As a local who loves a good beer and a nice establishment - especially places that are smoke-free - this new bar and pub is wonderful. For anyone who works at/near UNLV, the University district has been waiting for a place like this. I have been to the Firkin twice in the past 5 days. Here are my thoughts. First things first, the beer. They have a great selection of draft beers for a wide range of tastes. Tuesdays are 2 for 1 pints, which is a great special!! All day long!!! They have a bar for self-tap beer, although I haven't seen anyone use it. The food has been very good so far too. The wings are awesome and come in about 15 different flavors. The Red Thai and Bourbon wings are my Favorite!! The Suicide is near-death - eat with caution! Potato skins and Irish Nachos are great. But the killer dish here is the Bread Pudding! Yes, I said Bread Pudding! You must try the Bread Pudding with a scoop of ice cream!!
The Firkin has daily specials which can make your experience better if you save money. Thursdays and Sundays they have football specials with great deals on beer and food. Tuesdays are 2-for-1 pints all day long.
There are 2 pools tables, a shuffleboard table, and darts - for those of you looking to play games while socializing. Lots of televisions near the bar for great sports viewing. Honestly, this place has everything.
All in all, this place is a great addition to the campus neighborhood. I hope business is good for them and they can stay open for a long time.