I don't have a ton of good things to say about this venue, but I also don't have a ton of bad things to say about it. Located right on Fremont St, Backstage Bar & Billiards is a venue I went to a couple of times when I lived in Las Vegas. I've seen bands like Letter Kills and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster as well as the likes of Cryptopsy and Abysmal Dawn. The last show I went to at the venue was said Maylene and the Sons of Disaster show in what I believe was May of 2024 (I'm catching up on venue reviews). The venue itself is a decent enough size and mostly consists of standing room only, though a few chairs for what I assume is ADA are usually lined up against the wall. The sound here was always solid enough and I don't have any complaints over that and the merch area was tucked away enough in the back that it didn't get in the way of the show itself. Overall, Backstage Bar & Billiards is a solid little venue that consistently has pretty decent shows. The staff here always did what they needed to do, and my only real complaint is that I wasn't able to score Green Day tickets here when they did that special show, but either way, it's a solid enough venue. read more

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Great Venue to see small/upcoming artist. was my cousin and i's first time going and we had a great time! few picture from last nights show. staff is very friendly and helpful. over all great experience read more

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This is a place you must add to your visit. A venue that has fantastic entertainment and bands to rock to and dance along with. There maybe a cover charge, but it's well worth it. BTW Happy birthday to the man! read more

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I've seen some outstanding concerts here! Love the atmosphere and acoustics. Drinks were priced as expected and the service was excellent! Check their website for upcoming events and check this gem out!! read more

Better hospitality and respect to new customers and better social training. The security or bar backs tell at customers and new walk ins it's embarrassing and not okay in any means read more

The venue is great. Drinks cheap and good. So I'm unsure how to give stars here. Because the event was horrible, we left after 15min. We bought tickets for the burlesque show it said starts at 9pm when we walked in 8.50pm it had already started????... but it was more a freaksjow than burlesque, reminding me of the Amazing weird show I saw at the artisan years ago only this one was 1% of that shows talent. Worst part is the weirdo presentator that felt the need to talk 5 min most not understandable between acts. The acts itself were boring, long, just watching a slow striptease honestly of ... trying to say this respectful, not women I even prefer to see naked but that's to each their own. However my male friend was the one wanting the leave because he was more annoyed and disgusted than me and I was happy to walk out too!! read more

Great bands, good vibes, wonderful staff! We had such a great time and can't wait to be back.

Went here during Punk Rock Bowling and it was awesome for a concert. Nice and spacious with a great placement for seating just off from the stage and enough room to crowd up around it and dance. I ended up shuffling in there from the concerts ending at Country Club next door, not sure if they're connected more than physically but that was a plus too to be able to shuffle off to the next venue. Looking forward to any future concerts here read more

Easy to get to and right at the corner of Fremont Went to the bubble rave with shapeshftr headlining and had a great time! Drinks were served with a heavy pour and the staff was friendly Restrooms were clean as well read more

I was extremely dissatisfied with my evening there tonight. The older blonde woman working the door and taking the money was rude and short. Then, I find out that it costs 10 per person, per hour, to play pool. So, the five of us would have to choke up 50 dollars to play on a single pool table. Then, I had to run to the car to get cash, and they charged me five dollars to get back as their was "no readmittance" which they failed to tell me when I left. It's been a little while since I felt a place was so hostile and cold. I would never choose to return. read more

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Not the best music venue in town. For starters, the venue is small and even smaller when they have two large pool tables on the floor during concerts. Drink wise, the selection is minimal but the prices are reasonable so it's really a wash. Sound levels are usually good, but security is practically non existent which makes for a somewhat unpleasant experience if it's a too rowdy crowd. Also, the worst part is the no re-entry policy. Smoking is allowed, but since smokers cant re-enter and there's no designated smoke area, the place just fills up with second hand smoke. For the right band sometimes you have to suck it up and see them at a smaller venue which is why I've been to this venue a few times in the past, but I really hope they change a few of their policies to make it a more enjoyable experience for all attendees. read more

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With the lack of small venues featuring Rock music in Las Vegas Backstage Bar & Billiards is a breath of fresh air. Tired of seeing your favorite indy act reduced to thirty minutes at a festival with fifty other artists for $199? Check out the line-up including a recent visit from The Appleseed Cast and an upcoming show from Cursive. Easy in and out, plenty of close parking and tons of local eateries like Carson Kitchen nearby plus excellent acoustics - can't really ask for more. read more

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Been going here for years. Last night I had a tab open. I had bought beers for friends and myself throughout the night. Surprised to get a $167 bill at the end of the night for maybe eight - ten beers total. I usually settle up between each order but I thought it would be ok. My mistake, I won't be spending money here anymore. read more

