Bar Prohibition at Golden Gate Happy Hour. Downtown

Budget travelers and anyone who treats downtown like a sport will want this on their daily route. Bar Prohibition sits inside Golden Gate, the oldest casino in Las Vegas, right at the head of Fremont Street where the Experience canopy begins.

The draw is simple and a little wild: a free open bar runs every day from 6 to 7pm. It covers all seven days, no weekday catch. The food side carries happy hour specials during the same hour. Since the drinks cost nothing, the unwritten rule is that you tip the bartenders well, because they are pouring fast and not earning off sales during that window. A couple of dollars per round is the bare minimum.

Plan to arrive a few minutes before 6 if you want a spot at the bar instead of fighting through the crowd. The room fills quickly once the hour starts, so order with a clear head and pace yourself. The speakeasy theme leans on dark wood and vintage touches, which gives the place a different feel from the brighter casino floor outside.

This works best for a quick pregame before a Fremont Street night or a solo stop if you are staying downtown. Groups can do it too, but expect tight quarters once word spreads and the regulars show up.