Ellis Island Casino Beer
| Ellis Island Casino & Brewery | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | Paradise, Nevada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Address | 4178 Koval Lane | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Opening date | 1967; 53 years ago | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total gaming space | 28,500 sq ft (2,650 m2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable restaurants | Ellis Island Restaurant[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Casino type | Land-based | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owner | Gary Ellis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Previous names | Village Pub | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Renovated in | 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | ellisislandcasino.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ellis Island Casino Beer Garden
The Ellis Island Casino & Brewery is located near the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The casino offers 350 gaming devices, as well as a restaurant and a brewery.
Ellis Island Casino Breakfast
Now a casino with a sportsbook and multiple bars and restaurants and a hotel and brewery, Ellis Island originally opened as the original Village Pub tavern in 1967. 12/15/17: At Ellis Island Brewery and Casino on Koval, $2.50 plus tip, large flute served with orange wedge. Very light body, cloudy straw colour, generous white cloudy head. Nominal wheat aroma beyond the orange slice, taste very light, lemon and wheat. Very thin and smooth drinking.
History[edit]
The Village Pub was opened in 1967 by Frank Ellis, who eventually passed it on to his son, Gary.[2]
The name was changed to Ellis Island in 1985.[3] On September 19, 1997, Ellis Island opened a large portion of a $12 million renovation and expansion, which doubled its slot machine count to 410 and introduced table games by adding six blackjack tables.[3]
In 1995 Ellis relaunched the Village Pub brand.[4] As of 2020, the family owns and operates 12 Village Pub restaurants in the Las Vegas area.
Ellis agreed in 2004 to manage and take joint ownership of the nearby Tuscany Suites and Casino, which had struggled to attract customers in its first year.[2] The agreement fell apart when Tuscany officials allegedly backed out.[5]
Later that year, Ellis signed on to the planned 46-story Aqua Blue condo-hotel project to replace an adjacent Super 8 motel. Ellis Island would manage the Aqua Blue casino, and would itself be renovated to match the new tower.[6] However, the project was cancelled in June 2005, due in part to rising construction costs.[7]
In 2014 Ellis bought the adjacent Super 8 motel, creating a vertically integrated hotel and casino business.[8] In 2018, the hotel's rooms and facilities were renovated.[9]
Planning for an expansion project began in 2017, with construction work commencing later that year.[10] After some delays, in December 2019 Ellis Island opened the 'Front Yard' with a new restaurant, bar and beer garden.[11]
In 2018 the Ellis family acquired the Mount Charleston Lodge at Kyle Canyon.[12]
Brewery[edit]
In 1993, Ellis established a brewery on the premise and tasked brewmaster Joe Pickett with brewing a variety of beers for the casino's restaurants.[13] Regular brews include Lager, Light Lager, Amber Ale, India Pale Ale, Hefeweizen, Stout and Root Beer, as well as seasonal specials.[14]
With 3345 barrels produced in 2009, Ellis Island Brewery was the largest brewpub in the Mountain West region (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming).[15]
In 2018, the brewhouse capacity was doubled[16] and two new brewmasters, Eddie Leal and Michael Key, were hired to run the brewing business.[17]
In December 2019, Ellis established Silver Reef Brewing Company in St. George, Utah, adding annual capacity of up to 10,000 barrels to the brewing business.[18]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Las Vegas: For Him'. Denver Post. 2008-03-16. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
- ^ ab'Ellis Island, Tuscany in deal'. Las Vegas Sun. 12 April 2004. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ abBerns, Dave (22 September 1997). 'Ellis Island doubles slots, adds blackjack'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on 9 November 1999.
