Was at some other bar in downtown Las Vegas. Sat down and never saw a waitress. The lady next us said the this place sucks and said we should checked out the Mob Bar. I told her we would and would buy her a drink as she said her and her husband were headed over too.
Thank goodness we left. This place is just off of Fremont St. and not so crowded with the less than desirables roaming Freemont Street.
Gery took great care of us and she even hooked us up with a upgraded Cab before we left. If you're headed downtown come check this place out.
Please remember that 3 stars is not a negative review. Â Yelp defines it as "A-OK". Â It's average. Â It's acceptable. Â It's a business that gives you what you expect. Â I have quite a bit of pride that my reviews bell curve around 3.5 stars.
Anyway, I don't have much to judge this place on so I can't really stray too far from a 3 star review anyways. Â I had a few jack+diets and my friend had a beer. Â Decently priced if I recall. Â Most of the bill came from the food. Â We both had salads. Â I can't remember what my friend got exactly though. Â I got the chopped salad. Â It tasted fine. Â No complaints. Â The food is actually from next door from the King George or whatever it's called.
Service was fine. Â They got the men wearing suspenders and whatnot. Â The women wear corsets. Â It's a real small place. Â Maybe 15 spots at the bar. Â 7 or 8 tables. Â It used to be called Sidebar. Â Other than the employees' dress, I don't think much has changed. Â Obviously they wanted to capitalize on the mob museum down the road (which is worth going to by the way).
So yeah, if you need a drink it's a perfectly "A-OK" place to stop by.
A good way to get sleepy. Â I have a 2 drink max a la Patti Stanger and 2 drinks stood out for me on the menu, so I was set. Â We came to celebrate the birthday of Gil K., my brother from another mother, and we had the bar almost entirely to ourselves on the random Monday. Â Most of the group had dined at Triple George Grill next door, but we arrived fashionably late.
I first ordered the Velvet Revolver because I am still on the hunt for spicy drinks with Jaime W. - it had Tyku, Gin, St. Germain, cucumber, lime, and sriracha. Â It was not really too spicy but was indeed very tasty and finished with a slice of cucumber. Â My next drink was the Ginger Rogers, which was ginger liquor, sparkling wine, pear puree, and lemon juice finished with a lemon twist garnish. Â It was also tasty, served in a champagne flute. Â I found the drinks to be delicious and punch-packing, so much so that as soon as we got in the car to go home, I fell asleep, only waking up when we exited the freeway. Â My drinks were $11 each. Â Park in the garage across the street at Ogden and 3rd and you can get your parking validated by Mob Bar/Triple George.
We sauntered into the Mob Bar a short while back looking for a drink and a late lunch, as we needed a short break from our dizzy Vegas caper that started when when the birdies woke up. We had heard about this place from a dame we know who has a serious crush on their chicken Parmesan sliders, but as we don't take any wooden nickels, we decided to check this place out for ourselves.
What we discovered was not only the bee's knees, but the cat's pyjamas, too.
This joint serves a dozen or so "small plates" that would make an Italian mamma proud, and as they were priced between $5 and $10, and we expected them to be small given our experiences elsewhere, and we were quite famished going in, we ordered most of what was on the menu.
Our late lunch started with some crispy but tender Arancini di Riso (risotto balls stuffed with Romano and mozzarella cheese), continued with tasty spaghetti and meatball "bites" presented on a tasting fork (an idea that has already inspired some of our own dinner party appetizers), found its way to some clams casino served in a succulent white wine butter sauce, then jumped onto some Shrimp Spiedini that were wrapped in prosciutto, and finished with the chicken Parmesan sliders that are now destined to become a regular snack whenever we find ourselves downtown. Â Â
Every plate was perfection and we were not disappointed, but we were stuffed half way through this meal that exceeded our expectations -- both for taste and value -- as the chefs here do not take the "small plate" idea literally. They're no pikers when it comes to their food, and a couple of these offerings were more than enough to make a whole meal, so no beefs here.
We were also very impressed with this gin mill's beverage program that rivals some of the better mixology bars on the strip and serves up some of the best giggle water in this part of town for two-thirds of the price and with no compromises.
