes Downtown

A longtime downtown restaurant, Eat, has closed. Eat was the brainchild of chef Natalie Young, and was part of the...

March 24 2025 — 2 min read — 4 comments

Rolling Stone Enters Due Diligence to Purchase Downtown Grand

The saga of the sale of Downtown Grand has taken another turn with sources saying Penske Media Corporation, owner of...

March 24 2025 — 3 min read — 6 comments

Therapy Sold on Fremont East, Set to Reopen as Nightclub

Therapy, a longtime fixture in downtown's Fremont East entertainment district has been sold. According to documents submitted to the City...

March 16 2025 — 2 min read — 1 comment

Downtown Las Vegas

Plaza Podcast Features Best Guest, Ever

“Miss Behave’s Mavericks” to Close at Plaza, With an Asterisk

Iconic “Crazy Girls” Statue is Coming to Circa Las Vegas

DDT Pro Wrestling-Themed Bar Closes Downtown

Top Gun Experience Announced for The Strat

Confirmed: Hogs & Heifers to Close Downtown

Istanbul Mediterranean to Replace Flippin’ Good on Fremont East

Today’s Quashed Rumor: No, “Circa 2” Was Not Announced

Fremont Street Experience Announces 2025 Free Concert Series Lineup [Updated]

Exclusive: Downtown Cocktail Room to Be Replaced by Daphne’s Cocktail Lounge

Plaza Expands Free Fireworks Schedule for 2025

Beloved Restaurant Eat Closes Downtown

Rolling Stone Enters Due Diligence to Purchase Downtown Grand

Therapy Sold on Fremont East, Set to Reopen as Nightclub

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