At the repeated recommendation of a friend I finally came to check out the Double Down. This is not the strip, it's not even downtown...it's about a notch below seedy dive bar status and it is awesome. Weekdays noon-5pm drinks are $2. You can drink your ass off for less than $10 while Midwestern tourist are sipping foot long margaritas made from inferior cheap tequila on the strip that cost twice that! These drinks are good though, really good. The bloody bacon martini is fantastic. It sounds unappealing but try the ass juice. No one knows what's in it but it doesn't matter anyways. read more

Double Down Saloon - Bloody bacon martini and ass juice - Dive Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

You treated me like a tourist which was expected in a dive bar. You had edge towards me because I wasn't a local. It's what it is in LV. The place is what you want a dive to be. Dark, scummy, with a tinge of surly service. We love your ass juice and the overall feel of this hole. We had some friendly service from some and the "we tolerate you" service from others. Drinks are strong, don't even attempt to order any swanky top shelf booze here. All day happy hour, cheap drinks and employees who don't give a F! I miss this place read more

Got to visit for the first time last year when my friend Tory H and I were checking out the bars in the area. They happened to have an interesting variety show kind of thing happening at the time and we got to check out some interesting bands, a magician, and some down-home burlesque. It's tiny, grungy, worn-in and probably the most "real" bar I've been to in Vegas. No pre-fab facade here--it's a real dive. And how can you not love a bar that has something called "Ass Juice" on the menu? Fast forward to a few weeks ago when I was in Vegas again and a few friends and I decided to stop by for a drink. There wasn't a show going on so it was pretty empty and quiet, but that afforded me the opportunity to check out their awesome vintage juke box, which was chock-full of all kinds of unusual suspects in punk and rock. The only other time I saw Cock Sparrer in a juke box was at Fern's in Long Beach, and even they upgraded their juke box to one of those fancy internet ones that no longer has Cock Sparrer--I was pretty impressed. Anyhoo, we couldn't stick around too long but we played some songs, had a Lunatic Lemonade (bottled stuff that was really sweet and had a high ABV) and just marveled at the decor. This will probably continue to be a regular stop for me in Vegas from now on. STEPH JUDGEMENT: Probably the most real bar in the most fake city on Earth. read more

Double Down Saloon - A night in August 2015 - Dive Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

After watching Samantha Brown's Weekend Getaway and watching her try the infamous Bacon Martini, I just had to check this place out. A true dive bar, indeed. We got there early in the afternoon, so it was pretty empty. Regardless, the local customers were friendly and was eager to see the expression on my face when I drank the Bacon Martini. The Bacon Martini....oh. how can I describe it??? Check out my picture of the bottle. Its cheap vodka with bacon sitting at the bottom of the bottle. The first taste was a strong taste of vodka and a hint of bacon. Not bad......but unusual. FYI: Drink it fast or mix it because all that bacon settles at the bottom and it tastes like you're drinking bacon fat. Wanted to try to Ass Juice, but was already too buzzed. I would like to make another visit when its busier, I have a feeling the crowd would be interesting. read more

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This place is exactly what you expect but the better version, come straight here before you come or go to Vegas.

There is not a better punk venue in Las Vegas than the Double Down Saloon. It is definitely not for everybody but i can not get enough of this place. There are 4 guarantees every time you visit the double down when live bands are playing. 1) your ears will be ringing the rest of the night 2) your shoes will be sticky 3) you will meet some interesting folks 4) your will not go broke buying a round of drinks for your friends In my opinion, If a punk venue can not offer all of the above, they are not doing it right. Above the entrance reads "The happiest place on earth" and slogans painted on the walls like "Shut up and drink". This is one of my favorite spots to stop with some friends and have a cheap drink, listen to some live music and let off a little steam. read more

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My first time in Vegas and I went here with a few friends. Had a blast!!! Best punk bar imho!

