L to R: Blackberry Whiskey Sour; House-brewed Lucky’s Lager.
(Photos courtesy of The Mob Museum)
THE UNDERGROUND AT THE MOB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES FREE BEER FOR LOCALS, AUGUST DRINK SPECIALS, LIVE MUSIC
This August, The Underground speakeasy and distillery at The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, unveils a dazzling array of live entertainment and drink specials, including free beer for locals and new Prohibition Era-inspired cocktails. The full roster of events and promotions follows.
Free Beer for Nevada Residents in August
Dates: Thursday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 31
Times: The Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9p.m.; recommend arrival is no later than 8:15 p.m. Speakeasy hours are Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Special hours and early closures are posted here.
Location: The Underground speakeasy
Cost: One free beer with the purchase of Museum admission.
Description: Every day in August at The Underground speakeasy, Nevada residents can enjoy a free beer. Locals will receive one free house-brewed Big Al’s Ale with the purchase of Museum admission while supplies last. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount, promotion or offer. Must be 21 or older with a valid Nevada I.D.
International Beer Day
Date: Friday, Aug. 2
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Location: The Underground Speakeasy
Cost: $8
Description: Guests are invited to celebrate International Beer Day with the speakeasy’s Big Al’s Ale, a rotating seasonal house-brewed beer. Brewed alongside the Museum’s house-distilled moonshine in The Underground distillery, the current Big Al’s Ale house brew is Lucky’s Lager, a clean, crisp lager with light hops.
National Rum Day
Date: Friday, Aug. 16
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Location: The Underground Speakeasy
Cost: $16
Description: Visitors can say cheers to National Rum Day with the Ave del Paraíso, a brand-new rum-forward rendition of a Jungle Bird cocktail named for the use of birds-of-paradise feathers in 1920s fashion. This Prohibition Era-inspired cocktail from the speakeasy combines rum, Campari, amaro and lime juice.
National Whiskey Sour Day
Holiday: Sunday, Aug. 25
Promotional Dates: Thursday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 25
Time: Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Location: The Underground Speakeasy
Cost: $14
Description: A summery rendition of a historic cocktail, The Underground celebrates National Whiskey Sour Day with a blackberry whiskey sour.
Live Entertainment Calendar
Dates and Times: Friday-Saturday 8 p.m. to midnight; Sunday 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 2: Red Penny Arcade
- Sunday, Aug. 4: The Volsteads
- Friday, Aug. 9: Michael Ross Nugent
- Saturday, Aug. 10: The Ramblers
- Sunday, Aug. 11: Katrina Bree
- Friday, Aug 16: Colte Julian and The Sidecars
- Saturday, Aug.17: Amanda King and Her Prohibition Three
- Sunday, Aug.18: Dixie Flats
- Friday, Aug. 23: Colte Julian and The Sidecars
- Saturday, Aug. 24: Katrina Bree
- Sunday, Aug. 25: Cheyenne Adams and The Dirty Business
- Friday, Aug. 30: Mr. Nobody with Michael Grimm
- Saturday, Aug. 31: Amanda King and Her Prohibition Three
Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery.
Cost: Free entry at the secret side door to visitors who know the password, published daily on Instagram Stories @MobMuseum_Underground.
Description: Revel in the sounds of the Jazz Age with music in The Underground speakeasy. Featuring a rotating roster of talented performing artists presented in an atmosphere surrounded by Prohibition-era artifacts, The Underground offers an immersive 1920s-inspired experience like none other.
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ABOUT THE UNDERGROUND
The Underground is an immersive Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy, distillery and private VIP room in the basement of The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. Artifacts from the 1920s and 1930s tell the intriguing story of the Prohibition era, which not only saw a proliferation of bootlegged booze and the meteoric growth of organized crime outfits but also had a profound, lasting impact on society, specifically making way for modern cocktail culture. A seasonal cocktail menu gives guests the opportunity to try contemporary takes on classic Prohibition-era cocktails. The menu and atmosphere have landed the speakeasy on several “best cocktail bars in Las Vegas” lists. Distillery tours allow participants to learn about Prohibition and its impact on a variety of spirits and drinking habits while tasting a few of the Museum’s moonshines. The distilling program has received various accolades, including Best Moonshine at the 2020 International Whiskey Competition. Complimentary entrance to The Underground is granted at the secret side door to visitors who know the password, which is published daily on Instagram Stories @MobMuseum_Underground.
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ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit. The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery. The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of Tripadvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums” and a 2024 “Travelers’ Choice” Award recipient; one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History” and “Best Museum” of 2021, 2023 and 2024; Vegas Magazine’s “Best Historical Museum” of 2024; one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas;” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada,” 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for “Best Las Vegas Attraction” in 2021 and 2022, “Top Five Best History Museums in the United States” in 2021 and one of its “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits;” named “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News. The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734, visit themobmuseum.org, or download the Museum’s free mobile app.
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