I was overjoyed to find my favourite classic cocktail on the menu -- the Blood and Sand -- Â prepared classically with 12-year-old Balvenie Doublewood Scotch, a splash of orange juice, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, and Heering cherry liqueur. Hotsy totsy!
You can also celebrate the 1920s with a number of "theme drinks" like the Clara Bow (named after the "It Girl" of that era) that mixes Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon, Domaine the Canton ginger liqueur, Falernum, green Tabasco, and a hint of lemon. It is guaranteed to make any palooka hit on all sixes.
Will I be back? And how! I'm definitely carrying a torch for this place until my next visit as this is one of those places where everything is Jake.
Wow!
I am so impressed with this new Fremont ! Downtown just got a new closet and it looks like every little place got a new designer!
I haven't been here in over 5 years and now I'm looking for an excuse to come back!
Or maybe I don't need an excuse! But than if I don't need an excuse, neither do you! Just grab your best friends and go try all the cocktails you can find! I wish I could recommend which one to have, but the truth is that I don't remember having a bad one! I just remember that my last one was the fabulous Espresso Martini, just the way I make it and just the way I like it! You could never go wrong with the Van Goth Double Espresso Vodka!
As about the food, I have to say that those kind of fantastic steam mussels I've only had in Toronto, about 8-9 years ago!
Can't wait to go back and try something new from their menu!
Just remember to bring good company !
I love Mob Bar! Friendly service, great drinks and I love the decor. Parking isn't that convenient but here's a tip.. if you park in the downtown 3rd street garage, which isn't a far walk at all, and you buy something at Mob Bar, they'll validate your parking for you. Well, they did for us a month or so ago.. I'm not aware that that has changed.
I got the Volstead Act drink which was really good! I definitely recommend it. My friend got a drink with cinnamon in it, I believe? I can't exactly remember but it was really good, too.
I have yet to check out their happy hour and their food but I'm definitely going to! Great downtown place to check out. :)
I have been here a few times. Â The location is not ideal, as parking is only valet and leaving is somewhat of a chore.
Generally, it's a small, cool, little bar in downtown. Â There tends to be a professional crowd. Â The apps were tasty and the drinks are really done well. Â The service was excellent. Â If I am in the area, I would definitely return for a good happy hour with friends and coworkers.
This review is an update to say that Mob Bar has stepped up its game on customer service and its liquor menu.
The liquor menu is vastly improved. Â Specifically, their whiskey shelf is growing. Â They've brought in some scotches, as well as several smaller distillery bourbons and rye whiskeys. Â A tip of my hat to the bar manager for stepping up his game.
I'm also willing to throw in another star because of the vast improvement in customer service. Â About 6 months ago, it was clear that the servers and bartenders couldn't handle a rush and they were getting frustrated. Â The last few times I've been here, the servers seem to be enjoying themselves and the staff has learned to keep up with the happy hour rush. Â Thumbs up on the customer service improvements.
I still think the food is still merely decent, but the atmosphere is relaxed and with the improved liquor menu and service, I am raising the bar to 4 stars. Â It's become a great happy hour spot.
I like the atmosphere in here -- it's semi-throwback without being douchey about it. Unfortunately I'm not a huge fan of whisky, rye, bourbon, scotch, cognac, brandy, or gin, and most of the drinks on their menu are based off one or more of these, since they're old-timey-type drinks. They do have one vodka-based drink (ahh, now you have my attention), the Manhattan Avenue, which I order every time I go because it's pretty damn tasty (cinnamon on the rim is a rare find, and it works well with this drink). Their little tapas-type bar food offerings are decently tasty (chicken parm sliders, caprese salad in toothpick-skewer form, spaghetti & meatball bites, and calamari are some of the ones I've tried), and they make a good alternative to sitting down for a full-on dinner before you head out elsewhere for the evening. Service has been a bit slow at times, in that it can sometimes take a while to get initially acknowledged if you're not sitting at the bar, or if there are more than 10 people in there. As reviewer Ed M. noted, the bartenders aren't always knowledgable about cocktails that aren't on their menu, even simple/common ones. I agree that it's good, but could be great with a little help in the service department.
