Bar Parasol at Wynn Las Vegas is the lobby-level hotel cocktail bar overlooking the Lake of Dreams, a Forbes-recommended room for nightly cocktails timed to the half-hour water show.
Food program: Wynn small plates
Tip: Lake of Dreams runs every half-hour from dusk to 23:30; book a table on the half-hour to overlap.
Address: 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Laundry Room in Las Vegas is the Commonwealth speakeasy on East Fremont since 2013, a 25-seat hidden bar with a strict no-photo rule and bespoke menu-less service.
Signature drink: Bespoke cocktails (no menu)
Food: Snacks only
Tip: Text 702-701-1466 for the reservation; the room is hidden behind the Commonwealth bar wall. No photos and no menu.
Ghost Donkey at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is the hidden mezcal and tequila bar on the third floor near Block 16, an immersive room with chili-light ceiling and signature truffle nachos.
Signature drink: Mezcal flights and truffle nachos
Food: Mexican snacks and truffle nachos
Tip: Mezcal flights run a four-pour comparison; the truffle nachos are the most-ordered late-night plate.
Double Down Saloon in Las Vegas is the Paradise Road punk dive since 1992, a 24-hour graffiti-walled bar with the original Ass Juice, bacon martinis and a constant punk soundtrack.
Signature drink: Ass Juice and bacon martini
Food: Snacks only
Tip: 24/7 service; the kitchen runs late-night snacks only. Pinball at the back and live bands most weekends.
SkyBar at the Waldorf Astoria in Las Vegas is the 23rd-floor cocktail lounge with Strip-axis views, a quiet luxury hotel room with classic cocktails and afternoon-tea service.
Signature drink: Strip-view classic cocktails
Food: Hotel afternoon-tea menu and small plates
Tip: Afternoon tea runs Friday to Sunday 14:00 to 16:00; the cocktail menu opens at 16:30 with sunset Strip views.
The Griffin in Las Vegas is the East Fremont cocktail and live music bar since 2007, a Gothic-decor room with a stone fireplace and rotating indie bands.
Signature drink: Cocktails plus live indie music
Food: Snacks only
Tip: Music runs weekends 22:00 onwards; the fireplace seating is first-come and warmer in winter.
Velveteen Rabbit in Las Vegas is the Arts District craft-cocktail and beer bar on South Main since 2013, a vintage-furniture room with seasonal cocktail menus and a pink outdoor patio.
Signature drink: Seasonal house cocktail with fresh produce
Food: Snacks and small bites
Tip: Magic hour daily 17:00 to 19:00 runs $6 punch and house wine; the patio runs first-come.
