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| - After reading Alick's review of the Boulder Dam Brewing Co., I have to agree that this is possibly the best brewpub in the Vegas area, which is going to get some ire up, but let me help explain my reasoning.
Most of the brewpubs in Las Vegas, are based in or around a casino. By locating itself in BC, it is not having to compete with video poker machines. It has a large patio area that makes it great for you to enjoy the weather, the bands and it helps dissipate the smoke of others.
Bottled beer selection is slim, BDBC has a limited variety of their own home brews and I tend to get a little bored, but they are consistent and they offer a Hoppy Hour M-F from 4-6.
The staff here makes me feel like I belong here. I enjoy watching games here on NFL Sunday. However, the food leaves something to be desired. The menu is limited to sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs and appetizers. Sorry! On Sunday's I do not want to start my first round of games with a hot dog. Let's get a little more outside the box with the food and some of the seasonal beers.
Live music at night and a front row seat for the endless parade of HS kids cruising the "loop" means that the BCPD is always around trying to keep everyone from having fun, but it really is more like Barney Fife than a real police force.
Being a fourth generation resident of BC, I love the history they display of the building of (Boulder) Dam. Old newspapers, photographs and antique equipment is great.
If I could give this place a 3 and a half stars, I would. I had to think hard about the rating. I want, WANT, REALLY REALLY WANT to give this 4 stars, but the lack of variety of food made me go to 3. I am very sure, that if they start caring more about food, this place is going to really blow up.
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