The Best Restaurants and Bars at the Las Vegas McCarran Airport

Terminal 1 — A Gates

The B Lounge: This Budweiser-owned bar serves, you guessed it, Budweiser products. Beers on draft and a full bar have you covered on the drinks side while some small bar snacks are on the menu if you’re hungry. A fine place to watch sports and drink a beer, for an airport.

Where: Near Gate A5

Stella Artois Bar: A small bar with Stella on tap in the middle of the circle of Gates A10-A15. The bar isn’t much, but then again there’s not much at all by the A Gates other than these two bars, a Moe’s Southwest Grill, and a notoriously slow cheesesteak shop.

Where: Near Gates A10 through A15

Terminal 1 — B Gates

PGA Tour Grill: A chain of restaurants where you can order from a mashup menu covering basic favorites like burgers, pizza, pasta, and standard egg breakfasts. There’s a full bar as well.

Where: In the middle of B Gates’ two concourses

Red Star Lounge: A Heineken bar (hence the “Red Star” in the name) with a handful of beers and ciders on draft and in a bottle. There’s also a limited liquor selection for basic cocktails and neat pours — all of which are airport prices. No food. The barstools offer a view of the TVs, but don’t feel restricted to sticking around because you can take your drink to-go at McCarran Airport.

Where: Near Gate B9

Terminal 1 — C Gates

Brookwood Farms BBQ: Carolina barbecue in a Nevada airport. While it’s not to be compared with anything you’d find at a true Carolina barbecue spot, it’s filling and relatively well priced for an airport.

Where: Near Gate C14

Corcoran’s Irish Pub: Pub with some Irish touches that serves Guinness (and other beers and ciders) on tap. Also has a full, if basic, liquor bar for simple cocktails and beer-and-a-shot combos. Only small pre-packaged foods, so stick to the drinks.

Where: Near Gate C2

Crafted Bar: It’s not craft in the sense of craft beer (there are two taps and bottles from big labels) or in the sense of craft liquor (there’s a dedicated Fireball pouring machine). It is a fine bar to walk up to for a quick drink while you get your flight, then take your drink back to a seat because the small, against-the-wall bar isn’t much for ambiance.

Where: Near Gate C7

Jose Cuervo Tequileria: You know the tequila brand. In addition to tequila, there are other spirits to round out the full range of basic cocktails, as well as a decent beer selection and wines by the glass or bottle. The food is Southwest-style Mexican fare like big burritos and enchiladas, along with basic tacos, nachos, and quesadillas.

Where: Near Gate C5

Lucky Streak Lounge: Buffalo wings and other standard bar fare alongside a full bar. There are some craft options (and semi-local craft options) unlike most places at McCarran.

Where: Near Gate C22

Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill: The bar food is basic and, in a way, beachy with options like burgers. The decor is even more beachy with surfboards on the ceiling and plenty of bright colors. A solid selection of rums complements a full cocktail, beer, and wine list.

Where: Near Gate C23

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Terminal 1 — D Gates

Burke in the Box: Basic American airport restaurant with a full bar. One of the few places around the D Gates that isn’t a mega-chain recognized around the country.

Where: Near Gate D52

Estrella Jalisco Bar: A small but full bar owned by the Estrella beer brand. Perfect for a grab-and-go drink, and that’s all.

Where: Near Gate D7

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill: A local pizza chain with burgers and other small plates. Wine and beer options available.

Where: Across from Gate D6

Terminal 3

The Village Pub: Fried pub food and sandwiches. Pair it up with a local beer.

Where: Near Gate E14

Las Vegas ChopHouse & Brewery: Run-of-the-mill steakhouse with salmon and sirloin. Full bar to help pass the time when you have too much of it before your flight.

Where: Near Gate E8