Top Hole in the Wall Bars in Las Vegas
by Lianamar Dávila Sanabria
08.12.2009
Living life in the fast lane can sometimes be a little exhausting to all of us, especially in a 24-hour adult playground like Las Vegas. When you feel like slowing down a bit and leaving behind all the flashing lights, try some of these hole in the wall bars. We can’t promise you any type of VIP treatment, but you’ll definitely have a damn good time.
Blondie’s Sports Bar
3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Rated one of the top sports bars in the US by MSN Cityguides, Blondie’s has the prime setup for serious sports fanatics. They have over 40 plasma TVs just to make sure you can see all the major games from any angle in the bar. Located inside the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino, there is always something fun to do in this quaint neighborhood bar. Although we can’t promise they will all be blondes, their cheerleader-esque waitresses will happily serve you traditional bar foods as you sit on their patio overlooking the Miracle Mile Shops. Tuesday nights are College Nights, but if you’re in a more competitive mood, go on a Thursday night for their weekly Beer Pong Tourneys. According to them, “Blondie’s is ‘your home away from home’ bar.”
Rockhouse Bar
3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Feel like dancing in a giant bird cage? Or would dangling from a tire swing be more your style? If you’re looking for a place to release your inner rock star, then Rockhouse is most definitely for you. This self-proclaimed “ultra dive bar” blends rock and roll inspirations with the local dive bar scene. During the day you can get a refreshing drink at their walk-up daiquiri bar or take advantage of their two-for-one beer specials. At night it transforms into a full-fledged nightclub. If you’re feeling really ballsy, try their 80 ounce plastic life-size guitar filled with slushy alcoholic beverages that you can strap on your shoulder and sip from its extra-long straw.
Coyote Ugly
3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
This displaced Southern dive bar oozes as much sensuality and Southern style as it does Jim Beam. Ladies, feel free to get up there too if the Coyotes aren’t performing. Just like in the movie, the hot female bartenders will dazzle you with their bar top dance routines and lip singing abilities. Try to steer clear of the random water sprayings and f-bombs because these ladies like to call the shots as much as they like to pour them. If you’re thirsty, a shot of cheap tequila or a beer are your only options. No fancy cocktails here. If you don’t like the music, put some money in the juke box. No big-name DJs either. At the end of the night, their patron’s bras or ties are more than welcome to stay behind and add to the ongoing collection.
O’Sheas
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
What do you get when you mix a frat party, some Vegas vice and little people impersonating leprechauns? O’Sheas Casino would be the correct answer. Just like in college, there’s cheap booze, beer pong and Guitar Hero! Also, there’s the Vince Neil Ink, opened by Vince Neil from the Mötley Crüe, where you can actually watch people get tattooed from outside on the strip. In 2000, they even made the Guinness book of World Records by having 220 patrons partake in a nationwide toast called the “Great Guinness Toast” breaking the previous year’s record of 300,000 participants. With $5 tables and one cent slot machines, it’s perfect for gamblers-in-training who still need to have their hands held.
West Wing Bar at the MGM Grand
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
The MGM Grand’s best-kept secret is unknown to most unless you are actually staying in the hotel. Just behind red-tinted glass doors waits a hip, urban lounge where you can truly chill out. Its dark and cozy design lends itself to secret meetings, nightcaps, or for a night when you really just want to avoid the scene. Although it’s a bit trendier than the rest of the bars on this list, its quaint and relaxed atmosphere combined with how hard it can be to find gives it that off-the-radar feel perfect for unwinding with a delicious cocktail.
