Las Vegas wasn't always a shining neon star of craft cocktailery, but a new breed of lounges like Velveteen Rabbit have put the city on the mixology map. Located in the funky Arts District, it's a lively warren of artsy decor and inventive adult drinks. The beer program is laudable, too.
There is always music of the indie rock variety playing and projected videos on a wall, and it gets pretty hopping on First Friday art walk evenings and during Downtown festivals like Life is Beautiful. The menu is a small printed chapbook that includes poetry, photography and other mental musings. Yes, this place is that cool. But it's not fey or snooty. In fact, it's very friendly, just like an actual velveteen rabbit that mixes you a drink should be.