Review Source:2 for 1 lunchtime martinis daily 11-2
happy hour 4-7 and 10-close
Yes, I work here, but I was a customer before I was an employee and I still am. Â The food is fantastic with more variety than any place I know. Â You can get tapas, brunch, lunch, a nice dinner, a sandwich, fresh salad, home-style plates, bar food, pasta, seafood and vegan/vegetarian delights (ask for the separate menu) all under the same roof.
Wash all this food down with a craft cocktail---my favorite is 'The Usual'--or select from a large variety of bottle beer and wine.
The staff is sexy, fun, and ready to make your experience memorable and repeatable.
This lounge, alongside of Triple George Grill, is the flagship for the soon-to-be-amazing Downtown Grand urban entertainment resort/complex due to open next fall. Â Wait and see us grow!!!
The Mob Bar on 3rd just down from the Mob Museum on Stewart - a great place to have a drink, enjoy some Italian food or watch old gangster movies while playing video poker. Â BUT....you will have to ignore the fact that from the outside this place looks like it is closed or is a dive bar. Â I would add an awning over the front door or build out the entrance to make it feel like this is a special place to visit. Â
The Mob Bar used to be the Side Bar but that one closed and now this bar is capitalizing on the Mob Museum that has opened just down the street in the old courthouse. Â It is not a large bar but it is cozy with a long comfy bench along the front window, oversized booths and about 10 seats at the bar.
We visited twice in 18 hours. Â A good sign - locals eating in the bar at booth lunch and dinner. Â The wait staff is a little indifferent but they are quick and the food is really good. Â I felt comfortable in the bar but if you want to have a drink and go to a resturant for dinner, they have you covered - the Triple George part of the Mob Bar and is right next door. Â
They could improve things by working on the customer service of the bar tenders but I really enjoyed the food.
There is parking on the street and in the parking structure across the street. Â The bar validates parking for the parking garage.
LOVE this place!
Three words: Chicken Parm Sliders.
You can technically sit down at the tables here and order food from the neighboring Triple George Grill but, at heart, this place is really just a dive bar with fantastic bar food.
It takes on a completely different theme and angle from the normal crappy food we get served at bars. As a light-weight who needs food with her alcohol, this place is perfect. I can order my drinks and order food I actually enjoy eating along with them.
Best part is, the drinks AND the food are reasonably priced. Definitely a happy hour worth checking out.
The service does get a little shoddy as the place starts picking up later in the evening, but the cheap drinks and delicious food make it easy to ignore that. I'd say this little bar is the best place to go drinking afterwork in the whole downtown area.
Mob Bar is good, but it could be great. Â Nice decor and atmosphere (monthly Steampunk events with live DJs too), but the bar staff need to get better. Â The bartenders are fine for run-of-the-mill drinks, but are absolutely lost with anything out of their comfort zone. Â e.g.: Â I asked for a gin gimlet and the bartender says "You want gin in that, right?" Â Good drink prices though.
Important tip: Mob Bar validates at the garage across the street.
This is about 1.5 blocks from the Fremont Experience. Â Service was very nice. Â The menu options were small, and there were no tables big enough to accommodate our large group of 10, so we sat in 2 separate booths. Â The bar was very accommodating and made arrangements for us to be able to order from the full menu of the attached restaurant. Â I wish I remembered that restaurant name! Â Our food was good, and the portions were HUGE.
We'll always remember how kind and accommodating they were to our group.
So, this place has a pretty decent ambiance to it, dimly lit with old black and white movies playing behind the bar. It's a pretty chill spot, and they offer food so that's pretty cool, nothing really stands out from their food menu besides the mussels which were hella tasty.
However, the name is mob BAR, so, you kind of expect to do more drinking at this kind of place.
I was here about a month ago and ordered a mojito. It's gross and tastes like flat soda water, my boyfriend takes the drink back, the bartender/manager of the place tastes my drink and is like, OHHH, i forgot to add syrup.
......riiiiiiight.
