Hard Rock Cafe Happy Hour. The Strip

The bar program is the sleeper here. Every afternoon from 3 to 6, weekends included, domestic drafts drop to $5, import and craft pours to $6, well drinks to $6, and select wines and cocktails to $7. A daily window like that is rare on this stretch of the Strip, where most deals quietly disappear before the Friday crowds roll in. Grab a stool at the bar under the guitars and settle in.

The food is exactly what you expect from Hard Rock, and better for it. The Original Legendary Burger still leads, a steak patty stacked with applewood bacon, cheddar, and a fried onion ring, backed by baby back ribs and the One Night in Bangkok crispy shrimp. Kids eat free Monday through Thursday with an adult entree through the end of September, and breakfast brings endless mimosas for $24.99 if your day starts early.

The location works hard too. It sits inside Showcase Mall directly across from Park MGM, an easy walk before a T-Mobile Arena game or a residency show. Show a game ticket or just wear your team's gear and they knock 20 percent off food and non-alcoholic drinks. The Rock Shop stays open until midnight, so the souvenir run can wait until after your last round.