Abby's Highway 40

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"Abby’s Highway 40 is a downtown Reno dive bar that dates back to 1940 when it was known as Quilici Bar and later, the Rumpus Room. These days, it’s named after what used to be the main road through town and is decorated with old signs, vintage photos, and the occasional auto part. The back patio has a fresh new look, renovated with repurposed bricks from a demolished train station. Hang out by the fire pit after 5 p.m. and order xiao long bao soup dumplings, noodles, bao buns, and other forms of Asian street food from the Dumpling Queen, a fast-casual service kitchen inside a 1948 silver airstream trailer. Otherwise, you can stay busy with a game of pool, cocktails, live music, and special events, including open-mic comedy and karaoke. No matter what, don’t leave without mastering the Steak Shot. It’s easy. Lick steak seasoning off your hand, do a shot of Jameson, and chase it with Worcestershire sauce." - Rob Kachelriess