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- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6 am - 5:30 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- Live, Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Dive-y, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
64 reviews for Aces & Ales
Review Highlights
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"Amazing craft beer available 24 hours a day." In 16 reviews -
"Plus, the co-owner is the guitar player for Alice Cooper." In 3 reviews -
"The onion rings and sweet potato fries are to die for." In 5 reviews
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64 reviews in English
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Review from Clayton K.
Las Vegas, NV
5/2/2012
This is the best beer bar in Vegas. No contest. This place is proof that a loving God wants his children to be happy. Also I saw no mention anywhere of Bud Miller and Coors: I almost kissed the owner on the mouth on discovering this.
Firstly, the place doesn't give a hint of the glorious temple of craft beer inside. I mean, plenty of bars mention beer in their name "The Copper Keg" and consider Blue Moon to be a "craft brew". When you go in your only real indication that at first is that the beer mirror decor is of a much rarer caliber of brews.
The tap list bitch slaps places like the Yard House and Pour 24 on their wannabe faces. This list was chosen by a master. A Master of masters. The Bottle list is a "what's what" of the last five years of craft brewing. One wonders how the owners get these beers. The taps are even available in smaller sizes so you can sample some of the pricey exotics.
We got the tasting sampler. The waitress (Misty, who was spectacular BTW) made a passing comment that made me to believe the tasting/sampler was a Tuesday thing, and if it is I recommend going on Tues, because for $20 we got lots of large amazing samples (they MADE us pick one and yet it was the best) and tamales(?!) for some reason. But hey, Tamales! Also we got Chili Cheese Fries. These were spectacular as well.
They have events here, and the upcoming one looks spectacular if you enjoy good beer. Apparently Alice Cooper also plays here too. I'm sure that's lovely.
If I were a less honest man I would give this bar no stars, because it was getting a little full on Tuesday and I always want a barstool. This bar does have one negative, and that's it got smoky when I was there. I know poor smokers have been thrown out of almost everywhere, but if it was perfect for me there'd be no smoking. However, from the service to the selection to the prices I would've originally assigned this place one f*cking billion stars. So maybe take one from that. Yelp only allows five.
PLEASE OPEN ONE OF THESE ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE. YOU CAN USE MY BACK YARD ITS PRETTY BIG. -
Review from Ryan S.
Las Vegas, NV
5/3/2012
Tried this place because of Groupon.
The beer selection was amazing, if you're into craft beers and not the usual American variety. Staff was very nice and friendly. I had a Pizza that was HUGE and very very tasty! For dessert my gf and I shared the Fried Oreos with Ice Cream - what a guilty indulgence. It was very tasty.
The ambiance is not top notch, very no frills and kinda gives off a "biker bar" feel. However the staff and tasty food more than makes up for it! -
Review from Heather S.
Las Vegas, NV
4/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
Tried this place out because of a Groupon. This place is awesome, and it's really unfortunate that it's so far away from my house. I'd probably live there. The bartender was sweet, our pizza was pretty damn good, at least for Vegas, and the beer/ale menu consisted almost entirely of stuff I've never of. Yay! I love exploring new beers.
The atmosphere perfectly fine for a bar, plenty of pool tables scattered around the building, nice and dark, plenty of tv's, but they're all over the bar, not EVERYWHERE. I appreciate that; I'm not a big fan of tv's 5 inches from my face in every direction.
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Review from Adam J.
Sylmar, CA
4/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
I had been anxious to try this place for quite a while. During my most recent Vegas trip, I was able to stop by here before going home.
After checking their tap list online, I saw they had Dogfish Head's Immort Ale. Since I had never had that, or seen it available in LA, I made the effort to get there. It's not located near most of the other areas I go during a stay on The Strip, and it does require driving (which is a never-do for me in Vegas) or a substantial cab fare. The closest recognizable landmark that I saw was Sam's Town.
This place is huge, but it was empty when I went in the afternoon. They have pool tables, darts, and video gambling machines. They had classic bar food that I did not see or try.
The beer prices are reasonable. One great thing is that the ALWAYS have Rouge Hazelnut Brown Nectar for $4. If you go here with a girl, have her order that and she'll love it.
The bartender was more beer-knowledgeable than a typical Vegas bartender, but she was not knowledgeable enough for me. I had to guess at some of the beer styles based on the names, and she did not know who brewed some things, or where they were brewed.
