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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