While the Prohibition era concluded nine decades ago, the spirit of speakeasies persists in Las Vegas. Scattered across the valley, these hidden bars are not only concentrated within Strip resorts but also extend to other popular tourist spots like Fremont Street and Chinatown.
However, gaining entry is no straightforward task; it might involve divulging a secret password, deciphering a puzzle, or embarking on a clandestine journey through concealed tunnels. For those seeking a covert bar experience during their Las Vegas visit, here are some options:
The Vault (New Cocktail Bar)
Location: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Entrance: Look for the janitor’s door near the rear.
Drink Prices: Cocktails start at $18.
Hours: Opens at 8 p.m. (Sun-Wed) and 6 p.m. (Thu-Sat).
Reservation: Available for bottle service or private events online.
The Underground Speakeasy and Distillery
Location: The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas.
Entrance: Obtain the daily secret password from the website; find the side door.
Drink Prices: Cocktails start at $14.
Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. (Mon-Wed), Noon to midnight (Thu-Sun).
Reservation: Not required.
Ghost Donkey (Mezcal & Tequila Lounge)
Location: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (Block 16 Urban Food Hall).
Entrance: Look for the door with the donkey.
Drink Prices: Cocktails start at $18.
Hours: 4 p.m. to midnight (Sun-Thu), 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Fri-Sat).
Reservation: Not required.
Easy’s Cocktail Lounge
Location: Inside Aria’s Proper Eats Food Hall.
Entrance: Behind Easy Donuts.
Drink Prices: Specialty cocktails start at $22.
Hours: Thu-Mon, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Reservation: Strongly encouraged due to limited capacity.
Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den
Location: Resorts World’s Famous Foods Street Eats food hall.
Entrance: Behind the blue shelf at Ms. Meow’s Mamak Stall.
Drink Prices: Cocktails start at $21.
Hours: Opens at 4:30 p.m. (Sun-Thu), 3 p.m. (Fri-Sat), closes “late.”
Reservation: Not required.
Datamosh
Location: Inside Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart at Area15.
Entrance: Check near Omega Mart’s pharmacy.
Drink Prices: Specialty cocktails start at $14.
Hours: Noon to midnight (Mon-Thu), 11 a.m. to midnight (Fri-Sun).
Reservation: Requires an Omega Mart ticket.
The Laundry Room
Location: Inside the Commonwealth on Fremont Street.
Entrance: Hidden behind the back wall, underneath the stairs.
Drink Prices: Cocktails start at $20.
Hours: 5 p.m. to midnight.
Reservation: Required for groups of up to four online.
1923 Prohibition Bar
Location: The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay.
Entrance: Upstairs from the House of Blues, adjacent to the Minus5 Ice Bar.
Drink Prices: Cocktails start at $18.
Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight (Sun-Thu), 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. (Fri-Sat).
Reservation: First-come, first-serve, but VIP seating can be reserved.
The Count Room
Location: Inside Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse at The Flamingo.
Entrance: Near the Flamingo’s food court, green door with speakeasy signage.
Drink Prices: Cocktails start at $21.
Hours: Daily, 6 p.m. to close. Free live entertainment on Fri and Sat.
Reservation: Not required; reservations for the steakhouse accepted.
The Lock
Location: Cabinet of Curiosities Bar and Lounge, Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Entrance: Hidden behind a mini escape room; call the locksmith for entry.
Drink Prices: Cocktails start at $22.
Hours: 4 p.m. to midnight (Sun-Thu), 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. (Fri-Sat).
Reservation: Highly recommended; can be made for up to five online.
Más Por Favor Taqueria y Tequila
Location: Chinatown.
Entrance: Through the secret cave tunnel, left of the kitchen.
Drink Prices: Cocktails start at $14.
Hours: 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
Reservation: Available online for the speakeasy parlor.
Mike Morey’s Sip’n’Tip
Location: Downtown Las Vegas, attached to the Downtown Cocktail Room.
Entrance: Alleyway between Fremont Street and Carson Avenue.
Drink Prices: Beer starts at $4, well drinks start at $7.
Hours: Tue-Thu, 7 p.m. to midnight; Fri-Sat, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Reservation: Recommended but not required.
Ski Lodge at The Cosmopolitan
Location: Superfrico at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Entrance: Second level in the Chelsea Tower, next to the OPM Theatre.
Drink Prices: Cocktails start at $22.
Hours: Daily from 4 p.m. until “late.”
Reservation: Not accepted; parties of 10 or more should call.
On The Record
Location: Park MGM.
Entrance: Hidden behind a record store entrance off the main casino floor.
Drink Prices: Specialty cocktails start at $19; well drinks start at $16.
Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Reservation: Table reservations in advance
