Looking for a fun night away from major clubs

[xxjpxx9]

Hey guys,

Any help you could give would be great. I haven't been to Vegas in a few years so I'm out of the loop on the non-club scene.

Myself and a couple buddies are looking to do some casino/lounge/bar hoping around the strip. I know the strip isn't really conducive to hopping around as everything is much further than it seems. That being said, what are the best lounges/bars currently? Looking for a good crowd and atmosphere.

To give you an idea of our plan, we are staying at Monte Carlo and I wanted to start this night down at Carnival court and then work our way back. So what do you think is best between Harrahs and MC?

Lastly - what time of night is Carnival Court most fun?

[artedm]

lot of people walk the strip
tons of bars in vegas-
chandelier bar -cosmo
mandarin bar- mo
parasol- encore
Coyote Ugly- nyny free entry b4 9pm
hyde- bellagio lounge from 5-10pm
places like
Senor Frog's
Cabo Wabo Cantina
margaritaville

not mentioning 20+ nightclubs open on friday/saturday night and 12+ pool parties on saturday/sunday

[kp3205]

Carnival Court starts picking up anytime after 9 PM. Pretty much you can get away with wearing anything there.

Chandelier Bar is a must at Cosmo at night. More upscale.

Stayed at MC and had a blast one night at the Ignite Lounge late in the evening. The Pub is a solid starting point in MC for a beer or few before rolling out and also Nine Fine Irishmen over in NYNY for a pint or few.

Personally we've had fun bar hopping down on Fremont Street for a night to mix it up.

[xxjpxx9]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

You have any experience with the following places?

MGM- Centrifuge Bar
PH - Koi Lounge
Venetian - V Bar
Mirage - Rhumbar

[sfnate]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

You have any experience with the following places?

MGM- Centrifuge Bar
PH - Koi Lounge
Venetian - V Bar
Mirage - Rhumbar

Centrifuge is pretty lame IMO. I'd skip it

[maxutilsperusd]

Hands down Chandelier at the Cosmopolitan and the little informal lounge area in front of Secret Pizza for best in town.

Lets look at where you could go:

Carnival Court

Head south to Linq - Tag Bar (large beer selection, automated server options)

Cross the street to Caesar's - Vista, Fizz, and Numb as options (artificial views, champagne, or frozen drinks)

Head south to Bellagio - Hyde (view of the fountains, but you have to arrive before it turns into more of a club)

Head south to Cosmopolitan - Secret Pizza and Chandelier (best pizza in town with a free to use pool table, best bar in town)

Then south to Monte Carlo since I don't think it's worth going through CityCenter after all those.

[Cirilo Medina]

^^^ nailed it! I've only briefly passed through, on a weekday. But Tag Bar is on the top of my list next visit!

[xxjpxx9]

Thank you Max!