Double Down Saloon
Las Vegas’ ultimate punk-rock dive: where cheap booze, live bands and legendary shots reign at the Double Down Saloon.
About Double Down Saloon
Tucked off the main Strip at 4640 Paradise Rd in Las Vegas, the Double Down Saloon opened in 1992 and has since carved out a reputation as an iconic counter-point to the glitzy lounges of the city.
This place keeps it raw
graffiti-covered walls, broken-looking fixtures, weird video loops on the bar TVs and a permanent punk rock soundtrack. Regulars and tourists alike converge for a no-frills, high-energy experience with live bands (often free entry) and a “shut up and drink” attitude.
Signature drink? The infamous “Ass Juice” — served in mini toilet-shaped glasses, a rotating potent mix of brown liquors with no fixed recipe — and the Bacon Martini (vodka infused with bacon fat and a crispy bacon garnish).
Bands, pokie machines, pinball, and cheap drafts keep it lively. As one commentator puts it: “The dive bar concept taken to its logical extreme.”
Whether you show up midday (yes, some say 24/7) or deep into the night, the mood is the same — unapologetically rough around the edges and steeped in alternative nightlife culture.
If you’re after polished cocktails and luxury views, look elsewhere. But if you’re after character, weirdness, loud music and a “real” Las Vegas dive, this is the place.
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