The first time I went to the DD was 5 years ago. I was terrified. I've been back a dozen times since then, and I always have fun. I never go to the DD specifically just to go there..I usually end up there with my girls after drinking and dancing at Freezone across the street. We love doing shots of Ass Juice. You can get yours with a slim jim or a twinkie, but you have to ask. Its a fun place, but if you DON'T like dive bars or punk bars...don't go. Also, get the bacon martini. :D read more

This was my favorite place to drink in Vegas...went back twice. Bit of background...I'm a mom, 4 bed colonial, white picket fence, from the burbs...I know 'gak'...but me outing myself as a yuppie, and coming to terms with it (shudder) is to let you know that everyone is welcome here. The first night we went to get something to eat, and if that is your goal for the night, grab something before hand...unless your idea of dinner is twinkies and slimjims. There is also a vending machine which served as our dinner for the evening...boy did hubby get off cheap! There is a restaurant next door but it was not open. And a bartender from Gillie's told us the men would like my husband more than me there, just an FYI The a$$ juice that everyone has mentioned is actually quite tasty. Bartender told us it varies by day, depending on what is in stock, what they feel like making, but the base is everclear (?). All drinks in the afternoon were $2...yes, 2.00. I had a beer at the hotel at Toby Keith's...$7! For one beer...that was my one-and-only there. Even had a jager bomb for $2.00! Pics of the bathrooms on here look a tad scary, but they're really not bad. Just colorful. We met some really wonderful people...Josh/Cookie if you read this...email me, lost your phone #. :-( There was also some drama, which I love, as long as I am not involved. Appeared to be a pimp and his lady...you have to understand the closest I come to this type of drama is in my living room with my remote control. Made my husand nervous but I was immersed in the whole thing. Bartender was on it though and quieted things down. When people at the bar heard we were from Boston, they all said 'how the hell did you find us?'. Well, yelpers, I have you to thank for pointing me towards the Double Down Saloon...it was wicked pissah. read more

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Double Down Saloon is not for everyone. Hell, I thought I was an experienced dive bar guy until I came here and then I realized, maybe I've never been to a real dive bar. So what makes this a true dive? Besides the normal grit and grime that you'd not only expect but actually hope for, one thing rang out to me cementing this place as a dive amongst dives. Puke insurance. For $20.00 you're able to buy "puke insurance" in case the heavy hands of the people behind the stick are overly kind to you, which may actually be bad for you. If this excess tickles your throat, makes your stomach rumble, sends your brain into a fog, tests your motor skills, and ultimately makes you want to barf, puke insurance may be the safest bet in Vegas. That twenty dollar investment means you, the over indulgent a$$hole that you are, doesn't have to clean up your own vomit when the alcohol ultimately bites you in the ass. Speaking of ass, the "ass juice" may just be one of the most famous "cocktails" in the city and using cocktail as a descriptive is very loose. Want to know what it is? Go find out for yourself and be sure to have $20.00 on deck for that insurance. Thank me later. read more

Oh my goodness. This place sets a new mark for dive bar, and that is an awesome thing! Located in non-descript bunker, er, building at what seems to be the end of the airport runways (you think I'm kidding - stand outside and watch fly right over your head), Double Down has a patina of use like none other. Floor to ceiling stickers, play bills, etc., give it that artsy vibe. Bartenders are courteous and sarcastic, and the beer is cold and cheap. Met a nice couple there that we hit it off with and spent time touring others spots in Vegas (see my review for Frankie's tiki bar). Was great to get away from the strip and meet/chat with folks from Vegas. All were great and all had a great time! read more

