Bar Hopping Las Vegas:
10 Best Locations

One of Las Vegas's best-kept secrets: a 55th-floor rooftop lounge with indoor and outdoor seating and unobstructed views of the Strip and Red Rocks. Less crowded than the mega-clubs, more sophisticated, and the kind of place locals actually take their out-of-town guests.

An interior design reminiscent of a bygone era, situated in historic Downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street. The rooftop hosts energetic dance parties, and the bar offers an affordable selection of well drinks alongside a consistent roster of live music.

An intimate speakeasy limited to just 22 guests at a time, tucked inside Commonwealth. Channels the mystique of Prohibition-era secret bars: authentic photos, plush booths, and warm candlelight. Strictly enforces Prohibition-era rules: no standing at the bar, no cell phones, no photography.

One of Las Vegas's oldest and most iconic bars, established in 1952. Historically served as a rooftop spectator spot where locals watched nuclear test detonations in the Nevada desert during the 1950s. Located in the Fremont East District with a rich mix of history, culture, and well-crafted drinks.

A sprawling 20,000-square-foot Downtown venue with interactive gaming experiences. The Living Room features Skee Ball. The Backyard has fire pits and live music. Plus giant Jenga, bean bag toss, pool, and oversized games throughout. Perfect for groups who want to play as much as they drink.

A multi-level bar inside The Cosmopolitan, featuring a mammoth chandelier cascading in all its shimmering grandeur across three unique floors. Diverse seating arrangements, a spiraling staircase, and genuinely hand-crafted cocktails. Each level has a different vibe, so choose your floor based on your mood.

On the 23rd floor of the Waldorf Astoria, offering a grand panorama of the Las Vegas Strip that's particularly stunning at night. Standout cocktails include the cucumber cocktail, Spanish Trail, and Block 16. The adjoining Tea Lounge accommodates guests aged 20 and under, which is useful if you're with a mixed-age group.

A craft cocktail and beer bar in the Arts District with a unique energy and outstanding customer service. The menu covers specialty beers, boutique spirits, and seasonally inspired cocktails, a nice change of pace from the Strip's mass-produced drinks and sensory overload.

A mezcal and tequila speakeasy tucked inside The Cosmopolitan's food court area, easy to miss if you don't know it's there. Small, intimate setting drawing on Mexico's rich cultural decor. The cocktail menu ranges from smoky mezcal creations to the smooth finish of high-quality tequila.

Designed with South Seas exotica, modern primitivism, and classic Las Vegas kitsch: hand-carved furniture, bamboo decor, dim lighting, and a diverse music playlist. Drinks are largely fruit-based rum concoctions. Sells artistic tiki mugs. Smoking is allowed inside. No reservations needed, ever.