Originally opened in 1976 as Snick’s Place by Ralph Vandersnick at 1402 South 3rd Street, this dive-bar became one of the oldest gay bars in Las Vegas—a neighborhood staple and social hub for LGBTQ+ locals and visitors alike for more than four decades.
For years, Snick’s was a classic downtown watering hole where drinkers, dancers, and community members gathered far from the Strip’s glamour, thriving in a space that felt like a real neighborhood bar with smoky booths, video poker, and familiar faces.
