Beer Den

Beer Den is what happens when a casino realizes sports bars don't have to be depressing. Tucked inside a Strip casino, it's got that underground vibe—literally designed to look like a den—with enough TV screens to make your eyeballs twitch and a beer list that goes way beyond Bud Light.

The Happy Hour Lowdown

You're getting discounted drafts and well drinks during happy hour, which usually runs weekday afternoons before the evening crowd shows up. The exact times shift, but expect something like 3pm-6pm. Draft specials typically knock a few bucks off their craft selection, and appetizers join the party with reduced pricing. It's casino-bar pricing, so "discounted" is relative, but you're on the Strip—your expectations should be calibrated accordingly.

Why You're Actually Here

Because you want to watch the game without sitting at a sad row of slot machines, and you want beer options beyond "domestic or import?" Beer Den actually curates their tap list with craft and local options, plus all the standard game-day beers. The atmosphere's designed for sports—multiple big screens, good sound system, and enough energy that you feel like you're actually at a sports bar, not just a casino corner with a TV bolted to the wall.

The Vibe Check

It's darker and moodier than your typical sports bar—they're leaning into that "den" concept with wood accents and dim lighting. Not romantic-dim, just not blindingly bright casino lighting. You'll get a mix of serious sports fans, tourists who stumbled in, and locals who live nearby. Weekends get packed for big games, weekdays are more chill. The bartenders know their beer, which is refreshing on the Strip where most just know how to pour.

Real Talk

It's still a casino bar, which means you're paying Strip prices even during happy hour. The food's solid bar food—wings, burgers, nachos—but nothing's going to blow your mind. Service quality depends entirely on how slammed they are and whether there's a major game on. During March Madness or NFL playoffs, good luck getting a seat or a bartender's attention.

Pro Tips

Show up 30-45 minutes before big games if you actually want a seat with a view. Happy hour's your best bet for reasonable pricing. Ask what's on tap before ordering—their beer list rotates and the bartenders usually know what's fresh. If you're here during a slow time, it's actually a decent place to catch up on work with a beer since the WiFi's solid and there's space to spread out.