Money Plays FTW.
This neighborhood bar has one of the best beer menus in Las Vegas. The menu is delightfully curated by true beer snobs who know their stuff. The selection is always diverse, and they occasionally have specials (on my last visit they had a Ballast Point tap takeover).
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the beer that they are serving.
The prices for the beer are very fair, and competitive with the other few craft beer bars in town.
They also have a couple gaming (non-gambling) machines and a table top shuffleboard.
The only thing stopping me from 5 stars is that it is one of the smokiest bars I've been to in Las Vegas. As a non-smoker, I don't enjoy smelling like I smoked 5 packs. However, because of the great staff and the beer selection, I will keep going back.
Discovered this place on accident. Â I was getting a burrito from the Mexican restaurant next door and they offered to bring me my food to the bar.
Played some video poker to get a free beer only discover that their beer menu is amazing. Â And so are all their staff.
I realized I had been there like 8 years earlier and hated it. Â Times have changed. Â Great spot to discover some awesome new beers. Â And they now have their full liquor license.
Forget the name. Â Forget the location. Â Forget the bar atmosphere. Â This place has the best Craft Beer selection in town. Â Recommended by a coworker and following the reviews, this was my first visit. Â I was pleasantly surprised to see the long list of craft beer on tap - and the longer list of bottles (or cans if you like Big Swell). Â
The staff is very knowledgable about all the beers and will allow you to taste a few before you make your real drinking selection. Â Ultimately, I decided on the Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale on tap. Â But I really enjoyed tasting some of the other less known IPA's that you can't find anywhere else. Â
The only reason to come to this place is for the good beer and perhaps a game of shuffleboard! Â They don't serve food, but partner with a Mexican eatery next door. Â It's a small dive bar for sure. Â But who cares when you can get awesome beer at the most reasonable prices in town! Â
5 stars for serving awesome beer and not charging guests an arm and a  leg to drink.  Best beer selection and best prices in town.  My mouth is watering right now just thinking about returning here!
I get different experiences every time I come to this bar. I can come here and it has the aura of a craft beer bar, while other times I come here and it seems like your slum bucket dive that can be found all over Las Vegas.
The selection of beers is decent. The taps usually change, but do not expect to find anything that is going to wow you or surprise you. This can often be made up for by bartenders or patrons willing to share bottles with consumers. In this way the bar makes very good beer culture in what very little exists in Las Vegas (though its still massively improving).
The rest of the bar is pretty iffy. It has gaming, so you will get people who hogs seats based off cheap video gambling. It can be hard to find a spot at the bar on crowded nights. The food is really a Mexican restaurant connected to it that can bring your order to you. The food is nothing special, but its a solid base for when you plan on sampling many craft beers.
The bar is two-faced, so you never know what you might get it.
Perfect bar to go to for a great beer and a welcoming atmosphere. Â They have been there for over 20 years and became my favorite after work hang out for years. Â They have live music, shuffle board, darts, golden tee and good Mexican food from the restaurant next door. Plus they always have a rare selection of beer. Try the Rogue Hazelnut in a half yard. If you order enough half yards you will receive a nice warm Money Plays jacket that is perfect for the winter.
Review Source:I love this bar. It's my kind of place.
As dive bars go, this is as good as it gets. It is unassuming and that is part of the charm. This is not the place for specialty cocktails, but it holds its own in beer selection. Working where I do, and going out with beer enthusiasts, I am always in search of a new favorite. From this previous visit; Matilda and Whiskey Barrel are those beers.The latter is a sneaker. At 12%, it is deceptively smooth and will creep up on you.
What makes this place even better is the cooperation of all the businesses around it. Not only can you get food from the adjoining taco shop, you could also get hookah delivered from the other side.
The gentlemen behind the bar are informative and beer savvy. I gave a few character notes I prefer in a beer and they had a handful of selections. I shot down a few and they kept them coming. I will become this knowledgeable even if I have continue to down a road towards alcoholism.
I can't wait for the next team building experience!
All I can say is wow! Thanks to a house full of boys obsessed with craft beer, thank you Yelp and beer for hooking us up with Money Plays!
OUTSTANDING beer selection. The trifecta of beer supremacy -- along with Aces & Ales and 32 Degrees at the M Resort -- is now complete.
To add awesomeness to adventure -- you can order Mexican food from the joint next door. When they aren't too hopping, the servers will pass on your order and they'll bring it right to your lazy ass on your barstool. Sweet. Food was okay, but more of a means of absorbing alcohol rather than actually enjoying the cuisine.
Definitely will be back. Hey, bro on the drums mindlessly clanging away on the two snares the ENTIRE TIME we were there (which was at about 5pm-ish, mind you): I'm no sound tech or anything, but if you aren't actually playing until about 10-11pm or so, you don't need to fucking check whether your drum skins are intact or not. Shit, man, The Who or the Stones don't even have a SIX HOUR SOUND CHECK. Just sayin'.