A clumsily hand lettered missive on the front of the building that houses the Double Down Saloon declares it the Happiest Place on Earth. The folks at that one theme park may take umbrage to that statement, but anyone who's ever spent a night pouring Ass Juice down their gaping maw won't hesitate to agree. A night at the Double Down always has the potential to be the best night you'll never remember you had. Nestled away in the Fruit Loop, across from UNLV and next to various car rental lots, the Double Down looks a little bit like a place you might not want to go to, unless places you might not want to go to are your thing. Murals by local artists slither up the walls which are liberally papered with stickers touting local and touring punk, psychobilly, and genre transcending bands. When the live acts aren't playing (almost every night of the week, and never a cover), the inimitable juke spews forth classics that get the entire bar singing (not that that should always be the case. We all know the words to London Calling, we don't all need to sing them), along with tunes you've never heard that turn your ear on its edge. Despite the bar's national recognition, the vibe is still uniquely local. Owner Moss strives to maintain a neighborhood bar atmosphere despite widespread popularity. The bartenders are the nicest jerks you'll ever meet and will remember your name and what you like to drink as long as you're not a douche. If you ARE a douche, they'll kick you out and doubly remember your name and what your face looked like before they made the bouncer maul it. (Oh, c'mon kids, that was a joke. I've never actually seen anyone's face mauled by anything other than a girl's mouth at 5 AM after too many Long Island Iced Teas.) I spent the year after I left my ex-husband for throwing a processed meat stick at my head (true story!) sowing my wild oats at this place. Oh, and well sewn they were! Whether it was a quiet afternoon drink or twelve with a girlfriend and my favorite bartender or a Saturday-night-merging-into-Sunday-morning mania with a girlfriend and her girlfriend and a few boyfriends on the side, the Down never ceased to give me a good time. Weekend nights can be prohibitively crowded if you're not too keen on bumping an amalgam of subculture hinies, and during conventions a few groups of people in ties and lanyards always make it down and end up throwing a few back to the chant of, "What happen in Vegas...." you know the rest. If you're not keen on the crowds, I say dip into the cess pool that is the Down during Happy Hour, which is my favorite time to hit the old stomping grounds. Scott the bartender's Chili Sundays are classic (these aren't announced, you just have to be in the loop), and don't forget to bring something with you to write something derogatory about your ex on the bathroom wall, or to defend your own honor if need be. After a few nights at the Double Down, you just may need to. read more

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I frequent this establishment two of my annual three trips to Las Vegas because it reminds me of my house when the Mrs and my twins are out of town: Loud rock/punk/metal and lots of booze. I can't get enough of either, honestly. The only reason it doesn't get Five stars is because I have a sensitive side too, folks. I mean, sometimes I like soft hits from the 70's with my booze and the Double Down never seems to have any Ambrosia, Bread or Rita Coolidge cover bands. read more

Double Down Saloon - Dive Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Let me get it out of the way now...this place is a dump. Smoky smell, low light, bathroom that would make a truck stop look like the Four Seasons, etc. That all said, I LOVE THIS PLACE. Dive bar in the best possible way. The house drink is the "Ass Juice" - some secret kamikaze shot that reminds me of MoJo in the P.I. (if you know what that means, then Cheers! brother... no "smiles" game, though). Very generous with the drink comp - drop a $20 into the keno/video poker machine and you're good for at least one round of Ass Juice and a cold PBR. Always pop in for one or two or three every time I'm in Vegas. read more

This place is the poster child for punk rock dives everywhere. Having moved here from Orange County, CA I'd been looking for a good-ole-boy-down-and-dirty saloon that I could go to for good music, kick-ass patrons and cheap drinks. I'll admit; when I first pulled up I thought I was going to get shanked with a broken beer bottle and left for dead. It was a little sketchy but, thanks in part to a friends enthusiastic recommendation, I said f' it and went in. This is not your downtown bar. This is not your strip bar. This is not your art district bar. This is your piss, booze and rock'n'roll bar. First thing I noticed was Black Flag blaring over the loud speakers and the homemade signs advertising their signature drinks. What are they? Oh among others Ass Juice (served with a twinkie) and Bacon Martini. There were a few more but personally Ass Juice was my favorite...and tastiest (don't ask me what was in it....fruity and strong). Wallpaper is substituted with stickers and graffiti. The jukebox is nothing short of amazing (Clash, Black Flag, Toy Dolls, Adicts, etc...) and the bartenders are friendly and attentive. They've got pool tables with worn bumpers and a stage in the corner (no shows the night I went but i can only assume the bands there are loud and fast). Prices are more than fair and the selection of drinks were spot on. Luckily for me it's on the other side of town otherwise I'm pretty sure I'd be there every night. read more

