Las
Vegas nightspots do their best to live up to the
town's around-the-clock reputation. Some literally
do stay open 24 hours a day, but the closing time
for most ranges from 2 to 5 am. We've compiled a
list of the best night clubs for you.
We're proud to feature some of Las Vegas' best
nightclubs, bars, and lounges. Your Las Vegas
nightlife experience begins here.
55 Degrees
At the top of the escalator that leads to Mandalay
Place from Mandalay Bay is Las Vegas' newest and
literally coolest wine bar. Offering glassware,
paraphernalia and a wide range of vino, with an
equally wide price range, 55 Degrees also contains a
small bar and table. Choose from the menu or buy a
bottle yourself. The staff is knowledgeable and
friendly. Sunday-Thursday 10 am-11 pm, Friday and
Saturday 10 am-midnight. 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
South Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-632-9355.
The Bar at Times Square
Sing along with dueling pianos in this bar with a
New York-pub feel. Sunday-Thursday 8 pm-2 am, Friday
and Saturday 8 pm-3 am. US$10 cover charge weekends
after 7:30 pm. New York New York Hotel and Casino,
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. Phone
702-740-6050.
Caramel
Light playing on sheer fabric in shades of caramel
and brown creates an ambience reflecting this
lounge's name, as do the specialty martinis and
other concoctions. The designer has cleverly tucked
booths along the walls to invite tete-a-tetes while
filling the center area with long tables to serve
the party crowd. A menu of sandwiches, salads and
light seafood bites appeases the appetite. The
musical fare is an eclectic mix of hip-hop, rock,
Tony Bennett and more. 5 pm-4 am. 3600 Las Vegas
Blvd. S. (in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino), Las
Vegas. Phone 702-693-8300.
Coyote Ugly
Like its New York namesake, the bar features female
bartenders who dance and perform stunts on the bar.
Audience participation is part of the fun. Daily 6
pm-2 am. US$10 cover charge after 10 pm. New York
New York Hotel and Casino, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
Las Vegas. Phone 702-740-6330.
Ellis Island Restaurant and
Brewery
Despite the name, this bar isn't at New York New
York. It claims the widest selection of karaoke
songs in Las Vegas, though, and although we haven't
conducted a scientific study on the issue, we're
inclined to believe it. Appetizers served, with more
substantial food available in the nearby restaurant.
Nightly 9 pm-3 am. 4178 Koval Lane (0.5 mi/1 km east
of the Strip—behind Bally's), Las Vegas. Phone
702-733-8901.
I-Bar
The newest ultra-lounge in Vegas is in the center of
the gaming floor at the Rio. Designed to mostly
muffle the sounds of slot machines, it's a welcome
oasis. Bottle service is available at the tables,
but there is also a bar. Nightly from 4. Rio
All-Suite Hotel and Casino, 3700 W. Flamingo Road,
Las Vegas. Phone 702-777-7777.
Napoleon's
For a more sophisticated evening, drop by
Napoleon's, a champagne bar in the Paris casino.
Jazz combos play nightly, a dance floor is
available, and it offers an amazing happy-hour
carving station, free with an alcoholic-drink
purchase. The flights are highly recommended.
Sunday-Thursday 4 pm-2 am, Friday and Saturday 4
pm-3 am. Paris Hotel and Casino, 3655 Las Vegas
Blvd. S., Central Strip, Las Vegas. Phone
702-946-7000.
Red Square
Even though you might be overwhelmed by the martini
selection, don't lose your head (as the statue of
Lenin outside has). If you really want a liquid
lunch, try the piquant "Springtime in Baku"—and at
least fortify yourself with the portabello-mushroom
appetizer. It just may sustain you in this vodka
paradise. The length of the entire bar is made of
ice, designed to keep your drinks chilled. Buy a
US$250 bottle of vodka and you can drink in the
vodka locker, which stays at 5 degrees F/-15 degrees
C; the cost includes the necessary fur jacket and
hat. Daily 5 pm-midnight for food, Sunday-Thursday
till 2 am, weekends till 4 am. Mandalay Bay Resort,
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S., South Strip, Las Vegas.
