I live and breath in LA. Not Boulder, Ft Lauderdale, or some other small American town... Los Angeles. I know how much drinks cost! I have been coming to Vegas before I was 21... even more frequently after I turned 21, 13 years ago. And I used to live in Vegas for a short time. So you can see, I used to pay $4 for a drink and $3 for a beer at ALL of these places. I remember paying <$150 for a bottle. It's just surprising to ME how much people, you, your friends, and me included will pay these days. That's all. Just because you live in Miami and pay $20 or whatever for a Tang & tonic, doesn't make Vegas inexpensive to those who do not pay that much and EXPECT $10 drinks. BTW, If I wanted cheap drinks and no cover, I'd go to PT's Pub. I understand I am paying MORE due to location and Wall Street.