Where to Drink a Beer Outdoors in Las Vegas

By Zeke Quezada

Las Vegas Travel Expert, about.com

It's a know fact, if you step outside and your beer will taste better.  So, put down the cocktail menu and just order an ice cold beer on a patio in Las Vegas.  In fact, why not go even further and order a simple beer? You know, A refreshing drink that does not have to be craft brewed or artisanal or even have a fancy label. Just drink a beer in Las Vegas.

Here are 7 places where you can drink a beer outside in Las Vegas

(And one place that has great cocktails and fancy beers)

Beerhaus at Park Las Vegas

Aspiring free drinkers flock to Beerhaus with their friends in order to "play for drinks" and challenge the group to games of foosball, ping pong, giant Jenga and connect four. The  indoor/outdoor feel of Beerhaus at the Park Las Vegas feels a lot like a real beer garden with benches, beer and a convivial scene. Food options range from sausages and porchetta to simple pretzels and salads.
BeerHaus. The Park Las Vegas. Open Daily 11am – late. (702)692-BEER

Burgers and Beer at Venetian Las Vegas

The sound of gondoliers singing to their passengers on the canals of the Venetian will serenade you and you’ll feast your eyes on tourists boarding gondolas. The strip side patio gets you a view of the Mirage volcano if you choose dinner under the stars.  The flavor in your burger will challenge your beer for greatness because the beef in this patty originated in the kitchen at Carnevino Italian Steakhouse. That means dry aged bits and ends are making your burger experience feel like a steakhouse visit.
B&B Burger & Beer. Venetian Las Vegas. Open Daily 11am – 1am (702) 414-2220 

California Pizza Kitchen at The Park Las Vegas

Can you imagine telling your friends that you had a beer at CPK? Yes, the patio is worth finding a seat at and they have enough beer and pizza to soften the story back home. The pizza is better than you remember and the patio gets you a view of the great people watching at The Park Vegas. This is a perfect spot if you are on your way to T-Mobile Arena.
California Pizza Kitchen. The Park Vegas. Open Daily 10:30am – 12am. (702)749-0180

Nine Fine Irishmen at New York - New York Hotel and Casino

Stop by for an impromptu Irish party as you order one beer and soon find that an afternoon has vanished and you are strongly considering joining an Irish band an learning Irish dance. Happy hour is jovial from 2pm to 5pm and the bar is open until 2am. Inside the entertainment is loud and raucous. Outside the views, the bar, the fresh air all combine for a party on the patio. They have Irish beer and they serve Irish food.
Nine Fine Irishmen. New York-New York Hotel and Casino. Daily 11am – 2am (866) 815-4365

Margaritaville at Flamingo Las Vegas

Two bars play a role in your outdoor beer drinking adventures at Flamingo Las Vegas. Margaritaville will keep Parrot Heads happy when they want food with their drinks. They boast outdoor seating with a view of the LINQ and a standing room only bar with a rail that overlooks the strip. The 5’Oclock Somewhere Bar has plenty of space to sit and a wide open space that overlooks the Las Vegas strip. It feels beachy even without any sand in sight. Have a Landshark Lager and sing out loud to Jimmy Buffet music.
Margaritaville. Flamingo Las Vegas. Open daily 8am-12am (702) 733-3302
It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere Bar. Flamingo Las Vegas. Open daily 10am-am (702)733-3111

AmeriCAN at The LINQ

Drink your beer out of a can on the patio adjacent to the crowds at The LINQ. The energy of Las Vegas is in full force in the shadow of the High Roller. ameriCAN boasts a list of canned beers from each state so you can choose from at least 50 different options.
ameriCAN. The LINQ. Open Daily Noon – 12am (702) 331-5600   

Oak and Ivy at Downtown Container Park

Yes, they have beer to have outdoors but I feel like I should tell you that they have whiskey and some very good barrel aged cocktails. The patio overlooks the Downtown Container Park and if there is a musical act on stage you can hear the music but relax with a good drink. The beer is better than you’ll have at some of the other spots on this list but it’s worth the experience.
Oak & Ivy. Downtown Container Park. Open Daily until 11pm.