Herbs and Rye

Herbs and Rye at 3713 W Sahara Ave, west of the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a dimly lit steakhouse and cocktail bar regularly named among America's best cocktail bars. The room has a speakeasy feel, with dark wood, low lighting and booths, and a menu organised by era of cocktail history, from pre-Prohibition classics onward. The crowd includes bartenders and industry regulars, cocktail connoisseurs, couples and locals, with visitors mixed in, mostly aged twenty-five and up. Dress is smart-casual, and no strict code is typically enforced. The atmosphere is intimate and serious about drinks without being stuffy, with conversational background music rather than a dancefloor. The drinks programme is the draw, with classic and historic cocktails, a deep spirits list, whiskey and rye selections, and well-regarded bartending. Food centres on steaks and other hearty plates, so many guests dine as well as drink. Prices sit at $$$, though happy hour offers half-price steaks and cocktails in the early evening and again after midnight, which makes the bar more affordable for those who time their visit. It generally opens nightly from 5:00 PM until late. There is no cover charge. Reservations are advisable for dinner tables and busy weekends, while bar seats are usually first-come. Bottle service is not a feature. The after-midnight happy hour makes the venue a favourite with late-night industry workers. Visitors can combine a stop here with other West Sahara venues, and transport is advisable because it sits away from the Strip's walkable core.