I finally visited Champagne's Cafe last week and have not been able to shut up about it since. This place is the seedy underbelly of Vegas where transients, old-timer locals, and hipsters collide. And these people sing karaoke! And there are velvet walls!!
So Champagne's Cafe may have given me the worst hangover I've had in ages - I'm guessing it's due to the incredibly cheap vodka they (I'm assuming) used in my drinks - but I seriously cannot wait to go back. Despite having such a varied clientele everyone was very friendly with each other and there were even several people who came by to chat up my husband and myself. The bartender was dangerous, though, so be careful. He gave me disapproving looks when I ordered waters and cheered for me when I went back to alcoholic beverages. You better have your DD ready for this!
I credit Champagne's Cafe with giving me the final confirmation that I was destined to hang at dive bars.
Good For:
Transients
Guys named Butch
People who remember when the mob ran Vegas
Karaoke enthusiasts
Hipsters
Broke college kids
Not Good For:
People who despise smoke
People who despise dive bars
People who despise velvet walls
Those that are concerned with being at a happening Vegas party where they can hook up easily (ie- The Rehab-crowd)
Those that are concerned with only drinking name brand alcohol or specialty cocktails
Nikki Jo's Ladies Restroom Review:
The restroom was surprisingly acceptable, cleanliness-wise. It is dark, though, so be prepared. But it is also covered in velvet, which I enjoyed. HOWEVER, do not rely on the lock on the door handle alone- use the lock about a foot or two above the handle. Do not make the same mistake as me!