Phone 702-632-7407.
Shadow: A Bar at Caesars
A stylish space that isn't afraid to add in a little
soft-core sexiness: Female dancers perform in softly
lit areas behind translucent screens. The
silhouettes suggest they're naked. Between sets, the
performers—now definitely clothed—mingle with the
crowd. (They're officially called "concierges,"
though they probably wouldn't be much help in
procuring tickets to Mystere.) Ongoing entertainment
is also provided by the flashy bartenders who flip
bottles, a technique called "flairing." Also
occasional karaoke. Bar open 11 am-2 am weekdays,
open continuously from Friday noon to Monday 4 am.
Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Central
Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-731-7110.
Triple 7 Brewpub
Twelve big-screen TVs allow for maximum sports viewing, without a bad
seat in the house. Make sure you try one of the five
brewed-on-the-premises beers and some of the superior bar food—there's
even a sushi and oyster bar. Daily 11 am-7 am. Main Street Station, 200
N. Main St., downtown, Las Vegas. Phone 702-387-1896.
V Bar
Created by the owners of New York's Lotus and Los Angeles' Sunset Room,
this bar angles for the stylish set. Just beyond the velvet ropes, and
barely visible through the teasing windows, lies a highly styled
hideaway designed for the trendy. Lots of premium spirits, fine wines
and pricey cognacs are available. DJs spin the tunes on the weekend.
Weekdays 6 pm-2:30 am, weekends 6 pm-4 am. Reservations recommended
during the weekend. Call ahead for dress code. The Venetian, 3355 Las
Vegas Blvd. S., Central Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-414-3200.
Comedy Stop at the Trop
Stand-up comics provide the laughs every night at 8 (nonsmoking show)
and 10:30 pm (smoking allowed). US$19.95 admission includes two drinks.
Reservations recommended. The Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S., South
Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-739-2714.
Hollywood Comedy Tour
Stand-up comedians fresh from TV specials and elsewhere perform in a
triple lineup one night only: the first Saturday of every month, 8 and
10:30 pm. US$25 plus tax. The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas.
Phone 702-942-7777.
The Improv
Usually three comedians per show. Performances nightly (except Monday)
at 8:30 and 10:30. US$27.45. The Mac King Comedy Magic Show takes place
Tuesday-Saturday 1 and 3 pm. US$16.95, plus tax. Harrah's, 3475 Las
Vegas Blvd. S., Central Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-369-5111.
Laugh Trax
Established and up-and-coming comedians, with two per show. Shows
Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 pm, additional show Friday and Saturday at 10
pm. There's also a free show with no tickets required, featuring the
Rock 'n' Roll Hypnotist, Monday at 7:30 pm and Thursday at 10:30 pm.
US$15.95 with one-drink minimum. Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara (just
past Interstate 15), Las Vegas. Phone 702-367-2411.
Riviera Comedy Club
Usually three rip-roaring comedians in each nightly show, with the
lineup changing each week. Shows nightly at 8:30 and 10:30. Seating
starts one hour prior to show. US$26.75; US$37.75 for VIP tickets. Other
VIP and show/restaurant combination packages available. The Amazing
Johnathan plays nightly at 10, except Thursdays. US$39.95, plus tax.
Inside the Mardi Gras Pavilion, Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas
Blvd. S., Las Vegas. Phone 702-794-9433.
Second City
The Las Vegas version of the famed Chicago comedy troupe that has turned
out many great comedians, including Alan Arkin, Gilda Radner and Mike
Meyers. Proven skits as well as Improv where the audience is invited to
shout out suggestions. Lots of fun. Shows at 8 pm every day but
Wednesday. Additional shows Friday and Saturday at 10:30 pm.
Reservations recommended. US$29.95. Bugsy's Celebrity Theatre, Flamingo
Las Vegas, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Central Strip, Las Vegas. Phone
702-733-3333.
