So glad I finally made it in! We were trying to kill some time between activities and we decided to…read morepop in for a drink. We were sat at a super cute table (there were 4 of us) and looked through the menu. The decor was super cute! Sort of old vintage looking couches around some tables, dim lighting, I loved the vibe. We each ordered something different from their cocktail menu from our very nice server. While waiting for those, our friend went to close out the tab and ordered shots, but asked for something that would be good. They proceeded to give us something with muddled strawberries, I was blown away at how good it was! Best shot I have ever had, so fresh. I love when you give bartenders freedom to play and create something so good! Our cocktails were so interesting and very tasty. I'd love to come back when we have some more time and try some of the other drinks. Everything about this place was amazing to me! Vibe, staff, the drinks, I had a great time!

Velveteen Rabbit is easily one of my absolute FAVORITE bars of all time! I discovered this gem a…read morefew years ago, and it has become an absolute must-visit for every single trip to Las Vegas. The indoor space is sexy and dark, beautifully designed with lots of velvet and rich textures all around. In a cool contrast, the back patio is a bright, vibrant mix of pink, turquoise, and white. While you're out there, be sure to snap a picture in their photo booth! The staff here is simply INCREDIBLE! They are always so welcoming and do a fantastic job of helping walk you through the menu. Because the cocktail menu changes frequently with unique, rotating themes, you get a completely fresh experience every single time you visit. On my last trip, the theme was music through different eras of time, which was easily one of my favorites yet. They also have standard house cocktails, be sure to check out the punch of the day! Before you leave, don't forget to check out their cool merch and swag, which is beautifully framed up on the wall right behind the bar. No matter where you are staying in Vegas, make sure to put Velveteen Rabbit at the very top of your destination list!

Just had a few drinks and played a bit. Bar keep was super nice My new drive bar with very…read morefriendly folks!

This is the quintessential punk rock dive bar. My friend and I stopped in after a high school…read moregraduation and it was almost empty. We had a great time talking with the terrific bartender and the "Ass Juice" shots were surprisingly delicious. A must visit for a real Las Vegas experience.

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

I don't have a ton of good things to say about this venue, but I also don't have a ton of bad…read morethings 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.

A friend and I attended An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live at the House of Blues…read morein the Music Hall at the House of Blues in Las Vegas on May 24. We were in town to attend the BTS concert on May 23, so this was a last-minute decision. As such, there were only five seats remaining for the May 24 performance. I ended up with two non-adjacent seats in Section 204 for a total of $831.85, purchased through TIcketmaster. We dined at Caramá by Wolfgang Puck, which is close to the House of Blues. We left the restaurant at 6:30pm, thinking we'd walk right in as our tickets "said" 7pm. Instead, we found a long line of patrons winding around the venue, almost to the escalators to the tram station. There was a sign stating that doors open at 7, performance at 8:10pm. Sheesh, had we known this, we could have taken our time in Caramá. After passing through security, we could go to the merch line or into the Music Hall. We opted for the merch line, where we picked up a t-shirt and a bag of guitar picks. Entry to the Music Hall requires walking down a set of stairs to the floor level and then up several sets of stairs to get to the upper level. Section 204 is accessed by walking down from the upper-level aisle. My friend went down to row B, seat 14, which was the aisle seat on her row. I was three rows back, in seat 12, the third seat in from the aisle. Each seat gave us unobstructed views of the stage down below. I really liked sitting in the upper level ... I think we had better views of the musicians than those sitting on the floor. There is a bar at the front of each side of the upper level of the Music Hall so one could get a drink without having to go back downstairs. Each did brisk business throughout the evening. Carlos and his 8-member band played for two hours. He took very little or no time between songs, but he did chat with the audience on two occasions. During this performance, he had a second keyboardist (I didn't catch his name) to the right of guitarist Tommy Anthony. His drummer, Cindy Blackman Santana, is a whirlwind ... She played nonstop during the evening with explosive power and energy. She was amazing! I really enjoyed his concert, maybe a bit more than the BTS concert the night before. Sacrilege? No, Santana has been active for sixty years. He is legendary ...It was a "not to be missed" opportunity to experience one of my heroes growing up. On a personal note: Carlos used a PRS Private Stock 24-fret McCarty Singlecut Trem with 23k gold leaf applied over the maple top. It's a stunning piece of art. PRS made twenty copies in 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Private Stock team. Alas, I want one! If you have an opportunity to see Carlos Santana, do it! The Music Hall in the House of Blues is a perfect venue to experience a legend. Highly recommended!

Bring a winter coat!…read more I went last night to see the Hedwig and the Angry Inch 25th Anniversary featuring John Cameron Mitchell. The movie, Q&A and concert were GREAT. But it was no warmer than 60 degrees on the main floor. Maybe colder. I get that it's 110 degrees outside but I'd rather be in that heat for three hours than freezing my freaking ass off. My friends agreed they were chilled to the bone. The cheap folding chairs (I mean... have you seen the ticket prices? REALLY??) added insult to injury.