Is there any place better than this?  Sorry, silly rhetorical question.  Unquestionably the best place for beer in Las Vegas.  Yes it's a $15 cab ride from the strip for tourists like me, but folks trust me, if you are a beer nut like me, this is the place for you!!  Look for great coupons at <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcouponsinlasvegas.com&s=01755fc467850c26a84d336a845ba8a4f4c70749944c75db69be1a63bbd8ef4a" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://couponsinlasvegas…</a> (free tacos and bonus on straight flush!  Maybe, I shouldn't tell others about this and keep this great bar all to myself.  Goose Island, Sculpin, Dubhe all on draft!  Great selection of bitter beers for a bitter guy like me!
P.S. This is my favorite spot for breakfast! Â (Beer that is!)
Totally a hidden spot on the Flamingo Road near the Palms.
This bar has the best beer selection in town without breaking the your Gucci wallet. Went there on a Friday night around 10:30, wasn't really busy. That's what I like, getting served by the bartender. Just like other bars, it does get smoky but it wasn't that night.
Food is ordered next door, you do have to go there and order it yourself but you can go back to the bar and they'll deliver it for you.
They usually have live music or open mic. Games are fun especially you have to chug your beer when you lose. Haha.
Why is this the best bar in Vegas?
They have the most diverse beer selection I've ever seen. Â It's most likely the only bar in town that serves Goose Island beer on draft, and they have three of them! Sofie is the best, with Matilda a close second.
This place is not gross like Divebar and Double Down (not that I don't like Double Down, but I don't want to use their bathrooms ever).
They have awesome Mexican and American food right next door, actually attached to the bar. You can order at the window and they'll bring your food to the bar. The carne asada and chicken tacos can't be beat. The fries are really good too, and bonus, they come in handy if you've had a bit too much to drink.
Bartenders are all awesome, as is Stan, the owner.
One of the best beer selections in the city. They now have a full liquor license as well  which should appeal to the those who like a stiffer drink.  Open mic or bands are usually playing on the weekend for entertaining Live music. The food next door (attached) at El Taco Feliz is also amazing and puts this spot over the top. Why aren't you there yet? Go see Stan and his awesome crew!
Review Source:Money Plays is an old Vegas pub. Â It's been around for 20 years at least, and it definitely has that character to it. Â It's nicer than a dive bar, but not quite a sports bar. Â Relatively small, it is placed right next to a Mexican restaurant that actually scores a 4.5/5 on Yelp! Â Not bad food according to my friends. Â I picked up some Thai food from Krung Thai for myself. :)
The attraction to Money Plays though is the beer selection. Â While not on the level of Aces and Ales, Money Plays offers a wide range of beers. Â Their draft list consists of great craft beers from Goose Island, New Belgium, Unibroue, North Coast, Squatters, and Uinta just to name a few. Â The bottle list is also extremely extensive, featuring a lot of Dogfish Head, Mikkellers, Maui, and Lagunitas. Â They even get Brewdog's Sink the Bismarck when it comes to town.
The bartender, although new and not yet up to speed on craft beer, was very friendly and a native Las Vegan. Â Can't go wrong there. Â If you are into craft beer, Money Plays is a must visit!
For several years now, Money Plays has been my watering hole of choice, despite the fact that I live close to 30 miles away. I did use the term "watering hole" for a purpose... This place is a hole. But isn't that the charm sometimes? Duct tape between the carpet and tiles on the floor, a shuffleboard that tilts so far towards one side that even a weeble wobble might fall down on it, and homemade citrus vodka that could clean the rust off the Titanic. All of these "charms" make this a place where I want to go despite the competition around town.
The TVs are never tuned to Fox News (like PTs), the incredible beer selection is insanely cheap (unlike the Freakin' Frog), and the bartenders take the time to get to know you and what you actually like to drink (unlike and casino around town). The crowd is never uptight and you can almost always meet a new friend. The tap selection has expanded to something like 24 handles in the past year and they have close to 100 bottles on their menu which are ALWAYS on hand (see my previous comment about the Frog). When friends come to town and want an off-strip place to drink, I take them here. When coworkers want to go out, I take them here. When I need a new beer to drink, I come here. When I want uptight bar patrons, overpriced drinks, bartenders that have no clue what the difference between a wit beer and a hefeweizen, obnoxious lights, chest pounding music or if I feel like having a bad time, I will go elsewhere.
I won't mention the staff, because everyone else has and for the most part they are spot on. I do take issue with Stan being called a twat, though. Stan is a stand-up guy who genuinely cares about all of his customers, until they disrespect him. And Nick? Well he's just ugly (I believe that he suffers from an acute case of gingervitis). But aside from those two things, most of the reviews on the staff are spot on.
