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The Emerson.
The Emerson is a mid-century-styled cocktail bar at 955 S Virginia St in Midtown Reno, with a seasonally rotating, cocktail-led menu.
★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews
↳ From the owner
The Emerson is a mid-century-styled cocktail bar at 955 South Virginia Street, in the heart of Reno's Midtown. The menu is cocktail-led and rotates with the season, served in a low-lit room built for sitting and talking rather than rushing. It sits within a short walk of Midtown's other independent bars, including Death & Taxes and Atlas Landing.
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The details.
Address
955 S Virginia St, Reno NV 89502
On the map
Hours
| Monday | 4pm - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 11pm |
| Thursday | 4pm - 11pm |
| Friday | 2pm - 1am |
| Saturday | 2pm - 1am |
| Sunday | 4pm - 11pm |
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↳ Reviews
4.5 out of 5
2 reviews from locals.
★★★★★Sarah M.· 06 May 2026
Absolute go-to
Genuinely one of the best in town. Service is warm, the room is great, the food/work earns the praise.
★★★★★James T.· 29 Apr 2026
Solid, will return
Good experience, fair prices. Wait was longer than expected on a Tuesday but worth it.
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