Located in downtown Las Vegas, Hudl Brewing Company is a San Diego-inspired brewpub whipping up crowd-pleasing beer in a cozy atmosphere. With 22 beers on tap, HUDL’s brews aim to please, and patrons can choose anything from a German Pilsner to a hazy IPA. Peruse their digital menu above the bar, which encompasses their ever-evolving range of craft beer, from Toasted Pecan brown ale with notes of marshmallows to the Vanilla Oak, a cream ale with an oak finish.

Nestled in the Las Vegas Arts District, Nevada Brew Works goes above and beyond your typical brewpub by offering consistently great beer, a dynamic cocktail menu, and a full kitchen serving pizza, burgers, wings, and giant pretzels with stone ground mustard. The beers on tap are constantly changing at the brewery, so check the taproom's board for the latest flavors. The Ariana Rye PA comes highly recommended with its lightly hoppy flavor.

Located in downtown’s art district and inspired by European craft beer culture, CraftHaus Brewery is home to 24 on-site taps. You won’t see gaming machines here; instead, you’ll find local artwork on the walls, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Vegas, and a clean modern-style bar. Enjoy a selection of two dozen beers, including seasonal sours, lagers, and IPAs. For example, try the Evocation, a farmhouse ale with notes of pepper and citrus.

A salute to Nevada's history and the Atomic Age, Able Baker Brewing embraces the state's history with its name, brews and style. Named after an event in the Nevada desert where two nuclear bombs called Able and Baker were deployed, this taproom and brewery is located in downtown Las Vegas and home to more than 30 beers on tap and a kitchen serving an expansive menu. Grab some grub and pair it with a beer such as the Class A Detonator, a rich lager with hints of chocolate and raisin.

Located on East Fremont Street in the heart of downtown, the Nevada-built company has won a few awards. The small batch bourbon has a lovely, balanced oak nose with hints of fruit and dried apricots. Choose from Smoke Wagon Bourbon, Smoke Wagon Rye, or Silver Dollar American Vodka. Or come in for a tasting of all.

If you wander a block off the Strip, you might just stumble upon this hidden gem nestled in the Ellis Island Casino. Ellis Island Brewery is the on-site brewery for the casino and hotel and is home to six fresh taps in the Front Yard – a two-level beer garden and restaurant. Sample classic staples like the IPA with fruit notes or the Hefeweizen with hints of banana and clove.