Sidebar is where you can go for a few drinks and stumble past downtown's litany of crackheads, homeless and newly paroled as you head back to your car or room. But despite the rough neighborhood, this is actually a very laid back and friendly bar.
Sidebar is near 3rd and Stewart just a couple of blocks next to the previously reviewed Fremont Street Experience. Since most tourists can't move beyond the yardstick margarita and football beer stand, this is mostly a locals spot. The drink prices are standard for the area at 4-6 dollars. One gripe I have is the size of the bar area which is a little small, but the couple of times I've been there hasn't been too crowded. There's always the outdoor patio area if you need a breather.
You can do valet or park in the FSE parking garage and get validated at one of the downtown hotels. Certainly worth a look if you're in the neighborhood and aren't up for the hipster scene on Fremont East.