So whatever, he remakes the drink. Actually, he technically doesn't even remake it, he just adds the syrup to my original drink. No mint leaves, no sugar cane stick of deliciousness. ok, FINE, and he doesn't even comp the drink. thats cool, whatever.
i'm here over the weekend. stupidly, i order a mojito again, because shit, i fucking like them, AGAIN, the mojito tastes like garbage. i ask the same manager/bartender to remake the drink. he gives a lame excuse about the soda being weird on his end of the bar blah blah blah just make the drink. I try the new mojito, its bland and somewhat flat again.
I'm irritated at this point, and I ask him what the deal is, and why my friends mojito (made by a different bartender) tastes correct, and mine doesn't. He goes back to the whole "soda on his side of the bar is weird", excuse, so i ask him, "why dont you make my drink with the soda from that end of the bar, or better yet fix the soda on this end instead of making bad drinks". At this point, he actually shrugs at me, and i go, "I'm sorry, but aren't you the manager?"
"I'm the manager, not the technician". That is what the manager says to me, he walks away and does not even offer to comp the drink when i ask for just a water instead.
AWESOME customer service, jackass. i get that mojitos can be somewhat of a pain in the ass to make, but c'mon, this isn't supposed to be some dive bar, i thought this was a nicer place than that so i expect the drinks to be somewhat decent.
in closing, chill place, the other bartenders are nice, the food is ok, do NOT get a drink made by the "manager/bartender".
What I like about this place is it's close to work, outdoor patio and the atmosphere. Â But unfortunately what I don't like is the food. Â This was my first time trying it since it is now being called Mob Bar. Â I have a hard time believing the food served here comes out of the same kitchen as Triple George. Â We tried the grilled cheese. I can't remember the official name of the dish but we sent it back it was so bad. Â The waitress wasn't surprised. Â She said it gets mixed reviews. Â Either people love it or hate it. Â We hated it. Â We also ordered the spaghetti bites. Â This dish just didn't make sense to me. Â Four meatballs each with their own separate fork and some spaghetti. Â I didn't like the presentation and it just wasn't very good. Â Based on location alone I know I will probably find myself here again but I hope I can sit on the patio and order off the menu at Triple George.
Review Source:I felt like my friend and I were ignored. Â we waited over 20 min for food. The ppl next to us that came after us got their food before we did. Â And the order they got was the same as ours. Â
The only reason i'd go back is because the environment there was cool. Â The food was good (once we got it). Â Maybe next time it'll be better.
I'd like to come back here on a more happening kind of night to see if the place really flows, but first impressions (on a quick stop for a drink and a few apps) were pretty great!
The apps were excellent - I know the chef is the same as Triple George next door, but for some reason I enjoyed Mob Bar more than TG... perhaps I need to try TG again... standouts:
Mussels - nice spice, sauce was super dip-worthy
Shrimp Spiedini - drool inducing (buttery shrimp + prosciutto = hard to go wrong!)
And sophisticated cocktails done right. I'll definitely be going back!
I loved this place.
It's small, intimate, business casual, and the service was perfect.
It has a retro Boardwalk Empire lounge feel to it.
The group of us ordered every app on the menu to have as our dinner.
Everything was so good!
The Lump crab was so fresh!
I really loved their inventive drink menu....
We also made some new friends there to party on with!
We tried it out on a Tuesday and it was a nice change of pace. It's definitely in a much quieter part of downtown and the amount of people inside that night reflected it.
The cocktails were really great. We tried the "Brass" and the "Volstead act", both of which were well made and exceeded our expectations. They cost about $10-12 each and were worth it. They were some of the better cocktails I've had in Vegas. I'd give the place 5 stars based not he cocktails we had.
The food was sort of uninspired. It wasn't expensive ($5-$6 a plate) and the quantities were large, but the taste just wasn't there. I feel like they'd be better off scaling back the portions and using better quality ingredients. The spaghetti bites were our favorite part and the "grilled cheese" our least favorite. I'd give the place 2 stars based on the food.
The service was great and so was the ambience; I really liked the feel of the place. I'll go back again, but will probably stick to cocktails.
