Happiest Place on Earth: The Double Down Saloon
Arguably the biggest and best dive bar in Vegas is also known as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” though the kind of entertainment it offers is vastly different than the ol’ mouse ears!
From the minute you enter the Double Down Saloon you know you’re not going to be getting anything froofy. But then what else would you expect from a bar that created the bacon martini and “Ass Juice?” You only live once, right?
They serve everyone: “bums, punks, hipsters, bohemians, rockabilly greasers and regular joes.” The atmosphere is, well, don’t step foot in the door if you’re OCD about cleanliness. The grime and filth are probably authentic but that’s okay, it’s one of the very few spots on the Strip that just doesn’t take itself that seriously!
The walls are covered with psychedelic paintings, posters, old and new fliers, stickers, and who knows what else, and the TV screens on the walls show a constant stream of the truly bizarre - from wrestling to old music videos to stuff you don’t talk about in polite company.
The music is constant, whether it’s coming from a live band or the thumping jukebox. Need to use the restroom? You’ll do well to remember that patience is a virtue. The bartenders, however, are attentive and fast with the drinks.
The Double Down is open 24 hours a day and has no cover charge. Drink prices are reasonable - $2 for cheap beer, $5 for a bacon martini shot. Go with a designated driver or expect a wait for a cab willing to venture over to pick you up!
Double Down Saloon
4640 Paradise Rd
(across from UNLV)
702-791-5775
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1 opinion for Happiest Place on Earth: The Double Down Saloon
Alicia
Aug 16, 2008 at 3:29 pm
I spent my 21st birthday at the Double Down, and I have to say the bartender was the nicest one I’ve met.
Also, a shot of “ass juice” is FREE on your birthday. I don’t, however, recommend it.
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