A late trip report but better sooner than later. After reading through these boards prior to my trip I had a good idea of what to expect. Prior to my trip I have read how great Vegas clubs were and that the parties are the wildest there. I had my skepticism since I live in Miami and South Beach is also a nightlife mecca. Have also enjoyed the nightlife in NYC as well.
The best way to sum up Vegas clubs is "generic and commercial". Not that Vegas clubs are bad but a formula that is present in Miami and NYC is not in Vegas. Clubs in Vegas is all about squeezing as many people in as possible, charging cover to just about everyone, and of course selling as many tables as possible. This of course translates to a very mixed crowd. You have gorgeous girls and ugly girls all mixed in. The club will let everyone in regardless; only discretion they have is how long people wait, but in the end everyone gets in. The clubs are not exclusive or upscale at all and I had no issues getting into clubs whatsoever (mind you, I was not with girls but with 2 other guys). A good tip is to dress nicely, feel what goes a long way is dressing nicely and sets you apart from the crowd. See many people that just didn't dress the part and unfortunately had to wait.
While in vegas was able to go to the following clubs: XS, Vanity, Bank, Tao, Lavo, ghostbar, rain, playboy club, moon, Gold lounge, Eve, LAX, Surrender. All were extremely nicely decorated and designed. Crowd was pretty much the same across. A slight edge to XS and Surrender. Music was generic as well (Top40 with emphasis on hip-hop). Went to Vanity on their house night and was nothing special and very empty inside.
For me personally, the Vegas clubs did not live up to my expectations. Maybe it was the weekend I went (July 4th) or I'm spoiled with Miami nightlife. My advice especially someone coming from a major city with abundant nightlife such as NYC/Miami/Chicago is do not have super high expectations. Tables are very expensive (roughly double standard prices in Miami) and bar drinks were the same ($15/drink average). Get a table only if you have a nice group to go with prior (meet girls during the day), would skip the table if you're all guys. Will get very expensive and you may be placed in a less than desirable spot (nothing worse than having a bad table after spending lots of money). As far as getting in, my advice is to approach the doorman with confidence. Make it clear you don;t want to wait in line. If he wants a tip; he'll let you know. Or say something along the lines of "i'll take care of you if u can comp my group". All the doorman have comps to give out and everyone that works at the club shares tips. They would much rather have your cash tip than get no tip and you pay the cover which most likely goes to the hotel or club management company.
All in all I had a great time, just different from the nightlife I am used to. Know my trip report doesn't scream amazing but feel honest reviews of experiences in vegas is what makes this board great.
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The best way to sum up Vegas clubs is "generic and commercial". Not that Vegas clubs are bad but a formula that is present in Miami and NYC is not in Vegas. Clubs in Vegas is all about squeezing as many people in as possible, charging cover to just about everyone, and of course selling as many tables as possible. This of course translates to a very mixed crowd. You have gorgeous girls and ugly girls all mixed in. The club will let everyone in regardless; only discretion they have is how long people wait, but in the end everyone gets in. The clubs are not exclusive or upscale at all and I had no issues getting into clubs whatsoever (mind you, I was not with girls but with 2 other guys). A good tip is to dress nicely, feel what goes a long way is dressing nicely and sets you apart from the crowd. See many people that just didn't dress the part and unfortunately had to wait.
While in vegas was able to go to the following clubs: XS, Vanity, Bank, Tao, Lavo, ghostbar, rain, playboy club, moon, Gold lounge, Eve, LAX, Surrender. All were extremely nicely decorated and designed. Crowd was pretty much the same across. A slight edge to XS and Surrender. Music was generic as well (Top40 with emphasis on hip-hop). Went to Vanity on their house night and was nothing special and very empty inside.
For me personally, the Vegas clubs did not live up to my expectations. Maybe it was the weekend I went (July 4th) or I'm spoiled with Miami nightlife. My advice especially someone coming from a major city with abundant nightlife such as NYC/Miami/Chicago is do not have super high expectations. Tables are very expensive (roughly double standard prices in Miami) and bar drinks were the same ($15/drink average). Get a table only if you have a nice group to go with prior (meet girls during the day), would skip the table if you're all guys. Will get very expensive and you may be placed in a less than desirable spot (nothing worse than having a bad table after spending lots of money). As far as getting in, my advice is to approach the doorman with confidence. Make it clear you don;t want to wait in line. If he wants a tip; he'll let you know. Or say something along the lines of "i'll take care of you if u can comp my group". All the doorman have comps to give out and everyone that works at the club shares tips. They would much rather have your cash tip than get no tip and you pay the cover which most likely goes to the hotel or club management company.
All in all I had a great time, just different from the nightlife I am used to. Know my trip report doesn't scream amazing but feel honest reviews of experiences in vegas is what makes this board great.
best
And yes you might get sizzling hot/hot/good/maybe/hell no! crowd in Vegas clubs due to that town runs on money, so if you have money to blow you'll get the service.
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