Went on a Saturday night. Â Really cool vibe, nice seating, and I loved the server outfits. However, although the bar/lounge area wasn't that busy, we had to wait a very long time before being acknowledged or served.
If you sit in the lounge area, it is unclear whether a server will come to you, or whether you should go up to the bar to order. Â I had the "Volstead Act"- one of their specialty cocktails, and it was delicious, though! Prices were high for downtown, but overall, Â fair.
I was a fan of Side Bar (the bar that was here before), and I have to say I'm impressed with what they did. I like the feel of the place, and while it's not all that large, it was still pretty roomy.
They have a full bar including a nice specialty cocktail menu and also several food items (most appeared to be Small Bites). I can't wait until the weather is a little nicer so I can go back and sit on the patio out front.
I came here after drinks at DCR and dinner at Le Thai with some Yelp Vegas ladies. I have to admit, I was too buzzed to remember what I drank, or how much it cost, but I do remember it being yummy.
Jerry is the bartender who helped us, he gave my girl Jaime her drink for free! I am always a fan of free drinks. :)
I had never gone to the previous place that was here, Sidebar, so I can't make any comparisons as to what did or did not change.
I have to give the Mob Bar four stars even thought they serve the cola that begins with the letter P. Â The bartender, Pinto, was a friendly chap and he empathized with my dilemma. Â Do I stick with water or go with a diet from that inferior cola company.
In the end, I got the diet cola. Â The price was right and service was excellent!
This was a good place to have our Yelp Book Club meeting and I was glad to try a new place.
It's the same bar as Sidebar, just with a different sign. Â It's fine. Â Decent mixology menu; not cheap, but not extravagantly pricey. Â
It's a fine bar, but they set themselves up to disappoint people with their "secret website" bs. Â I was hoping it was actually a new place, but it's not. Â Otherwise it's fine.
I'm a fan of this place for the simple reason that the bartender (Pinto?) is way cool and he concocted me a killer cocktail upon my asking for something with ginger beer. A concocktail, if you will.
The drink is called the Mass Exodus and it's not on the menu. It's a play on the ingredients--the "Mass" comes from macerated something something and the "Exodus" is from the bitters used i.e. The Bitter Truth E**X**R. I actually Googled the latter in order to somewhat make up for my lack of knowledge of the former.
Apparently, this place hasn't really changed since it was the Sidebar. You know what? Who cares? The decor fits the theme perfectly. The speakeasy vibe is definitely represented well. This was never more apparent than when Joe L and I walked right by the place initially and later as we watched Tina M walk right by.
It's actually not that hard to find.
Ginger beer cocktail? Check. Comfortable atmosphere? Check. Friendly server in a bow tie? That too. I visited on a Monday evening, and the place was pretty empty, so I can't comment on how the experience all comes together during high traffic times, but it  was a nice spot to gather for specialty cocktails and chatting. I really appreciated the fact that because it was a slow night, I was able to park right on 3rd street for free and walk just a handful of feet to the front door! I love easy parking.
Even though there were no cocktail waitresses working, the bartender made a point to come over to our group more than once to see if we needed anything else. The music was a smidgen loud, but they were happy to accommodate a request to lower the volume. It is a comfortable spot to grab a good cocktail for around $9, but I wouldn't say the overall vibe left a strong impression. That could have been because it was a Monday evening or because it felt a bit like a man cave to me. One bonus: you can order food in the bar. Happy Hour is 4-7pm, but I missed it! Darn.
I absolutely loved this bar! I have always been a fan of Triple George Grille and Mob Bar belonged right there next to it. I met up with some friends on a busy First Friday night and yes it was packed but the vibe was so eclectic and the buzz was music to my ears. We were able to get a table for the 5 of us and before we knew it hours had passed by.
