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A little 90s/00s themed bar tucked away in a corner of the food hall. Given the Death & Co. lineage, we thought this was going to be moody and more like some of their other locations (namely the LA location). Instead we entered and were blasted with retro colors, lava lamps, magic 8 balls, and portraits of popular 90s artists and actors. We were surprised (and so was the group who entered after us) as we were not expecting this decor, at all. It's done well, and it's fun, but it does feel a little "we made this for social media" versus an authentic product. With that said, the service was excellent and our server Kevin was very helpful and attentive. The drinks themselves were good, but not spectacular, and IMO fall short of the reputation Death & Co. has built. They're creative but something about the flavors doesn't quite "hit." All in all, a fun spot to stop at for a drink, but not really a place to linger and definitely not for anything romantic.
A cool vibe for a drink and to listen to music. A plus is that you can order a pizza from the food court while in the bar. While it's only one bartender, he's great at making sure everyone is taken care of
Saturday night pre Culture Club cocktails. I'd been wanting to come here after seeing their holidays decor pics. And $10 cocktails w/ Nevada ID! Drinks were smallish and I was confused if they were smaller because were $10? It's a convenient place to get a drink before a show since it's in the food hall.
Pro tip: if there's a long line at the pizza place, you can come here and order the same pizza at the bar! No wait! The bartenders are very friendly and engaging. They greet you as soon as you come in and make recommendations for your preference of drinks. They spark conversation but not overbearing. Very attentive, even when they're busy. For my first time, I went after the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis show, and I had such a great experience that I came back the following week. I wouldn't call this a true speak easy because there's a huge sign in the food court. But it's totally unexpected and the fact that you can skip the pizza line and have drinks and have a comfy place to sit seems like an insider pro tip worth making feel special.
Popped in to this 90s themed speakeasy for a drink before heading to a show! This place was so cute, decked out with CD walls, beaded curtains, furry fabric walls, and all the 90s memorabilia you could want! The bartender was very nice and gave us his local Vegas tips. Really want to go back on my next trip!
My wife and I had a good time at Close Company. They are a fun little Speakeasy located within the Via Via Food Hall at the Venetian. To note, just follow the huge LED light pointing you to the Close Company entrance. Since we came by during the holidays, the whole bar and lounge is decked out with Christmas lights and decorations. The bartenders told us to sit wherever we liked and we chose to sit in the corner booth. The waitress came to greet us and welcome us in to their establishment. The menu offers many cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine and food options. They offer a holiday drink menu at the moment as well with four unique options. Our waitress was very kind and attentive the whole time and explained each drink we had questions about. Ultimately we decided to try the Somerset Wassail off the holiday menu ($16) and the Coconut Highball ($19). The whole atmosphere was very chill and relaxing. All the colorful lights and decorations made it a very memorable experience. Our drinks were ready quickly. Both of them were great options for us. The Somerset Wassail was served hot and in a cool little Christmas cup. It had good balance of sweetness paired with the Tequila. The Coconut Highball was a great refresher drink. I enjoyed the taste of it and amount of alcohol was just right. You can get a good buzz after finishing just 1 of them. The whole vibe of Close Company was great. Great service, great hospitality and great drinks is what you would want in a Speakeasy. The good vibes and good energy is why I would recommend at least coming by to experience it yourself. A solid bar to sit back and relax with good company and drink some good drinks amongst family and friends. Thanks, Close Company! We would come back again on the next trip to Vegas. ( ^_^)b
We frequent the Palazzo/ Venetian, and when I say frequent we donate a lot of money! I was really excited they opened a speakeasy at our place in the hopes it had a similar vibe as the Ghost Donkey at Cosmo or some of the other speakeasies we search for when traveling. Unfortunately it fell short. It's possible we went on a night that just was off. Regardless, the feel felt a little too corporate. The high top tables and setup felt a bit sterile and the giant neon sign calling out the place takes away from the main attraction of trying to find it in the first place. The drinks were also nothing special. The mole old fashion didn't have any mole flavors and didn't have much flare in terms of the glass or any other fun things like smoke, bacon garnish, etc. The bartender seemed uninterested and would rather be anywhere else. Well thats how i felt too. Hopefully they continue to tweak the concept or like I said it was just an off night. Hoping for the best and always pulling for new fun spots in our favorite hotel.
