04/03/09

Skinhead hang out...

by KaotikDreamer633

The place is cheap and looks great. My complaint is the attitude of the staff and patrons. Was there, talked in another language, got dirty looks and eventually were told to leave by the bartender who said we were "disruptive and annoying" ...yet were only talking amongst ourselves. The place is fine if you're a skinhead I suppose.

• Pros: Cheap, art work
• Cons: Staff, crowd

02/28/08

Keeping the Faith - Old Skool Punk Rock

by VerbalKint

Aging punks have a home here. As do young ones. Lotta good ska on the juke box too. It's grimy just the way it's supposed to be. Long Live The Happiest Place On Earth.

• Pros: Punk
• Cons: limited catholic school girls...

11/02/06

Awesome atmosphere!

by rockmypolkadots

If you are going to be in Las Vegas or already live here and are looking for an interesting place to have a drink and just relax, I definitely suggest the Double Down, its got a awesome atmosphere and you will meet some interesting people for sure.

This artsy dive features psychedelic murals, a varied clientele and inventive drinks, such as the bacon martini.

by Contributor

In Short
Conveniently located between the city's airport corridors of Paradise and Swenson, this dark little bar is something of a locus for the Vegas arts scene, with a crowd of bohemians, punks, college types and barflies. Surf, punk and rockabilly bands occasionally take the tiny corner stage, while the jukebox boasts a diverse selection, with everything from Black Flag to Frank Sinatra. Wednesdays feature Bill Cherry's blues jam, a Double Down tradition.

11/27/03

Don't Miss the Blues Night

by slappyjack

One of my favorite hangs on Wednesday nights is the blues jam at the Double Down. It gets pretty crowded in there, but it's all well worth it to listen to Blue Cherry & Friends for a couple hours. Those boys can tear it up. The other music nights are just as good, though quite a bit louder.

• Pros: Cheap Beer, Great Music, non-tourist
• Cons: parking sucks, gets crowded

06/07/02

Punk Haven

by taradelis_citysearch

The Double Down in not your typical Vegas bar. It's way off the strip and it's definitely not the kind of place you find by accident. The jukebox is exclusively old school punk rock. The closest thing you'll find to Top 40 is Social Distortion's "Ball and Chain." The drinks are super strong. Oh, and there's a mechanic horse in the middle of the room. No, not like a mechanical bull -- more like one of those kiddie rides you see outside grocery stores.

• Pros: great jukebox
• Cons: far away from strip