My best advice: Check there tap list online (they have daily specials too). If there is something that interests you that you cannot get at your favorite craft beer bar back home, go here. Actually, if you're a craft beer fan, go here and support. They also support homebrewers, and the local club hold their meetings there twice a month. -
Review from Denny M.
Las Vegas, NV
4/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
Very good selection of craft beers, decent atmosphere and some of the best has-been cock-rock bands in town!
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Review from Sarah C.
Las Vegas, NV
4/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
First time going all that way for some craft beer I have been reading bout for some time now. Was greeted by some of the nicest bartenders, and servers! Nachos are huge and the sweet potato fries where perfect! I loved all my craft beers and can't wait to make the drive out there again! That's my kinda bar!
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Review from Julie L.
Sylmar, CA
3/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Went around 1 in the afternoon so needless to say it was pretty empty despite the few old, lonely, and sad alcoholics. The bartender was nice and let me try a bunch of samples. The place is kinda dark but you can tell it goes off at night.
They have a pretty awesome bottle selection if you want to take any home. I found a bottle of dogfish head that I had never tried called My Antonia. If you are from California you may be happy to hear to you can bring in ANY grower and they will fill it up for half price during certain days so call ahead and find out when they are. -
Review from Kevin W.
Las Vegas, NV
3/6/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I have been to Aces twice for their winter beer fest. It's a fantastic place for craft beers. Recently they have added more (and more comfortable) seating as well as new flat screen tvs.
Again I can only give Aces 4 stars because they need to open another location by me. I can't be forking over 55$ for a cab ride every time that I want to drink some beers. The beers are so good!
Food is decent and fairly priced. Service can sometimes be spotty, but the last two times I have been there it's been very good. -
Review from Joe B.
Henderson, NV
1/16/2012
Hands down the best beer drinkers bar in Vegas!! I'm a fan of good craft beer. Not the same ol craft beer that the bars with 3 craft beers carry. I'm talking exotic hard to find amazing beer! The owners know whats up with good beer at Aces. They have over 20 taps and they are always changing. Ive even met a couple of the main brewers from a few of my favorite brewery's there during some of their beerfest's(Which are a must go if you've never been to one. They hold them often. I think theres one this month). My only complaint is that there isn't one closer to my house. lol. I drive 20 minutes just to go there and its worth it every time.
Oh yeah & the food is unlike any other bar/restaurant Ive ever ate at. The cooks are always on point & the food is high end for a bar.
Aces and Ales is the definition of Quality w/ Quantity :)
Did I mention Keri Kelli from Alice Cooper is one of the owners! Met him a couple times there and got to have a beer with him. Super cool guy! If you ha vent been to this bar & your a fan of good beer do yourself a favor and check it out. -
Review from Jim K.
Las Vegas, NV
4/11/2012
Best beer bar, if you like craft beer. They run different events from time to time, like Stone Domination and the three day strong ale fest. Friendly place with no crap on tap.
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Review from Roland S.
Northwest, Las Vegas, NV
I love this place. It has a very local feel. Some of the best staff in Vegas. They're very knowledgeable about the craft beers served, and very personable. If you enjoy craft beer not found anywhere else in Las Vegas, and service, you must make this a stop.
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Review from Roho M.
Evanston, IL
4/6/2012
Convinced my friends to drive a bit away from the strip to visit this place and very glad we did.
On tap they had a great list of beer, but the real surprise was their bottle list. We grabbed a 2010 Bourbon County Stout and an Abyss. Our server was knowledgeable enough to mention their vintages and even confirm we were okay getting young bottle of the Abyss. Price-wise everything was pretty moderate, or compared to the beer prices on the strip...much cheap.
We also enjoyed all the food items. A friend got the seared tuna salad and was pleased with the light sear on the tuna. Their BBQ burger was excellent as well. We also got the cheese curds and pretzel bites, I highly highly recommend both.
If you're near the Vegas Strip with a car, its in your best interest to drop by and check this place out. -
Review from Shenelle C.
Las Vegas, NV
3/23/2012
When I lived on the East side, I would go here a lot to watch football (Until I caved and got the NFL ticket). They have some of the best bar food I've ever had. Being from Wisconsin, I assumed their cheese curds would be shit, but they were shockingly ALMOST as good as the ones from back home! Their burgers are so large I usually split it with a friend. The staff is really nice, and after signing up for their gaming stuff, I am always getting coupons in my mailbox.