Vegas has some speakeasies located sporadically up and down the Strip and north to the actual downtown area. Still, unless you are looking to ride-share or take a taxi, you have to see what is actually near where you're staying. So, imagine my delight while staying at the Venetian for a conference recently, when I discovered a speakeasy to tantalize my senses. And the bartenders, especially Mario, whose name I believe it was, make excellent cocktails. Not a hidden speakeasy per se, but more like a tucked-away bar, situated in the far corner of Via Via Food Court. Where vendors such as the venerable Howlin' Rays Hot Chicken give more headway, but fear not, Close Company is not hard to find if you know where to go and locate the signage. The arrows are key to understanding the location of the entrance to Close Company. Without the signage, it would probably come across more as a hidden speakeasy, as most would be too oversensitized by the auditory and visual cues or drunk to know where to look. Close Company has the allure of a hidden speakeasy but the vibes of an unpretentious, come-as-you-are bar that produces great cocktails, has good tunes coming from the speakers, and the ambiance is cool as a cucumber. Cocktail-wise, I enjoyed several lovely cocktails during my two, counting two, visits to the speakeasy while I stayed at the Venetian. The Super Martini made me feel... super, thanks to the use of Ford's gin, dry vermouth, and their "super brine" mix. Their version of the Paper Plan, a bourbon-based cocktail, was super good. I was impressed with their Coconut Highball, made with Dewar's blended scotch and coconut soda. It made me want to live there permanently in a state of perpetual wonderment and strength; strength and perpetual wonderment. Their Mole Old Fashioned was also very good, featuring reposado tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur, spices, and other delightful ingredients. As a litmus test, I also enjoyed an extra dirty gin martini, made with Nordes Gin--a Spanish gin that I had never tried before, but now I have a bottle for at home. It is delicious. Their take on the Vieux Carré was also fantastic and allowed me to relive memories of not only my time in NOLA but also at the Mirror in DC. I yarred with relief.
We stumbled upon Close Company in Las Vegas by total accident while walking to Black Tap, and I'm so glad we did. They were hosting a Christmas pop-up bar, and once we saw the lights and decorations, it was game over, we had to stop in. The holiday decor is over the top in the best way: twinkle lights everywhere, ornaments hanging from the ceiling, tinsel walls, and a full-on festive vibe that instantly puts you in the Christmas spirit. It's a small bar, so it can get loud and crowded, but honestly that just adds to the energy. When we walked in it was busy but manageable by the time we left, it was absolutely packed. We ordered the Peppermint Nog, and it was genuinely delicious. Creamy, festive, and well-balanced. Price-wise, it was $21 including tip, which is pretty standard for Las Vegas cocktail pricing, especially for a themed pop-up drink. Totally worth it. Shoutout to David the bartender! Friendly, personable, and clearly knows his craft. Solid drinks and great service go a long way, especially in a high-volume Vegas bar. If you're looking for a fun holiday pop-up bar in Las Vegas, a place with great energy, festive cocktails, and a lively crowd, Close Company is absolutely worth stopping into. Just be ready for noise, tight quarters, and a whole lot of holiday cheer. Would 100% go back.
Lovveeeddd the vibes here! The staff was very attentive and kind without being overbearing. The drinks were made fantastically as well. I love the decor so much there were multiple pieces on the walls that I wished I had at home Lol.
This is a cute small hidden bar within the food court of the Venetian. Our bartender was funny and interacted great with the customers. You are also able to order light food here as well like pizza and such. As for the drinks the mini expresso-tini is coffee forward. The others taste unique it could be good or bad lol guess you gotta try for yourself.
The message was clear - if you like delicious cocktails you must go to the food court and find the speakeasy in the back right corner. Was it the numerous signage that blinded me from the very obvious sign that said "Close Company" with the arrows pointing to the entrance? No fancy gimmicks, tricks, puzzles, or QR codes required to enter this unassuming space. It feels like someone found a little unused corner, carved a space out, and set up shop. It has none of the Venetian glamour - it is dimly lit with old school barstools, a laminated countertop, and a disco ball in the corner. In other words - perfect. There were few people here when we were there. We entered, sat at the bar, and were cheerily greeted by Jesse who was a fantastic bartender. He could read a room like a book measuring the perfect amount of time of being engaged without overbearing. He crafted exquisite cocktails that were perfectly balanced. They were interesting and inventive without being complicated or sugar heavy. It was escapism, like stepping into a side room at an expansive party. The whole vibe was amazing. I highly, highly recommend!
