This review addresses my "happy hour" experience only.
The Parlour Bar & Lounge is located within the El Cortez Hotel & Casino. It offers a daily happy hour special. The "happy hour" takes place between 4pm and 6pm; then again between 11pm to 1am. It features 2-for1 cocktails; half price draft beer; $5 per glass house wine; and $5 select appetizers.
During my last visit, I sampled the calamari and potato skins, as well as a 2-for1 cocktail and one beer.
Concerning the calamari, the serving size was quite respectable and the quality was good. The calamari was tender--not overcooked. There was not an excessive amount of breading, and it was not too greasy.
An order of potato skins consisted of four pieces. It appeared nice--but my order was a bit dry. (Perhaps the cook left it in the oven a little too long?)
The bottom line is this: I am not saying that The Parlour's happy hour is a destination; but if you are in the right place, at the right time, this happy hour offers a pretty good value. Some casino noise does drift in; but it is a comfortable place to have a few drinks, get a bite to eat, and relax while watching sports on the room's TVs.