Ellis Island Brewpub Happy Hour. Off-Strip

Ellis Island brews its own beer on-site, and that house lineup is the whole reason locals guard this place over any macro bottle they keep around for tourists. The brewery turns out a light, amber, weiss, stout, and IPA, plus a root beer, so a flight is the smart first move if you are new and want to find your favorite before you commit to a round. The IPA and the stout are the two to anchor on if you want range across a couple of pints. Ellis Island sits on Koval Lane, one block off the Strip behind the big resorts, which gets you genuine old-Vegas character a short walk from the chaos without the chaos itself. Parking is free and easy, the room reads dive bar in the best way, and the crowd mixes service-industry regulars, retirees, and locals who have been coming for decades. The kitchen has a long reputation for plates that punch above their price. It is an unpretentious, deeply local way to drink good beer. Specials and any happy hour pricing change often here, so confirm current deals and times with the venue before you go.