This spot is a "skip" in our books. We had dinner reservations in Venetian but had sometime to kill and headed to close company around 7:45 on a Saturday. The place was dead, even though the Venetian was packed. Right away, it felt like they were trying too hard to capture something that others have done better. If you have an open hallway with a big sign that says "this is a bar" above it. It doesn't really qualify as a speakeasy. We entered find a large open space with only a group of four people and another group of two or three that was wrapping up and leaving. There were three people behind the bar, so we went and grabbed seats at the bar and then proceeded to be completely ignored for what felt like five minutes. It was enough that my partner and I kind of looked at each other and said should we go when one person walked by an additional time and asked "were you guys helped already" to which we said no and regrettably ordered two drinks to try. Given that the people behind the bar seemed uninterested in engaging with us, We made the decision to just close out our tab and go sit in one of the booths along the edge of the room where we could at least enjoy each other's company. The drinks themselves were fairly basic. My partner got the mole old-fashioned which he said was premixed and just poured and I got a drink called PS I love you, which was Prosecco and vodka. As we were sitting another bartender did come in and seemed much more engaged in his job. There was one other couple that had entered and sat at the bar and he seemed to do a great job at interacting with them, and he even came over and checked on us once as well. If he would have been the bartender when we first entered, I'm sure it would have been an extremely different experience for us. After we finished our drinks and headed out, leaving just the one other couple that had joined while we were there as the sole customers. Looking at other reviews, this doesn't appear to be an off night and somewhat seems to be the norm at this place. When you try to force a concept and hire people that don't seem to want to be there, you end up with close company.
We found another speakeasy bar while waiting for my cousins gambling. This bar is located behind Via Via foodhall, there's a bead curtains. Also signs on the wall as well. Luckily the bar wasn't full. Retro bar inside, there's posters of movie stars and singers from 1990s era. We sat at the bar and had the bartender giving us recommendations for drinks. He made the drinks in front of us. read more
4 months ago
A little 90s/00s themed bar tucked away in a corner of the food hall. Given the Death & Co. lineage, we thought this was going to be moody and more like some of their other locations (namely the LA location). Instead we entered and were blasted with retro colors, lava lamps, magic 8 balls, and portraits of popular 90s artists and actors. We were surprised (and so was the group who entered after us) as we were not expecting this decor, at all. It's done well, and it's fun, but it does feel a little "we made this for social media" versus an authentic product. With that said, the service was excellent and our server Kevin was very helpful and attentive. The drinks themselves were good, but not spectacular, and IMO fall short of the reputation Death & Co. has built. They're creative but something about the flavors doesn't quite "hit." All in all, a fun spot to stop at for a drink, but not really a place to linger and definitely not for anything romantic. read more
3 months ago
A cool vibe for a drink and to listen to music. A plus is that you can order a pizza from the food court while in the bar. While it's only one bartender, he's great at making sure everyone is taken care of read more
6 months ago
Saturday night pre Culture Club cocktails. I'd been wanting to come here after seeing their holidays decor pics. And $10 cocktails w/ Nevada ID! Drinks were smallish and I was confused if they were smaller because were $10? It's a convenient place to get a drink before a show since it's in the food hall. read more
Pro tip: if there's a long line at the pizza place, you can come here and order the same pizza at the bar! No wait! The bartenders are very friendly and engaging. They greet you as soon as you come in and make recommendations for your preference of drinks. They spark conversation but not overbearing. Very attentive, even when they're busy. For my first time, I went after the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis show, and I had such a great experience that I came back the following week. I wouldn't call this a true speak easy because there's a huge sign in the food court. But it's totally unexpected and the fact that you can skip the pizza line and have drinks and have a comfy place to sit seems like an insider pro tip worth making feel special. read more
Popped in to this 90s themed speakeasy for a drink before heading to a show! This place was so cute, decked out with CD walls, beaded curtains, furry fabric walls, and all the 90s memorabilia you could want! The bartender was very nice and gave us his local Vegas tips. Really want to go back on my next trip! read more