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This place is funky, divey, and down right fun! I sat in here for like three hours drinking Smashed pumpkins for $2.00 a bottle! The BT was a pretty friendly guy, and was knowledgeable about other venues in the area. definitely worth a stop in! read more

I'm with Misti on this one. How do you rate a dive bar? As far as "divey-ness" this place, definitely has it. But at the same time, it feels as if you've stumbled upon some drug-fueled sex coven cave. It's weird. There's a rubber torso with a giant ahem... sticking straight out, that's hanging from the ceiling. Weird, creepy, alien women painted on the wall who are naked, etc. I feel that you can have a dive bar without it being about weird sex. Maybe I'm just a prude? There definitely looks like there are regulars, and they happen to be of the old, tatted, biker type and young punk rock crowd as compared to a bunch of old locals that just sit on bar stools and swig. The bouncers are nice, even though I was clearly out of my element with my sister and her boyfriend. The drinks were strangely cheap. I'm talking, "how do they turn a profit"cheap. Lots of stuff to try for $2. Like other dives, it is SO smokey. You will need to drive with the windows down once you step out of this place. Yikes. read more

I'm an Ex-Pat New Yorker who likes all things sub cultural. I spent a good portion of my teenage years at clubs like CBGBs. (R.I.P.) The Double Down gives me that warm fuzzy familiar feeling. Basically the Double Down is Las Vegas' answer to CBGBs. This is the real deal it's where you wanna go for shows (Rockabilly, Punk Rock, Hardcore, etc.) bring your friends from out of town that think the strip is all that Vegas has to offer. Get 'em a shot of Ass Juice. Enjoy the oddball videos playing on the TVs and the kickass jukebox. read more

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Why is it that every time I end up at this hole-in-the-wall, hard-core, alt rock bar/saloon, I'm dressed like a lollipop? I'm definitely no alt rock chick but, still... lol Oh well, I guess it's just the kinda place that we end up at instead of making a destination and dressing for. Hole-in-the-wall Cool bartender w/ stiff drinks Crazy bands/people/spray painted wall This is as good as it gets if you wanna find a spike-wearing, porn playing, screaming band kinda bar. See ya there! read more

Fun dive bar playing good music and serving good drinks. They even have a bacon martini! I mean a martini made with bacon, what's not to love?? The Double Down Saloon is dark and dirty with stickers all over the wall. They have a small stage and dance floor and have pretty good punk and metal bands playing here on some nights. If you're looking for a hole in the wall bar in Vegas you found it. Good times. My favorite dive bar in Vegas! read more

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The classic dive bar that other are measured against. You can even get a a daily concoction shot affectionately called Ass Juice. Dark, smokey with a pleasant staff and a happy hour with $3 import/craft beers until 5:00pm weekdays. read more

Double Down Saloon - Dive Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I can't express how much I love this bar. I've done a fair amount of travel and have yet to find a better watering hole. Ok, now this place is a dive bar in the truest sense of the term. Not a place you want to use the bathroom or get sick. Absolutely the place to get hammered and have a good time. Staff is excellent and just the right amount of surly. Try the ass juice but beware the bacon martini. I've been coming here for almost 20 yrs now and the vibe keeps me coming. Always an odd mix of personalities but all are welcome to rock out to the best juke box in the city. Get your vaccinations and drop in for one too many. read more

If you get to craving that dirty Vegas feeling, look no further than the Double Down Saloon. This place may have the best juke box in America. Note: the house drink is called 'Ass Juice'. I don't know what's in it - and neither did the bartender. read more

"Happiest Place on Earth" according to the bar itself and Anthony Bourdain. My boyfriend and I came here to check this place out after seeing it on No Reservations. It's definitely a local spot and it's fun. Super divey. There's a stage... the music was way too loud for me when I went there. I ordered the ass juice that Bourdain tried. It literally looks like ass juice. It doesn't taste as bad as it looks though. It's super potent though. Drinks are pretty cheap and it's just a fun place to just hang out. Definitely felt like an outsider though. read more

