Where To Drink Beer in Las Vegas
It’s hard to think of Vegas separately from its drinking culture. In this article, you will have a bit of Las Vegas culture. Then, fun for all moods and tastes: from cheerful beer pong to the vibrant craft beer scene. Finally, a commemorative holiday you possibly never heard of.
Can You Drink on The Streets in Vegas?
Historians say that the permission for drinking outside connects with the city’s love for sipping on drinks. It dates back to more than 100 years ago when the city was founded. Since then, Vegas has always relied heavily on tourism. The 24-hour-culture also played a huge part—at some point, there were even wedding celebrations around the clock and you can learn more here.
Although public drinking is allowed in Las Vegas, there are a few exceptions. You cannot drink within 1,000 feet (roughly 300m) of churches, synagogues, public or private schools, hospitals, withdrawal management facilities, or homeless shelters. Also, if you want to drink on the streets, it must be from an open plastic container.
Having beer outside can be exciting, but how about some college-style fun? As with almost everything, you can find it in Vegas.
Beer Drinking Fun in Sin City
Beer Pong is, as the name already suggests, a popular drinking game. The rules are simple: get the little ping-pong ball inside the plastic cups that form a triangle on the table. Apparently, students at Dartmouth College invented the game between 1950 and 1960. Of course, the exact origin remains foggy to this day.
While its origins remain undefined, the presence of Beer Pong tables is still consistent in college-related events and sports contexts. During your time in Vegas, you can feel a bit of the university atmosphere. Here is a compiled list of bars on the Las Vegas Strip and Freemont Street that offer the youthful pastime.
Beer Pong is not your vibe? No problem. As always, Vegas has options for everyone. Read on to learn more about a vibrant scene outside Las Vegas Boulevard.
The Craft Beer Hype Hits Vegas
It’s possible that you want to taste more refined brews while in Vegas. The city has not come out unharmed from the craft beer trend. Las Vegas Art District is home to many cool bars with craft beer on their menus.
First of all, how to get there? The district sits about a mile south of the Freemont Street Experience. It is within walking distance if the weather is nice and if all members of the party are fit for it. It is, however, a 20-30 minute stroll. Thus, it might be not worth it to spend valuable energy on this walk.
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Once at the Arts District, feel free to explore the activities available. This area is a nice escape for those who want to stay away from the crowds a little bit. In the Las Vegas Arts District you will find breweries and other numerous bars worth the visit. In this article you can find what the Arts District has to offer and choose according to your profile.
Now, what better time to enjoy a nice pint of beer than on National Beer Day? Las Vegas is ready to celebrate in style!
April 7 is National Beer Day!
Americans commemorate the return to legal drinking after Prohibition ended in 1933. It’s interesting to note that law enforcement officials would act a little differently in Las Vegas than in other parts of the country during prohibition. People would often get away with drinking, as officials looked the other way when laws were violated.
Let’s go back to the origin of the special day. Apparently, President Roosevelt stated on that day “I think this would be a good time for a beer”. This happened after the president signed, on March 22, 1933, the Cullen–Harrison Act. April 6, the day prior to National Beer Day, goes by the nickname of New Beer’s Eve.
Drinkers in the U. S. were thirsty for beer in the first moments after the end of Prohibition. It is estimated that 1.5 million gallons (almost 7 million liters) of beer were consumed. It may seem like a lot, but it becomes a rather small figure if we compare it with current data. In 2020, U. S. legal age citizens consumed 17.3 million gallons consumed daily (data from the NBWA here). Even considering the populational growth of more than 170%, there is still a stark contrast.
Responsible Drinking
The overwhelming figures for beer consumption may reflect the fact that people (especially younger generations) have been drinking more. Fortunately, together with this trend came the awareness that drinking and driving is a dangerous combination.
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