The Beach
An expansive seaside-themed club that can accommodate up to 2,500
guests. A DJ spins the tunes from 10 pm. Open 24 hours a day, seven days
a week, with different promotions throughout the week. Lunch served from
11 am in the sports bar. Call for dress code. Cover US$10 for
out-of-state men, US$5 for in-state men during the week; and US$15 for
out-of-state men, US$10 for in-state men on weekends; and always free
for all women. 365 Convention Center Drive (just east of Las Vegas
Boulevard), North Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-731-1925.
Body English
The former site of Baby's nightclub, this very hip spot is generally
full of beautiful people dancing to hip-hop and techno music. Those who
prefer not to dance can enjoy a drink in the lounge area and try to spot
visiting celebrities. Come prepared to stand—tables are generally roped
off and reserved for those who have paid exorbitant fees in advance.
Friday-Sunday 10:30 pm-4 am. US$20 cover charge. Prices vary for table
reservations, depending on number of guests. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino,
4455 Paradise Road (1 mi/1.6 km east of the Strip), Las Vegas. Phone
702-693-4000 for reservations or more information.
Club Rio
A very popular disco and the largest club in Las Vegas. You can't miss
the larger-than-life video walls. You can hear Latin music Thursdays
from 11 pm; hip-hop, house and high-energy dance music Friday and
Saturday from 11:30 pm. There is also a laser-light show.
Thursday-Saturday from 11 pm. Proper attire required. Thursday cover is
US$10 (free for local women); Friday and Saturday cover is US$20. Rio
All-Suite Hotel and Casino, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. Phone
702-777-7977.
Curve
A weekend phenomenon, this club is tucked inside the upscale London Club
at the Aladdin. It's full of private booths and large furniture
scattered over several rooms, plus balconies overlooking the Strip. A
lounge called The Living Room offers a quiet hangout area. DJs spin the
tunes Friday and Saturday from 10:30 pm. Jazz music Wednesday night.
Fashionable clubbing attire is a must. Cover for out-of-state men and
women is US$20, US$10 for in-state men, free for in-state women. Aladdin
Casino, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Central Strip, Las Vegas. Phone
702-785-5525.
Drai's
After midnight, the dinner tables disappear, and house music and
progressive trance pound the speakers till dawn. Drai's very popular for
party goers in their twenty's, and thirty's. Expect long lines and an
hour's wait after 3 am. Wednesday-Sunday midnight-8:30 am. Barbary Coast
Hotel and Casino, 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Central Strip, Las Vegas.
Phone 702-737-0555.
Forty Deuce
One of a series of Las Vegas clubs capitalizing on the burlesque trend
popular in Los Angeles. An intimate throwback to the 1940s, dancers
perform striptease numbers without the nudity several times each night,
accompanied by a jazz trio. Between performances, rap rules the roost.
Fashionable attire required. Bottle service available. Thursday-Saturday
10 pm-6 am, Sunday-Wednesday 10 pm-4 am. Burlesque shows at 11:30 pm, 1
and 2:30 am, with a 4:30 pm show Thursday-Saturday. Thursday-Saturday
US$25 cover charge, Sunday-Wednesday US$20. Mandalay Place, 3950 Las
Vegas Blvd. S., South Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-632-9442. Toll-free
877-632-7800.
Foundation Room
An exclusive private club and restaurant six nights a week, the
Foundation Room opens its doors to the public on Mondays with its
Godspeed party. Luxurious and intimate inside, and the patio offers the
city's best view of the Strip. Fashionable attire required. Private
rooms can be reserved. Nightly from 8. Cover varies but is usually
US$20. Mandalay Bay, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., South Strip, Las Vegas.
Phone 702-632-7601.
Ghostbar
On the 55th floor of the Palms, this space-age room is only accessible
via an express elevator. It offers a fantastic view, but its small size
means it fills up fast. If you manage to make it inside, don't miss the
small square of transparent glass in the patio floor, guaranteed to
provide some vertigo. Fashionable attire required. Tables with bottle
service can be reserved. Cover US$10 Monday-Wednesday, US$20
Thursday-Saturday, US$10 for Nevada women with ID Thursday-Saturday. The
Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. Phone 702-942-7777.
Gipsy
Dance club and show bar catering to a young gay and lesbian crowd.
