Velveteen Rabbit

"Sisters Pamela and Christina Dylag’s ode to the children’s book in the Art District features trompe-l’oeil wallpaper and reclaimed furniture put together in smaller chatting areas. Cocktails here find inspiration from the Golden Age of mixology, each with their own story. Jewel-toned decanters sit inside a Queen Anne cabinet behind the bar while a series of gold hands make up the beer taps. The artsy menu rotates seasonally with exciting new combinations of flavors finding their way into vintage glasses and teacups. Sit on the patio or run your hand across the light-projected wall. On weekend evenings, make a reservation." - Janna Karel

"A revived restaurant known for indulgent burgers and over-the-top milkshakes, reopening in the Las Vegas Arts District." - Janna Karel

"The refreshed patio at Velveteen Rabbit offers an outdoor respite in pink. The seasonally changing cocktail menu, 12 beers on taps, as well as 18 to 20 bottled beers offer a range of drinks for imbibing. Unsure what to order? Ask for the punch, a daily special that’s often fruity and refreshing." - Janna Karel

"Two sisters oversee a seasonally rotating cocktail menu that will blow your mind, in Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District. Depending on when you show up, you might find drinks that bring in left-field ingredients like carrot-infused tequila, spiced sarsaparilla, and chili rum, always to stunning results. Vintage decor and a welcoming atmosphere, plus a too-pretty in pink patio added in 2020, make this a pleasant antidote to the Strip." - Rachel Chang, Andrea Bennett

"Maybe you ventured over to the Arts Factory for a little bit of culture, or you wanted to visit the chapel where Britney Spears got married. Either way, you’ve ended up in the Arts District, and you should check out Velveteen Rabbit before you head back to the Strip. This creative cocktail bar is constantly changing its menu using seasonal and house-made ingredients, like a drink with sundried tomato, olive oil, and black pepper mezcal. They’re also focused on local music and art, so chances are you’ll find a tarot reading or a psych-rock band playing among the vintage furniture and bottle chandeliers." - milena difiore