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.

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

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’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

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 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

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

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

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

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...

March 01 2023 — 3 min read — 2 comments

Fremont Food Hall Opens, Second Street Grill Closes Permanently

Fremont Food Hall Opens, Second Street Grill Closes Permanently

Downtown's Fremont casino is evolving culinarily, which has led to the demise of a reliable workhorse of a restaurant, Second...

January 17 2023 — 4 min read — 8 comments

Exclusive Look Inside Fremont Casino’s New Food Hall, Sportsbook, Casino Space

Exclusive Look Inside Fremont Casino’s New Food Hall, Sportsbook, Casino Space

A week ago, we shared a peek into the new casino expansion at downtown's Fremont casino, but we never got...

December 16 2022 — 3 min read — 10 comments

Banger Brewing to Close on Fremont Street

Banger Brewing to Close on Fremont Street

A beloved downtown brewery, Banger Brewing, is closing. The brewery, located in the Neonopolis complex, is expected to close by...

December 12 2022 — 2 min read — 12 comments

Sneak Peek at Fremont Casino’s Expansion, Dates You Need to Know

Sneak Peek at Fremont Casino’s Expansion, Dates You Need to Know

Fremont casino is about to unveil its $50 million casino expansion and we've got a first look inside. We've also...

December 09 2022 — 4 min read — 6 comments

Park on Fremont Restaurant Closes for Renovation

Park on Fremont Restaurant Closes for Renovation

A popular restaurant at the "gateway" to Fremont East has closed for a renovation. Park on Fremont will get a...

December 09 2022 — 2 min read — 3 comments

Fremont Street Experience Rolls Out A.I.-Powered Security System

Fremont Street Experience Rolls Out A.I.-Powered Security System

A few months ago, Fremont Street Experience (wrongly) took a P.R. hit for a couple of shootings by asshats. Everyone...

November 30 2022 — 6 min read — 6 comments

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

Heart Attack Grill Closes at Downtown’s Neonopolis Mall After 14 Years

Heart Attack Grill Closes at Downtown’s Neonopolis Mall After 14 Years

May 18 2026 — 6 min read — 18 comments

Plaza Plans New High Limit Lounge, Plus Metric Ass-Ton of More News

Plaza Plans New High Limit Lounge, Plus Metric Ass-Ton of More News

April 16 2026 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Fremont Street Experience’s Free Summer Concert 2026 Lineup Goes Live [UPDATED]

Fremont Street Experience’s Free Summer Concert 2026 Lineup Goes Live [UPDATED]

April 15 2026 — 6 min read — 7 comments

Downtown Grand is in Receivership, Here’s the Scoop Behind the Scoop

Downtown Grand is in Receivership, Here’s the Scoop Behind the Scoop

April 13 2026 — 6 min read — 7 comments