"This Wisconsin and dog-themed brewpub and casino is Las Vegas’s original brewpub, having opened as Holy Cow! in 1992. Renamed Big Dog’s in 2003 in honor of founder Tom “Big Dog” Wiesner, it has proved to be quite successful and has earned more major brewing competition medals than any other Southern Nevada brewery, and its head brewer Dave Pascual more than any other brewer in Nevada. A recent expansion increased its draft lineup to more than 50 taps, the largest of any local brewpub. Several of the beers sport dog-themed names such as Tail Wagger Wheat or Black Lab Stout. Open 24/7 for drinking, dining, and gambling pleasure." - Bob Barnes