Explore Downtown Reno
One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone says 'there is nothing to do in downtown Reno' or 'there is no shopping in downtown Reno'. Phooey! I decided to start a guide of my own of places I frequent.
Dining favorites in downtown Reno
Many tourists and locals are surprised by downtown Reno's dining options. This is particularly evident in dining review sites like Yelp and this this site. Explore a wide selection of nationally-acclaimed restaurants that have made Downtown Reno a top dining neighborhood. Many downtown locations made RNR's Best of Reno 2011 list. Whether you're looking for established favorites or hot new restaurants, this list of restaurants includes plenty of reliably delicious options. Click here to explore my favorite dining hotspots.
Downtown's Best Bars and Lounges
Downtown Reno boasts an amazing bars and lounges downtown. We have sports bars, ultralounges, dive bars, gay bar, ecltectic lounges, old English-style pubs, Irish pubs, and good ole' fashion beer. Only a few short years ago bars were few and far between downtown...now it's undoubtedly the city's night life center, with so many Reno bars within walking distance you'll find a lot of Beer Crawls happening through the season as well.
Click here to explore ALL my favorite Reno bars downtown.
Chocolate Bar - The most sinful creations and drinks, fancy desserts to drool over.
Imperial Lounge - 20 foot-tall ceilings, exposed brick walls and smoke-free make this an ideal spot to grab a bite ot eat or grab a brew.
Lincoln Lounge - Located in east downtown, a lounge with one of the best interiors in town.
Se7en Tea House and Bar - Tea House converts into a bar at night with live music, movies, etc. In the heart of downtown.
Sierra Tap House - Right on the river, great brews, 'Cheers-like' atmosphere.
Silver Peak - Located in the heart of downtown this was one of hte first restrautants/bars to open as part of the redevelopment effort downtown.
West Street Wine Bar - 50+ wine selection.
Arts and Culture / Theaters / Venues
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts - Reno's main performing arts theater.
Bruka Theater - Reno's 'off-broadway' theater with a Children's theater, locally produced plays and traveling productions.
Good Luck Macbeth Theater - A boutique theater across the street from Bruka with top notch performances.
Reno Events Center - The Reno Events Center downtown plays host to everything from concerts to boxing matches, rodeos and traditional conventions.
Riverside 12 - Downtown Reno movie theater with Stadium Seating.
Goodluck Macbeth - Boutique theater at its best. Constant sell-out performances.
Knitting Factory - Downtown's newest edition.
