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White Whale

★ 4.9 · 146 reviews Las Vegas Opened October 2025

A hidden room sits behind this downtown cocktail bar

The Captain's Quarters sits behind the main bar, a smaller hidden room used for tastings and holiday set-pieces. Out front, the White Whale Espresso and a dirty martini built for volume anchor the regular list.

It opened in mid-October 2025 in the space the Downtown Cocktail Room held until closing the previous November. Taking over that address carried weight, since the DCR helped found the modern Vegas cocktail scene.

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  • Armand 168 reviews · Local Guide 3 July 2026

    The White Whale is one of the best cocktail experiences in Vegas's Fremont area. There is the front main bar and the back bar called, Captains Quarters, which has a nautical theme. All ingredients are made in-house. A mixologists approach to the cocktail is taken, as it shows in the selection of ingredients and preparation of each drink. Cocktails are well balanced and flavorful. There is no menu, as the folks tending bar can create something for you based on your liking. This location is cocktails only, so plan solid sustenance accordingly. It operates on a first come first served ideology. If you enjoy a well crafted cocktail, combined with a chill ambiance, good people, and good customer service, definitely stop in. I'll see you at the bar. Cheers!

  • matt weide 136 reviews · Local Guide 24 June 2026

    Cool, speakeasy meets anime Bladerunner vibe. Felt like more a 20/30’s locals bar, but I felt welcome. 1 minute from the action is a welcome respite. We were there earlier before the other side of the bar opened at 8pm. I understand it is more of a collaborative “omakase” set up. I enjoyed my time, the service, and the lovely cocktail I had. Want a low key, relaxing atmosphere with A+ cocktails, check this place out. Bonus points for the super fresh alley graffiti.

  • Rox McN 96 reviews · Local Guide 28 May 2026

    We stopped by for a cocktail for happy hour. This place is super cool, has a really chill and kind of speak easy ambience. We had the whiskey sour and it was absolutely delicious.! service was great

  • Marcelo Andrade 5 reviews 15 May 2026

    Beautiful and cozy venue opened for less than a year. I was the first guest of the day and Evan was behind the bar and I was happy to see how passionate he is about their bar. He made me a Paper Plane. They have a great menu with some signature cocktails and some classics but they have a full bar to make any drink you want. I also had a beer and a delicious Mai Tai (picture) made by Miguel. You can feel when the bartender love their craft. I also would like to thank Alejandro for the amazing customer service. I will go back with friends after 8pm to enjoy the Captain's Quarters. It's another room, another bar inside White Whale with a different concept: There's no menu and the bartender will make your cocktail based on a quick conversation about what you like. I'm excited to go back. I live in Vegas and finding great places to go is challenging sometimes. Thanks Evan, Miguel and Alejandro for the top notch hospitality. (You can park your car at the public parking lot on the corner of Las Vegas Blv x Carson).

  • Kemi A 14 reviews 29 April 2026

    Hands down the best martini I've had. The vibes are chill, staff is lovely. Can't wait to being friends and family back to the old cocktail lounge area. They've done a beautiful job with the new area.

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