How to Drink in Vegas Without Going Broke

I spent six years behind a Vegas bar before I started writing about them. Here's what the tourists don't know.

Get the players card — even if you don't gamble

Casino loyalty cards are free and routinely unlock $3 mimosas, free beers for veterans, and drink credits. Ellis Island gives active military and vets a free house beer daily.

Learn the reverse happy hour

Everyone hits 4pm happy hour. The savvy move is the late-night version — many spots run a second discount window from 10pm or midnight, when the crowds thin out and the same deals reappear.

Cross the street

Two blocks off the Boulevard, prices fall off a cliff. The Arts District and Chinatown are where locals actually drink. Our tracker filters by neighborhood.