Aces & Ales

Once upon a time, I was not into beer in the least. Guess what changed that? I'll give you a hint: A dude. So, in an effort to try more craft (read: good) beer, I adventured to a far away place on the east side of the Vegas valley known as Aces & Ales. Boasting one of the most impressive menus in the area, the bar is a good place to go whether you're a seasoned brew aficianado or a total newbie. The place is so ingrained in the craft scene that it's home to the annual Stone Domination Festival, which is headed up by the Stone Brewing Co. master himself, Greg Koch. And while this place may look like an ordinary bar, don't be fooled: It's got great food, good drinks and you'll definitely meet some characters.  I may have had a lame ushering in to the wonderful world of beer, it's been a good visit so far.

Things of note: Beware the microphone. The food menus is massive. No, really. It should have its own zip code. I think I also remember something about A&A winning an award for best bar food in the valley.

Make sure to try: The tap list is ever evolving so get your beer while its cold.Once upon a time, I was not into beer in the least. Guess what changed that? I'll give you a hint: A dude. So, in an effort to try more craft (read: good) beer, I adventured to a far away place on the east side of the Vegas valley known as Aces & Ales. Boasting one of the most impressive menus in the area, the bar is a good place to go whether you're a seasoned brew aficianado or a total newbie. The place is so ingrained in the craft scene that it's home to the annual Stone Domination Festival, which is headed up by the Stone Brewing Co. master himself, Greg Koch. And while this place may look like an ordinary bar, don't be fooled: It's got great food, good drinks and you'll definitely meet some characters.  I may have had a lame ushering in to the wonderful world of beer, it's been a good visit so far.

Things of note: Beware the microphone. The food menus is massive. No, really. It should have its own zip code. I think I also remember something about A&A winning an award for best bar food in the valley.

Make sure to try: The tap list is ever evolving so get your beer while its cold.

When I walked in I was hoping for a little more restaurant feel and less bar feel. The interior was very "typical" vegas gaming bar. The menu has a variety of options which is always cool. A lot of it was different, but sounded good.

Our server suggested the spaghetti pizza which neither of us would have tried normally but since we were starving we said "what the hell"

That pizza is freaking delicious. Who the hell knew. Seriously, try that pizza.

As far as the beer menu I was again a little disappointed. Although I always appreciate a bar that offers an extensive and unique menu, all of the beers on tap were on the hoppy side or fruity side. Not my thing. I would have loved to have seen a few great red ales, brown ales, porters or lagers. None of which were options.
The server did manage to find one she thought I'd like which was the Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Dark Ale with a hint of espresso and nuttiness. Still though I wasn't in the mood for added flavors (chocolate, coffee, berries, etc.)

The "Beer" descriptions in the menu were poorly written and some had no tasting notes at all. For instance the Saison. I suggest they go over that part of the menu asap.

Those minor complaints aside, the service was great, the pizza was amazing and the beer I did end up ordering was nice.

Excellent service the food was great we had the jalapeño popper grilled cheese and the Metallica pizza. They have a huge selection of craft beers being from San Diego and wanting some stone brew this spot had stone beers you can't even find in dago. Over all great place away from the hustle and bustle of the strip.