Bucket of Blood Saloon — Restaurant in Dayton

My brother was really excited to take me to The Bucket of Blood, and I was excited to go there. Virginia City and especially The Bucket of Blood were number one on my list for my week in Reno. We walked in on 5/19/21 and took a seat at the bar. The bartender's back was to us as talked to a couple guys at the end of the bar near the front door. We waited a few minutes before he turned around and walked past us. We tried to catch him just to make sure he knew we were there. He walked back to the guys with a drink. By this time it was obvious they were his friends. We waited at least 5 minutes more and he never turned around again. The bar had to be more than 30 feet long, but the 4ft in front of his friends was the only part getting service. We left. My brother said thank you for all the help. The bartender wasn't fazed at all. I hope he's the owner and just didn't need...

I've been up to Virginia City several times, and this was my first at Bucket of Blood Saloon. I brought my friend up here for a visit, too! We enjoyed the old time-y ambiance, the nice view, the history with all the pictures, the cozy bar stools that swivel, and the popcorn 🍿. Our bar tender was super nice - we felt really welcome, and enjoyed learning about different types of whiskey (we tried Tullamore Dew - an Irish Whiskey, and Basil Hayden, one that was original and one that was smokey). Ask about the Victorian pickle jars; they are sitting on a shelf behind the bar - you'll learn something cool! Also, side note, we found out that my Great Uncle Ernie used to play music at Bucket of Blood...

A definite must stop while strolling along the rickety uneven planked sidewalks in Virginia City. This iconic old west Virginia City National Landmark is a loud, festive, themed bar, with a live piano that plays itself accompanied by all the western dressed characters who stroll in. The locally produced beer sets the stage here for some interesting people watching indeed. Nearly 2,500 square feet of space also features gaming machines, a killer view, delicious mint juleps, Sarsparilla for the kids, hot drinks and much more. Recommend also the Irish Coffee – amazing. Tight when crowded but so much fun. Branded merchandise also available. A very,...