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Fremont East bar that calls itself Las Vegas' oldest freestanding bar, with 20 rotating draft beers, bar food and a history that has drawn film crews…
Velveteen Rabbit
Arts District craft cocktail and beer bar opened in 2013, known for seasonal cocktail menus, eight rotating taps, vintage furniture and a pink outdoor patio.
At a glance
- Type
- Craft cocktail and beer bar
- Area
- Arts District, Las Vegas, United States
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- velveteenrabbitlv.com
Good to know
- Seasonal cocktails
- Eight rotating taps
- Pink outdoor patio
- Private events
Why we recommend it
Velveteen Rabbit is one of the longest-established bars in the Arts District, and it remains a favourite with locals more than a decade after it opened in 2013. It describes itself as a craft cocktail and beer bar in the heart of the Arts District, and the space mixes local art, boutique spirits, vintage furniture and a pink outdoor patio.
The cocktail menu changes with the seasons, and each one is built around fresh produce and house-made ingredients, so there is usually something new to try even on a repeat visit. Beer drinkers are well served too, with eight rotating taps and a selection of bottled beers. The atmosphere is relaxed rather than formal.
The interior is a big part of the appeal, with vintage furniture and local art giving it the feel of an eccentric living room. On warm evenings, the pink patio is the place to be, and it has hosted a vintage photo booth. The intimate space can also be booked for private celebrations, including wedding receptions, and reservations are handled online.
Velveteen Rabbit opens at 5pm every day and stays open until midnight from Sunday to Thursday and until 2am on Friday and Saturday. Early evening is the best time for a quiet drink and a seat on the patio, while weekend nights are lively. It suits couples, small groups and anyone who prefers creative cocktails and a neighbourhood feel to a casino bar. Bring photo ID.
The bar's press coverage has followed it since its grand opening in July 2013, and it is run by sisters Christina and Pamela Dylag. Its combination of boutique spirits, rotating beer taps and seasonal cocktails gives it broad appeal, so it is a good choice for a group with different tastes. Reservations are handled through SevenRooms, which is worth using for larger groups or for a seat on the patio at weekends. If you are spending an evening in the Arts District, it fits naturally between dinner and a final drink elsewhere in the neighbourhood.
The bar is on South Main Street in the 18b Arts District, a short walk from Esther's Kitchen and Vesta Coffee Roasters and a few minutes by car from Fremont Street. It is a good place to start or finish an evening in the district, and a taxi or ride-share is the easiest way back to the Strip.
Velveteen Rabbit FAQs
When is Velveteen Rabbit open?
From 5pm daily, until midnight Sunday to Thursday and 2am on Friday and Saturday.
What kind of bar is it?
A craft cocktail and beer bar in the Arts District.
Does the cocktail menu change?
Yes, menus are seasonal and use fresh produce and house-made ingredients.
Is there beer?
Yes, eight rotating taps and bottled beers.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, a pink outdoor patio.
Can I book a private event?
Yes, the space can be booked for private celebrations, including weddings.
When did it open?
In 2013.
Where is it?
At 1218 S Main St in the Arts District.