The name, brand and venue that is O’Sheas has been an iconic destination on the Las Vegas Strip for more than three decades. It was a somber day when the original O’Sheas casino closed in 2012, even if it was to make way for The Linq Promenade’s retail/dining project.
The casino where Rusty Griswold won a car in Vegas Vacation would be no more. Farewell to beer pong, farewell to cheap and abundant drinks and, saddest of all, farewell to Mr. Lucky, Brian Thomas’ beloved green-clad leprechaun and the casino’s mascot. After 23 years on the Strip, it seemed that the luck had run out for O’Sheas. Or had it? A new O’Sheas reopened at The Linq Promenade at the end of 2013, bringing the spirit of the original back with beer pong tables, blackjack, roulette, live music, three bars—and, of course, Mr. Lucky.
The 5,000-square-foot space is still a mix of an old-timey Irish pub and raucous Vegas casino that pays homage to its roots. The original marquee was refurbished and placed right outside the casino’s Promenade entrance and next to the outdoor Blarney Bar, which serves as the perfect people-watching spot. Back inside, the Dublin Bar seats a nice amount of people and offers bar-top gaming; the Lucky Bar is a petite bar that features a mural of the original O’Sheas. Order a specialty cocktail like the frozen Irish margarita, or the popular frozen Bailey’s cocktail—it’s like an adult milkshake. Or try one of 50 beers on tap, including Dos Equis, Blue Moon, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Ballast Point Sculpin and, of course, Guinness. There are also weekly drink specials (make sure to check with the bartender) and some pretty tasty specialty shots.
So, if you’re already a longtime fan of O’Sheas or have yet to experience the Irish-themed fun, make it a point this trip to visit one of Las Vegas’ most-revered, most-beloved, and most fun party spots.
The Linq Hotel, 702.835.5723
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