Rí Rá Irish Pub

Rí Rá is the Irish pub at Mandalay Bay that actually feels Irish instead of "corporate hotel's idea of Irish." Authentic decor shipped from Ireland, proper pints, and a happy hour that runs daily from 3-6pm and again from 11pm-midnight. You're getting $6 drinks and half-off apps, which is legitimately one of the better deals on the Strip if you like pub food and don't mind Guinness.

The Double Session

Daily 3-6pm and 11pm-midnight—two separate windows, same solid deals. The early session is standard happy hour territory, while the late-night window is perfect for post-show drinks or when you're wrapping up your night and don't want to pay full price. The late session is clutch for insomniacs and people who forgot that sleep exists.

$6 Everything & Half-Off Apps

$6 drinks covers beer, wine, and well cocktails—nothing fancy, but for six bucks on the Strip, you're winning. The half-off apps bring solid pub food down to reasonable prices: fish and chips, shepherd's pie, Irish nachos (which are loaded fries with cheese and bacon because Ireland), wings, and all the fried stuff you expect from a pub.

Actual Irish Authenticity

Rí Rá isn't just themed—the interiors were literally built in Ireland, disassembled, shipped to Vegas, and reassembled inside Mandalay Bay. The bar, the fixtures, the snugs (little private booths)—it's all legit. It feels like a real Irish pub that somehow ended up in a casino, which is exactly what it is. If you've been to Ireland, you'll recognize the vibe immediately.

The Pub Experience

This is a proper pub, which means it's comfortable, unpretentious, and built for drinking. There's usually live music or sports on the TVs, the bartenders are friendly, and nobody's judging you for ordering a Guinness at 11:30pm. The crowd is a mix of Mandalay Bay guests, locals, and Irish expats who found their home away from home.

Food That Actually Works

The half-off apps are the move here. The fish and chips are legit—crispy batter, flaky fish, proper mushy peas if you're into that. The shepherd's pie is hearty and comforting, perfect for soaking up $6 pints. The Irish breakfast (available during brunch hours) is a glorious hangover cure, though that's outside happy hour territory.

When to Go

The 3-6pm session is ideal for early evening drinks before dinner or a show. The 11pm-midnight window is for night owls, post-show crowds, and people who decided that one more drink sounds like a great idea at 11:15pm. Either way, you're getting the same deals in a space that's comfortable and low-key.

Rí Rá is one of those rare Vegas spots that's equally appealing to tourists and locals. It's authentic, affordable during happy hour, and exactly what you want from a pub: good drinks, solid food, and zero pretension.