A limited-run speakeasy in Las Vegas recreates a ‘90s video rental store where visitors browse movie cases on shelves and hand them to a bartender to receive the corresponding themed cocktail.
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“Back 2 The Video Store: A 90s Speakeasy Bar” transforms the once-universal ritual of browsing a video store into an immersive night out, complete with movie-themed drinks, nostalgic decor and entertainment celebrating the decade.
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It already found sold-out success in New York City, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles and more.
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The new pop-up is open Wednesdays through Sundays, from March 25 through May 17, at PKWY Tavern, 4930 W. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas.
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The bar is designed to look like an old-school video rental store, the kind that once anchored strip malls across the country.
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But instead of picking out a VHS tape to take home, visitors pick a movie case off the shelf and bring it to a bartender, who then makes the corresponding drink.
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Each movie case lists the cocktail ingredients inside, so customers know exactly what they’re ordering before they hand it over.
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The pop-up was created by Bucket Listers, the company also behind Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar at Park MGM and the Malibu Barbie Cafe at Area15, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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The Drinks
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The cocktail menu reads like a greatest-hits list of 90s cinema, with each drink drawing its name from a classic film.
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The Mean Girls mixes vodka, lemon juice, watermelon syrup and cotton candy.
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The Happy Gilmore combines vodka, sweet tea, lemon juice and simple syrup as a nod to the Adam Sandler comedy.
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The Big Lebowski blends vodka, vanilla extract, coffee liqueur and shaved nutmeg — a tribute for fans of “The Dude.”
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The creative ingredient pairings are designed to capture the spirit of each movie in liquid form.
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Food and Entertainment
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The pop-up also offers food options carrying the movie theme to the table. Among them are The Mighty Ducks Quesadilla, made with beef brisket or chicken, and The Mystic Pizza — both named after iconic 90s films.
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Throughout the week, the bar hosts trivia nights, bingo nights, karaoke nights and live DJs, giving visitors multiple reasons to return during the pop-up’s run.
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General admission starts at $17.80 per person, which includes 90 minutes of open seating and one cocktail or mocktail.
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Additional drinks are available for purchase. The inclusion of a mocktail option means non-drinkers can enjoy the full themed experience.
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Reservations and more information are available at bucketlisters.com.
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Why It Resonates
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For millions of Americans who grew up in the 1990s, the video rental store was more than a place to pick up a movie — it was a weekend ritual.
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The act of browsing rows of colorful cases, debating which title to choose and making a final selection was a shared cultural experience that largely disappeared as streaming services took over.
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“Back 2 The Video Store” taps directly into that shared memory.
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By recreating the physical environment of a video store and pairing it with a social, interactive experience, the pop-up gives visitors a chance to relive a piece of their past in a way that feels fresh and entertaining.
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The limited run through mid-May means the window to experience it is relatively short. For Las Vegas locals and visitors alike, it represents a unique option in a city already known for themed entertainment.
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Production of this article included the use of AI. It was reviewed and edited by a team of content specialists.
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