Quality/Quantity - The only time we come to Virginia City now is when we have guests…read more Now you see why I am almost at the Reno Airport daily... Picking up and dropping off our guests. When did I get so many friends, lol. JK. Anyway, I wanted to show them a different area and atmosphere than Reno. We walked around town, visited Fourth Ward School Museum and ended our day here. This was the most happening place in town with a live band, people dressed up in Western gear, etc. Good local beer and free popcorn to make us drink more beer, lol. Ambiance - Decent size location, but it was crazy busy when we got here. First, we sat at the bar, then when a table became available, our guests wanted to move. Sat in the very back center which was perfect for me. Service - 5 stars, both the bartender and waitresses were friendly and welcoming. But the band was a hit!!! Not only were they good, but the lead singer was giving line dance lessons, lol. But they were welcoming. FROM the stage, they were able to ask if we had any requests. Thanked us again from the stage as we left, etc. The band was 6 stars! I'm pretty sure they thought we were NOT locals, lol. Price - $26 + generous tip. Tourist prices, but our guest is worth it! Generous tip to the band. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

I'm giving four stars primarily because of the customer service. This is a dive bar and tourist…read moretrap, but that's also part of the charm. It's become a tradition for us to come here during the hot August nights, and this was actually our first trip outside of that time of year. The staff were simply exceptional--friendly, helpful, and genuinely fun to interact with. We had a great time and really enjoyed the atmosphere, especially the entertaining commentary and popcorn. It's one of those places where you go for the experience as much as anything else, and they definitely delivered on that front. We'll be back for sure!

I stopped by the Silver Dollar Saloon and had the best hot buttered rum I've ever had, seriously…read moreunforgettable. Funny story... I walk in with intent, sit at the bar, order my drink...right after I took my first sip, I looked up and saw the "Cash Only" neon sign and realized I didn't have any on me. The waitress (I wish I had caught her name) was incredibly kind. I explained the situation and told her I'd go grab cash, and she was totally understanding. I came back and made sure to tip her well, she deserved it. I asked if they served food, and while they don't, she went out of her way to recommend a Korean spot next door and Red Dog Saloon for pizza. She even said it was perfectly fine to bring food back. So I did exactly that, grabbed some Korean chicken, brought it back, and paired it with a hot apple cider cocktail. Perfect night. Great drinks, delicious food, good music, and genuinely friendly people.

This place is a must stop!! Cheapest drinks in town but not cheap in quality! We went there for…read morethe famous bloody Mary's and weren't disappointed. Soooo good. Ricky was the bartender and she was so great! A wealth of information on the area. The atmosphere in there was crazy! Bras hanging and dollar bills all over the walls. We had a great time there and will definitely go back every time we visit Virginia City!

Drive up to Virginia City while staying in Reno. First time…read morevisiting and it was a blast. We visited the beautiful Catholic Church and visited with Tim who has worked at the church for about 15 years. He was very nice and has a lot of fun info on the church and town. VC is an old silver mining town and it still looks like it did way back then. Wood boardwalks through town with lots of gift shops . We visited in the off season but starting in May there are all sorts of things to go. Train rides, old time gun shows. It's definitely a tourist town but a fun one. The drive up was very pretty. Ended up at Mark Twain Saloon and it was a great stop. Great looking old bar. Bartender was fun. Had sone whisky and a beer. Visited with a couple locals and had a great time.

Recently expanded…read more It's been a year since my last visit to the Twain. My group likes it since it's a short walk from the hotel. Small locals bar with slots and machine gaming. In the last year the took over the space next door to the south. This space has a small kitchen for snacks and some gaming machines, making the original area less crowded. The old school bar and decor is a step back to days when miners would come in for a whiskey after hours of searching for silver. On non event days it's nice to enjoy the great staff. During events the Twain can be quite popular and busy.

My boyfriend and I came here for a drink and stayed for the underground mine tour! This is a…read morecash-only establishment (or at least the mine tour tickets are) so make sure you have your money on you. Otherwise, there is an ATM machine inside. The tour itself was so neat and unique! Our guide was entertaining and well informed. I definitely recommend if you're in the area!

I think the last time I was in this saloon was about 40 years ago. I remember taking a field trip…read morein elementary school in the mid 80's to tour VC. I remember taking the mine tour and being amazed that it is a part of our local history. I met some friends on a chilly Friday evening for drinks and karaoke. There was quite the crowd already at 8pm and I could tell it was a popular local watering hole. All the patrons were singing along with each karaoke guest and having a great time. The bartender was a very nice guy that was doing a great job keeping up with everyone despite being the only one behind the bar that night. We made sure to tip him well. He was slinging fresh cocktails, fresh draft pours, and some ready to drink cocktails. A couple of us put our names and song choices in for karaoke, the DJ had pretty much everything available to him. The songs ranged from classic rock, classic country, modern rock, modern country, 80's chart toppers, and some obscure songs that a number of locals got pumped up to hear! I got up to belt out my raspy rendition of The Promise, it was fun to get to 'perform' in front of a crowd again. A couple others in my group sang their hearts out as well. We will be back soon!

