Big Dog’s Draft House

There used to be a bevy of Big Dog’s breweries around town. (My favorite was the Holy Cow Casino on the north end of the Strip, where I hit my first – and only – royal flush.) Now there’s only one: the Draft House. And while it seems like it’s there mainly for gaming, there’s also food and drink on the menu.
We’ve been to the Draft House many times, and when we’re there to eat, we usually dine in the restaurant. This time, we decided to sit in the bar, and while the service was excellent, it was so dark that we couldn’t read the menu without whipping out my flashlight app.
My husband had the three-​cheese burger, with swiss, pepper jack, and provolone. He said it was fine but nothing spectacular. He also swapped his fries for onion rings, which was a good move.
I opted for the cheeseburger pizza, which was topped with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion. Because of the limited light, I didn’t notice until I got home that it also was drizzled with some type of sauce (like Thousand Island dressing). This combination was a little odd, and I didn’t care much for it hot, but it tasted better cold the next day.
We each had two pints, so we sampled four different beers. We’re both usually big fans of IPAs, but both of the IPAs we had were too flowery, and one of those was also a little skunky. The pale ale was not memorable at all, and our favorite of the four (the 44 Magnum) was actually a blend of two of their most popular beers: Dirty Dog IPA and Red Hydrant brown. That was a tasty beverage, and one I’d try again.
Our waitress was friendly and attentive, and the prices were reasonable. But overall, I wasn’t too impressed with the food or beer. I have had good meals there in the past, and the Magnum was memorable, so I would still recommend the Draft House if you’re in the mood for a quick bite and a brew.

Cheese curds, beer cheese soup, Smoked Macaroni and Cheese, all so delicious. The cheese curds are just unreal, I could eat an entire order by myself probably. I’ve never had anything here that I didn’t like, however it seems like the prices keep creeping up higher and higher every time we come here. The brats are always done perfectly, I like how they are butterflied.

I went specifically for the curds and left sufficiently happy. Bonus that it’s also a Packers bar.

Some very good Craft Beers, I really enjoyed the 44 Magnum Red Hydrant Blend. I also had the Fish & Chips, and the Stroganoff. Both were good.

I was so excited to see a local brewery nearby when I first moved out here Big Dog’s. If it was just for the beer they’d get 5 stars. Dirty Dog IPA and Red Hydrant Ale are my favorites.
The food is simply bar food. Nothing’s ever come out wrong but nothing special. They have been out of items before which is understandable but never what you wanna hear.
Love their lil outdoor patio. The bar area though has such a gaming atmosphere. It is kind of a turn off for people who want to enjoy good beer in a chill atmosphere without feeling baked out in cig smoke. But it is sports bar-​ish so it works for them.
Good beer but I’d rather buy a growler and take it home than chill there for dinner and a few brews.

I’m back!
It took four years, but they finally brought back the taco quesadilla, much to my delight! Staying true to my word, I have updated my rating to five stars!
And a compliment to our regular server Julie. She is awesome! She makes sure our group is always taken care of, including setting up tables in the bar for our group, always gives us great service, no matter how busy she is and she puts up with our sometimes obnoxious group!
Thank you Draft House for listening and bringing back my favorite dish!

This is another classic 3.5 stars but with this one I have to side on the 3 star side.
The staff is a little below par for the price level in the restaurant. I have been here twice and once the food was good all the way around but the next time I wasn’t impressed.
I have had the Cajun wings and a hamburger here. We asked about the Cajun wings spice level and were told they weren’t spicy don’t let them tell you that, they are! The hamburger is just ok nothing really to write home about either way.
The staff just wasn’t trained enough.

I’ve never been to Wisconsin, but this is what I’d imagine a Wisconsin bar/​grill would be. The Packers vibe is high and there’s lot of cheese and beer. It’s a great option for locals or for those of us tourists who want to venture off the strip.

Really surprised I haven’t reviewed earlier it’s in my top 5 or so bar rotation. Good beers war dog is my favorite. Great help behind the bar. Yummy food a bit pricey in my mind but I’ve never had a bad item. Twice baked wings are great. Brats and beer cheese soup and of course the cheese curds are all favorites. Typically not seeing a lot of skinny Wisconsinites lol but the baked salmon is very nice healthy option
And they do I believe 4 outdoor festivals a year.

