Don't go in here if you look like a straight edge person. the patrons, bouncers and bartenders will harass you to the point that you are being heckled out the door crying. It was my first stop for my birthday bar hopping and they ensured that it was the last. Gang bangers, thugs, assholes, bitches and degenerates are all welcome though.
Review Source:Who loves dive bars?
This guyyy...I mean girl.
But what makes Shooters Saloon different from the others? Even on a grossly barren Tuesday night (...it looked like a post-apocalyptic town...minus the destruction part), you'll more than likely have a good time here.
The bartenders are Reno OG and feel no shame whipping up stiff drinks. I truly believe every day is created equal and if you come with a smile and bring the energy, it will be full-heartedly embraced.
Kick back and have a drink...or shot.
Fancy a game of billiards? Grab some pool cues and go to work!
Feel like dancin? Pump the jukebox with some silvers and browse their music selection, which ranges from boot-stompin country to booty-bumpin hip-hop.
Drunk as hell and need something to do? Snatch up the hoola-hoops from the wall and get crazy.
No bullshit. Just an awesome dive bar.
I like dive bars. Â I like the simplicity of them. Â I like the lack of flair. Â I like them even better when they're clean and inviting--like a house party thrown by a new neighbor that moved in down the block. Â
Shooters meets these qualities. Â Though a bit dark and mildly cave-like, it didn't make me uncomfortable. Â
Stopped in for a quick beer before heading to dinner after finishing the Wine Walk and perusing the casinos. Â The bartender was exactly what you'd expect at a dive: straight to the point, not overly friendly but not quite rude either. Â
While hanging with my traveling party, we were invited--twice--by a local to partake in the $10 buy-in beer pong game. Â We declined--twice--as we had a reservation (and some driving!) to keep.
Not a bad spot, though I wonder about over-serving as the it was only 6ish in the evening and there was already yack all over the toilet in the mens room. Â A bit early to be feeling that smashed.
Next time I'm in Reno, I'm coming back (any place that plays vintage Bloodhound Gang on the jukebox is alright with me).
Understaffed on the Reno Zombie Crawl.
This is disappointing when you know that there will be hundreds of people coming into your bar.
The place is narrow and small; holding up to about 100 people comfortably.
During the night, it took about 15-30 minutes of waiting for a bar tender on a relatively small bar  to get service.
The bar tenders (i think there was only 2) were scrambling all over to service people.
Come for squishing and body rubbing by random strangers; but I wouldn't recommend coming for anything else.
Pros: popular that night
Cons: service, layout
Stars:2
We love Shooters! It's a great place to finish out the night after bar crawling or hitting the downtown casinos. The female bartenders are attentive, attractive and always friendly. The crowd too have always been friendly when we've been there and is a good mix of locals and tourists. If you're looking for a pretentious club that will have you stand in line, before taking your $ as a cover charge (providing you meet their dress code), this IS NOT the place. Think "coyote ugly" without all the deception to seperate you from your money.
Review Source:Nothing has changed from my first review. NOTHING! That's what I like about the
joint. I was in there the first night of my annual Reno vacation, and after missing Kelly, the owner on my last trip a year ago, she was there and remembered me after two years.That's hard for me to believe. Anyway, the same regulars are there. Everyone is friendly. The beer is cold and cheap. What's not to like?
Hidden in plain sight. Ive been here many times in the past and just went back for the first time since moving back to reno. Same old place , great Beer on tap good atmosphere , a good spot  if your staying  on the strip to meet locals.
you can park in the silver legacy lot if you cant find street parking.
My favorite dive bar in Reno!
We always start here for a pre-gambling buzz - the casinos drinks are weak - Â and end here afterward - either to celebrate our success or drown our losing tears.
The bartenders are darling and have a bit of Coyote Ugly flavor. Â Love the animal print upholstered furniture, the hand painted daisys on the bright pink bathroom walls, the pool table and the stiff long islands that make me appreciate being within walking distance of our hotel!
Wish this place was within walking distance of my house.
Two words; dive bar. It's always filled with salt of the earth loud drunk people. With that said it's actually easy to feel right at home. Angela and Stacy are the night time bartenders and they run the joint like it's a cattle ranch. If one gets out of hand it's off to the slaughter. They have maybe 8-10 draft beers and a fully stocked bar. A pool table and an air hockey table (they've been known to challenge patrons to a game of airhockey but the loser does the dishes...in the nude.) often you will see drunk women dancing on the bar and drunk me hoolahooping near the entrance. It's a real fun place if you wanna be a little rowdy. One problem tends to be the lack of seating. If you come in with 5 or more people expect somebody will be standing.
Review Source:Aaahhh, memories! Â Shooters is one of the reasons we always stay at the Silver Legacy when in town..we still remember the days when they allowed dancing on the bar round the pole - I still have the photos of my better half on the bar with no shirt on..down side is that there hundreds of phones with her photo on it, up side is we managed to clear about a $300 bar tab with her show..I don't have anything bad to say..they owner is a doll and remembers us when we come in, remembers what I drink, and always has time for small talk and catching up. This is not a place for the faint hearted - if you sport a fohawk and shoot your mouth off, you will get punched.
