Evel Pie (locals jokingly call it “Evil Pie”) is the kind of place you stumble into at 2 a.m. after a night out on Fremont East and immediately feel like you belong. It’s a raucous, dive-bar-meets-pizzeria dedicated to stunt legend Evel Knievel – think neon signs, red-white-and-blue bunting, and Evel’s face on every wall.
The decor is wall-to-wall Knievel memorabilia: there’s a life-size Evel statue posing in the corner, an Evel Knievel bicycle hanging from the ceiling, vintage pinball machines, old beer ads, and hundreds of photos of Evel in his signature cape and jumpsuit. The vibe is raw and 70s–era rock ‘n’ roll – exactly the kind of gritty, fun scene Knievel himself would have approved of.
Downtown locals love that Evel Pie doesn’t take itself too seriously (aside from the pizza, which they take very seriously). It’s a long padded bar where regulars swap wild Vegas stories over cheap beers, and classic rock blares on the speakers.
The place feels like a friendly neighborhood dive – music loud, bartenders pinning dollar bills on the wall, and pizza ovens churning out New York–style slices as fast as Evel could jump a canyon. In fact, the owners lean fully into the old-school theme. No trendy toppings here – it’s no-frills NY pizza with quality ingredients, cooked fast and with attitude.
The Daredevil Spirit
The whole point of Evel Pie is to honor Evel Knievel’s Vegas legacy. Back in 1967, Knievel famously jumped the Caesar’s Palace fountain (and spectacularly crashed), etching Vegas into stunt history. Now Evel Pie pays tribute by surrounding you with that daredevil energy…