Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis ★ 4.3
$$$Strip{'monday': '10:00-16:00', 'tuesday': '10:00-16:00', 'wednesday': '10:00-16:00', 'thursday': '10:00-16:00', 'friday': '10:00-16:00', 'saturday': '10:00-16:00', 'sunday': '10:00-16:00', 'note': 'hours expand later in summer; cabana reservations 702-731-7266'}
Garden of the Gods is the seven-pool Greco-Roman complex behind Caesars Palace, with poolside bars, cabana service and the Venus topless pool. Open daily through pool season.
Tip: The Venus pool requires a separate reservation. The Apollo pool stays the longest into the evening on warm nights.
The Underground at The Mob Museum ★ 4.7
$$Downtown{'monday': '11:00-23:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-23:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-23:00', 'thursday': '11:00-23:00', 'friday': '11:00-00:00', 'saturday': '11:00-00:00', 'sunday': '11:00-23:00'}
The Underground sits in the basement of The Mob Museum in the former Prohibition-era courthouse with a working distillery, speakeasy bar and live jazz most evenings.
Tip: Enter through the side door with the password if you only want the speakeasy. Museum ticket-holders get an easier walk-in route from upstairs.
The Vault ★ 4.7
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The Vault at Bellagio is the unmarked-door speakeasy behind the live gaming tables with 10 tables, an onyx bar, vintage spirits including 1930s Remy and Studio Munge's lighting build.
Tip: Reservations highly recommended; cocktails average around $55. Look for the unmarked door near the high-limit tables on the casino floor.
The Lock Speakeasy ★ 4.4
$$$Strip{'monday': '14:00-01:00', 'tuesday': '14:00-01:00', 'wednesday': '14:00-01:00', 'thursday': '14:00-01:00', 'friday': '14:00-01:00', 'saturday': '14:00-01:00', 'sunday': '14:00-01:00'}
The Lock hides on the lower level of Horseshoe Las Vegas behind The Cabinet of Curiosities. Guests pick up a phone, solve safe puzzles and unlock the door for Prohibition-era cocktails.
Tip: Two-drink minimum inside. Walk-up reservations work if space permits, but Friday and Saturday usually require booking ahead.
The Laundry Room ★ 4.7
$$$Downtown{'monday': 'varies by reservation', 'tuesday': 'varies by reservation', 'wednesday': 'varies by reservation', 'thursday': 'varies by reservation', 'friday': 'varies by reservation', 'saturday': 'varies by reservation', 'sunday': 'varies by reservation'}
The Laundry Room is the 22-seat speakeasy tucked behind a bookshelf inside Commonwealth on Fremont East. Reservations open two weeks ahead by text and fill within minutes.
Tip: Text 702-701-1466 two weeks ahead; reservations cap at four guests for 90 minutes. No photos, no standing at the bar, no loud talk.
Ski Lodge ★ 4.5
$$$Strip{'monday': '17:00-02:00', 'tuesday': '17:00-02:00', 'wednesday': '17:00-02:00', 'thursday': '17:00-02:00', 'friday': '17:00-02:00', 'saturday': '17:00-02:00', 'sunday': '17:00-02:00'}
Ski Lodge is the unmarked cabin-themed cocktail room next to Superfrico on the second floor of The Cosmopolitan, with mezcal-heavy drinks and a year-round crackling fireplace.
Tip: Look for the small bronze square with a skier above the door near Superfrico. No reservations; arrive early on weekends.