Back in the day, before dancing on banquettes in nightclubs became trendy and mixologists grew mustaches, a bar opened in a corner of New York-New York. Coyote Ugly was inspired by a sleeper-hit movie, in turn inspired by a fabled sleeper-hit New York City venue, and became known for its signature feature: boot-wearing bartenders jumping on bar tops and stomping to the soundtrack of the evening. Times have changed, nightclubs have come and gone, mixologists change shifts, but Coyote Ugly’s infectious, nothing-but-a-good-time vibe was key to its longevity as the Strip evolved around it.
It helped to have a selection of hearty hamburgers, and to be a logical place to hold a bachelor party for Vegas visitors with accommodations close to Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard South. Bartenders on the current staff continue the traditions established in the 2000 film by keeping up the good looks, preparing drinks with flair and calling the shots whether that means pouring liquor or giving line dancing lessons nightly at 7 p.m. Coyote Ugly lays claim to being “The most famous bar on the planet. Period.” It aims to maintain that status, fueled by the enthusiasm of all who enter.
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