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Review from Karen M.
10/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Hubby found this place on yelp and wanted to check it out, since he's a huge beer snob. We were impressed upon entering the establishment: very high ceiling, a trendy warehouse feel to the bar, and unpretentious bar staff. Hubby had the Nogne O, which he quickly proclaimed to be the best beer he has ever drank. I am not a beer drinker, but greatly enjoyed my ahi tuna sandwich (the wasabi mayo was lovely!). I WANTED to try the deep fried oreos (what? what??), but I was too stuffed from my sandwich, piggie that I am.
I'm giving this place 4* because of the cig smoke. Yes, yes, I KNOW that casinos are allowed to have smoke -- and Aces and Ales has a few electronic gambling machines -- but the smoke really bugs me. Before all you smoky types tell me not to go to places with smoke, I will say: I normally avoid smoky places! I wanted to support my hubby's fledgling yelp search and check out Aces. We won't be back for a while, partly because of the smoke, but mainly because of how far it is from home (we live in the NW part of town, aka California....ha).
Very impressed with the nice gal behind the bar. :) -
Review from Mike L.
12/4/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Yuuummmmy beeer!!
I can not wait to get back to this place. Great selection and decent service. For instance, the regular staff is okay, but the owner and someone behind the bar who seemed close to him were just stellar. They will talk to you about what you like, what you are drinking and upcoming events.
I will try the food next time, heard it's great.Listed in: Best For Beer
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Review from Amanda N.
Las Vegas, NV
2/29/2012
I love the casual atmosphere of this beer heaven. The food is tasty and the diversity of hard-to-find beers is fantastic. The bartenders are knowledgeable and will help you explore if you're game. There is no pretentious snobbiness like you sometimes find with some of the other multi-tap gastro pubs around town, which adds to the good vibe. I just wish they were closer. The location tucked in back of Sam's Town is kind of out of the way but it's worth a visit and it's probably the reason why it is so chill.
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Review from Travis W.
Orange, CA
8/16/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Do you like good beer?
Do you like a big selection of bottles and taps?
If you answered yes to these two then Aces and Ales is your place. This place is way off of the strip but if your tired of 3 foot margaritas and domestic watered down beers, then get your ass over here and drink the good stuff.
I came here for the 2nd Annual Strong Beer Festival that lasted all weekend. They really stepped up to the plate and hit a home run on the brews they got in. Really rare stuff that is tough to find in bottles let alone on tap. They set it up for 27 new beers on tap Friday through Sunday. Check the site for a list of stuff as there are just too many to list.
The food there is your typical pub food and was ok nothing to spectacular although the Rosemary Garlic Fries are to die for. Pizza is pretty decent but my advice is don't get the fish tacos as they were not good at all.
Big ups to the owner for passing out hot wings that were HOTTER than the surface of the sun. I think they were ghost chili...and I will never eat those again as I felt like Mike Tyson punched me in the stomach....CHEERS!!!!! -
Review from Teri W.
1/23/2012 4 Check-ins Here
I was skeptical on the way to the Winter Beer Fest. There is just a serious lack of great places to drink craft beer in Vegas. I don't want to pay the outrageous prices at Yard House...plus, they may have ALOT of beers, but none of them are really that out of the ordinary or unique (IMO). My skepticism continued when I entered the bar, it looks just like any other bar in Vegas - dimly lit with a large bar, filled with smokers and video poker machines. The beer list is definitely what sets them apart. They had a great selection, which included one of my favorite beers, which is just now becoming available in the area. The waitress was friendly, and when there was an issue with our tab at the end, she fixed it quickly with no arguments. My Mom and I shard the Wisconsin fried cheese curds and an order of the garlic parmesan fries. Both were really good, but the fries were really amazing. The garlic aioli dipping sauce was SO delicious. I would love to try other things on the menu.
I was hoping to meet other beer lovers while there, but unfortunately it seemed as if everyone was in small groups and were not too friendly (obviously not the bars fault). So I didn't make any new friends thi time around, but I will definitely be back for a visit soon.Listed in: Beer Hound
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Review from Kellie A.
Updated - 8/14/2011 9 Check-ins Here
I can't sing enough about this place and the only bad thing I would say is, dammit this place is far from my house,but well worth the half hour trip.
