We all know that Sin City is epic. You can go wild in the clubs, splash about at the pool parties and spin the night away in top casinos. With so much going on, it’s no surprise that Vegas is home to some of the coolest bars ever!
There are joints where you can sip cocktails at sub-zero temperatures, relax with a whiskey by a campfire, get your game on with a round of giant beer pong, disappear into a hidden ski lodge, or dress up for a glamorous live-music lounge.
If you’re looking for a bar with “good vibes only,” look no further! Here is your ultimate guide to the coolest bars in Las Vegas.
1. Minus5 Ice Experience, South and Central Strip
The coolest bar in Vegas, quite literally, is Minus5 Ice Experience. With locations at Mandalay Bay, The Venetian, and The LINQ Promenade, this attraction-bar can’t be missed. When they say that everything is made of ice, they really mean everything. The walls, chairs, bar, and even your drinking glass will be frozen.
Entry packages and drink inclusions can change by location and date, but admission typically includes use of a warm parka and gloves, with upgraded packages adding drinks, faux-fur coats, souvenir photos, or other extras. This venue is perfect to visit on a special occasion, especially if you want a quick novelty experience before dinner, a show, or a night out.
Make sure you book your tickets in advance if you are visiting on a busy weekend.
- Price range: Packages and drink prices vary by location and date
- Food: No
- Specials: Birthday, group, and package specials may vary
- What it’s best for: A unique and cool experience in Vegas
- Atmosphere: Fun and entertaining
2. Peppermill Fireside Lounge, North Strip
Voted one of the most romantic bars in Vegas, Peppermill Fireside Lounge is one of the coolest places in Sin City. Its vibes are so good that it’s often used as a filming spot, including classic Vegas movie and music-video moments. This neon lounge is cozy and chilled, but it’s always lively and full of great music.
If you get hungry, beware: the portions are huge. If you’d rather relax and sip a few drinks in the stylish surroundings, you’ll have plenty of cocktails to choose from, including the highly favored Key Lime Pie Martini.
Peppermill’s current hours are Monday to Wednesday from 7 am to 2 am, with last seating at 1:15 am, and Thursday to Sunday open 24 hours. Daily happy hour runs from 3 pm to 6 pm, with reverse happy hour late night.
- Price range: Beer, cocktails, wine, and food prices vary by menu
- Food: Yes – breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night dining
- Specials: Daily happy hour from 3 pm to 6 pm and reverse happy hour late night
- What it’s best for: Drinking by a campfire-style lounge
- Atmosphere: Cozy, upbeat and stylish
3. The Pinky Ring by Bruno Mars, Bellagio
The Pinky Ring by Bruno Mars is one of the most stylish newer bars in Las Vegas. Located inside Bellagio, this cocktail lounge and live-entertainment venue brings back the feeling of a glamorous old-school Vegas night, but with modern luxury and Bruno Mars’ signature sense of showmanship.
This is not a casual beer-and-shots bar. Expect polished cocktails, live musicians, DJs, sharp outfits, seductive lighting, and a room that feels designed for people who still believe going out should feel like an event.
The Pinky Ring works best if you want a dressed-up night with live music rather than a giant nightclub. It is intimate, stylish, and very Vegas in the best way.
- Price range: Premium cocktails and lounge pricing
- Food: No full dinner menu; check current lounge offerings
- Specials: Live entertainment and DJ programming vary by night
- What it’s best for: Glamorous cocktails, live music, and a dressed-up Vegas night
- Atmosphere: Sultry, upscale, and entertainment-focused
- Website: The Pinky Ring by Bruno Mars
4. Gold Spike, Downtown
Gold Spike is the coolest downtown Vegas bar that’s always ready to party. This one-of-a-kind party house has so much going on that you’ll never be bored. With great drinks, spacious lounges and a playground-style backyard, it has to be one of your top priorities to visit when you’re Downtown.
Out in the playground, you’ll find interactive and oversized games like giant beer pong, cornhole, Connect Four, and other adult-playground games. It’ll bring back the childhood memories and be a fun-filled night out with your mates.
If you’re planning a big event, you can book The Sugar Shack or reserve a table for guaranteed amusement.
Make a reservation now.