Been to the bar numerous of times.. First off it's in the fruit loop district but don't let the name of the area scare you away.. The bartender Melo is a great guy from Hawaii.. The please is definitely a dive bar. Great Bands on Fridays and sometimes Saturdays.. If you're looking for a place with cheap drinks and a crazy night this place is for you.. read more

Like a badass old punk bar where your feet stick to the floor, the drinks are CHEAP and the inside has a giant sign that says, "Shut up and drink"? Welcome home. This is our favourite bar in Vegas, hands down. The jukebox is full of 30 year old punk, the one pinball machine is kind of broken but still fabulous, it's so dark in there you can barely see 20 feet away from you. Perfect. It's off the strip (obviously), 1 block from the Hard Rock. Staff is easygoing, customers are mostly local and don't mind chatting with the tourists (we blend well in a place like this, though). Honestly, this bar is one of the reasons we're going back to Vegas. read more

Double Down Saloon - Going in to our favourite bar in the city. - Dive Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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The Best this side west of the Mississippi and east of California. Friendly staff...great drinks...You've got to try their "Ass Juice" read more

Double Down Saloon - Dive Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

One of my favorite bars in the city. Cheap drinks, and you'll usually find music on weekends. The dark dingy ambiance and bathroom walls make the double down, the double down. It's not for everyone. read more

It's a dive bar with a house shot called ass juice . I'm guessing it is so poplar with the yelp a crowd because it's way off the strip and a dive bar. It's s refreshing alternative to most everything on the strip. Nice bartenders and fun beer selections like Olympia. When the band is playing it rocks. read more

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Had a friend come into town and he wanted to go to the Double Down Saloon, So I picked him up after dealing with the traffic on the strip... yeah kill me. But once I got him in the car it was a straight shot to The Double Down Saloon. This was my first time ever coming here and I was glad I did. I really enjoyed the atmosphere here. Punk rock stickers all over the walls, "The Pony," and the bartenders were cool and always there when we needed another beer. The only thing I did not like about here were the restrooms, the men's did not have a lock and it was just a urinal and toilet, god help if anyone ever needed to use it. lol craziness. Nevertheless, it just adds to the atmosphere. My girlfriend who showed up a bit later says the girl's restroom does lock. ;) The beers were $4.50 each. That is not a bad price. They had live punk rock music that night and seems like they do many nights. All in all my friend, his cousin (who showed up later), my girl and I all had a great time that night and I will be visiting The Double Down Saloon again. I recommend you give it a try if you have not been there. read more

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Out on the town on a Friday night, my friend & I were looking for a good time. Not ready to shell out big time bucks for a night on the strip again, she offered to take me to a "dive bar" after stopping by the Peppermill and I was definitely Down. When we walked in around 11 p.m., the place was packed. Great crowd inside, if you are into the punk scene and laid back vibe, which I most certainly am. The Apocalyptics were on stage, and they were insane. I loved there vibe. They were intoxicating and fun to watch, as they put their ALL into their performance. A crazy regular, I assume, was mashing all over the place and ended up taking someone else down with him. Poor girl. The drinks are pretty cheap. I must highly recommend the house "ass juice" - cheap and sweet. And leaves you buzzed. A must try if you happen to follow my advice and check out this spot. Not to mention, the bartenders are cool and quick to get you your next drink. One gripe, the ladies bathroom door does not lock easily, so be prepared to have a fight for your privacy or have the door open on you mid-stream (as it did to me). Bathroom decor was crazy cool, by the way. So, the next time you are on a quest for a uber cool dive bar, I highly recommend stopping by the Double Down and having a great time. You won't regret it. read more