Review Source:I was the only one in the bar when I was there other than a guy who had his dog chasing a tennis ball, the highlight of my experience. Cheap prices and a decent spot if you're with a group of friends or there's a good crowd going. I could definitely see having a good time here with a bunch of friends playing airhockey and shuffleboard while pounding cheap drinks.
Review Source:My fave little hole in Reno.
So glad we stumbled into this little Saloon for a few double whiskey shots to get our night started. It's simple with a couple bar games in the back and a long bar up front. It's dark, dingy, and smokey. To me it's the type of place to waste a couple hours and get you night started.
Thanks to the blonde bartender for hooking me up with the free bach wknd whiskey shots. You got me lit by the time we left. Cheers
Shooters Saloon,Wahoo the favorite bar of UNR Rugby Club the night after our match's we all love u Kelly & the other bartenders keep it real.This bar is a total dive that's why  we liked it, we'd crowd the bar take over with our rugby songs & debauchery with our opponents earlier that day. Strong drinks & good company,don't be scared try out Shooter's Saloon..... Wish it was in California!!!!Tip them well too...
Review Source:In a town that seems to invoke two-fisted drinking, fisticuffs and shenanigans lies a serious dive bar... Shooters Saloon. A place where the bar tenders are beyond feisty and can dish more harassment than you could possibly imagine. No joke- they might make you blush.
The crowd here is a seriously diverse group. The second night there I sat next to a distinguished, noble dude sporting a cane and a tobacco pipe. Beyond him on the couch was a dude who was talking smack to the bar tender and then passed out on the couch in the entry way (check the photos).
The bottom line- they pour stiff drinks, the jukebox pumps out some decent tunes and the bartenders are entertainment enough. So grab a stool, don't linger over your drink and enjoy the excess that is Reno.
For starters, let's get this out of the way, it's all in the name: "Shooters SALOON". And that's exactly what it is! It's not a lounge, not even a dive bar - this place is pure and simply an unadulterated saloon. That alone suggests several things:
1) People are not stopping here after work to discuss their stock portfolios.
2) The bartenders might be drinking more than you.
3) There will be fire.
Personally, I can't believe that there are only 5 reviews previous to mine. I absolutely LOVE this place. When the night gets underway, it's simply chaos and mayhem! My friends and I have been coming here for well over 10 years and have seen the place go through some crazy (and tragic) times. On each and every one of our trips to Reno, this is a stop we don't even talk about - we just go.
If it's the fire show you want to see, ask for a Flaming Dr. Pepper - and get out of the way. Last time we were there and we ordered a round, Jesse (bartender) lit the drinks on fire, along with everything else on the bar at the time - including his tips - and my friend Joe. It's OK, we put him out. He was fine.
On one occasion, in our altered state, my friends and I walked out and forgot to pay for our final round. I came back a month later on another trip and told Jesse that I owe him for that round, he told me "Forget about it!"
What's not to love?!?!?
Another dirty dive bar in Reno right across the street from Circus Circus.
They had a pretty interesting juke box that would cause the faint of heart to immediately enter cardiac arrest. It was pretty much nothing but heavy metal and gangster rap. When I say "gangster," I mean the real shit. The kinda stuff that makes NWA look like the musical cast of RENT.
They also had warm beer. Not my bag, but I imagine if someones looking to slug a Budweiser in less than 15 seconds, warm is the way to go.
The female bartender was a bit of an exhibitionist as well, which made the room full of dudes pretty stoked. It seemed like a bit of a coincidence that there "so happened" to be about 30 guys in the bar and no women. Then, it "so happened" that a light by the front door needed to be changed. Then, she "so happened" to be wearing a short skirt with no panties while standing on a chair to reach the ceiling.
Reno!
Me and my sister fell in love with this place. Â We made it a point to go back each evening at one point or another (we may have gone during the day too, can't remember). Â Everytime we went in the bartender would hook us up (I can't say what they gave us, don't want to get them in trouble.) Â We met some strange characters...One gentlemen took off his shirt and gave my sister 20 bucks for no reason. Â It was like a backwards hooker move! Â There were some fist fights that were a little close for comfort, but they got dealt with. Â This is a crackhead, dirty, dive bar that I LOVE! Â Pretty sure the bartenders work as strippers on the side, I'm not complaining...it was an interesting experience. Â You pretty much have to drink PBR, we tried to order a hefeweizen and they charged us $5, but then the bartender gave us a PBR for free because she felt bad.
Review Source:Yes this place is a freak show sometimes. Yes there are a certain percentage of tweekers. Yes you should wear a HAZMAT suit to the restroom. HOWEVER, this place holds a  spot in my heart forever. I love dive bars such as this one. It's nothing fancy, not pretentious and not trying to be something it's not. In a time when Reno is starting to sprout imitation Vegas style "ultralounges", Shooters is a place where you can grab a stool at the bar, drink to excess, get crazy, and maybe play a little air guitar. Give it a try, you've got nothing to lose. You can always go across the street to the Silver Legacy/Eldorado/Circus Circus "megaplex" and hang out in one of the bars in there.
Review Source:Dirty, a LOUD jukebox playing only metal and rap, stale beer and meth heads bouncing around singing show tunes in your ear. Yes it's a dive almost a five star dive, but as about the only  stand alone bar in the neighborhood it's a two. On the plus side the bartender does a fire breathing trick every once in a while.
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