Reno

Brasserie Saint James

Downtown Reno gastropub blending French brasserie tradition with American craft beer culture, serving duck confit, mussels, and house-brewed ales. A sophisticated pre-event dining spot near the Reno Events Center that elevates the game-day meal beyond typical pub fare.

Campo Reno

Acclaimed modern Italian restaurant in downtown Reno's Midtown district, known for wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and house-made pastas. A short ride from the Reno Events Center, it's become a pre-show dining favorite for concertgoers and visiting fans looking for an elevated meal.

Louis' Basque Corner

A Reno institution since 1967 serving hearty Basque family-style dinners with lamb chops, oxtail stew, and picon punch cocktails. Just a short drive from the Reno Events Center, this communal dining experience is a unique pre-event tradition that visiting fans absolutely love.

Midtown Eats

A popular Midtown brunch spot serving Southern-inspired comfort food including shrimp and grits and chicken biscuits. Wolf Pack fans and Hot August Nights visitors start their Reno mornings here with hearty plates and strong Bloody Marys.

Wild River Grille

Popular Truckee Riverwalk restaurant with a spacious patio overlooking the river, serving steaks, seafood, and American classics. A gathering spot for Nevada Wolf Pack fans and visitors in town for Reno Aces baseball or Hot August Nights.

Best Bars in Reno

Death & Taxes

Underground speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Midtown Reno with craft cocktails, dim lighting, and a cool vibe that proves Reno's nightlife goes way beyond casinos.

Great Basin Brewing Co.

Nevada's first craft brewery, Great Basin has been pouring Icky IPA and Outlaw Oatmeal Stout since 1993. The downtown Reno taproom is a go-to for fans before and after Reno Events Center shows, with a full pub menu and lively atmosphere on event nights.

Lead Dog Brewing Co.

An innovative Midtown Reno craft brewery pushing boundaries with hazy IPAs and fruited sours in a modern industrial taproom. Wolf Pack fans and Burning Man passers-through discover Reno's exploding craft beer scene one adventurous pint at a time.

Pigeons Bar

No-frills downtown Reno dive bar with cheap drinks and authentic local character, untouched by the casino glitz. Where real Nevada Wolf Pack fans gather to argue about the Mountain West Conference over cold beers and shots.

The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery

Craft brewery and distillery in a beautifully converted 1910 Nevada-California-Oregon Railway depot in downtown Reno. Steps from the Reno Events Center, the industrial-chic taproom is a go-to for event-goers seeking house-brewed beers and small-batch spirits in a historic setting.

The Sands Regency Sports Bar

Inside the Sands Regency, this casino sports bar features wall-to-wall screens covering every major game simultaneously, making it a natural gathering place for fans traveling without a local team to root for. The combination of betting windows, cold beer, and unobstructed views makes for a lively watch party on any given Sunday.

Fan Attractions in Reno

Cargo Concert Hall

Reno's premier mid-size live music venue at the Whitney Peak Hotel hosts 1,800 fans in a converted industrial space with exceptional acoustics and a no-bad-seat floor plan. Cargo's booking calendar skews toward alternative, rock, and hip-hop acts that bypass Las Vegas, making it the essential destination for music fans who want an intimate show experience in Northern Nevada.

Greater Nevada Field

Home of the Reno Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Greater Nevada Field is one of the finest minor league ballparks in the country with mountain views beyond the outfield. Affordable tickets, a lively atmosphere, and proximity to downtown casinos make Aces games a perfect fan-trip evening.

Lawlor Events Center

Home of the Nevada Wolf Pack, Lawlor Events Center on the UNR campus delivers the intimate college basketball atmosphere that big-arena venues can never replicate — 11,500 fans crammed into a bowl that gets genuinely thunderous during Mountain West Conference rivalries. The student section's creativity rivals any in the Mountain West, and the tailgate scene on Virginia Street before big games is a Reno institution.

Lawlor Events Center — Nevada Wolf Pack

Lawlor Events Center on the University of Nevada campus is the home of the Wolf Pack basketball program, a mid-sized Mountain West Conference arena where the passionate Nevada fan base has watched teams compete at the highest level of college basketball with an atmosphere that belies the program's regional profile. Nevada basketball has produced NBA talent including Jordan Caroline and Caleb Martin, and the program's competitiveness in the Mountain West makes home games at Lawlor genuinely competitive sporting events. The campus location on the Truckee River makes pre-game walks along the river a beautiful addition to any visit.

Mackay Stadium (Nevada Wolf Pack)

Home of the Nevada Wolf Pack, this 30,000-seat stadium on the University of Nevada campus offers stunning Sierra Nevada mountain views as a backdrop to college football. The 'Battle Born' gameday traditions, tailgating on the quad, and crisp autumn air create a quintessential small-city college football experience in the Biggest Little City.

Mackay Stadium & Lawlor Events Center

The University of Nevada's Mackay Stadium for football and Lawlor Events Center for basketball are cornerstones of Wolf Pack fandom in northern Nevada. Road-trippers following Mountain West Conference matchups find both venues accessible and surrounded by a genuinely welcoming college-town atmosphere.

Things to Do

Midtown District Bar & Restaurant Row

Reno's revitalized Midtown along Virginia Street packed with craft cocktail bars, indie restaurants, breweries, and vintage shops — the city's coolest neighborhood.

National Automobile Museum

Reno's National Automobile Museum holds one of the world's greatest car collections — 200+ historic vehicles including James Dean's 1949 Mercury and the 1938 Phantom Corsair — and is a bucket-list destination for motorsport and racing fans visiting for the Reno Air Races or Hot August Nights. Street scenes recreating different eras of American automobile culture immerse visitors in the country's car-crazy sporting heritage, and the museum's proximity to downtown makes it an ideal half-day fan activity between events. Racing fans describe it as one of America's essential motorsport museum experiences.