Great new business in Virgina City! The bartender was friendly, but the place was crazy busy on…read morethe 4th of July. They have a small stage to do live music. Tall and short tables, plus the bar and outdoor deck. It is nicely decorated and has a great menu of drinks. We will definitely stop in the during the next event.

This bar is a great place to get a awesome cocktail, meet great people, listen to great music and…read moresupport one of our own veterans that helped protect this great country for over 30 years.. Thank you for your service D.A.

We had a short wait. Walking into this restaurant certainly gives you the old western vibe. It…read morefelt lively, happy, and busy. I wish I remembered the name of our waitress. She was outgoing and on it! The hostess was also friendly and super efficient. My friend and I shared a Classic Reuben with Tator Tots and a Cobb Salad. Oh boy, this was very good, tasty, and filling.

Palace was the lunch we chose after looking at all the options in VC, and it filled us up, but it…read morejust wasn't anything special. Service was fine, ambiance was what you would expect from VC. Our big issue was with the cheese, seems like a weird thing to call out but every single thing we got was DROWN in American cheese, way too much, every single dish, all you could taste was American/Velveeta style cheese. If that is your thing, then boy will you not be disappointed. My French dip was actually ok once I scraped most of the cheese off. A friend got the Gyro and it was not good, at all, sad to say. We all tried it and we all agreed, the Tzatziki taste like plain yogurt and the whole thing was just weird. The BLT was probably the best thing, but again, what's with the American cheese y'all.

Yes I really did pop in and out a half a dozen times in my recent visit to VC…read more Friday afternoon after meeting Junior the bartender sold us on repeat visits. His faithful and cute sidekick Winston, possibly an English pointer, is a doll. The snowy weather seem to be keeping most people away. So we has the bar, Junior and Winston to ourselves. Enjoy some fabulous hot cocktails, beer that was filled from the bottom of the glass, and some interesting chocolate whiskey. We were even able to bring out to go in from the Mexican restaurant next door. The rest of the weekend we popped in and out trying a few more beers and cocktails. Finishing with Bloody Mary's Sunday morning before leaving town. Limited bar seating to 6, several tables towards the back, and a fantastic 100 mile view out the back window.

Union Brewery is like stepping back into the 1890s. The bar does not serve up fancy cocktails but…read moreyou can get a beer or a classic cocktail and sip while feeling like you are in the Wild West. On Saturdays lots of people dress in outfits from the 1800s and walk the streets of Virginia City. These history buffs love to enjoy libations, as if they were stepping back in time. There is only street parking available. The bathrooms are clean. The drinks are affordable and the ambiance is seriously like stepping into a time machine. I highly recommend stopping in for a drink, if you visit Virginia City.

Across from Red Dog, this place has a great desert view and a cozy smoking lounge. It's a…read morecomfortable hang for a smoke and a snort (drink). You can bring your own or purchase room their small humidor. Keep in mind there's a very small selection. They do not serve food but you are welcome to bring something in. Depending on the volume of people and the sticks, it can get extremely smoky. If you're not down with that, you can always purchase and find your space along the boardwalk and admire the scenery. The bartenders are good folks and they provide a laid back, welcoming atmosphere. What an excellent venue for spirits, smokes and shooting pool with friends. 01/25

Awesome atmosphere Great attentive owner/bartender. Great music on a Friday night during Street…read moreVibrations.

This is a gem of a location, friendly staff, fresh food and made to order. They have expanded their…read morespace and now have a patio out back with an amazing view, perfect for nice weather relaxing. The bar is well stocked with all the favorites and a few originals too, plus they have on tap brews.

My husband, 1 yr old daughter and I were visiting Virginia city for the Bonanza event yesterday. We…read moresat down at a table but we were told we would need to got to the bar to order. Its a big event so we understood that a server couldnt seat us or take our order at the table. My other half and daughter had a seat in the room beside the balcony and I went to the bar to order. They bartender wasnt busy with customers but was talking with another staff member. I sat at the bar for 10 min when another customer walked up. I thought it was strange how he was helped immediately. I sat there for another minute confused. Then I decided it would be better not to use my money at this establishment. I want to mention that one of the staff members that was wiping tables and setting out condiments was very nice but at the bar for some reason I was invisible. Side note: I was reluctant to visit Virginia city because of recent events that happened there to another person of my skin tone. I try to give places a benefit of a doubt and not judge a whole place from one incident. I can say not feeling welcome does contribute to my concern as a mother and a person of color. I want to caution others to make your own judgements but please stay safe. If you dont feel welcome please do not cause a scene the best you can do is not use your money at places like this one and write a review. Eventually people will see the truth and hopefully the establishment and associates will reevaluate how they choose to do business. Just my suggestion. Take care and stay safe