I live on the opposite side of town, fine. On with the pleasantries, commander:
Came here for our 9th anniversary! JUST to enjoy something not tapped on the west coast EVER- 120 min dogfish head...and it didn't disappoint.
Just enjoyed the 2nd annual strong beer festival 2/3 days. Was kinda tired of driving and we tried A LOT of great beers,so many that I had to rearrange my favorites list. All of them are craft beers :)
We are getting to the point to where if they haven't quite gotten our names down, they certainly know our faces and hand us the list of craft on tap!
I love places like that.
This time we tried food (I kept hearing it was awesome, and I've only ever gone there to drink!) We had fried cheese curds, wings, and parmesan fries. I though all were amazing,especially the fries!!! They tease you when someone walks by with a tray of em. lol
The music was awesome last night and we met some people both in town and from CA that were all there for the same purpose-drink beer you can't find anywhere else!
SO of course I'll be back. :DListed in: Best Happy Hour, LAS VEGAS: Craft beer on tap
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7/15/2011
Went here Last week of June 2011.
Came on the recommendation of my hubby, with my hubby : *
Was… Read more »
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Review from April D.
1/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Why can't you be located closer to my home??
What an awesome locals bar with the beer lineup that belongs in the shmanciest casino on the strip.
Stopped in for their First Annual Winter Fest, the Superbowl playoffs were also in full swing. Even though the bar was packed, the bartender made sure we didn't wait long to give them our order. The staff was helpful, friendly and efficient.
The place wasn't too loud, so we were able to hold a conversation. The atmosphere was comfortable. Lots of TV's to watch.
We got a plate of their Arrogant Bastard chili cheddar cheese fries ($6.75). Perfect size to share while snacking with your drinks. They were bar food fantastic...crispy seasoned fries smothered with tomatoey chili and gooey cheddar. The plate was clean in no time.
We had a great time. We will definitely go back and hang out, try more beer and food. Maybe convince them to open another location on my side of town. -
Review from Timothy W.
Scotchtown, NY
9/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Stumbled across this place on Yelp while looking for good beer bars in Vegas. This is quite a ride from the strip. We made a visit while we had a rental car and it was still a haul.
We originally came with the intention of eating while we were here, but this place is definitely more bar than it is eatery. They were having some sort of Hawaiian \ Maui Brewing promo. The whole place was decked out like a Tiki bar and there was some sort of buffet food available for no extra cost.
Seemed like a large crowd of locals, but the bartender was very welcoming. She went over the tap list with us (which was pretty extensive for Vegas) and then she offered up the specials which were a coconut porter or a pineapple hefeweizen. We went with the latter and although it was $5 \ can she gave us 3 cans for $10. It wasn't half bad. Pretty tasty.
We were looking for some good grub so we passed on the buffet and ended up going elsewhere for dinner. Would go back if I was looking to get my drink on while in Vegas. -
Review from Windy S.
2/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the Winter Beer fest in January thanks to winning tickets from Yelp! This place is a bit out of the way, but I was lucky to have a vehicle since my mother currently lives in Las Vegas. I Love Beer and my mother knows that. She too likes to knock 'em back, so it wasn't difficult convincing her to come check out this event with me. We had several options for seating when we arrived and I noticed the shuffleboard not being played in the side room, so we decided to play a couple matches with our beer tastings. The servers were extremely friendly as well as the bartenders.
Had the chance to try some Joseph James Brews which I had never heard of since we don't get their beers in Portland. The Stout was awesome. My mother hadn't ventured out much in Stouts and Now she is a fan!
We had a blast playing Shuffleboard and tasting beers, I think my Mom even had more fun then me! =)
For the Beer Lovers, this is the place to Go!!! Thank you again Yelp!Listed in: I Love My Beer!, Cool Ass Bars!
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Review from Billee T.
Las Vegas, NV
11/16/2011
I'm only reviewing the beer that was at Brew's Best Beer Fest :)
I attended the Fest in March & just last weekend.. This year your beer was better than what it was in March. In March it was super warm but you had no tent over you.. This year I had the stout & it was horribly flat.. and lacking some flavor.. The full body color was their but tasted like budlight.. lol. But you had a tent & it was nice & cold :)
My husband & I will still be stopping by one of your locations to experience the "in house" beer & food experience.. so no worries :) -
Review from Jeremy C.
Las Vegas, NV
8/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Friggin love this place. Anyone that appreciates great beer and an awesome environment this is the place for you.
