Bar Crawl

[internetjef]

Hi JC peeps

Rookie heading out for first trip later in month.

On one day/night i want to start at the bottom end of the strip and walk right up to the top just taking everything in, and stopping at bars.

I imagine there are hundreds of bars on route, but which ones deserve a stoppoff in your opinions??

Note - Can you keep to ones near ground level. I appreciate there are meant to be some awesome skyline bars like Mandarin / Mix Bar, but one of our party is mega claustrophobic and wont get in lifts, and that must be a lot of steps lol.

[artedm]

to give you some perspective on distance
from mgm grand to encore/wynn is about 2 miles- which covers most of the strip
from mandalay bay to encore is about 3 miles

from mgm grand to fremont street is about 5 miles

keeping in mind its about 95 degrees outside!

Be aware Vegas is unique in that there is no open container laws. Its legal to drink on the street or walk around with a beer. Those on a budget typically buy a bottle at a liquor store mix it in the room and walk around with a big gulp style cup.

while bars are everywhere-there are some "branded" bars along the way
some even have a $20-30 all you can drink happy hour option
http://www.vegas.com/nightlife/bars/

Minus 5- having a drink in a ice chamber
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Señor Frog's
Nine Fine Irishmen
Coyote Ugly
The Chandelier

[Jhaulotte]

Rhumbar @Mirage
Bond@ Cosmo

These two are both near entrances and good spots

[SuavePenguin]

Bond is great for a drink and people watching.

For the budget-conscious, Casino Royale has $1 margaritas and michelob lights.