A Las Vegas institution, this punk rock dive bar draws locals and tourists for the house specialties—bacon martinis or “a@s juice” (best described as bacon-infused vodka or a mix of Everclear and whatever). Psychedelic-Satanic murals, well-stocked jukebox, raucous live bands, sociable bartenders, and soap opera-like cast of regulars. One of Vegas’ true 24-hour scenes.
"House rule: You puke, you clean." Okay, that about sums up the Double Down. Well, no, it doesn't really do the place justice. This is a big local hangout, with management quoting an old Scope magazine description of its clientele: "Hipsters, blue collars, the well-heeled lunatic fringe." Rumored to have been spotted here: director Tim Burton and the late Dr. Timothy Leary. Need to know more?...
This artsy dive features psychedelic murals, a varied clientele and inventive drinks, such as the bacon martini.:
In Short
Conveniently located between the city's airport corridors of Paradise and Swenson, this dark little bar is something of a locus for the Vegas arts scene, with a crowd of...