Just an amazing selection of different beers for you to try. The guys runnin the joint know their beers..no BS'n goin in here.
So if you wanna ditch the trendy crap at the Yardhouse, punish your liver,or just try somethin new come hit this place up it will not let you down.
One of my top places to go in the states to try good beers from all over. -
Review from Mike B.
Las Vegas, NV
10/5/2011
A&A What can I say this place? Other than the best beer choices in Vegas, delicious food, and cool staff. The music is rocking, pool tables to play on, and open all the time.
I've been going for the past two years, I think I went in the first week they were open, and I've never had a bad experience there.
Alice Cooper played here!
It's a bit of a drive for me but worth it for the beer and the community that is drawn to it. I run into at least one person I know every time I go in. -
Review from Samantha G.
Washington, DC
7/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Its got a divey feel and fabulous beer. Add to that an interesting mix of patrons and decent eats. What do you get? A great bar to hang out in.
It's never too loud - so you can actually carry on a conversation with someone. And if you are a beer snob (which I just so happen to be), you can sip some very fine quality beers here - and all while mixing and mingling with other beer connoisseurs.Listed in: Places to Drink, As Seen on TV, Great Vegas Bars
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Review from Rick K.
Brea, CA
3/31/2012
Beside myself at the fantastic beer/food and staff!!! You would be a fool not to visit AA if your in Vegas.
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Review from Jen F.
I'm a fan, for sure. Best place in town to get rare microbrews! They have a rotating selection on draft, so there's always something new to check out.
The dudes who run the place know a lot about beer and are always happy to chat with you about particular beers, styles or breweries. They also have festivals (Winter Ales, Strong Beer) throughout the year where folks can come in an get smaller samples of special beers. (NB: these are not your typical beer festival where an entrance fee covers unlimited tastings; you buy a small (7 oz) glass and then pay a reduced price for a 7 oz tasting of beer.)
They have a large menu that even includes a few vegan and several vegetarian options! They also serve booze if you wanna bring a beer-hating date.
They sell (unopened) bottles of rare beers to take home to enjoy, and also growlers of draft beer. Prices are a little on the high side, but worth it if you love craft beer.
Lots of TVs for sports fans, pool tables, and video poker too (hmmm, wonder if the play $20/drink free thing is valid for high gravity beers - if so, I'm becoming a gambler), if drinking isn't enough entertainment on its own. -
Review from J D.
Phoenix, AZ
Came here for the Winter Beer Fest on a Saturday afternoon. As usual, tasting glasses were $15 for the 1st round (you keep the glass) and each round after that is $4. Not bad! The lineup of Beer was pretty good, but not as good as the Summer Beer Fest in my opinion. We arrived at 12:30 pm and here's a list of Beer I had:
Stone Double Dry Hopped IPA
Stone Smoked Porter w/Chipotle Peppers
Ballast Point Brewing Company Dorado Double IPA
Stone Imperial Russian Stout Bourbon Barrel
Stone Smoked Porter w/Vanilla Beans
Ballast Point Brewing Company Sculpin IPA
Big Dog's Sled Dog Stout
Big Dog's War Dog Imperial IPA
Moylans Brewery Kilt Lifter
Joseph James Barrel Aged Desert Dawn
They were all very good. My favorites were the Stone Smoked Porter w/Chipotle Peppers.....I should have ordered this with a Burger. Instead, I ordered a 16" Margherita Pizza ($13). The Pizza was awful.....0 Stars. I'm a Pizza lover too and I'm very tolerable about bad Pizza....but this one was soooo bad. The crust was tough like cardboard and the ingredients were subpar. You're not suppose to use regular Tomatoes on a Margherita Pizza....but that's what they did and they were bland. Blech. Ken M ordered Fish Tacos and he loved them.....I think I ordered the wrong menu item. Oh well, next time I'll try a Burger.
Overall, it was a good time.....I wish this place was closer to my neighborhood. Return Factor - 99.9%Listed in: Craft Beer Joints
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8/15/2010
I came down here to attend the Strong Beer Festival. This was my first visit to this joint....and I… Read more »
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Review from Nick M.
Redlands, CA
Updated - 11/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Still awesome, still a great beer selection, even if they were out of what I ordered last time I went. Friendly staff who know their stuff.
Check out the bottles as well as the taps, they have some pretty cool stuff on bottle.
