Cheap Drinks & Happy Hours on the Strip

It’s not a well-kept secret that prices in Vegas, especially on the Strip, have been on an upward trajectory. A bottle of domestic beer at a casino bar can set you back upwards of $10… That’s what a 12-pack should cost!

Luckily, there are still places to grab a cheap beer or cocktail on, or within walking distance, of the Strip.

Bear in mind that happy hour deals can change frequently and without notice. I’ll do my best to stay on top of changes, but recommend clicking through to the linked menu where applicable to confirm the offer is current before making the trip!

Happy Hour Deals on the Las Vegas Strip

When it comes to finding drink deals on the Strip, malls tend to be your friend as opposed to casino bars. As you’ll see below, both the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood and Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian are chock-full of deals.

Drink Deals in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood

Blondies Sports Bar & Grill – Miracle Mile Shops: Blondies has a drink deal for those able to throw ’em back. Also in the Miracle Mile Shops, Blondies serves all-you-can-drink wells & domestic draft beers between 3-6pm (Monday – Friday) for a mere $20.

The sheer amount of value here qualifies Blondies as one of the best sports bars in Vegas.

Cabo Wabo – Miracle Mile Shops: From 3-5pm Monday – Friday, Cabo Wabo offers a rotating selection of drink deals.

Warning: Cabo Wabo tacks a scammy 4.85% “CNF Fee” onto every bill.. which is a fee… for nothing in return to every check.

Ketchup – Miracle Mile Shops: A round-the-clock deal, Ketchup offers $5 tall boy cans of Heineken, Modelo, Coors Light, Bud Light Seltzer, Bud Light, and Michelob Ultra at their walk-up bar.

Flights – Miracle Mile Shops: Known for their 3-drink cocktail flights, Flights offers an “hourly rotating happy hour deal” from 9am-10pm in which you can score 3 drinks for $15.

Cocktails included include bloodies, margaritas, mules, martinis, and more. Because the deals switch out every hour, check the menu (linked above) for details.

Electra Cocktail Club: “Social Hour” at Electra Cocktail Club runs daily from 5-7pm and includes:

• $8 cocktails
• $6 beer (Heineken, Stella, Dos Equis, Mich Ultra)
• $9-$11 wine
• $25 bottomless bubbly

Flight Club in the Grand Canal Shoppes: A fancy darts joint, Flight Club offers happy hour Monday – Friday from 4-6pm. Deals include:

• $6 draft beer
• $9 wine by the glass
• $10 craft cocktails
• Discounted bites

Rockhouse at Venetian: Happy hour is at Rockhouse is offered Monday – Friday from 11am-7pm, you can score:

• $5 domestic drafts
• $5 well cocktails

Drink Deals on the Linq Promenade

Virgil’s Real Barbecue – Linq Promenade: Located along the Linq Promenade, Virgil’s offers happy hour Monday – Thursday from 2-5pm at the downstairs bar.

Included in the happy hour are:

• $6 draft beer
• $8 wine by the glass
• $7-$8 cocktails (depending on the drink)
• Numerous food deals are also offered for as little as $4.

Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club: If you’re in the area, stop into the popular comedy club for a discounted cocktail during their happy hour which runs from 5 pm – 7 pm daily. Included in the deal are:

• $5 beer
• $6 cocktail, shots, and wine
• $7 bites

On a separate note, my wife and I recently attended a show and were blown away by the talent for the price ($25 bucks). I can’t recommend stopping in on a night that Gina Brillon is performing more – Fantastic.

Tilted Kilt – Linq Promenade: Happy Hour at Tilted Kilt is offered Monday – Friday from 3-6pm and Sunday – Wednesday from 10pm-close. Deals include:

• $2 off beer, wine, and well drinks
• $11 appetizers

Daily pub specials are also offered that feature an $8-$9 select cocktail all day (see them all at the lin above).

Other Notable Drink Deals on the Strip

Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay: The Foundation Room, perched atop Mandalay Bay, offers “Rooftop Happy Hour” on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 6 pm – 9 pm.

Included in the deal are:

• $7 beer (10+ options)
• $9 wine by the glass
• $11 cocktails
• Discounted bites

Bardot Brasserie at Aria: A unique happy hour option, Bardot serves $7 Kronenbourg 1664 Golden Road Hefe and Space Dust IPA from 5-7pm daily.

Discounted wine, shots, and appetizers are also available.

Sugarcane at The Venetian: Located in The Venetian’s “Restaurant Row”, Sugarcane offers happy hour Sunday – Thursday during 2 windows at the bar from 3-6pm and again from 10pm-close.

Deals Include:

• $7 draft beer (several craft options)
• $8 cocktails
• $8 wine by the glass
• Discounted bites like oysters, a shrimp cocktail, Korean chicken wings, and bacon-wrapped dates among other options.

Carlos’ N Charlie’s at Flamingo: Nestled in the back of Flamingo’s gaming floor, Carlos’ N Charlie’s offers 2-for-1 margaritas, mojitos, and draft beers daily from 2-6pm.

RPM Italian in the Forum Shops: Also nestled within the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, RPM offers a happy hour from 3-6pm on weekdays at the bar that includes:

• $8 wine by the glass
• $8 signature cocktails
• $8 bites

Slots A Fun: While the bar had been shuttered for some time, it’s reopened and serves $2 draft beer, $2 popcorn, hot dogs, and shrimp cocktails.

Dick’s Last Resort at Excalibur: The bar and restaurant known for being rude to guests offers a “crappy hour” window daily from noon-5pm that includes:

• $8 domestic bottles
• $8 house liquors
• $8 house margaritas
• $8 appetizers

STK at Cosmopolitan: Happy hour at STK runs daily from 2:30-5:30pm and features:

• $11 specialty cocktails
• $10 Whispering Angel rose
• $10 Glass Justin Cabernet
• $7 bites (truffle fries, salmon slider, beef tartare, jalapeno pickled shrimp cocktail, and more).

Aztec Inn Casino: Across the street from STRAT, I recently stumbled across a sidewalk sign at Aztec Inn advertising:

• $3 draft beer
• $5 well drinks
• $7 bloody marys

Now, I’m not sure if these drink deals are offered around the clock, or at specific times. Either way, Aztec Inn is likely a decent bet for a cheap drink whenever you’re in the neighborhood.

Viva at Resorts World: While not the best happy hour in Vegas from a price perspective, Viva serves happy hour from 3 pm – 5 pm daily, which includes:

• $6 bottled beer
• $6 house wine
• Discounted bites

Casbar at Sahara: A gorgeous lounge bordering Sahara’s gaming floor, Casbar offers a daily happy hour from 3-5pm and again from 8-9pm which includes:

• 50% off featured cocktails
• BOGO beers
• $5 select shots
• $5 popcorn

Drink Deals Steps Away From the Strip

Ellis Island Brewery: Tucked behind Horseshoe just off the Strip, Ellis Island is a diamond off the beaten path. The brewery at Ellis offers 6 permanent beers and a rotation of seasonal selections. Ellis’ brewery produces great beer and at $4 for a 20oz. glass, it’s a steal.

OYO: Just steps away from the Strip, OYO can be found behind Tropicana. They offer $2 bottled beer (Bud Light and Michelob Ultra) 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.