I have never been in this venue. Last night I went first time. The venue itself is roomy enough. They have a pretty large bar. There is a lot behind the venue to park. It's fairly cheap, and it's super close to the venue. All in all, I was happy with the sound quality. They are always having bands playing, so its a great place to go catch new bands. read more

Great venue, but I was disappointed the headline band was advertised at 8pm but didn't come out until much later than that. I expected their to be a warm up band beforehand, but no band even started until 9pm, I waited until shortly after 10pm then only the 2nd warm up band started, so I left. This is false advertisement to get ppl in the door early. Not to mention probably the most expensive bottles of water in town $6 read more

03/15/24 CONCERT My least favorite venue in Las Vegas. Why? Because they make you stand outside waiting to get in when the door time specified everywhere online has already passed 45 minutes ago. Because you get an overpriced cocktail but then you ask for a water and they won't just "gun" you free water in a cup, instead you must pay $6.50 for a single small Crystal Geyser. (They sell 36 bottles in a pack of that same water at Costco Downtown for $5.98.) Because the sightlines are terrible and they have a VIP section off to the side where they can rake in way more cash from admissions (one wonders, does the band get any kickbacks from such nonsense?) and thus making sightlines all the more difficult. The only good thing is a single couch in the very back, if you are ADA, but if you don't get there the moment the doors open, good luck. Sadly I must attend some concerts at this venue, due to artists who rarely come to Vegas, but I try not to go here if I can. read more

We got comedy tickets and we're looking forward to the show. Our ticket said to arrive at 7:30 for an 8 PM start time. When we arrived at 7:30 The facility was not ready for an 8 PM show. We were told to come back at 8:30 PM. We happily complied, and when we got back at 8:30 there was a long line. We happily waited and looked forward to the comedy. When we finally got in to the facility at approximately 850. There was absolutely zero seating. Seating is on a first come first serve basis and it is in short supply. At approximately 9pm they said the show would be starting soon. At 9:15 I was told the show was starting any minute. The people in the crowd were growing anxious. While waiting I ordered a water and a Coca-Cola. It cost $8. When I was done enjoying my $8 Coke and water we left. The show had yet to begin. And who knows if it ever did. In short the place has a cool vibe but obviously the staff is unorganized and they are not prepared for the size of crowd they had in. Too bad! read more

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came here for the shwazey concert. alcohol in the drinks are less than less of 1/4 of the drink. seriously didn't even taste like alcohol at all. very disappointing. the backbar dude took away my drink with some still in there too. he got me another with the amount he took & it was only a splash. tasted like i drank nothing but soda. never again will i order drinks from here. read more

I went to a concert at Triple B's last night. Overall the venue is fine and the staff was friendly. The drinks aren't overpriced like most bars in Vegas. Once you check in with the guy at the door there is no re-entry which would normally be fine but they allow people to smoke in the venue. I was there from 8:30-12am in a smoked filled room. It's pretty ridiculous in 2022 that they allow people to smoke all night long with no section for people to go outside AT ALL. Or maybe having a smoking section outside like almost every other bar/venue downtown. read more

Saw a friends band play here. Venue itself isn't bad as far as a band goes. Bar was a little expensive for a dive style environment (especially after paying $20 to get in) while concerts of headlining bands on Fremont Street were free. Billiards was the loosest term I've ever seen. One 7ft (standard size) table, Couldn't even have a real slate table? read more

Went to see Black Marble on Wednesday night. Yelp said they are closed on Wednesday, but I believe that they just opened for a special event? not sure. It was a small lounge/bar. They had a bar inside so I could grab my drink and enjoyed my show. First time at this location, but a great experience. (Since it is also billiards, the smell of cigarettes could bother you if you are a non-smoker. I had a really hard time but I was fine after 30 min or so). read more

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Honestly my least favorite concert venue in town. They get some great bands and have a nice drink selection, but I just don't think the place was built as a concert venue. The giant pillars on the concert floor are super annoying (show up a little late and you're almost guaranteed to get stuck behind them). Sound levels are bad. Staff can be snippy and rude. Perhaps worst of all, they allow smoking on the concert floor. Every time I try to dance in the pit, I find myself suffocating in a giant cloud of secondhand smoke. I'll only go there if I really love the band. read more

