Pints Brewery - Laughlin

This restaurant is pretty average overall. There aren't many options for vegetarians, either. The service can be quite inconsistent – most of the time, it's not... read more This restaurant is pretty average overall. There aren't many options for vegetarians, either. The service can be quite inconsistent – most of the time, it's not great, with slow servers or being understaffed, and occasionally, the staff can be a bit rude. Since there aren’t many dining options available, I do tend to return from time to time to see if anything has improved. During my latest visit, though, we had a server named Sean who was excellent – very attentive and prompt. If you enjoy breweries and don’t mind waiting a bit, this place offers a nice view of the river where you can relax and enjoy your drink.

During my second visit, I stopped by for lunch. Initially, I tried to go to Brew Brothers across the street at the Tropicana, but they don't open until 1 PM for... read more During my second visit, I stopped by for lunch. Initially, I tried to go to Brew Brothers across the street at the Tropicana, but they don't open until 1 PM for reasons I'm not quite sure of, so I ended up back at Pints. I sat at the bar and chose a different beer this time; after having the Bodacious Blueberry on my first visit, which was a bit too strongly flavored for an entire glass, I opted for the Mexican lager at lunch, and it was fantastic! The fried fish tacos were also a highlight—they were absolutely delicious. I heard that if you gamble on the bar machines, you can score a free beer, but I'm not much of a gambler and didn’t plan on having more than one drink anyway. Though lunch wasn’t the cheapest, it was definitely worth it, especially the amazing crinkle-cut sweet potato fries! Pints is my favorite restaurant in Laughlin. The decor is unique, making you feel like you're in a ship. The staff is friendly and younger than at many other places. I'd say the crowd at Pints is mostly under 55, but my older aunt and uncle enjoyed their meals just as much, and we all found the portions generous. While older patrons can often be picky, they had no complaints here. If there’s any room for improvement, it would be in the temperature control of the dining area and maybe having someone more knowledgeable about beer, like a cicerone, on staff. As a bit of a beer enthusiast, I appreciate learning more about the selections. I asked the bartender about the seasonal Ye Old Ale; he described it as an IPA, but it’s actually a Golden Ale. Still, I get that not having overly adventurous beers on tap is likely a wise choice for Laughlin, where most people just want a Coors Light. All in all, I give Pints two thumbs up!

The beer was overly strong, likely trying to mask its poor flavor, and we ended up leaving half of it untouched. The waiter should have checked in to ask how we... read more The beer was overly strong, likely trying to mask its poor flavor, and we ended up leaving half of it untouched. The waiter should have checked in to ask how we were enjoying the beer. The mac and cheese bites tasted like they came straight from the freezer; I even asked the waiter if they were frozen, and it was obvious they were. They had a distinctly frozen taste—yuck. The shrimp basket was mediocre and nothing special. If you're in Laughlin, I recommend skipping this place, especially since the beer was just average.

Pints Premium Golden Ale was a refreshing light beer with decent flavor—not exceptional, but definitely drinkable. What The Puck IPA was a solid session IPA; it... read more Pints Premium Golden Ale was a refreshing light beer with decent flavor—not exceptional, but definitely drinkable. What The Puck IPA was a solid session IPA; it wasn’t overly hoppy, but it had some nice flavor. Rehab Red was, in my opinion, the standout of the bunch. It offered a malty flavor while being easy on the hops. Now, let’s talk about Bodacious Blueberry... it just didn’t hit the mark. It was amusing because my friend, SWPFTD, tried it first and didn’t want to have another sip. I took a whiff and couldn’t detect much blueberry, tasted it and found the same, and then—BOOM—a strange aftertaste hit at the end. On a second try, I caught an aroma that matched the aftertaste, but I still couldn’t identify it. It simply wasn’t enjoyable. I’ve had some excellent blueberry beers from places like College Street Brewing in Lake Havasu, but this one fell flat. Now, Jackass Stout—this one must be my beer; they may have even named it after me! SWPFTD often jokes that I’m a jackal, but I know it’s all in good fun. The oatmeal stout was decent but not remarkable by any means. Meanwhile, SWPFTD enjoyed her Rehab Red, and after finishing my flight, we were about done with beer for the evening. We also ordered potato skins and chicken wings with honey BBQ sauce, and those appetizers were quite good! Pints offered a nice atmosphere. We visited once before in the evening, and it was lively. The food was good, and I wouldn’t hesitate to come back. The beer’s not exceptional, but we did find a few things we liked. If anyone has a penchant for brewery reviews, feel free to follow my adventures across the U.S. and beyond! [hidden link]. And if you're wondering who SWPFTD is, check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA for the backstory!

3 stars for the service. 3.5 stars for the food. I think this place has a lot of potential, but overall I think the experience was just okay. My husband and I h... read more 3 stars for the service. 3.5 stars for the food. I think this place has a lot of potential, but overall I think the experience was just okay. My husband and I had a $40 dining credit to burn so we got a fair amount of food. Some of it was better than others and a lot of the food I felt was overpriced for what it was. Here 's the rundown: Crab and Corn Chowder Not bad. This was good and unique, and fairly hearty. Root Beer They make their own root beer in house and I 'm always a fan of trying whatever is on tap, but this soda was underwhelming. It was flat and way too sweet. Also no refills. I recommend asking for a sample before you commit to the whole thing. Mushroom Burger My husband enjoyed this quite a bit. But yikes $15 is expensive for a burger. You can get sweet potato fries with it. My husband is a fan but I thought they were just okay. Sante Fe Salad They gave me a good amount of chicken, but it was so bland and dry. I was hoping for more. The dressing wasn 't bad. Still $12 for a salad is steep. Gluten Free Pizza The worst of the bunch. I actually LIKE gluten free pizza but this was underwhelming. I wanted the crust a little crispier, and when I asked for them to put back in for more time I was told they can 't because it 'll ruin it . Anyway the pizza was underwhelming and it made us wish we would have just gotten the real crust instead. Service was really slooooow too, and the place wasn 't too crowded. I felt like we waited a long time for our food and kept on having to ask for things (for instance I got my salad brought out to me but no fork). If you got the dining credit like we did, it 's not a bad place, but I feel like the Loading Dock located on the other side of Colorado Belle was a better value, especially factoring into the buffet. Pints does have some nice window seating if you can get it, which is great when it 's hot out, but Loading Dock actually has outdoor seating which I think is better. My husband does like there beers here, but you can get them outside of this restaurant (like when gambling at the VP bar). So don 't feel like you have to go here just to try it. Also, we went here for lunch but when we swung back around here for dinner the line was crazy busy. I would have been even more upset had we had to wait.