State-of-the-art light and sound. Nightly from 9. Cover varies. 4605
Paradise Road (1.5 mi/2.5 km east of the Strip), Las Vegas. Phone
702-731-1919.
Ice
Las Vegas' first major off-Strip nightspot, this metaclub is still just
1 mi/1.6 km from Las Vegas Boulevard. It features multiple rooms—each
with a different sound—gives dancers blasts of liquid nitrogen when
things get hot and attracts internationally famous DJs on a regular
basis. Nightly 10:30 pm-4 am. US$20 cover, local women with ID free. 200
E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas. Phone 702-699-9888.
Krave
The first alternative-lifestyle club on the Strip, Krave is also home to
Fashionistas, an erotic dance production with an emphasis on fetish and
surprisingly, no nudity. Fridays at 11 pm is Kaos at Krave, an exotic
revue. Late-night dining is also an option at E.A.T., from 6 pm-8 am.
Fashionistas plays Monday-Saturday from 8 pm. Nightclub Monday-Friday
from 10 pm, Sundays from 6 pm. US$20 cover. 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
South Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-836-0830.
Light
Dance to Top 40, hip-hop and house music until the wee hours of the
morning. Light also provides expensive bottle service at 40 reserved
tables. Thursday-Sunday 10:30 pm-4 am. Proper attire required. US$25
cover charge. Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Central Strip, Las
Vegas. Phone 702-693-8300.
Mix
A glass-elevator ride delivers you to the roof of THEhotel at Mandalay
Bay and one of Las Vegas' newest clubs. Boasting a 360-degree view of
the Strip (including from the restrooms) and a restaurant, this
space-age spot is decorated in black leather and red lighting. Nightly
from 5. Sunday-Thursday US$20, Friday and Saturday US$25. THEhotel,
Mandalay Bay, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., South Strip, Las Vegas. Phone
702-632-7600.
Nightclub at the Las Vegas Hilton
DJs spin '70s and '80s dance hits with a focus on disco while the
Spotlight Dancers perform choreographed numbers. This club appeals to an
older crowd. Wednesday-Sunday from 11 pm. No cover and no drink minimum.
Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road (0.5 mi/1 km east of the Strip),
Las Vegas. Phone 702-732-5422.
OBA Lounge
After-hours is big business in Las Vegas, and this lounge is the House
of Blues' attempt to get into the game. It has a nice, intimate feel,
and the DJs cover everything from Top 40 to house to hip-hop. Upscale
attire required. Bottle service available. Nightly 2-8 am. US$20 cover,
local women with ID free. Mandalay Bay, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., South
Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-221-2583.
Ra
An Egyptian-themed nightclub at the Luxor, with live dance and hip-hop
music, and one of the few clubs in the city offering mash-up: mixes of
rock and hip-hop. Bottle service and private rooms are available. Two
VIP levels. Wednesday-Saturday from 10 pm. Dress code enforced: no
shorts, sandals or beach attire. Cover US$20 for men, US$10 for women,
excluding special events. Women get in free on Thursdays. Luxor Hotel
and Casino, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., South Strip, Las Vegas. Phone
702-262-4000.
Rain
Drawing heavily from the MTV-party set, this club packs them in, and if
you're not on one of the many higher VIP levels, things can get very
intimate. Fire and water effects circle the small dance floor, but most
people are there to be seen, not to dance. The club's liquid theme is
carried out in such splashy touches as booths (available by reservation)
where the seats are filled with water. Be prepared to stand in line—most
nights sometimes see a two- to four-hour wait. Thursday 11 pm-5 am,
Friday and Saturday 10 pm-5 am. US$10 Sunday-Wednesday, US$20
Thursday-Saturday. The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road (just west of Valley
View), Las Vegas. Phone 702-942-6832.
Risque
This ultra lounge resembles a cross between nightclub and lounge. Dance
to house, techno, R&B and dance tunes. The club overlooks the Strip,
with private balconies that can accommodate two to eight guests and a
quiet VIP lounge. Sundays feature burlesque performances by the Vamps
Girlie Revue. Bottle service available. Thursday-Sunday 10 pm-4 am.