- Price range: Drinks vary by menu and event
- What it’s best for: Late-night partying downtown
- Atmosphere: Energetic and refreshing
5. Hofbräuhaus, Off-Strip
Serving classic Bavarian beers imported directly from Munich, Hofbräuhaus is one of the best bars in Sin City. Expect to sit at communal tables and turn strangers into friends at this lively drinking joint.
You’ll find an entertaining atmosphere full of steins, live music, group cheers, and party energy. The venue is especially fun when it leans into Oktoberfest-style programming, seasonal beer events, and Bavarian entertainment.
The menu is full of classic favorites, from potato pancakes and freshly baked pretzels to pot roasts, sausages, and schnitzels. If you get the chance, visit this bar during Oktoberfest. With live music, kegs and competitions, it’ll be a night you’ll remember forever! Make a reservation now.
- Price range: Beer, cocktails, and food prices vary by current menu
- Food: Yes – classic Bavarian dishes
- What it’s best for: Socially drinking beer from a stein
- Atmosphere: Upbeat and gregarious
6. Frankie’s Tiki Room, Off-Strip
If you love the idea of sipping cocktails in an exotic bamboo forest, you’ll love Frankie’s Tiki Room. The enchanting décor is unbelievably cool and creates the best vibe to get boozed up. Once your eyes have adjusted to the dark, you’ll be welcome to drink, smoke, and gamble in the strange yet alluring bar.
Frankie’s is open 24 hours every day, making it one of the most useful late-night and after-hours tiki stops in Las Vegas. It is smoky, dark, weird, and wonderfully old-school, so plan accordingly if you do not like indoor smoking.
The wicked cocktails are both savage and demonic. Expect to find lethal concoctions, with lots of rum-heavy drinks, that are nothing like you’ve ever tasted before. Even though there isn’t a kitchen, you’re welcome to order in a takeaway if you get peckish.
- Price range: Tiki cocktails and souvenir mug prices vary by current menu
- Food: No – but you can order pizza takeaway
- What it’s best for: A wicked and dark tiki experience away from the Strip
- Atmosphere: Exotic and mischievous
7. Ski Lodge, The Cosmopolitan
Ski Lodge is one of the coolest hidden bars on the Strip, and the name says exactly what it feels like. This cabin-styled cocktail hideaway inside The Cosmopolitan brings an après-ski mood to Las Vegas, complete with a cozy lodge feel, strong cocktails, pizza, s’mores, and a picture window overlooking a hypnotic snowy forest scene.
It is connected to the Superfrico world, so the whole experience feels more playful and theatrical than a normal hotel lounge. The fire is climate-friendly, the snow is pure Vegas illusion, and the cocktails make it feel like a secret winter party in the middle of the desert.
Ski Lodge is best for small groups, date nights, and anyone who wants a hidden bar that feels truly themed instead of just dimly lit.
- Price range: Premium cocktail lounge pricing
- Food: Yes – pizza, s’mores, and select bites
- What it’s best for: Hidden winter-lodge cocktails on the Strip
- Atmosphere: Cozy, theatrical, and playful
- Website: Ski Lodge
8. Skyfall Lounge, South Strip
For a party in the clouds, Skyfall Lounge has one of the best views of the city. Up on the 64th floor at W Las Vegas, formerly Delano Las Vegas, you’ll be treated to 180-degree views, soothing music and divine cocktails. The vibe is more chill than other drinking spots, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find a DJ ramping up the volume the later it gets.
This stylish bar under the stars is best booked in advance since it gets busy. You’ll want to eat before you visit if you need a full dinner, because the food menu is more about light bites and shareables than a large meal.
- Price range: Premium cocktails, wine, beer, and lounge pricing
- Food: Yes – light bites and shareables
- What it’s best for: Chilling in the clouds with some of the best views
- Atmosphere: Laid-back and sophisticated
9. Ghost Donkey, South Strip
Assuming you can find it, the hidden Ghost Donkey that’s buried deep in The Cosmopolitan is one of the coolest bars in Vegas. The legendary speakeasy-style mezcal and tequila bar serves some of the best cocktails and Mexican food in the quaintest of settings.
Expect to find sociable sofas and minimal seating space, with friendly bartenders and adventurous guests. You won’t be able to resist trying a tequila or mezcal, and the choice of flavors feels never-ending.
