East Las Vegas Neighborhood Sports Bar & Gaming Lounge
Come for the Food ~ Stay for the Games
Welcome to Old Vegas Tavern, where old-school Las Vegas charm meets modern neighborhood hospitality. Tucked on the north side of Desert Inn Road at Sandhill, we’re the step-above-dive-bar locals love — a casual, clean, service-industry-friendly spot that feels like your favorite living room, but with restaurant-quality bar food, ice-cold drinks, wall-to-wall sports, and 15 video poker machines that actually pay out.
Whether you’re swinging by after a graveyard shift, bringing the crew to watch the Raiders or Golden Knights, or just craving killer street tacos and a friendly face, this is your place. Free parking right out front, doors open 24/7, and an energetic crowd that turns strangers into regulars. This is East Las Vegas at its best — fun, unpretentious, and genuinely welcoming.
Why Old Vegas Tavern Feels Like Home (But Better)
We’re not just another sports bar in East Las Vegas. We’re the neighborhood gathering spot that celebrates “Vegas of the Past” while delivering today’s expectations. Vintage memorabilia lines the walls, classic cocktails and craft beer flow, and our bartenders remember your name (and your usual). It’s the perfect mix of nostalgia and comfort — the kind of place where you come alone for a quick game of video poker and leave with new friends.
Restaurant-Quality Bar Food That Keeps People Coming Back
Our kitchen doesn’t do “just okay” bar food — we do crave-worthy, made-to-order plates that rival full-service restaurants. Start with fresh appetizers, sink your teeth into juicy burgers or the legendary Philly cheesesteak, or go for street tacos, quesadillas, wings, fish & chips, BLTs, or shrimp cocktails. Everything is cooked fresh when you order it. Food is served daily from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, perfect for lunch, dinner, or late-night munchies after the game.
Locals on Yelp and Facebook keep raving: “delicious street tacos,” “great food,” and “a LOT of fun awaits!!!” One regular summed it up perfectly: “Great staff, food and service. Can’t beat it in the neighborhood.”
Real Old Vegas Roots – a Rich History Since the 1950s
The building that houses Old Vegas Tavern has a storied past dating back to the 1950s, when it opened as the Town House Cocktail Lounge. It evolved over the decades, becoming the Desert Inn Bar in the 1970s—a local favorite for video poker and laid-back hangs. By around 1963, it transformed into the Cavalier Lounge, a classic neighborhood dive bar beloved for its Rat Pack memorabilia, loyal regulars, and authentic old Vegas grit that lasted nearly 50 years.
In 2014, the current owner purchased the Cavalier Lounge and gave it a loving renovation—erasing the worn dive elements while preserving the soul of “Vegas of the Past.” It reopened in 2015 as Old Vegas Tavern: cleaner, more inviting, with upgraded food, more screens, and the same welcoming neighborhood spirit locals have cherished for generations.
East Las Vegas Sports Bar Done Right
With 8 massive screens and the full NFL Sunday Ticket, we’re the go-to spot to watch every college and pro game, Golden Knights hockey, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, soccer — you name it. We’re an official Las Vegas Golden Knights bar: when the VGK score, YOU WIN with drink specials and high-fives all around.
Pro tip from our regulars: get here early on football Sundays, bring your crew, order a round of apps and drinks, and settle in for the day. As one guest posted, “always an energetic crowd… great drinks, food and a LOT of fun!”
Gaming Lounge Open 24/7
Play on 15 Golden Gaming machines — Bonus Poker, Double Double, Deuces Wild, video slots, blackjack, and keno. Match play and promotions run regularly (check our Gaming page for current offers). Whether you want to hit a royal flush while watching the game or just relax with a few hands after work, the gaming lounge is always open and always welcoming.
Awesome Bartenders Who Make the Difference
Our bartenders aren’t just pouring drinks — they’re the heart of the tavern. Friendly, fast, and genuinely fun, they’ll remember your favorite beer, whip up a perfect classic cocktail, and keep the good vibes rolling. Yelp reviewers constantly shout out names like Rossy: “Rossy is the best bartender… Love this place!” and “Staff is friendly, great drink prices.”
That’s the Old Vegas Tavern difference — real people who treat you like a regular from day one.
What Our Guests Are Saying
- “Love this place! Rossy is the best bartender… always an energetic crowd” – Yelp
- “Great food, great music and very cheap cocktails!” – Tripadvisor
- “Great drinks, food and a LOT of fun awaits!!!” – Facebook
- “Great staff, food and service” – Local reviewer
- “Hidden gem… relaxed atmosphere with delicious street tacos and bar food. The friendly staff…” – Wanderlog
Come Visit Us – East Las Vegas at Desert Inn & Sandhill
Address: 3850 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (702) 547-0045
We’re open 24 hours a day, every single day. Food service runs 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Free parking right in front. Easy access off Boulder Highway — less than a mile from Boulder Station Casino.
Whether you’re a night-shift worker looking for a hot meal and cold beer at 3 AM, a group of friends catching the game, or a solo gamer chasing that jackpot, the door is always open at Old Vegas Tavern.
Ready to experience East Las Vegas’ favorite neighborhood bar? Walk in, grab a seat, and let the good times roll. We’ll see you soon!
Call (702) 547-0045 or just stop by — no reservation needed.
