With over 42 million visitors each year from 2015 to 2019, Las Vegas is a major U.S. tourist destination for Americans and International visitors. Vegas is known as a prime destination for gambling, but it also has a lot of other attractions that entice visitors.
Las Vegas is just a few hours from Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Death Valley National Park. It’s also possible to take a day trip from Vegas and visit the Grand Canyon. Those staying in city limits can enjoy superb shopping, thrill rides, dozens of museums, and free music performances.
Las Vegas has earned its reputation as a party town. Since many visitors head to Vegas to unwind and have a good time, they look for the best Las Vegas happy hour spots. The good news for those looking for the best happy hour Las Vegas has to offer is that there’s no shortage of superb destinations.
Best Happy Hour Spots in Las Vegas
Many restaurants and bars set aside a period each day when they offer discounts on drinks. This period is known as happy hour. Although happy hour didn’t start in restaurants and bars, these establishments adopted the concept. Once they started offering discounts on food and drinks in the 1960s, happy hour became a regular part of the schedule.
Locations each set their own happy hour, so the time of day varies from venue to venue. Most establishments hold happy hour from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Some have happy hour daily, while other venues limit the days they host this event. Read on for a list of the best places to celebrate happy hour in Vegas.
Downtown Cocktail Room
The Downtown Cocktail Room is close to Fremont Street, making it one of the best Las Vegas happy hour destinations in downtown Vegas. Patrons enjoy 50% discounts on generic and brand-name spirits, which extend to wine and beer. The Downtown Cocktail Room holds happy hour between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
8 East
Located in the Circa Las Vegas, 8 East specializes in Pan Asian cuisine and offers happy hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. They offer cocktails and dishes for under $10 daily. The Circa Las Vegas is right on Fremont Street, making this an excellent option for anyone enjoying the Fremont Street Experience.
Herbs & Rye
Herbs & Rye is off the Strip, making it an ideal Vegas happy hour destination for those interested in getting outside the major tourist hubs of the Strip and Fremont Street. Herbs & Rye offers some appetizers during happy hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again from midnight to 3 a.m., Monday through Saturday. They offer discounted drinks daily, plus 50% off steaks.
Spot 2
Double Helix is another venue off the Strip offering specials on food and beverages during happy hour from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Guests can enjoy shareable plates and chef’s specials, indulge in the Whiskey of the Month, or enjoy beer, wine, or cocktails.
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House
Enjoy one of the best happy hour Las Vegas Strip destinations at Emeril’s. Emeril’s is an award-winning restaurant located at the MGM Grand, making it easy to find. Hot dishes are $12 or less, and seafood dinners are $25 or less. Happy hours run daily from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cocktails are $8 during happy hour, a glass of house wine costs $7, and beers are $5.
Brera Osteria
Located on the Strip, Brera Osteria offers happy hour Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This restaurant features Italian dishes and offers half-off beers, cocktails, and glasses of wine. You can also enjoy pizza for 50% off during happy hour.
More Options
Las Vegas is home to thousands of restaurants and bars. Other happy hour venues on or near Fremont Street include:
- Commonwealth
- Eureka
- Evel Pie
- Garagiste
- Makers and Finders
- The Underground
Vegas happy hour venues of note that are outside the downtown core and off the Strip include:
- Casa Calavera
- Cleaver
- Ferraro’s
- Kassi Beach House
- One Steakhouse
- Sickies Garage Burgers & Brew
Additional contenders for the best happy hour Las Vegas Strip has to offer include:
- 108 Eats & 108 Drinks
- Bar at Times Square
- Bardot Brasserie
- Blondies
- Flights
- Interlude
- Jaleo
- Majordomo
- STK
- Sugarcane
Las Vegas Double Decker Bus Tours
When you aren’t enjoying happy hour in Vegas, there are plenty of sights to visit and activities to enjoy. Head out on a Double Decker Day Tour to see the sites and learn about the city’s history from an expert tour guide.
Take advantage of a Gray Line Double Decker Tour to get a chance to visit the best shopping destinations and sights Las Vegas has to offer. This tour option lets you get off at designated stops throughout the tour so you can enjoy more time in your preferred destinations. The tour also stops at several restaurants, making it easy to stop and enjoy happy hour.
Other Bus Tours You Can Enjoy During Your Vegas Vacation
You can enjoy time outside Vegas with a bus tour to the Grand Canyon. You can opt for a tour of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim or West Rim and combine your tour with a stop at the Hoover Dam. You can also pick a package that includes touring the Grand Canyon in a Hummer.
Gray Line Tours is an affordable way to see all the sights in Vegas. Our city tours make it easy to visit the best happy hour spots in Vegas. When you book a Gray Line tour, you don’t have to worry about using maps or GPS to find your way to your destination. You can sit back and relax and enjoy expert insights about Vegas and the surrounding area.
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