While the Double Down Saloon is a LV legend in its own right, sometimes the hype gets so built up that it leaves you feeling depressed after getting there and experiencing it. Thankfully, this was sooooo not the case. I came here with a bunch of friends after having a couple of drinks elsewhere to see what the hype with this place was. It truly does fulfill the requirements of what I consider a good dive bar to have: dim lighting, dressed down people, good drinks, and mainly locals.
After seeing this place on Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" I was kind of worried this place would be overrun with out of towners looking to experience the real LV. Such was not the case, it was mainly locals, with quite a few groupies as it was industrial punk night and there was a lineup of bands playing. We couldn't hear ourselves talk but it was fun watching the bands and people that were there. Also, tried the ass juice, and it was quite good. And if you feel like dropping $$, you can get it served in your own personal toilet with floaters in it. Overall, a great experience and definitely the diviest bar I've been to in LV so far.