Historic saloon turned Hollywood set offering brews, cocktails & American bites with a Texas twist.
The Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada (10 minutes west of Primm) is a hidden gem. The Pioneer was established in 1913 and is the oldest saloon in Clark County, Nevada — about 30 minutes south of Las Vegas on I-15. The Pioneer is a truly authentic Western saloon with its Old West vibe and Western friendliness. They serve up a variety of hamburgers and similar fare. In 1942, Hollywood star Carole Lombard (see the film “Gable & Lombard”) and others were killed in an air crash nearby. Lombard’s husband, Clark Gable, raced from Hollywood and stayed, waiting at the Pioneer Saloon bar. Ask to see the burn marks in the vintage wooden bar where a distraught Clark Gable waited anxiously for word on the fate of his wife. So the Pioneer Saloon has an amazing history and has been preserved in all its authentic vintage glory. Don’t be shocked to see patrons with a sidearm on their hip. I promise you, it ain’t for show. The game, “Fallout: New Vegas” was based at the Pioneer Saloon. Co-owner “Old Man Liver” is a fun, fascinating, engaging and successful businessman — not deserving of the term “Old.” The Pioneer recently upgraded the kitchen, so service is much more prompt that just a few months ago. And don’t miss the General Store next door, full of Las Vegas Voodoo good luck charms and trinkets.
Everything was amazing. You can see them cook the burgers and meat in the back patio. You get a nice view of the mountains and cute rustic fall out vibes. The food is pretty good and reasonably priced. The drinks were also good. Nothing to complain about! Definitely check out this place if you are in town. Service was kind of slow but that's the way it is.
My son had told me about this cozy little spot in Goodsprings, so we decided to head up to the town to visit Pioneer Saloon. It's been featured in many entertainment venues, including the Fallout video game series and more. The drive from Las Vegas took about 35 to 40 minutes, and there was plenty of parking. When we arrived, a crowd of people was in the back enjoying live music, but we opted to sit inside this trip. We savored the memorabilia on the walls, especially in the Fallout-dedicated area. We'd heard amazing things about the food, and we can finally say it lived up to the hype: the two burgers, fries, and drinks were phenomenal. We can't wait to come back, and maybe next time during dinner, as our waitress mentioned that at night you can see all the stars. We're looking forward to our next journey.
Wow! I was here , I think in 2014... the burgers I had here were, I mean.... not great, but if fed my family and I. The food here now, is amazing! I had the pulled pork hot dogs, my friends had a burger and a hotdog; damn, they were good! The food was filling and very tasty. Much better experience, for sure! There is a lot of seating in and out side and entertainment. Definitely recommend this place. Especially with the history this place has. Enjoy!
Fallout Fans know how precious this place is, but until you visit you really dont know. The owner is so sweet and into the creating the vibes that draws Vault Dwellers from all over. Best time having a drink where I fought the Powder Gangers!