The Eagle

Description:

• Off the beaten track in just about every sense of the phrase, the Eagle is the place to go if well-lit bars make you nervous. It's dark and slightly seedy, but in that great '70s gay bar kind of way. It's a refreshing change from the overprocessed slickness that is Las Vegas. The crowd, tending toward middle age, is mostly male and of the Levi's/leather group. There is a small dance area (calling it a dance floor would be generous), a pool table, video poker, and a nice-size bar. Drinks are inexpensive, and special events make them even more so. For instance, the Eagle is rapidly becoming famous for its twice-weekly underwear parties (if you check your pants, you receive draft beer and drinks for free -- that's right, free). The 20-minute drive from the Strip makes it a questionable option, but try it out if you've got a sense of adventure. Open daily 24 hours.

• © Frommer's 2012