The Bunkhouse Saloon Reopens With An Epic Lineup of Live Music
It’s back from the dead figuratively... and literally...? Either way, it's back! That’s right, the infamous Bunkhouse Saloon in Downtown Las Vegas is reopening on August 25 with a performance by Built To Spill. The venue, which initially opened in 1953, has a lengthy history as an epic live music venue with an awesome dive-bar ambiance.
It’s all part of the Las Vegas Downtown Project, which is a movement to revitalize the downtown area including establishing businesses beyond the currently defined Fremont East area.
The bar was purchased and then closed for remodeling in 2013. During the remodeling, a new sound system and new kitchen were implemented to bring a fresh face to this old friend. In addition to the Bunkhouse already having a hefty lineup of bands slated to play, they will also serve new grub on the menu with creations from Robert Henderson, who previously worked at Herbs & Rye and Stack. The menu features an amazing culinary twist on the average bar food. Items include Sloppy Joe (including a veggie version), Deviled Eggs, Salads and sandwiches like a Short Rib, Glazed Turkey and Bunkhouse BLT.
While there will be a full bar, only three beers are on tap and then there is a wide selection of 12 oz, 16 oz and 24 oz cans of beers such as Big Sky Moose Drool, Schlitz Malt Liqour, and DieselPunk Porter.
From what we know, the Bunkhouse will not have any gaming machines inside so slot and video poker players will have to find a different place to feed their gambling habit. The bar will also be smoke-free on the inside.
Back in the day, legendary bands played this bar including The Killers and Imagine Dragons. Today, you can still see some pretty high caliber shows, for a fraction of the cost versus other venues in town. Check out the upcoming lineup below:
Built To Spill – August 25
Puddles Pity Party – August 26 (8 p.m.)
Koocheekoo – August 26 (midnight)
Leopold and His Fiction – August 27
Loud Pipes – August 29
Not In The Face – August 30
The Entrance Band – September 3
Jack Even Johnson – September 5
The Dirty Hooks – September 6
The Big Friendly Corporation – September 12
Cheers Elephant – September 13
The Breeders – September 15
Black Taxi – September 16
Big Data – September 19
Gardens & Villa – September 20
Fat Tony – September 24
Most Thieves – September 26
Allen Stone – September 27
Washed Out – September 28
Bob Mould – September 30
Matt Mahaffey – October 2
Saintseneca – October 6
Johnette Napolitano – October 8
Meatbodies w/The Hunter – October 11
Mandeep Sethi – October 18
Mike Doughty – October 19
Tinariwen – October 21
Immigrant Union – October 29
Candy Warpop – October 30
Blonde Redhead – November 14
RJD2 – November 21