I like the layout of the Backstage, Bar & Billiards, but I'm not really sure what they're going for; is it a live concert venue or pool hall? I was here last Saturday and just decided to pop-in for a bit to check out the place. They were charging $5 at the door, but if you're playing pool you get in for free, how do they regulate that?..."Ummm, yeah. I'm here to play pool", I told the door guy. As I walked in and looked around the first thing I noticed was the decor; Led Zeppelin framed tour-shirts, a lot of label issued gold records on the walls, and the use of road-cases as stools surrounding the bar, these looked cool although I can't imagine them being too comfortable after awhile. They also had Limp Bizkit and House of Pain stuff everywhere and this almost garnered a two star review. But after doing some homework I found out that one of the co-founders of the BBB used to be the DJ in these two bands...or something. The drinks were strong and fairly inexpensive by Vegas standards. The place was pretty empty and the band was still setting up, so I decided to play some pool after all. The cost $10 an hour so depending on how good you are; this is either a great deal or highway robbery, I'm somewhere in between. My GF and I played pool for a while and watched a few of the local bands performing that night. I might have just been here on a off night, but the crowd felt very young and almost "high school cliquey". A lot of "kids" were running around to each group and whispering stuff? I don't know what was going on here. After our hour of pool was up we decided to call it a night at BBB and said our farewells. The staff here was great, the drinks were strong and the venue has a cool look, but I'll definitely have to come back when they have bigger acts playing. Maybe a few more booties in the door and a couple more shots of whiskey will liven this place up next time. read more

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UPDATE: 8/6/17 Triple B's no longer has re-entry :( What makes Backstage Bar & Billiards stand out from other concert venues is that they actually allow crowd surfing, smoking, and re-entry. Mosh pits were practically unregulated. People that crowd surfed their way onto the stage were unceremoniously shoved off. Another very cool feature of the venue was that members of the lineup bands mingled with patrons. This may be due to the nature of the bands playing (Carnival of Death Tour 2014). Bands were selling their merch along the back wall and watching the shows with the rest of us. Basically, if you're out for a rockin' good time, Backstage Billiards can definitely provide that kind of atmosphere. The venue itself was decent sized. There was ample seating which my tired feet and legs are grateful for. Couches lined along the right side of the wall and stools were at the bar and scattered throughout the venue. There were 2 pool tables that occupied the center of the bar. It's not like anyone is going to play pool during a concert, so these were just in the way. Unfortunately, the bar does not have draft beer. To me, this is unacceptable. If you're going to call yourself a bar, you better have some beer on tap! PBR short cans were $4 each. Ouch. Service was okay - the bar was pretty slammed and there were only 2 bartenders. Backstage Bar & Billiards is set up in a great location at Downtown Fremont. It's a stone's throw away from the newly opened Market, Container Park, and Le Thai. I look forward to seeing more bands play here in the future. :) read more

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Love this venue. Great sound, good bar and merch placement. If you even are somewhat interested in a band and they're playing here, don't hesitate to go and see them. The bartenders are attentive. At a music venue! Blew my mind. Great location by Fremont too. Lots to do before or after a show. The shows even start on time! I'm glowing. read more

Went to the burlesque show! Wasn't sure what to expect! Drinks were good & a great price. The show was entertaining! Such a body positive show! read more

Love this place. I love seeing bands here and the drinks are local friendly as far as pricing. It's right by a lot of trendy food spots too, so when you get a chance. Check. It. Out. read more

Went to see a pyschobilly show and didn't let me wreck that's part of the mosh pit the show they are so uptight I was there not long ago and everything was good idk what's going but they don't let people enjoy the show read more

Been here 3 times to see a total of 9 bands/performers. Audio mixing for 7/9 was like trying to watch a Christopher Nolan movie w/ blown out audio. The 2/9 acceptable mixes were merely decent (both end of night headliners). Still they somehow get amazing talent to show up constantly? No re-entry, so you have people chainsmoking and vaping onto other patrons, be sure to bring a mask if you don't want to constantly choke on candy-scented smoke Large 'Fremont Country Club' stage is mostly fine, but BBB bar stage has a lot of viewing space blocked by support beams, and floor space blocked by tables (seems like billiards are now closed off during shows, thank god). If someone you love is headlining, it is worth arriving a few hours late to skip the openers and coughing fits so that you can see one of your faves, otherwise; steer clear. read more

Great $1.00 beers and $2.00 hotdogs. Awesome place with great people. You gotta check this place out for a change of pace in Vegas.

