Off the Strip

Off the Strip has one of those happy hour deals that makes you double-check the menu because it seems too good to be true. Daily from 2-5pm, everything—and I mean everything—is $5. Beer? $5. Wine? $5. Well drinks? $5. Appetizers? $10. It's at the Linq Promenade, right in the middle of the Strip, and somehow they're serving quality food and drinks at prices that wouldn't be outrageous even off-Strip. This is the kind of place locals actually use.

The $5 Everything Deal

Let's break it down: $5 for any beer, any wine, any well cocktail. Not just select options—any of them. The beer list is solid with craft options, not just Bud Light. Wine selection covers reds and whites that are actually drinkable. Wells are standard liquors (vodka, rum, gin, whiskey, tequila) mixed however you want.

$10 appetizers include legit options: wings, sliders, flatbreads, calamari, loaded fries. These aren't tiny portions either—they're sized for sharing or making it your meal. The wings come in multiple flavors and they're crispy and saucy, exactly what you want. Sliders are three per order and actually filling.

Why This Slaps

The daily schedule is huge. Every single day from 2-5pm—no weekday-only bullshit, no restrictions. Weekends included. Three full hours in the middle of the afternoon when most people are either looking for lunch or pre-gaming for the evening.

The location on Linq Promenade puts you in the center of Strip action without being inside a casino. You've got the High Roller observation wheel right there, tons of foot traffic, and enough energy to feel like you're in Vegas without the slot machine chaos.

The Atmosphere

Casual, modern, comfortable. Indoor and outdoor seating on the promenade, which is great for people-watching. It's bright and open during the day, gets a bit more lively as happy hour progresses and people realize they've been drinking $5 cocktails for two hours.

The crowd is mixed: tourists who stumbled upon a great deal, locals who know this is one of the best value happy hours in town, groups splitting apps and getting properly buzzed for pocket change. Service is friendly and efficient—they're used to the happy hour rush and handle it well.

What to Actually Order

Start with a $5 beer or cocktail to test the quality. You'll be pleasantly surprised—these aren't watered-down tourist traps. Then grab the $10 wings or loaded fries to share. If you're actually hungry, the sliders and a couple drinks will fill you up for under $20, which is absurd for the Strip.

The flatbreads are also solid if you want something a bit lighter. And because everything's so cheap, you can try multiple things without your bank account crying.

Real Talk

This is one of the best value happy hours on the Strip, full stop. $5 for quality drinks and $10 for shareable apps, every single day, in a prime location—there's no catch. The food is good, the drinks are strong, and the vibe is fun without being chaotic.

Perfect for: budget-conscious visitors, locals meeting up without spending a fortune, pre-gaming before shows or clubs, or honestly just making it your dinner because three $5 drinks and a $10 app is a complete meal for $25. Off the Strip lives up to its name by giving you off-Strip prices right in the middle of the Strip. Don't sleep on it.