I’ve passed by this place a ton of times, but never had to chance to check it out until recently.
I met a few friends there for Sunday Night Football last week, on their recommendation.
The place has a pretty cool set up. Large bar when you first enter with tons of TV’s set up everywhere. We decided to all grab a bite while we were there, so we headed to the back to a dedicated dining area. The area in teh back is a bit quieter, with tons of TV’s set up as well.
Service was okay. Nothing spectacular, nor anything horrible. Could have been better. Could have been worse. I wanted to try one of their brews, but unfortunately their «Leg Lifter» light beer was out. I opted for the Dirty Dog instead. It was alright.
I ordered a Cheesehead burger with fries ($ 11.50). The burger was pretty good size, but kind of dry. The fries were nothing special either. They reminded me of Jack in the Box fries.
Basically everything was just okay. I would probably give this place another chance one of these days, but it’s not very likely since I live on the other side of town.
I wavered between 2 or 3 stars on this one, but I really want to give this place the benefit of the doubt… so…
3 stars.

Finally, no rain or wind during a huge Draft House event! Weather is October cool and their Dogtoberfest is fabulous! Quite the microcosm of people and doggies, of course! More than 40 craft brews, brats and rockin rock n roll. Been listening to Doors, Eagles, Beatles, some reggae, Ska, great date, fun friends or family event.

Best craft beer in town ! The food is pretty fair. Staff is awesome ! Plenty of guest taps. What more could you ask for?

I’m a Wisconsin native and couldn’t have been happier to find this place! The cheese curds were just like home and we also had the Wisconsin Mac n cheese. (Spicy version) and it was just that, spicy! Lol.

Las Vegas Brewery tasting Tour stop number 2. I give this one 5 stars because it is also a Packer’s Bar during football season. Being a Cheesehead that’s a PLUS. However the Dirty Dog IPA is top notch for sure. Not only does it have a decent Alc % but the flavor was very hoppy and flavorful but had a very smooth finish. I am not sure the IBU on that beer and I do not think they had it posted but this beer was very easy to drink. By the looks of the beer menu Big Dog’s had over a half dozen beer’s made in house from all varietals of beer styles.
Food menu had some great choices of hearty stick to your bones dinners like Pot Roast. Also to choose from were a great selection of burgers patty melts and Wisconsin’s finest sausages from Klements and Johnsonville Brats. I will be definitely trying one of these on my next visit. Reading the menu I can envision a pile of gut busting goodness of grilled onions, peppers and links slathered in mustard. Ah, but we will conquer this dish next time. I chose the «Draft House» burger which came out of the kitchen quickly and cooked to a perfect and juicy medium just like I requested. I paired this monster with the waffle cut sweet potato fries that came out dusted with powdered sugar. This burger was no Joke! I am sure it was a ½ lb with cheddar with thick cut crisp bacon, LTO and grilled mushrooms. Awesome! That burger was no match for me that day.
You can look at the magic happening while they are making the beer from inside the bar area with the windows looking right at the fermentation tanks. Big Dog’s has several seating areas including a bar, restaurant and patio area. During football season it is almost impossible to find an empty seat in the Dog House. Packer fans come out in droves to support their team and sip pints of Big Dog Brews. Once in a while they host a beer festival on property showcasing all of their fine Suds. Big Dogs is a must try on my list of Brewhouse stops in Las Vegas. I recommend visiting on a Sunday while football season is in full swing for an amazing fanatic experience. Unless… your a Bears fan.

The only reason this place lost a star is because it’s a Green Bay Packer bar/​restaurant and as a Vikings fan, I can’t give it five stars. ;)
The restaurant décor is very Wisconsin, and as a native of Minnesota, I found it pretty appealing. We went early afternoon, before the dinner crowd showed up, so we had no problem waiting for a table or service.
Our server was a lovely young lady, who also lived in Minnesota for some time. The Wisconsin cheese curds were the best I’ve had since living in the southwest. They were almost perfect! I had the Cheesehead burger (begrudgingly due to its name) and it was cooked to perfection on a toasted bun. The fries were really good and the pickle was actually crispy.
The freshly brewed iced tea was also pretty good, and the servers were on top of getting us refills before we realized we needed refills.
Also, they have the Galaga arcade game in the lobby area, that’s always a plus for me. :)

