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The Velveteen Rabbit is one of the better cocktail bars I've been to. I'd also recommend Misterio Mezcal Bar.

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Cocktail recommendations are extremely valuable during this beer conference, I'm going to be desperate for a non-beer drink by like... tomorrow

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Seconded, or whatever number you're on, for Golden Tiki. Also you said you're going to be sick of beer, but Able Baker brewery in the Arts District is pretty cool. They can't figure out what their theme is exactly, but they have a ton of interesting beers with flavors you're unlikely to find smashed together elsewhere.

I don't remember the cocktails being super different from other spots nearby, but Skybar in the Waldorf Astoria is also good for a great view of the Strip.

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Oh and if you happen to be a fan of a pickleback shot, there's an incredible habanero one at Corduroy just off Fremont.

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The mere idea of a habanero-infused pickleback shot just gave me debilitating acid reflux.

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Golden Tiki has a LOT of fans, yeesh. I am going to do my level best to get there! And yeah, I am hopeful to be able to get out to Able Baker, I'm going to be up that way this evening at a couple other breweries in the Arts District and plan to pop in. Thanks for the tips Kavi!

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you had it right the first time. you go to the silver stamp, then you continue going to the silver stamp

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You get it

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Update: The Silver Stamp still rocks, can confirm.

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The Lakes Lounge

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In the basement of the Mob museum there is a speakeasy and a mini distillery where they make moonshine. Good cocktails, and a fun little tasting. pretty confident you don’t need to pay admission to get to the bar. (but the museum’s good too)

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Some names that have come up multiple times apiece in emailed responses, gonna mark them here for my/everyone else's benefit:

—Frankie's Tiki Room

—Sand Dollar Lounge

—Herb and Rye

—Oak & Ivy

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More:

—Golden Tiki

—Atomic Liquors

—Ghost Donkey

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