The Nerd is right across the street from the start of the Fremont Street Experience, in the main plaza, on the second floor. Hard to find, but its slightly tucked away location keeps it mostly locals and keeps it easy to get a drink at the bar even on a Friday night. Feeling social? Hop on the dance floor and dance to 90s music videos, K-pop songs and tv show theme songs. Feeling not social...? Sit down at a game console and make some online friends instead.
All of the video games, pool tables and bowling lanes are free to use. You can reserve yourself a lane on their website or show up and grab a lane. The Nerd has plenty of places to sit and not feel obligated to stand around the bar to talk to others. All of the activities makes it easy to make friends. Check out their calendar to see what cosplay theme they have going on!
The Nerd is like an indoor/online version of Gold Spike to me, with less tourists and a more welcoming crowd. New favorite spot downtown, for sure!