Atomic Liquors Happy Hour. Downtown

Atomic Liquors is the oldest free-standing bar in Las Vegas, open since 1952 on the east end of Fremont between the Experience canopy and the Arts District. The name comes from regulars who once climbed to the roof to watch atomic tests flash across the desert, and the mid-century bones are still intact after a careful 2012 restoration. This is a genuine piece of the city, not a themed recreation, and the patio is the spot for people-watching on the real Fremont away from the bachelor-party crush. The crowd runs from old-timer locals to beer enthusiasts to history buffs, and the adjoining kitchen turns out bratwurst, smash burgers, and tavern-style bar pizza. Operating hours generally run noon to 2am most nights and later on weekends. There is no dress code, smoking is allowed, and street parking or nearby lots beat anything on the Strip. Happy hour deals here change often, so check with the venue for current specials and times before you go. Ask the bartenders about the building while you are at it, since the history of the place is half the reason to pull up a stool here.