- ^'Ellis Island's Village Pub empire hits that friendly neighborhood-bar sweet spot - Las Vegas Weekly'. lasvegasweekly.com. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^Benston, Liz (26 August 2004). 'Ellis Island Plans Condo-Hotel'. Casino City Times. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^Benston, Liz (17 January 2005). 'High-Rise Developer Brings Strengths to Vegas'. Casino City Times. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^Smith, Hubble (30 June 2005). 'Plans to build 46-story condominium hotel canceled'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^'Ellis Island starts work on $10M dining, entertainment venue'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^'Ellis Island Hotel, Casino and Brewery Taps Agilysys to Upgrade Its Technology Capabilities '. 2018-08-16. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^'Ellis Island Casino gets a makeover'. www.gamingtoday.com. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^'The Front Yard at Ellis Island casino opens its doors'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^'Ellis Island owners may bring gaming to Mount Charleston Lodge'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2018-04-30. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^'Joe Pickett, Brewmaster at Ellis Island Casino and Brewery Las Vegas » Vegas Mavens'. vegasmavens.com. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^Evans, Pat (2018-12-10). Nevada Beer: An Intoxicating History. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN978-1-4396-6596-1.
- ^Hieronymus, Stan (May 2010). 'Brewpubs: Bucking the Trend'(PDF). Brewers Association. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^'Nevada Beer Nuggets – The Latest News In Nevada Brews'. Celebrator Beer News. 2018-12-17. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^'Ellis Island Hotel, Casino And Brewery Announces Two New Brew Masters'. Food & Beverage Magazine. 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^DeForest, J. J. 'From grain to glass: new brewery brings craft beer to St. George'. The Spectrum & Daily News. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
Ellis Island Casino Beer Club
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A note about the new restrictionsWe are OPEN doing all that we can to keep everybody safe. With the newest round of restrictions from Governor Sisolak from November 22nd, we are currently operating at 25% occupancy, with mandatory reservations and no parties larger than FOUR people. Please bear with us as we try and navigate these new regulations. We will still be open nightly, plus weekend brunch and Sunday Game Days. With the limited seating we strongly suggest that you make your reservations fast as seating will fill up, especially during weekends. Thank you for all your support, we are all in this together. COVID-19 Updates: + No more than 4 guests will be allowed at a table (this includes people standing around a table + 25% occupancy: We removed some of our tables so that all our seating complies with the 25% occupancy rule +Masks must be worn while guests are not actively eating and drinks. +Unfortunately during this time, we are no having live music. Watch Football in The Front yardMake our beer garden your hub for all the games this year! Watch on our 18ft. big screen, or choose from any of the 20+ TV's we have scattered through the venue. Order from our GAME DAY MENU - available during all games (packages mandatory on Sundays) - featuring all inclusive All You Can Drink options. About Us: The Front Yard is a two-story indoor/outdoor venue with a casual brewpub atmosphere with a premium bar and full-service restaurant showcasing Ellis family favorite recipes such as house-cured bacon and brisket, and dishes incorporating craft beers from its own Ellis Island Brewery. The Front Yard will also feature a variety of brews straight from Ellis Island Brewery to the tap, serving fresh beers that rotate seasonally. The beer garden features a second-floor atrium with unobstructed views of the Las Vegas Strip. Retractable ceiling shades, expansive windows, rich wood fixtures, exposed steel, low lighting, and Instagram-worthy garden walls present a lush outdoor atmosphere. The Front Yard offers bar top gaming and great vantage points from either floor to watch the game on any of the HD TVs including the 18-foot big screen. Guests will also enjoy the live entertainment featured weekly, ranging from DJs and local acts to headliners and special events including New Year’s Eve, the Big Game and more. The new space, with a capacity of 300, is also available to rent for private parties, corporate events, weddings and receptions, and more. For more information follow on Instagram @thefrontyardlv. | DINNER MENU BRUNCH MENU BEER & COCKTAILS RESERVATIONS UPCOMING EVENTS Due to the latest Covid regulations, Reservations are mandatory! OPEN DAILY 4pm-10pm (Weekdays) 4pm-Midnight (Fri&Sat) BRUNCH Saturday, Sunday 10am-3pm Mandatory Game Day Menu on Sunday featuring brunch items! LIVE MUSIC is on hold through December 15th. |