Ghost Donkey is open Monday to Thursday from 4 pm to 12 am, Friday and Saturday from 2 pm to 2 am, and Sunday from 4 pm to 12 am.
- Price range: Cocktails, tequila, mezcal, and food prices vary by current menu
- Food: Yes – Mexican-style bar bites, including nachos
- What it’s best for: Trying unique mezcal flavors in a mysterious setting
- Atmosphere: Fun and friendly
10. The Underground at the Mob Museum, Downtown
Another one of Vegas’ secret bars is The Underground, found in the Mob Museum. You’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time to the roaring twenties the moment you step foot in it. Just because it’s a secret bar, it doesn’t mean it’s small.
This hidden joint regularly hosts live jazz and other entertainment. If you’re lucky enough to visit on a night with music, get ready to have the best time ever.
Since this speakeasy was formed around a Prohibition-era theme, it can be hard to find if you don’t know where to look. You can either enter through the basement of the museum or through the side entrance outside. The password and programming can change, so check the website before you visit.
In line with the quirky and secret theme, the bartenders have lots of clever tricks up their sleeves. They’ll serve drinks in mysterious ways, just like they did in the twenties when it was forbidden to drink. One time you might be served a bottle that’s hidden in a hollow book. Another time, you’ll get your drink in a teacup. It’s a clever touch and adds to the quirky vibe.
- Price range: Beer, cocktails, wine, and food prices vary by current menu
- Food: Yes – shareable plates and speakeasy snacks
- Specials: Happy hour and live entertainment vary by date
- What it’s best for: Sipping whiskey and listening to live jazz
- Atmosphere: Fun, classy and full of energy
11. The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails
If you haven’t already guessed, Sin City is full of hidden bars. One of the coolest joints in Vegas is The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails. Enter through an unassuming janitor’s closet inside an actual barbershop and you’ll be greeted with comfortable sofas and welcoming bartenders inviting you to try some of the best whiskey in town.
Their spiked juices, often featuring brandy, whiskey or bourbon, are a subtle nod to the Prohibition days. But the coolest thing about this bar is the live entertainment. The saloon opens later than the daytime barbershop hours, with live music, karaoke, and special programming varying by night.
The Barbershop itself is open Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 12 am, and Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm. The Saloon is open Sunday to Wednesday from 8 pm to close and Thursday to Saturday from 6 pm to close.
- Price range: Beer, cocktails, whiskey, and bottle service vary by current menu
- Food: Yes – table snacks and sweets may be available
- What it’s best for: Sipping whiskey and getting a fresh trim
- Atmosphere: Vintage and sociable
12. Herbs & Rye
Herbs & Rye is best known for its incredible cocktails accompanied by an educational anecdote while drinking. Ranked in North America’s 50 Best Bars, Herbs & Rye has become a local’s favorite for its classic cocktails, juicy steaks, and old-timey interiors with red button-tufted booths.
The history behind every drink you sip is laid bare on the menu, giving you a glimpse into the rich backstory of their naming, production, and fame. You will be excited by their naming with an organized list showcasing the drinks from an era perspective, from the Golden Age to the Rat Pack Era and Tiki Boom.
- Price range: Beer, cocktails, wine, and food prices vary by current menu
- Food: Yes – steaks and meats
- What it’s best for: Sipping cocktails in an old-timey environment
- Atmosphere: Vintage and classic
13. Carousel Bar, Downtown
Carousel Bar at Plaza Hotel & Casino is one of the coolest newer downtown bars. Located right at the front of the Plaza near the Fremont Street Experience, it turns the idea of an outdoor hotel bar into a full Vegas-themed carousel experience.
The bar has moving carousel horses, a rotating ribbon of lights, oversized Vegas-themed pieces, a 14-foot neon showgirl sign, outdoor video poker, big screens, cooling systems, cocktails, beer, and wine. It feels like a tourist attraction and a bar at the same time, which makes it perfect for a first drink downtown.
This is not a quiet hidden speakeasy. It is bright, open-air, playful, and made for people who want a downtown photo moment with their cocktail.
- Price range: Cocktails, beer, wine, and shareable drinks vary by current menu
- Food: Nearby Plaza dining options available
- What it’s best for: Outdoor cocktails and Fremont Street people-watching
- Atmosphere: Playful, bright, and very downtown Vegas
- Website: Carousel Bar
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