We've been to Fat Cat twice now, and it is such a fun little bar!!…read more We have come here both times to see The Midnight Cabaret, a local band that does a fun mix of covers and original music. Fat Cat has a great stage, and they have great sound for bands! Let's talk about their cocktails! Are they spendy? Sure...but you're also downtown, so really, the prices are pretty in line with the standard. $16 for a really well crafted cocktail isn't bad...and I haven't had a cocktail here that I didn't like! Just be cautious...they go down quick! We've always had top notch service here, the bartenders are friendly, fun, and knowledgeable about drinks! If you're looking for a fun night out where you might catch some live music, give Fat Cat a try!

Drinks 5/5 Service 2/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 What a cool little spot this is. The acoustics were great, the decor amazing, and the drinks were excellent. My one complaint, and the complaint of everyone was it took 30 minutes to get a drink. One bartender and one server for a place that was packed is clearly not enough. The server and bartender were doing their best but there should have been at least two bartenders for this event. We will be back.

On our Vegas trip this weekend, we were looking for karaoke on the strip so we didn't have to worry…read moreabout driving or Uber.. thankfully we saw this place driving to our hotel! It has a very relaxed vibe.. order at the bar, find a seat, sing along! I'm used to karaoke bars that have private rooms, but it's an experience seeing people sing in front of the crowd! My husband and I shared a huge fishbowl cocktail that was deliciously dangerous, but the unexpected star of the show were their fries! I've never seen a potato cut like that and it's something I've never seen - imagine a potato wedge spiral that's not too thick, perfectly crunchy. We got the Parmesan truffle one and the sauce was so good! Cheese curds were also good! Some notes I picked up on.. it looks like you can reserve tables, bathrooms are the public restrooms outside, and it turns into 21 and older after 10 pm. On the Saturday night that we went, they had regular karaoke on stage with the song's music, then they switched over to karaoke with a live band which was pretty cool! We'll definitely be back.. still thinking about those fries!

Stopped by Smelly Cat and had a great experience overall. The atmosphere was fun, welcoming, and…read moredefinitely lived up to its unique name. The staff was friendly and service was quick. The food and drinks were fresh and flavorful, and everything came out just as ordered. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that a few items felt a little overpriced for the portion size. Other than that, it was a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. I'd definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking to try something different.

Awesome show. These guys are fantastic. They put on a terrific show with great music and…read morelighting, fun crowd work, and energetic dance moves. You can either watch it as a show or get on the dance floor and experience it. If you are a fan of 80s music, then this is your show.

Best Saturday night fun in Vegas if you like 80's music…read more Best Saturday night fun in Vegas if you like 80's music.

Nice vibes here at this house of blues…read more Staff was great The food here is pretty good! That Cajun Alfredo was so good. Has a kick, but man the flavors were fantastic.

this was my first time at House of Blues, and it will probably be my last because of our server,…read moreAntonio. From the second he came to our table, he had a rude, snarky attitude. My parents and I had a concert to get to, so my mom simply asked if the food would come out quickly. Instead of responding professionally, he said, "This isn't McDonald's." There was absolutely no reason for that comment. A simple, "We'll do our best to get it out as quickly as possible," would have been enough. Then he started throwing in his own unnecessary opinions about how you need an ID everywhere to drink and carry one with you. Nobody argued with him about that. It was completely irrelevant and came across like he just wanted to lecture us instead of doing his job. To top it off, I asked how big the brisket sandwich was, and his response was, "I don't know... a sandwich." Seriously? That's your answer? So while my entire family was eating, I was sitting there with nothing. When my mom asked where my food was, Antonio said he thought I didn't want it because I had responded, "Okay, that's fine," when I asked about the size of the sandwich. That wasn't me saying I didn't want it--I was simply acknowledging his answer. Instead of admitting he misunderstood and apologizing for not putting my order in, he argued with me and insisted that's what I meant. A server going back and forth with a customer over his own mistake is completely unacceptable. At that point, I asked to speak to a manager. The manager was actually great and did everything he could to fix the situation. He admitted that Antonio has been a problem and immediately had my food rushed out, and even took it off our bill. I genuinely appreciate the manager for trying to make things right because he handled the situation professionally. Unfortunately, by then the experience had already been ruined because of Antonio. One thing that made this whole experience even more ironic was that the employees were wearing shirts that said, "Be Nice or Leave." Maybe Antonio should take his own workplace's advice. If anyone needed to "leave," it was him. That attitude has no place in hospitality, and if that's how he treats paying customers, he shouldn't be representing House of Blues. I work in the Forum Shops myself, and I would never treat a customer the way Antonio treated us. Hospitality is about making guests feel welcome, not making rude comments, arguing with customers, and acting like they're an inconvenience. Antonio was rude, snarky, dismissive, and looked miserable the entire time. I honestly don't think someone with that attitude should be working in customer service. This was, without a doubt, the worst service I've ever experienced.