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The Charleston

4.5 (40 reviews)
Open Open 24 hours

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THE CHARLESTON ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Good for groups

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Jennifer B.

Cool spot. Service is always quick and ambiance is fair depending on the day, there is no food service, however. There is karaoke on select nights.

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John S.

Ask for Jamie's Espress Martini... best in town! Rian pours amazing whiskey. Make them work for it- they can do anything!

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Stephanie A.

Wanted to update my review since my last one. Still a great bar. Located downtown where all the fun happens. Been coming to see the bartender, Melissa. She is so fun! Cold drinks, hot machines. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends.

The front entrance to liquor bliss!
Avel U.

Great place to get drinks! A local spot for getting a great drink by awesome bartenders.. operated and ran by a Vegas local who knows the industry inside and out! Beer, pool, shuffle board and awesome music... what more do you want.. classic Downtown Vegas Bar!

Celebrating our Anniversary in our New Spot!
Melissa B.

Checking out this new awesome spot!! Bartenders and barback are on fire! A pool table, a Shuffle Board, AMI Jukebox ,awesome seating area to gather with a bunch of friends and shiny clean bathrooms Ladies!! Definitely a new spot for us.

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6 months ago

Very cute little dive bar right off Charleston. Great place to grab a drink with friends.

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2 years ago

We just went in this morning. We lost money, and got charged for our drinks. Bartender was not very nice. We will never go back!!

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Always great cold beer fantastic service ambiance is amazing local bar love this place!!!!!

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2 years ago

Love this bar! Owners are Vegas natives. And are great people. Great place with great vibes.

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3 years ago

Kortnie is the best. And this place has the best pizza ever! Great happy hour deals 10-12

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6 years ago

I love Cassie!! She's my fave bartender here!! Pretty, sweet and her drinks are amazing.

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5 years ago

Very laid back welcoming atmosphere. Diverse crowd and on the local Pub Crawl scene. Great service and excellent mixologist named Brian.

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5 years ago

Great atmosphere. marvelous people , brian melissa and Jamie best bartenders ever !!

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6 years ago

love it hereeeee!!! the bubble gum special is fireee and the service is excellent!!!!! i willl be back!

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6 years ago

Great service! I love to stop for a drink twice a week! Michelle is my fav. Great bartender!

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6 years ago

Glad this bar's open again. Cassie's a great bartender and takes care of everybody. Place has good vibes, solid tunes!

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Cassie working the evening shift is always accommodating and takes good care of her customers.

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