Nine Fine Irishmen Happy Hour. The Strip

Mid-week travelers who want a real meal instead of another casino snack will get the most out of Nine Fine Irishmen, the Irish pub built into New York-New York on the Strip. It suits a relaxed solo lunch, a pre-walk fuel-up before you tackle the south end of the Strip, or a low-key catch-up with friends who'd rather hear each other talk than shout over a club.

The happy hour runs Monday through Thursday, 2 to 5pm. The food deal is the reason to plan around it: a $9.99 burger and fries, with a draft beer added for $4.99. That's a full plate and a pint for under 15 dollars in a building where a single cocktail can run nearly that. Drink specials are available across the same window if you'd rather pair the burger with something other than the draft.

The room leans into dark wood and proper booths, with live Irish music most evenings once the afternoon crowd thins. If you're after the music, come back later. If you're after the food deal, the early window is calmer and easier to grab a seat. Either way, confirm the current happy hour with the pub before you go, since Strip resorts adjust hours around events. Parking is via the New York-New York garage off Tropicana.