As to the people I saw ordering coors light here: what the hell?
Cons: I guess TV placement could be slightly better. Maybe?1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/14/2010
Best beer selection I have seen anywhere. I mean, it is truly amazing what they have on tap in a… Read more »
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Review from Dan K.
3/16/2011
Being that I live completely on the other side of town, I have only been here for a local home brewers meeting held the second friday of every month called SNAFU.
Now the owner treats the club nice and runs specials for us on their beers, but I have to say, I have tasted some of the finest $5 pints I have ever had at this bar.
Nobody in town has more unique beers, let alone to be sold at that price. This review is based on the beer, but the food always looks and smells delicious, although I usually eat before the meeting so I have not tried it.Listed in: Best Places for a Micro Brew…
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Review from Jennifer N.
Las Vegas, NV
10/10/2011
This place is great! I forgot to Yelp it last night when we were there.
Anytime we're on the east side of town and want to get a beer, we get it here. We live on the west side of the valley so we take any opportunity we have to visit Aces and Ales on Nellis and Twain. The have lots of craft beers on tap as well as the regular stuff, full bar, kitchen and gaming. They've also got a shuffle board and a couple of pool tables. The bartenders are great, especially Sumi (I hope that's how you spell her name!) We went there about four months ago with some friends and she remembered us! Last night she greeted us once we stepped in. She also remembered our friends and where we were coming from that night as well as what we had for dinner!
We heard rumors of an Aces and Ales possibly opening up closer to us westies???
Take a look at the rest of the reviews for A&A. A lot of people make the trek out to this place--that says a lot. Let me mention again that it's at Nellis and Twain. It's not the best of neighborhoods but we've never had a problem with that. -
Review from Karie L.
Henderson, NV
2/23/2011 13 Check-ins Here
We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon for their Winter Beer Fest that had been promoted throughout the valley. Despite all of the promoting they did, it seemed as though we were the only 'Non-Regulars' in attendance. It also seemed as though the 'Regulars' didn't care so much about the Winter Beer Festival. This is more of a Vegas issue than an Aces and Ales issue in my opinion.
The beer selection was pretty awesome, and only cost $4 each after the initial souvenir glass purchase of $15. We shared an order of the Nachos, which was more than enough food.
Beware: The cigarette smoke in this place is pretty overpowering. The bartenders cater to smokers. Smoking isn't technically allowed by law; however the bartenders supply smokers with Altoid Can ashtrays.
Final note: The neighborhood this place is located in leaves something to be desired. -
Review from Paolo D.
I'm a new fan of this place. I just wish it wasn't all the way on the other side of the valley. Hows about opening one on the west side?
I'm fairly new to the craft beer scene. In fact, I used to not care for beer at all. I'm really enjoying what I've discovered recently. My buddy is a beer snob and has been schooling me on the finer points of the brew. Honestly, it all goes over my head. I just know what I like.
We finally made it down to Aces & Ales because of a Deschutes-related event they had on Saturday night. My friend is all about this Oregon brewer and he didn't want to miss this opportunity.
As soon as we stepped in the door, we wasted no time. I asked the bartender about her favorite Deschutes. I put my trust in her and ordered the Jubel 10. It was probably a little strong for my first drink of the night. At 10%, it definitely got me going and I never looked back. It's not really my type of beer, but I still enjoyed it.
Next up on my itinerary was the Hop Henge, followed by the Hop Trip. I thoroughly enjoyed both beers, but I'd give the edge to the Hop Henge. It's a little sweeter and exactly what I hope a good IPA would taste like.
I took a break from the Deschutes and tried the Sah'Tea by Dogfish Head. It's supposedly infused with some chai tea. It was OK, but not really my cup of tea (pun intended). After that, I rounded out the night by switching back to the Hop Henge.
Somewhere in the midst of all this beeration, we ordered an interesting menu item - Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds. It just sounded intriguing on the menu and it was even better in real life! Those cheese curds were perfectly breaded and fried, and were incredibly light and delicious.
The down side to all this hoppy goodness is the price. We spent a good amount on the night, but you get what you pay for. We also got to meet the owner of Deschutes. He offered to give us a free round, but by that point, our ride had arrived so we had to bounce. Our consolation was a free Deschutes glass. -
Review from Anthony D.
Henderson, NV
11/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great beer, Cool Venue, out of the way and divey. Basically everything I was looking for.
