
The Matchbox
Midtown, Reno
Bar in Reno, United States
Why go
The Matchbox is a casual Midtown Reno garden bar that makes sense for low-pressure drinks, especially if outdoor seating and a personal owner-bartender feel matter more than a big-room cocktail program. At about $25 per person, it is a strong value for a date or small catch-up, with cocktails, draft beer, and a meaningful non-alcoholic selection.
About The Matchbox
The Matchbox in Reno is straightforward to plan around: $25 per person, casual dress, and limited weekly hours. It is open Monday 3–8 PM, closed Tuesday through Thursday, open Friday 3–8 PM, and open Saturday and Sunday 12–8 PM. That makes it easy to place in an itinerary, but timing should be the central planning variable, not an afterthought.
Beyond those basics, do not build a visit around assumptions about cuisine, specific menu items, seating style, reservations, or special service formats. Use this listing as a practical snapshot of when The Matchbox is open, what to budget, and how formally to dress. It is enough to decide whether the venue fits a casual Reno outing, but not enough to define the full experience in advance. If plans require certainty beyond hours, price, and dress code, verify details before committing to a tighter schedule.
A casual Reno stop with limited details
The Matchbox is a casual Reno venue priced at $25 per person. Because the confirmed hours are narrow and it is closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, timing matters more than elaborate planning. The schedule points to a venue easiest to consider at the beginning or end of the week, with Monday and Friday evening windows and longer afternoon-to-evening windows on Saturday and Sunday.
That limited schedule is useful, but it sets boundaries. A midweek weekday plan will not work with the posted hours, and even open days offer a defined window rather than all-day flexibility. For visitors comparing Reno options, treat The Matchbox as a casual possibility that must match the clock first. The $25 per person price point gives a budgeting anchor, while the casual dress code keeps preparation simple.
If the plan depends on any detail beyond the confirmed basics, confirm directly before going. For broader planning, use our full Reno restaurants guide to compare other dining in Reno generically. That is especially helpful when building a flexible day or night around several possible stops rather than relying on one venue whose confirmed details are intentionally limited.
Why regulars should go back
For someone who has already visited The Matchbox, the main reasons to return are simple: casual dress code, $25 per person pricing, and open windows on Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. These are practical rather than personality-driven reasons, but they matter. A familiar casual stop is useful when the budget is clear, dress expectations are relaxed, and available hours fit the rest of the day.
There is not enough information here to make claims about signature dishes, cocktails, ownership, seating, or a specific atmosphere. That restraint matters. Regulars may have impressions from prior visits, but this listing should not overstate what is confirmed. The most reliable case for returning is that The Matchbox fits a defined plan: casual, Reno-based, moderately budgeted, and limited to the posted days and times.
For broader Reno planning, start with our full Reno bars guide if comparing local options, or look across other Reno dining and nightlife categories generically. The Matchbox is best evaluated on the confirmed basics: Reno location, casual dress, $25 per person pricing, and posted weekly hours. Keep the plan simple, match the visit to an open window, and confirm directly if any unlisted detail would affect the decision to go.
Planning details
- Location
- 717 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, laid-back backyard garden bar with large sunshades, flowers, picnic tables and a secret-club, hidden-gem feel, reflecting the warm, welcoming vibe of owner-bartender Lex Niemann.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
Signature Pours
- Marchante
- Akira
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- Getting there
- 717 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
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717 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Matchbox worth the prices?
It may be, if $25 per person fits your budget and the current hours work for your plans.
Does The Matchbox have outdoor seating?
Do I need a reservation at The Matchbox?
Plan around the confirmed hours: Monday 3–8 PM, Friday 3–8 PM, Saturday 12–8 PM, and Sunday 12–8 PM; The Matchbox is closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Does The Matchbox have happy hour deals?
The confirmed planning details are the $25 per person price point, casual dress code, Reno location, and posted weekly hours.
Is The Matchbox good for a date?
It could work for a casual date if the hours and $25 per person price point suit your plans. The dress code is casual, but specific atmosphere, seating, and menu details are not confirmed here.
Is the food good at The Matchbox?
There is not enough information to assess the food. No cuisine type, dish list, or menu format is confirmed in the available facts.
Is The Matchbox open late?
No. The latest closing time is 8 PM. The Matchbox is open Monday 3–8 PM, Friday 3–8 PM, Saturday 12–8 PM, and Sunday 12–8 PM, and it is closed Tuesday through Thursday.







