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Hockey-friendly Sticks Tavern offers new tastes on Water Street

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Sticky Tabasco chicken wings, poutine, New York strip steak salad and To Be Frank Classic Dog at Sticks Tavern
Photo: Wade Vandervort

The tagline for Sticks Tavern, the sports bar that opened in June along Henderson’s emerging Water Street District, is “every sport, every season.”

That approach rings true, but one sport shines above all others—hockey, specifically, the Henderson Silver Knights. This neighborhood bar has a very important across-the-street neighbor in Lifeguard Arena, the AHL team’s official practice facility. Sticks is situated to be the place to dine and drink post-skate.

Not long after it opened, Weekly readers chose Sticks as the Best Sports Bar in Southern Nevada. Locally owned and operated, it offers something for the eyes (ample televised sports) and stomach (elevated bar food), while saving the lungs (no smoking). Outdoor seating is also available for those who want to enjoy Water Street views.

The fresh-made menu is designed by ​​executive chef and partner Trevor Garrett. Rotisserie chicken is the star item, and it rises to the occasion by being pasture-raised, organic and non-GMO ($9-$25, depending on size).

Delicious aspects of said chicken trickle down to various menu items, adding flavor and depth. The poutine appetizer ($8)—perhaps inspired by ice hockey’s Canadian roots—stands out thanks to sumptuous chicken gravy. Make it a meal for $3 more, with the addition of—you guessed it—rotisserie chicken.

Seasonal vegetables ($4-$5) manage to be both healthy and indulgent. Shredded chicken stars in the Barn Burner sandwich ($12), which is completed with tomatoes and bean puree.

The appetizers, listed as “pre-game” snacks, include the traditional mix of bar nuts ($4), wings ($10-$16), artichoke dip ($8) and cheese sticks ($8). Potato croquettes ($6) are a highlight—little pockets of happiness, served hot with scallion aioli. Burgers ($12), sandwiches ($11-$14) and salads ($8-$11) round out the menu.

All that food will certainly work up a thirst. Try the Lemonade of the Day ($5), an ever-changing kaleidoscope of fresh fruit juices such as strawberry and lime. The $12 cocktail menu features cleverly titled, hockey-themed drinks: Chance’s Colada (their take on a piña colada), Lucky’s Favorite (bourbon, bitters, syrup) and the Gila Tequila Monster (with grapefruit and Mexico-bottled Squirt). Even wine drinkers can show their team spirit with VGK Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir ($11-$33).

Look out for game-day specials, which often offer discounts on food and drink, along with blackout bingo.

STICKS TAVERN 203 S. Water St., 702-900-3969. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Tags: Dining, Food, hockey
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