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Review from Tarah D.
Southeast, Las Vegas, NV
11/23/2011
I freakin' love Aces and Ales!! We go hear weekly just for the BBQ chicken pizza. They have great prices on the food and beer. Their staff is ALWAYS friendly! I could go on and on about this wonderful establishment. Just go and see for yourself how amazing they are!!!
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Review from Dan P.
9/30/2010 11 Check-ins Here
Aces and Ales is a beer snob's heaven. I've grown to love the craft beers of America, the IPA's, the darker ales, and the stouts. Aces and Ales has the finest selection of on tap craft beers than anywhere in Las Vegas, including Yard House, and even my favorite bar, the Draft House. I've had a few Stone brews, including the 14th Anniversary on tap, a couple of Deschutes brews, and Lagunitas. A few of these I've had to-go in growler bottles!
I suppose the only complaint that I could muster is that the prices can be a tad bit steep. Average growlers go for around $40, and beers around the $7 range. However, these beers are all of the highest quality beers in the US, and perhaps the world. The range of amazing beer selection is huge with a big chalkboard on the back wall listing all of the day's taps (usually around 20-30 beers).
The local Homebrew Club also hangs out here. On Fridays (I think every other Friday) some of these guys get together and share beers that they've collected, and chat about beer. If you want to learn about the world of craft beer, this is the place to be.Listed in: Las Vegas Breweries, Craft…
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Review from Richard O.
Las Vegas, NV
4/3/2011
Came here to see a friend of mine's band perform a show. Since the bar is further than 30 minutes from where I live, I doubt that I will be coming here much, but I generally liked what I experienced.
If you're a beer aficionado, then this is the place for you. It is a dive bar, and it is in a sketchy neighborhood, but that seems to add to its charm for some reason. For it's wide selection of beers, you will be happy to know that the prices are extremely reasonable. The smoke isn't overwhelming either, and the place is well-ventilated, so you can actually breathe inside.
My friends ordered nachos, sweet potato fries and jalapeno poppers. All three were delicious, but I found the most enjoyment from the sweet potato fries.
The bar was large and roomy, with pool tables and your standard bar games like shuffleboard and Golden Tee (which I am just as bad at as I am actually playing golf). The only con I can think of is that I didn't think it was a great place for live music. Stage lighting is kind of bleh, and they have a railing in front of the stage for some reason, so if you're short like me it can block the musicians.
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Review from Jade W.
Updated - 8/15/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Came for the 2nd day of the A&A 1st Strong Beer Festival.
So you buy the commemorative cup and get a free first cup ($15ish I think) and it was $4 after that....or just $8 for a regular goblet. The "tasting cup" was sizeable, about half a usual goblet. I like the idea of getting various taste and some of these are rare so I have no complaints paying the per taste than the usual- drink yourself to a coma- flat rate.
Got to try today- Sierra Nevada Chico IPA, Samichlaus Bier, Deschutes Red Chair, Deschutes Black Butte XXI, Rogue John John Juniper, Kasteel Donker, Red Hook IPA (they were pouring for free!), Joseph James Red Fox. I got some onion rings and they were solid bar food rings.
The minus was that it was hot inside. It was packed in there so I'm sure the body heat doesn't help, but this place isnt really well ventilated and made for it being stuffy.
I was going to try to go to all days, but it was hard to do. Just getting here is hard....I think next time it might be worth my while to buy a growler of beer to bring home something worthwhile a trip (price depends on the rarity, but growlers are pretty reasonable- $15-$20+).Listed in: Late is Great!, Yelpamazing Events, Beer Is Here!, Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy !!!
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3/13/2010
So after much rave from the beeradvocate members, I head down to the A&A to check things out. What… Read more »
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Review from Amber L.
Updated - 1/10/2011
Went back two nights later after my boyfriend and I ran a race in Boulder Dam and one of the bar managers was there. We had a fantastic night! They had a great selection of beers on the list and we stayed for hours. I again got the fried cheese curds. A-MAZING!
I have no idea what this soapy glass business that people complained about. I didn't see a single one.
This is definitely a hike from the strip but it is by far the best beer selection we saw in Vegas. Also, the prices are very reasonable and you can get a good beer, with an actual taste, for the price of crappy beers on the Strip.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/8/2011
Fantastic bottle selection. If you know to ask for a list. The taps are clearly displayed on a chalk… Read more »
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