Cover US$20 for out-of-town guests; free for local women. Paris Las
Vegas. 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Central Strip, Las Vegas. Phone
702-946-4589.
Shimmer Cabaret
Performing triple duty, this club is also home to David Brenner and the
new Aussie Angels, a female revue. But after the shows, it becomes a
bona-fide disco, complete with go-go dancers. Las Vegas. Cover with
one-drink minimum. Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road (0.5 mi/1 km
east of the Strip), Las Vegas. Phone 702-732-5422.
Studio 54
This multilevel, multi-dance floor nightspot pays homage to its New York
namesake with disco early in the night but switches to dance and hip-hop
at midnight. An impressive light-and-sound system is coupled with
aerialists and confetti drops. Tuesday-Saturday from 10 pm. Club wear
required. Women pay no cover (except for special events and concerts);
men pay US$10 Tuesday-Thursday, US$20 Friday and Saturday. MGM Grand,
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., South Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-891-7254.
Tabu
MGM's alluring lounge offers bottle service and staff members who
literally become fashion models on Wednesday nights. A variety of rooms,
award-winning lighting effects and tables large enough to substitute as
dance floors. Tuesday-Sunday from 10 pm. Fashionable attire required.
Cover charges vary. MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas. Phone
702-891-7129.
Tangerine
This new burlesque club at TI features four burlesque performances
backed by a live jazz combo, as well as the best seats in the house
(from the patio) for the Sirens of TI pirate show. Bottle service
available. Lounge open Tuesday-Saturday 5 pm-4 am, patio open 3:30
pm-closing. Fashionable attire required. Cover charge is US$20 for men,
US$10 for women. 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Central Strip, Las Vegas.
Phone 702-212-8140.
Bootlegger Bistro
Owned by Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt, this Vegas mainstay attracts
celebrities and star performers to its open-mike and karaoke nights, and
blues legend Ruth Brown takes to the stage every Thursday. Show times
vary, but the restaurant is open daily 24 hours. No cover. 7700 Las
Vegas Blvd. S., South Strip, Las Vegas. Phone 702-736-4939.
Golden Nugget Theatre Ballroom
See and hear a living legend when Lon Bronson and his 12-member All-Star
R&B, Rock and Roll Revue takes to the stage. Not only has the band been
playing around town for more than 14 years, it also attracts top-name
performers who come down to jam after their Strip performances are over.
Monday at 10 pm, Saturday at midnight. No cover. The Golden Nugget, 129
E. Fremont St., downtown, Las Vegas. Phone 702-385-7111. Toll-free
800-846-5336.
House of Blues
One of Las Vegas' top venues for big-name live music, the House of Blues
also offers various theme nights after the bands pack up, including
karaoke with a live band on Mondays, Metal Shop Wednesdays, Flashback
Fridays and Boogie Nights Saturdays. Doors open at 11 pm. Cover varies
from free to US$15. Mandalay Bay, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., South Strip,
Las Vegas. Phone 702-632-7600.
Monte Carlo Pub and Brewery
This brewpub offers live music and appetizers most nights. Musicians
play a wide range of music, from '40s to '80s. A DJ takes over the decks
once the live musicians pack up. Musicians perform beginning at 9:30 pm.
No cover. Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S., South Strip, Las Vegas.
Phone 702-730-7777.
Sand Dollar Lounge
A blues bar with a different band every night of the week, sometimes two
on the weekends. Open 24 hours a day. US$5 cover charge. 3355 Spring
Mountain Road (1 mi/1.6 km west of the Strip), Las Vegas. Phone
702-871-6651.
VooDoo Lounge
Live jazz and a view of the city from the 51st floor of the Rio. A
strict dress code is enforced, which means shirts with collars for men,
no beachwear or sportswear; jeans are acceptable, but you should leave
the tennis shoes and flip-flops at home. Daily from 5 pm, with dancing
after 9:30. US$10 cover after 8 pm. Rio All-Suite Hotel, 3700 W.
Flamingo Road (elevator entrance to the lounge is on the second floor of
the Rio's Masquerade Village shopping area), Las Vegas. Phone
702-252-7777.
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