When you imagine the top of Las Vegas, you imagine the exclusive, private, select and intimate. The Vault at the Bellagio Hotel is known for its cocktail art and craftsmanship (these are the only words that you will find on the website). Dessert, but not to be taken literally, this delicious and decadent speakeasy style lounge is for those who like a bit of a luxury.
An unmarked entry behind the tables of the gambling and behind which Lloyd is sitting with rowdy customers leads to a more refined gambling. It brings back memories of Hollywood’s not so distant past when movie stars and mobsters walked side by side in some of the most prestigious establishments. The small, cosy room has an onyx coloured bar as its main element. There are 10 gambling tables. It is a compact, elegant area in which different rare and coveted liquors and cocktails are made and consumed. This makes it even more appealing. This is a unique spot in that the staff has access to vintage spirits and liquors, for cocktails. It’s a place to taste history there. The staff will also rotate the vintages of each order, so if you are returning for a second round, or you visit, it may be a different vintage. The Rose and Romance is a good option for champagne or whisky fans.
SUPERFRICO SKI LODGE
The Ski Lodge is the one Apres-ski in the Nevada Desert. You should navigate your way through a casino to get to Superfrico, and then to the Ski Lodge. You’ll be greeted by one of the most incredible cocktail lounges (and not just in terms of temperature). This party venue was inspired by Bar-Gyu, one of the most popular Après-Ski bars in Hokkaido, Japan, it is a bar with top-notch cocktails and a cozy, snowy cabin-like feeling.
Don’t fret. It’s so cool, you don’t notice the temperature in the sauna outside and feel like you’re on vacation, getting ready for the pow-pow (or gnat) you want to experience.
The fake window of snow-covered forest perfect with your beverage. If you’re looking for a new drink, the Pow Pow Mule and Salty Sled dog will appeal to anyone. Or get the Shotski, for Apres-Season vibes. Be sure to eat the Tokyo Happy Meal! You will be glad you tried it once you’re done.
NOMAD BAR
If a bar has won the “Best Bar in North America” designation, it’s likely that it should be given a shot. Even the biggest of snobs drinkers would agree, it’s a claim of fame that will go down in the history books of 2017 (and beyond). This time, the beverage department was headed by world third-place All-Time Best Bar, Leo Robitschek. It’s unheard of to mention two award winners in the same paragraph.
Dinner is served at NoMad Bar in the NoMad hotel at Park MGM, but it is also a renowned spot for cocktails and late-night snacks. It’s a great place to relax after a day’s shopping on the strip in Las Vegas or simply to enjoy a drink on their own. Who wouldn’t want to include it on their list, whether it’s for the menu – Gentlemen’s Exchange, Hot Lips, Espresso Martini – or for the tasty bites – Maine Lobster Rolls, Espresso Martini mouth-watering!
HERBS AND RYE
Herbs & Rye is an off strip offering great food. Their amazing offering of tasty dishes, one of North America’s Best Bars, draws tourists from all over. The interior of this place is dark, private and intimate, so you feel like you stumbled upon a secret treasure. Staff at the hotel boasts about the Happy Hour. They head there after their work, to get half-price steaks and a cocktail menu set to the theme of eras. There are full pages of menus to all sorts of eras: The Gothic Age, The Rat Pack, even the Tiki Era. Selecting just one drink can be difficult – so try all of them. According to the website, there are “some pretty tasty steaks” and “delicious cocktails”.
LIQUID DIET
Believe it or not, the Strip isn’t the only place that offers a great party atmosphere and a good drink. Not quite like the clubs and nightclubs you’ll find at the casinos, but fun is still the main ingredient. Locals say that this is the place to go on weekends. There are new bars and venues opening up every day to maintain it as the “it” place in town. Liquid Diet is one of the relative newcomers, with their delicious pico de gallo michelada.
This space has been applauded by reviewers as one of the best in Las Vegas. They describe it as both “open” and “spooky”. You feel as if you are part of the group and as if you are in the staff’s room with the wonderful kitchen. Be sure to order their craft cocktails, such as the malted-mudslide. Order your dirty martini with extra dirt: It comes with black pepper and pickled shallot infusions that remind you of tasty mignonette. If you’re not from the area, Liquid Diet is the place to begin it.