Ass Juice is not as bad as it sounds, so if you're doing the tourist thing with friends visiting, or locals, then having a shot of AJ is a "must do" for your agenda. It establishes an impregnable bonding moment that will resonate for years to come. One of my friends took her very conservative entourage, including 4 bosses to the DD and months later, when she transferred from LV to their LA office, the first thing that was asked of her by a couple of peers was, "are you the Ass Juice Girl?". Day one! It's a "dive bar" with chutzpah. Great juke box, Live music from local garage bands that Rock...lots of Chick Bands...I love ladies that ROCK! Did I put that in my profile that I love ladies that rock? It's not Tryst, you can dress up if you like, but comfort is key. You can dress up, no one will care, or you can wear shorts, T and flip flops, and you're still all good. Also, remember, non smokers, this is a bar and a lot of people smoke here. There is no food at the Double D. I am not a regular, I've only been here twice; Once in 2003 and the second time in 2/10 but each time was memorable and I wish I had more time to hang and listen the the bands. If I had to describe the Double Down in one word it would be "Eclectic". The Staff is fun, great to talk to, unpretentious and have a firm grasp on who they are and the role the DD assumes in the Vegas party scene. read more

Coming here after Hofbrauhaus became our routine. This time the band played right after we got the ass juice. The music was quite loud. We were the only people by the table. Most of the people were at the bar. The band was great. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this awesome place. We didn't stay long, though our impression stayed pretty long. read more

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A clean dive bar! Wow, this place is awesome. Yes, the Minty just called a dive bar awesome. Why? Drinks are super cheap. And dear god, they have something called "ass juice." I suspect there's some sort of raspberry and vodka in it. Otherwise, don't ask. We got there in time to watch some band play. They claimed to be from California. I thought they were from Santa Barbara adjacent looking at their hipster-college vibe. I really had to go to the restroom so I made the gay boyfriend guard the men's room while I went in since it didn't have a lock. Otherwise, there's a ladies' room but it seemed to be perpetually occupied. The men's room was surprisingly clean which is why I giving this dive 4 stars. The Double Down, Gipsy and Free Zone are all in an area called the Fruit Loop or the Gay Triangle. read more

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A super fun experience. This place is dingy, dark, smokey and exactly what you want a dive bar to be! There are oodles of things to check out on the walls to check out from their drink specials to a kajillion stickers. The bathrooms look like a horror movie could be filmed in there. Prices are reasonable and the service is friendly and if you're lucky you might catch a super loud punk band rocking it. read more

This place is awesome. One of the best dive bars I've ever been to. It's covered floor to ceiling with stickers and they play punk music really loud. It's awesome!!! We stumbled into this spot a few days ago and had a great time playing pool and chatting with the bartender. They had good happy hour specials, everything was two bucks. Can't beat that. They have a lot of really good house drinks, try the ass juice, it's delicious. read more

Double Down Saloon - Playing pool and drinking ass juice. - Dive Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This place is always a cool spot to just chill relax and enjoy old Vegas I think this is an all-around cool Bar . If just want to relax or bring friends just to chill. All the bartenders are always easy going and cool to talk to. read more

Lots of character to this bar. Accidentally walked in on my way to a disoensary and wound up having a dope time with Cactus and Mule

Double Down Saloon is defiantly not for everyone. I thought I've experienced some good dive bars until I stumbled upon this place and it made me think, have I not been to a real dive bar? If you want to experience something different go down to DDS and ask for a "ass juice shot" with the souvenir cup :) I won't reveal what it is because it's all about the experience. read more

First off, let me say that I have been coming here for years. I try to stop in every time I'm in Vegas. The place is as low down as it gets and that's totally fine! The crowd is always good, the bartenders are cool, and the drinks are cheap! Was just here on Saturday on the way to the airport. Stopped in with my gf who had never been here. She was in for a surprise. Prefaced the visit by asking if she's ever had ass juice. (We are a fairly new couple) of course she hadn't so I let her know it's made fresh daily! Lol! Anyhoo, brought her in, grabbed a shot, and hung for about 30 mins before we had to jet. Great time, a little smoky for her, well, a lot smoky for her, but she had fun. Hit the double down when you're in town! read more