Las Vegas Distillery Happy Hour. Henderson

Order a spirit flight first, take $2 off it, and let that decide your next move. A flight is the smartest spend here because you're sampling spirits made on-site, and once you know what you like you can order a $2-off cocktail built around it. Pizza and pretzels also come $2 off, so a flight and a pizza make a complete, affordable visit.

Las Vegas Distillery sits on Eastgate Road in Henderson, a working craft distillery with a tasting room that's part industrial, part neighborhood hangout. The happy hour runs Wednesday through Friday, 3 to 5pm. That midweek-only window is the catch, so plan around it.

You can see the stills from the bar, and the staff are happy to walk you through how the spirits are made if you ask. The crowd runs from craft-spirits enthusiasts to Henderson locals to people who wandered in and stayed. It's a good fit if you actually care what's in your glass and want something off the Strip that isn't packed with tourists.

Parking is in the lot, and the room is casual enough that you can settle in for a couple of hours. Do the flight, find your favorite, then move to cocktails or another pour. The midweek timing keeps it relaxed, so you're not fighting for a seat the way you might on a weekend.