text: I am pulling a total hipster move but This place was cooler when it first reopenednnSorrynnAnyway Atomic was a fivestar joint for me for a long time They played s tunes on the jukebox their specialty drinks were good there was an interesting crowd and you always wound up in a conversation with a stranger I still love the place but have to knock off a star Ever since the press coverageAnthony Bourdain specialHolly Madison sightings Atomic has been swarmed It is not so easy to strike up a conversation with the person in the bar stool next to you with groups of people hovering over your head The specialty drinks are no longer made with love because the bartender has a line of people that want to buy a beer But the music is still greatnnThere was even one incident where we sat down at the bar and waited for minutes and no one even acknowledged us let alone took our order So we finally left and went to Velveteen insteadnnIts best to be here with a group of people you can get rowdy with on the weekends Or if you prefer something more tame come during the week I also recommend visiting during the day you will meet a few old timers that have been drinking at this bar since the test site blasts nnStick with the beer they have a good selection or easytomake cocktails If the bartenders are not swamped the Hunter S Smash is a good choicennFun interior and they have a large patio if you prefer to sit outside Expect to pay around for drinks Bonus for the large parking lot with free parkingnnCongrats to Atomic for their success I am glad to see a Vegas landmark still intact and thrivingnnNikki Jos Ladies Restroom ReviewnSuper cute And clean Only two stalls though so there may be a bit of a wait if you are there on a crowded Saturday night