Bar Boheme Happy Hour. Arts District

Bar Boheme is a late-night spot, so it fits the people who are just getting started when other kitchens are closing. Think a second-stop date, a group easing into a night in the Arts District, or service-industry locals off a shift. This is neighborhood territory, not the Strip, which is most of the appeal.

The happy hour here runs late: Wednesday through Sunday, 9 to 11pm. That timing is the whole personality of the place. You come for an aperitif-style drink and a few French small plates after dinner rather than before it. The drink specials and the small-plate menu both run during that two-hour window, so plan to arrive after 9 if the deal is what you're after.

The food is bistro-leaning, built for grazing, so order a couple of plates and share across the table. The wine list naturally points French, and the staff can steer you without making it a lecture. Cocktails here tend toward balanced and not overly sweet, which pairs well with a long, slow evening.

Parking in the Arts District takes patience, so leave time or take a ride. The room has that collected, slightly worn charm the neighborhood is known for, and it draws a mix of artists, locals, and visitors who wandered off the main drag. Bar Boheme sits next to Petite Boheme, so it's easy to make a night of both.