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    Catalyst Bar

    4.1 (22 reviews)
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    Open Open 24 hours

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    Sarah S.

    This bar was fantastic because it's open 24/7! My friends and I were all staying at Linq so when we needed a meetup place, it was always Catalyst Bar. Service is hit or miss. The bartenders are friendly but it can be insanely slow. I legit waited for 20 minutes to order a draft beer on a Monday at 3pm because they had one bartender working the entire bar. It's a huge space! They need to have more than one bartender working at a time. Tons of people were just waiting with empty glasses. Then when I finally ordered on the day, they were out of the special draft so just did a bottle. Ah well. Apparently they usually have flair bartenders! They did not any of the times I was there. All other times, we didn't have many issues though, so it's an A-OK spot to grab some drinks, meetup, and watch some games at the Linq.

    Arbi Z.

    I came here for a few drinks, smoke a cigar and to catch a little bit of the early football game away from the madness of the nearby sportsbook. I got an old fashioned which wasn't the best one I've had but the bartender was very friendly and promptly made my drink. There was plenty of seating not at the bar which was great. The bar has a weird layout and if you blink you might miss it. It's a cool place to chill away from the madening crowds. Great for having a few drinks before being on your way. If here again, I'll definitely stop by.

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    Bryan P.

    Great drinks, great location, and easy access! So I came here on a Thursday morning around 9AM after being given a wait for another dinner. I had twenty minutes to get in, get a buzz and move to chow down. With that in mind myself and a buddy sat down at the well lit, well placed and honestly inviting Catalyst Bar and was I pleased with the performance. The bartender quickly got our orders and began flipping, pouring and stacking with some drops of the plastic glasses. Personally not my thing however kudos on the juggling act and great for the bartender for trying since 2AM. $15 dollars later and a hearty tip, I got a mimosa with a splash of orange juice and a well mixed bloody marry. The drink was strong and did the trick, not overdoing it on the alcohol spectrum with too much champagne, the bloody marry bitter and spiced and the friendliness at the bar at an all time high. The bar itself was clean, no crowd and well displayed with a specialty menu. The only recommendation I would make is doing without the 3 minute show with a lot of trial and error. I understand the bartender was tired but closing to the end of his shift it may be time to put away the juggling act, the extra time having us rush our drinks and miss or wait list. Otherwise than that he was extremely kind and mixed well. 10/10 for drinks, 8/10 for cleanliness and 7/10 for service! Not for a quick stop but rather for a drink and some chit chat!

    Donna M.

    The Juggling Act is very much Alive & Well! The positioning of the corner-open bar beckoned me, as it was central to all the action going on. But soon my attention was affixed on the talented jovial Bartender who was constantly moving around his area as he took verbal orders & juggled bottles, never missing a beat or spilling a drop! I have never seen anything like this ~ or maybe I don't frequent enough bars! & When I opened this to post my review, I learned that this act has been going on for awhile!

    Frank C.

    Tom and his boy that looks like a 7th grade Christian bale aka turtle are the master if the old fashion

    Terry practicing his craft... with perfection!

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    Thankfully, my "work function" is putting me up at the Venetian next month, which is a 5 minute walk to Linq.

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