I went to see one of my favorite bands play here last month. It was GREAT! I like the size of the space as a concert venue. I have been to bars and hole-in-the-wall venues that are small and intimate, but sometimes they are just a little tight. This place makes great use of their space and the bar is big. I see from some of the pictures and other reviews that they must have some pool tables here when there isn't a band playing. If so, I am going to have to come back and play some pool sometime. read more

I came here to check out some bands with a friend. It's a really cool venue. They've got pool tables and multiple TV screens playing old movies. The seats at the bar are like converted trunks, and there's also seating along the walls. The bathrooms are clean, too. However, if you're looking to get a good buzz going, I'd recommend pregaming it. I thought the drinks were expensive ($5-8) and not strong at all. The good thing is you can re-enter the venue without having to pay the cover again. They give you a wristband. read more

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I love the place for shows. But I came last night. 20$ for a double shot of we'll tequila. Not cheap, but ok. Then I come back 30 minutes later. A SINGLE shot of well tequila, and 2 bottles of water is some how 28$. Seems like they are just making up prices and ripping people heads off. Not ok. read more

OK, first things first. If you are a local and have not started hanging out Downtown yet, then all I have to ask is "WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?!?" Hurry up and get your booty down here. It's pretty much the business. Secondly, you need to make a trip to this sweet spot. Especially if you are a musician or someone who loves music. This place screams "rocker chic." From the vinyl on the walls to the amp cases used as bar stools, you gotta appreciate the effort and cool sophistication in design at this bar. You gotta go when Danny is working. He was super nice, took care of me, and was really excited about the place. He made sure I had a great time! He even gave me the grand tour of their super-secret, super amazing hidden back room.... Pretty swanky if ya ask me. It was slow while I was there (Monday night), but they had a pretty cool special going on: I got a mug of PBR on tap and a large shot of rail whiskey for $6. Not tasty in the least, but you will be pretty good to go afterward lol. Apparently, they are also building a large music venue next door. So keep an eye out for future awesome live bands in the near future. I can't wait!! PS- This place also has pretty much the best doorman this side of I-15. Shout out to White Boy Tim!! I see you, baby!! LOL! read more

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OK, so....I came out on Wednesday night to see a friend's band, and on Saturday for the Depeche Mode tribute band. First of all, they opened the doors 30 minutes after the posted time on Wednesday. Not a huge deal on a normal occasion, but it was really bloody windy out there, and we were pretty uncomfortable. Inside, the set up is pretty cool. The stage looks nice, and the bar is huge. Prices are not bad for Fremont street. $6-8 per drink was the range on what my husband and I had that night. Definitely not bad. The bartender was cool, and attentive. They could have staffed better on Saturday, because they were packed, and only had 2 bartenders...made for a long wait time. The biggest problem I had was the sound. On both Wednesday AND Saturday night the sound was AWFUL. On Wednesday, during the headliner, there was a tremendous amount of feedback, where there hadn't been before. On Saturday, apparently there was a power outage which caused the sound check to run 3-4 hours late. I get it, you can't help the weather, and power outages...but after the power was back up, it shouldn't have been THAT difficult to get the sound check done correctly. Instead, the band went on 30 minutes late, and for the first 3-4 songs, had to continually call out to the sound guy, making gestures to turn up the volume, asking him to put more sound in their monitors...I'm sorry but with the number of concerts I've been to, I've NEVER seen a band give direction to the sound guy. EVER. Will I be back? Sure. I liked the bar and the staff, and they've probably got the cheapest drinks on Fremont Street. However, if I go to see a band, I will lower my expectations for the sound. read more

Thank you so much Lee! Most professional and personable bartender I've met so far the vibe of this place is awesome highly recommend

This looks like a great venue for concerts, a few pool tables, cushioned seats along the walls and a large dance floor space. I love the old record players displayed on the wall and the speaker case bar stools(although not very comfortable). However there were several issues. 1) no one was there for the show and it was a very good local band Eddy Bear and the Cubbies. This leads me to believe there is something lacking in the marketing area as there were certainly people walking up and down freemont. 2) They had no beer on tap. Nothing. It looked like their taps were broken. 3) The bartender took our order and gave us our first round and then never came up to us again for a refill even though we were the only one in the bar. I will say this though, the pour was very generous and my drink was the way I like it, strong! This place has potential, but empty, it just reminded me of college parties after everyone had gone home. read more

Been here a few times, always had a great experience. I love how you guys Suppot the local bands. Mynas is hands down my favorite!!!! Thank you. read more

This place was awesome! Great setup for live bands, great bar, good size. Can't wait to see another show here. read more

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I came here the first week it opened and was excited to finally see a pool hall in the downtown area. They charge $10 an hour for pool, which is a little steep for my taste and unfortunately 2 tables out of 5 are uneven so when you play it's not going to be a fair game. Also the drinks are a bit high, but so are all the other bars in the down town area. I think having a bar/pool joint is an awesome idea, but gigs inside the bar isn't too smart... let me explain. I came here to play pool on a night when there was a gig getting ready to start on stage, which seemed fun until it started getting crowded and people kept bumping into my friends and I while we played pool. The whole night we were constantly excusing ourselves or asking people to move so we could finish our game of pool...ugh. If I ever come here again it'll be to enjoy a drink and live music, but not to play pool. read more