This was our second stop in a pub crawl beginning at Commonwealth. After the over-priced drinks and unaffected staff there, I was starting to worry that downtown was turning into the Strip, our wallets would soon be empty, and our night would soon be over.
However, Backstage blew my mind. It is exactly the kind of bar that should exist on East Fremont. The door guy smiled and welcomed us, the bartender let us know that there was a special going on for $3 Miller Lites and Sam Adams. Three different bartenders/bussers pointed me in the right direction of the restroom when I got up from my seat.
The decor is really creative and fun--road cases are barstools, there are vinyl records everywhere, and cool lighting everywhere. It just feels like someone put some thought into this bar and its location. I'll definitely be back.