Since my last re-​review, I have been back to Big Dog’s several times, and the level of consistency in food preparation and service are what keeps me coming back for more late dinners there. The last two times, after scarfing down pan-​fried Pot Stickers dipped in a Szechuan Sauce that I just cannot order a meal there without having as a starter, followed by the always excellent and scorching Cajun Sausage & Seafood Chowder when it is served, I ventured off familiar ground and tried a few different dishes. A Holy Cow! Reuben on toasted Rye, featuring lean and moist corned beef, melted cheese, and Sauerkraut, and aided and abetted by White Onions and French’s Yellow Mustard, tasted great. I will no doubt order this delicious sandwich again. Crunchy French Fries were a lovely accompaniment. And, after the Pot Stickers were originally forgotten by the chef, the manager wrote the appetizer off the bill.
On another occasion I enjoyed for my entrée moist Pecan-​Crusted Walleye Pike flown in from Wisconsin, while Diane enjoyed her usual Fried Shrimp &n Fries appetizer. This time 4−½ stars were earned.

Was here ⁴⁄₁₉ for their hoppy festival. They had two bands playing inside which was a lot of fun. The Irish band was awesome.
My boyfriend and I ordered nachos no meat — the reason for my 3 star rating is because of the nachos. The chips were stale and the cheese melted into this hard glue-​like substance. We are them because we hadn’t eaten anything substantial all day and we were famished.
The service was good — the atmosphere was fun. I didn’t care much for the outdoor activities but I am not a beer drinker. Overall we had a good time just next time we will stay away from the nachos.

Last night was National Burger Day, so naturally, I demanded a date. Being that we are new to Vegas, we use Unilocal for pretty much everything. We landed in this place, and I was not disappointed.
I had the Draft House burger with garlic fries. It was to die for. The burger was juicy, drippy, and perfect. Slathered with two huge pieces of applewood smoked bacon, carmelized onions, and sauteed mushrooms, it was a huge success. The best part was the melty, gooey cheddar cheese. I can’t say enough about how amazing this burger was.
My husband had the green ghost burger. It came with avocado and ghost pepper jack cheese. It had a substantial kick, and definitely hit the spot. We decided that combining the two; a Draft House burger with jalapenos added would be the ultimate success.
Garlic fries were garlic-​y and delicious, perfectly crispy.
I’m not currently drinking, due to health reasons, but I tried their home-​brewed root beer and it was divine. I almost took a growler home of it.
I’d absolutely recommend the restaurant side of this place. The bar side is way too smoky to be enjoyable. Service was a little slow, considering they weren’t overly packed.
We’ll be back, for sure.

I REALLY wish that Big Dog’s was closer to me — I would go more often!
Unfortunately, I live in Henderson and that is just not feasible. However, I was there recently for the Peace, Love and Hoppiness Festival that they put on yearly. Too bad the weather didn’t cooperate, because this could have been a really great event. That being said, the staff did a great job of accommodating everyone who ran inside during this massive rain storm! It probably worked out better for the bar, since everyone went inside to eat and order from the bar.
The beer selection was pretty darn good! Quite a lot of people left once the storm took over, so once the rain and wind died down, there was more beer for the rest of us!
I liked that it was basically a free event if you weren’t drinking. You could buy a mug and tokens as you went, or you could buy a large amount of tokens. It was well organized and I may just make it back next year!
I’ve previously been to Big Dog’s to eat — the cheese curds were calling me! They are delicious, as is the other food I’ve tried. The service is generally pretty good and there is plenty of parking. As I said at the beginning — I just wish it were closer to me! Maybe Big Dog’s should open a 2^nd location!
Oh — and the patio out front is dog friendly, which we need more of in Vegas!

This place is a bit out of the way from the strip but worth the drive.
We started out with the Wisconsin cheese curds. they were yummy and the creamy horseradish sauce to dip them in was wonderful. I got the butterflied grilled bratwurst on a pretzel roll and have to say it was the best bratwurst sandwiche I ever had. It came with carmelized onions, peppers and sauerkraut. The garlic fries were just okay, as the garlic was rather weak. I tasted the chili and thought it was too thick and pasty.
They have a nice selection of craft beers. The IPA was not overly hoppy and refreshing. The pumpkin ale was light (would like more pumpkin) and I thought had too much cinnamon. The milk stout was smooth and creamy.
The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant is clean, with plenty of seating both inside and out. I love the big dog outside and the décor over all is very pleasant. (See my pics) I look forward to visiting again the next time I’m in town.