Their drink menu was something reminiscent of an old speakeasy, I saw combinations on the menu that I never heard of and types of alcohol I am sure my great-great grandmother drank in her hey day. I had a martini (I can't remember the name of it) that was pink and girly and soooo tasty! My second drink was something similar to a 20's version of a Mojito...but better! It was so refreshing and the two drinks were enough to prevent me from drinking the rest of the night. My favorite part of this bar was the beautiful songbird that had her own spin on some of my favorite Bob Dylan, Ella Fitzgerald and Adele songs. Listening to her put me into a wonderful trance...or maybe it was my drinks that did that.
I have always had an affection for everything old time, stepping into this bar really makes you feel as if you went back in time...I cannot wait to go back, hmm...wonder if I have a cute flapper dress I can wear. :-)
Honestly, Mike M.'s review covers it pretty well. Â I have to say this is my favorite place I've been to in Downtown Las Vegas. Â I still love Downtown Cocktail Room, but this is a much different vibe. Â And it has food, which of course is a plus because I usually want something to eat after a few cocktails! Â
The atmosphere is, for lack of a better word, very cool. Â I would bring my friends here because I want them to know I'm aware of the "hot spots", but that I'm not uber-trendy. Â Trust me, I've been to as many clubs as the next girl. Â But I'm beyond the club phase now (I'm married and have kids, but I haven't accepted the life of a boring mom just yet) and I'm happy just to find a great place to eat with fancy cocktails and interesting people-watching. Â I live in Summerlin and I'm always complaining about not having a great go-to dinner place other than Vintner Grill. Â Well, this is my new go-to!
I've sampled all the food and my favorites are the Carpaccio, the Arancini de Riso (risotto balls), and the Chicken Parm Sliders. Â The best thing is, all of the menu items are pretty much $10 and under. Â So you can taste everything on the menu for way less than what it would cost for everyone to go to a trendy restaurant and order entrees. And they are all plated beautifully. Â The best thing is, the amazing chef Ro is there and will come over and say hi.
I'm excited to go back many times. Â I seriously recommend this place to anyone who likes going off the been-there-done-that beaten path (The Strip), to try something authentic and delicious, but fun and stylish as well!
This is a really cool new place! Â I was meeting some work friends at the Triple George the night it opened so we thought we'd check it out. Â I started with their signature drink "The Usual" Â It is an infused burbound drink that is meant to highlight the cherry notes. Â The bartender had a much more eloquent description, all I know is it was unique and delicious. Â I tried sips of my friends drinks but don't remember any of the names, just that they were all very good and creative. Â
The food...we got to meet Chef Ro, who helped us pick a few things off their menu. Â Everything ranges from $6-$9 and has about 4 bite size servings. Â
Spaghetti and meatballs - a fork with spaghetti twirled on it with a meatball on the end. Â It was my favorite! Â The meatball was juicy and tender, the spaghetti and sauce were great. Â I dare you to try to eat it in one bite.
Risotto Balls - it has some other fancy name but I forget. Â It was cripsy on the outside, warm and creamy on the inside. Â Chef Ro recommended it and he was right, I could eat those all night.
Eggplant Rollatini - I'm not a huge fan of eggplant but this was a close second in the competition for my favorite dish. Â It was like a mini-lasagna explosion in my mouth...minus the pasta. Â Cheesy, gooey, heaven.
Shrimp and Proscuitto - Shrimp wrapped in bacon in a butter sauce....need I say more?! Â The shrimp was larger than I expected, the proscuitto was fresh and the butter sauce would make anything taste delicious. Â The only reason it wasn't #1 was because the proscuitto wasn't at all crispy. Â I don't think Chef Ro wanted it to be crispy but I think it would have been better that way.
Fancy Grill Cheese - Obviously they have another name for it but I'm drawing a blank. Â It is delicious cheese, between egg-washed bread that is dredged in cheese. Â Sounds better than it tasted. Â The egg-wash made it taste french toasty....sweet and cheesy...didn't work for me.
Beef Carpacio - It looked great but I didn't get to try it because my buddies Mom ate the whole thing, and ordered a second and ate that one too. Â I guess it was good!
It is a fairly small, lounge style place. Â The bartenders and cocktail servers 1920 uniforms are fun. Â I love the atmosphere, good strong drinks, delicious easy to eat food and friendly knowledgeable staff....I will definitely be back.
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