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A sacred gem within the cultural timepiece that is the Las Vegas Arts District
— STORY —
Velveteen Rabbit is a craft cocktail and beer bar situated in the heart of the Arts District. Each seasonal cocktail menu is the product of innovation, creativity, and care, highlighting fresh produce and house-made ingredients. We offer a range of specialty beers with a rotating selection of eight taps, as well as bottled beers. Our eclectic space features local art, boutique spirits, vintage furniture, and a magical pink outdoor patio. The intimacy of the space allows for celebrations of all kinds, including wedding receptions! Contact us to reserve a date.
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- Redfin Blog: 18 Holiday Things to Do in Las Vegas
- Vice: The Sober Guide To Las Vegas
- WSJ: Locals' Favorite Things to Do in Las Vegas
- Vogue: How to Spend a Spooky Weekend in Las Vegas
- LA Times: Our Favorite Places to Imbibe
- Imbibe Magazine: Where to Drink in Las Vegas
- New York Times : The Least Vegas Neighborhood in Vegas
- The Wall Street Journal : Robots Are Ready to Shake (and Stir Up) Bars
- UNILAD Adventure : Hidden Gems of Las Vegas
- EXTRA TV : Why Downtown Las Vegas is Becoming a Popular Tourist Spot
- About Time: You Discovered Downtown Vegas
- NYLON: Downtown Las Vegas Has Some Brooklyn Vibes
- Earth Mamma: Sister Act
- AIGALV: BOLD, Episode 1, Velveteen Rabbit
- Shakers: Their Vegas is Showing
- SEVEN: 14 Great Dates
- Bon Appetit: The Ultimate Week in Las Vegas
- A Cocktail of Two Cities
- Back Bar USA: Bartenders of the Week, Christina and Pamela Dylag
- PASTE: Top 10 Gin Joints in the U.S.
- Buzzfeed: The Most Hipster Neighborhood In Every State
- Bon Appetit: The Hit List 2016
- Mixwell Celebrates the Bartenders of Las Vegas
- PASTE: City in a Glass, Las Vegas 2016
- PLAYBOY: Bars We Love, Velveteen Rabbit, Las Vegas 2016
- Cocktails to Start Summer Off Right 2016
- Food Beast: Meet the Magical Sisters Behind Las Vegas’ Coolest Bar 2016
- Las Vegas Weekly: Table 8’s New Show Inside Velveteen Rabbit
- Alex and Ani’s Insider’s Guide to Las Vegas 2016
- 4 of Las Vegas’ Hidden Gems 2016
- Top 10 Cocktail Bars 2016
- VICE Guide to Las Vegas: Where to Drink 2016
- Best Bars in LV: 10 Sin City Drinking Holes 2016
- The Killers News: Mark Stoermer Performs Surprise Set at Velveteen Rabbit
- SEVEN: Inside Downtown’s Hottest Neighborhood 2015
- 10 Best Cocktail Bars in Las Vegas 2015
- Five of Las Vegas’ Best Downtown Dive Bars 2015
- MAXIM: Where to Eat, Stay, Party and Play in Downtown Las Vegas
- Fiji Water: Earth’s Finest City Guide, Las Vegas
- 17 Most Important Bars in Las Vegas 2015
- “Where Bartenders Drink in Las Vegas” by Serious Eats
- Vegas Magazine: 8 Garden-to-Glass Cocktails
- “A Beer Adventure in Las Vegas” by SAVEUR Magazine
- Imbibe Magazine: 5 Las Vegas Bars to Visit Now
- How Vegas Does Negroni Week 2015
- Pigs & Pints 2013
- SEVEN Mag Review May 2013
- Thrillist Review May 2013
- CityLife Review May 2013
- Las Vegas Weekly Review March 2013
- Las Vegas Weekly Grand Opening Coverage July 2013
- Wall Street Journal
- Inside Travel Guide Wall Street Journal 2013
- Downtown Project February 2013
- Downtown Project February 2013
- LA Times September 2013
- Sunset Magazine Insider Guide
- LV Weekly Margarita Festival Coverage September 2013
- Forbes Travel Guide
- DTLV Cabin in Derry
- Liquor.com Cabin in Derry
— AWARDS —
- Best Cocktail Bar Las Vegas Weekly 2021
- Best Downtown Spot Las Vegas Weekly 2020
- Best Cocktail List 2018
- Boss of the Bars Winner 2016
- Most Unique Libations 2016
- Velveteen Rabbit Wins Annual Boss of the Bars Contest
- Best Locals Bar 2015
- Best Cocktail Menu 2014
- Eater Young Guns Semi-Finalists 2014
- Eater Top 30 Hottest Bars in America 2013
- Las Vegas Margarita Competition 2013
- Eater Bartender of the Year Nominee 2013
- Mixology Awards 2013 Vegas Seven
- Best New Cocktail Green Bitch
- Thrillist Best New Bars 2013
- Cocktail Bar of the Year 2013
