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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, boasting of fresh produce and house-made ingredients. We offer a range of specialty beers with a rotating selection of twelve taps, as well as 18-20 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.
— press —
- 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