Hey-Yo! Â I just found me another bar!
Money Plays is super close to my work yet I would have never paid it any attention if it weren't for my fellow Yelpers. Â You've done good, guys. Â Thanks.
It's kind of a dive-bar atmosphere- there's really nothing too out of the ordinary here except for a giant shuffle board against the wall. Â Just your standard bar.
The draft selection isn't even that impressive quantity-wise, but I'm more of a quality girl myself and Money Plays has it.
They have an interesting, varied selection of beers on tap and you can try a sample first before committing to a full glass. Â I tried some awesome pumpkin ale that I will be back for once the weather cools down.
This time around I had a pear cider (the name escapes me) and a really smooth Belgian-Style Ale from Goose Island (called Sofie). Â Yum.
It appears they get some new drafts in weekly for all you beer experts out there who are looking to expand your beer knowledge.
Happy hour drafts are $4.
Not interested in the draft selection? Â Prefer bottles? Â They've got you covered with a large list of bottled beers available. Â And there's a full bar if you're not the beer-drinking type.
The crowd is friendly and fun and not the "what are you doing in my bar" types. Â Oh, and our bartender was awesome! Â I don't remember her name, though. Â Sorry, I'll remember next time! Â
Definitely check this place out if you enjoy craft beers or a dive-bar atmosphere.
UPDATE: For 7 years, I have been calling Stan, Vincent... and every time, he laughs and corrects me. This may make me sound ignorant, but I swear, I have been consistently calling this guy the same, incorrect name, since the week I moved to Vegas :) Â
Sorry Stan!
I love you and all the work you do. Please accept my apology and continue to operate a fantastic establishment!!
OK. If i could just review the bartender there, NICK, i would totally give him 5 stars. but i can't. Â he was actually the nice bartender i referred to on the original post.dude is super friendly, and the almanac of beers. he's a legit beer snob (i mean that in the BEST of ways). He's happy to offer suggestions without knowing much about what your tastes are and NAILS IT.
example (transcript isn't exact...)
Nick: "do you like hefeweizen?"
Me: "yes."
Nick: "here put this in your mouth."
Me: "perfect."
The people in the bar were super nice too - super friendly and most have a long history with the bar. from what i can tell the owner is just a tw*t. (stan... i think) and has been for years.
So. Moral of the story is - the bar is worth a visit. so long as stan isn't there. or again, unless you want to listen to whatever stan and his friends do. (which was terrible).
It was by sheer freak accident that my girlfriends and I stopped by this bar. Â We were in the Mexican food joint next door and I happened to walk through the open door. Â "uhhhh, what??? There's a bar connected to this place!" What a nice surprise! Â What originally meant to be a quick stop for nachos, turned into a three hour beer drinking, shuffleboard learning, laughter infested night with Nick and Jason. Â We had an assortment of strawberry, cherry and even Maple bacon beer! Â Great variety of beers, nicest barkeeps off strip and a great place to chill. Â I will definitely be back!
Review Source:Do yourself a favor and don't pass up this great little neighborhood joint. Â Hands down my favorite bar in town. Â Extensive and constantly growing beer list, every flavor of Cruzan rum imaginable, and Underberger! Voodoo Donut beer (maple bacon flavor)! Â Prices are great (especially for this town) and the crowd is always an eclectic and fun mix of people. Â El Taco Feliz is right next door and will deliver delicious, cheap Mexican food to the bar for you. Â If that's not your thing, just ask the staff... they'll tell you what can be delivered.
What really makes this place is the staff. Â We've experienced 5 star hospitality from Nick, Stan, Mike, Lani, and Elvis. Â They know what we like to drink, make excellent recommendations, and have introduced us to others that we may have something in common with; we've met some really interesting people. Â The Money Plays staff makes everyone feel welcome and right at home. Â Their slogan is "It's like Cheers on acid" - it really is!
We brought in some friends from Germany who have been coming to town since 1977. Â They've seen it all and wanted to go where locals hang out. Â They loved Money Plays so much that it was all they talked about the rest of their trip; even planning to bring family there when they return. Â Mike introduced them to another patron with friends who own a pizza shop in Germany, and they visited it when they returned home. Â They said Money Plays is the best and most welcoming bar they've been to in the States.
I stopped in on a Friday night...squished past a bunch of people...and left. The draft list wasn't impressive enough for me to stay and the crowd was rough enough that I'd keep checking for my purse and phone,had I stayed.
I was just looking for a nice comfortable environment to have a few drinks...ended up staying about a total of five minutes, then went to Tenaya Creek.
Money Plays is one of the friendliest bars in Vegas, along with one of the best craft beer selections--by far the best on the west side of town. I am a beer snob, and I am extremely happy with the beers they offer, with great prices to boot. Whenever I have a friend in town looking for great beer, I take them here.
