2 Best Nightlife in Reno, Lake Tahoe

Amid the neon-bright gambling areas at the Peppermill Casino, this lounge is a blast for its over-the-top decor and equally exotic cocktails. The signature drink, the 64-ounce Scorpion, leads with Myers's dark rum and vodka, with cherry brandy and grenadine disguising the concoction's potency.

Patrons of this under-the-radar wine bar in a residential area a block from the Truckee River tend to linger over the affordable wines by the glass or bottle, especially on temperate days when the outdoor patio beckons. California wines are well represented, but the selection encompasses the major world regions. It's best to call ahead before coming here.