All of the bartenders are knowledgable and friendly, especially Nick and Stan, the owner. El Taco Feliz next store serves some awesome tacos, and they deliver right to your place at the bar.
Money Plays is a bit of a Vegas institution having been around for over 20 years. A lot of people know it as a gaming bar in a strip mall on Flamingo just East of Decatur. However, within the last 8 months or so it has become a craft beer destination, in the manner of Aces and Ales and The Freakin' Frog. If you're a beer nerd or you're just looking for someplace cool to hang, this is the place. They have several great draft beers and even more bottles.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable; especially Nick and they're all very good about helping you find a beer that's right for you. The bar also features video poker, a shuffle board table, a juke box & live music on the weekends. Also, the food at El Taco Feliz next door is reasonably priced and delicious and they'll bring it to you in the bar!
This dive bar rocks!
Great bartender's with personality!
great drink specials!
tv's!
I go here by myself it is so cool..don't anyone but my stool and beer to have a good time!
Is dark in there I love it!
El Taco Fresco taco shop is connected by an adjoining door, order food and they will bring it to you at the bar.
Check it out!
I'm a fan of Money Plays. When I am in Vegas with my buds, we make a trip over there. A really good "dive bar" and alternative to the over priced stuff on the strip. Their beer selection is not too shabby, which includes some American micros, a couple of Belgians, Murphy's Irish Stout and quite a few more. more. The people behind the bar are nice folks and very helpful if you're not sure what kind of beer you want to try.
The shuffle board is a great distraction if you're up for a a game or two and they have a good rock and roll juke box.
And as mentioned by other reviewers, if you're hungry, you can get some Mexican food from next door.
$4.00 half yards on Wednesdays. This is more of a locals spot but its really chill and sometimes they have live music. They don't do cocktails but they've got a great beer selection and they've got sake too. Very chill atmosphere and El Taco Fresco (now El Taco Feliz) is next door! What a bonus.
Review Source:I've been a regular at Money Plays off and on for close to 20 years. If you're looking for a overpriced fancy drink in a meet market, go somewhere else. Friendly staff and a nice little restaurant next door to satisfy the hungries while sucking on a cold one!
Along with the 1/2 yards of beer you can join their 100-yard club (actually 200 1/2 yards). It's not promoted as heavily as it once was but you can see proudly displayed on the walls the hall of fame of loyal 100-yard club members - some who have gone on to score over 3000 yards!
You like dive bars? Â Then this is your place! Â Cheap drinks and a fun, easy-going atmosphere. Â You can play shuffleboard and they have Karaoke on Tuesday or Thursday nights.
Really nice people that work there too. Â Stan is great!!!!! :) Â Kelly is a great guy too!!!!!!
Money Plays is connected to El Taco Fresco, which is some great Mexican food especially when you are drinking some beers!!
So if you want a place with no cover, that you can go in a t-shirt and jeans and hang out, then this is your place!
so 1st off, I feel a little odd giving this place an "a-ok" because the last time I was here, I almost got shot in the parking lot because a couple real hood fools got into it in the parking lot and started shooting at each other while I was pulling up. So it is a real ghetto ass place be warned/ Â I never went back after that..what girl would? But before all that I used to love to come here and see bands and acts like Ink Floyd, an old vegas hip hop act. Anyone remember them?
Review Source:A friendly dive bar! Filled with locals and visitors who just want to relax and have cold brew away from the strip! Have a 1/2 yard and chill and watch the interesting people come into this joint!
5 stars for the bottle beer selection and the chill people, check out da menu on da wall!
A couple of games in the back, the usual assortment of shuffle and dart boards, along with a pool table.
This bar does have some character! Some live bands in the weekend, with interesting assorted theme nights!
The staff is totally laid back and cool to everyone! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy a brew!
Au Votie Sante
Ok 4 stars because of the people. I forgot about this place. Yes they serve Beer. Nothing too fancy. There's gaming and stuff. I actually got hustled on shuffleboard by one of the locals there. This Russian dude. He was actually hella cool. But we definitely got tag teamed byt them. It's a pretty chill locals bar. Sure the bathrooms are gross, the floors aren't the greatest. But this bar has character. Not a lot of places really have that. Seriously the people in there were hella cool. So I gotta give em 3.5 stars Beer selection is good. It's not the place for froo froo drinks. If you like to keep clean...this is definitely the wrong place for you.
Review Source:Smoky, dirty, old, tiny bathrooms, what more can you ask for? Its like double down, but without the assjuice. Although they do have half yards...I like little dive bars like this. Much more character than your standard locals bar. They also have a shuffleboard table, which is surprisingly hard to find in this town. Live music on certain nights, with fun local bands. The bartenders are all great, and very friendly . I think the only downside for some might be the fact that they only have a beer and wine license, so if you want hard alcohol, go somewhere else,... I'm sure theres a PT's close by...probably 6!
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