My wife and I had a good time at Close Company. They are a fun little Speakeasy located within the Via Via Food Hall at the Venetian. To note, just follow the huge LED light pointing you to the Close Company entrance. Since we came by during the holidays, the whole bar and lounge is decked out with Christmas lights and decorations. The bartenders told us to sit wherever we liked and we chose to sit in the corner booth. The waitress came to greet us and welcome us in to their establishment. The menu offers many cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine and food options. They offer a holiday drink menu at the moment as well with four unique options. Our waitress was very kind and attentive the whole time and explained each drink we had questions about. Ultimately we decided to try the Somerset Wassail off the holiday menu ($16) and the Coconut Highball ($19). The whole atmosphere was very chill and relaxing. All the colorful lights and decorations made it a very memorable experience. Our drinks were ready quickly. Both of them were great options for us. The Somerset Wassail was served hot and in a cool little Christmas cup. It had good balance of sweetness paired with the Tequila. The Coconut Highball was a great refresher drink. I enjoyed the taste of it and amount of alcohol was just right. You can get a good buzz after finishing just 1 of them. The whole vibe of Close Company was great. Great service, great hospitality and great drinks is what you would want in a Speakeasy. The good vibes and good energy is why I would recommend at least coming by to experience it yourself. A solid bar to sit back and relax with good company and drink some good drinks amongst family and friends. Thanks, Close Company! We would come back again on the next trip to Vegas. ( ^_^)b read more
We frequent the Palazzo/ Venetian, and when I say frequent we donate a lot of money! I was really excited they opened a speakeasy at our place in the hopes it had a similar vibe as the Ghost Donkey at Cosmo or some of the other speakeasies we search for when traveling. Unfortunately it fell short. It's possible we went on a night that just was off. Regardless, the feel felt a little too corporate. The high top tables and setup felt a bit sterile and the giant neon sign calling out the place takes away from the main attraction of trying to find it in the first place. The drinks were also nothing special. The mole old fashion didn't have any mole flavors and didn't have much flare in terms of the glass or any other fun things like smoke, bacon garnish, etc. The bartender seemed uninterested and would rather be anywhere else. Well thats how i felt too. Hopefully they continue to tweak the concept or like I said it was just an off night. Hoping for the best and always pulling for new fun spots in our favorite hotel. read more
Vegas has some speakeasies located sporadically up and down the Strip and north to the actual downtown area. Still, unless you are looking to ride-share or take a taxi, you have to see what is actually near where you're staying. So, imagine my delight while staying at the Venetian for a conference recently, when I discovered a speakeasy to tantalize my senses. And the bartenders, especially Mario, whose name I believe it was, make excellent cocktails. Not a hidden speakeasy per se, but more like a tucked-away bar, situated in the far corner of Via Via Food Court. Where vendors such as the venerable Howlin' Rays Hot Chicken give more headway, but fear not, Close Company is not hard to find if you know where to go and locate the signage. The arrows are key to understanding the location of the entrance to Close Company. Without the signage, it would probably come across more as a hidden speakeasy, as most would be too oversensitized by the auditory and visual cues or drunk to know where to look. Close Company has the allure of a hidden speakeasy but the vibes of an unpretentious, come-as-you-are bar that produces great cocktails, has good tunes coming from the speakers, and the ambiance is cool as a cucumber. Cocktail-wise, I enjoyed several lovely cocktails during my two, counting two, visits to the speakeasy while I stayed at the Venetian. The Super Martini made me feel... super, thanks to the use of Ford's gin, dry vermouth, and their "super brine" mix. Their version of the Paper Plan, a bourbon-based cocktail, was super good. I was impressed with their Coconut Highball, made with Dewar's blended scotch and coconut soda. It made me want to live there permanently in a state of perpetual wonderment and strength; strength and perpetual wonderment. Their Mole Old Fashioned was also very good, featuring reposado tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur, spices, and other delightful ingredients. As a litmus test, I also enjoyed an extra dirty gin martini, made with Nordes Gin--a Spanish gin that I had never tried before, but now I have a bottle for at home. It is delicious. Their take on the Vieux Carré was also fantastic and allowed me to relive memories of not only my time in NOLA but also at the Mirror in DC. I yarred with relief. read more
10 months ago
We stumbled upon Close Company in Las Vegas by total accident while walking to Black Tap, and I'm so glad we did. They were hosting a Christmas pop-up bar, and once we saw the lights and decorations, it was game over, we had to stop in. The holiday decor is over the top in the best way: twinkle lights everywhere, ornaments hanging from the ceiling, tinsel walls, and a full-on festive vibe that instantly puts you in the Christmas spirit. It's a small bar, so it can get loud and crowded, but honestly that just adds to the energy. When we walked in it was busy but manageable by the time we left, it was absolutely packed. We ordered the Peppermint Nog, and it was genuinely delicious. Creamy, festive, and well-balanced. Price-wise, it was $21 including tip, which is pretty standard for Las Vegas cocktail pricing, especially for a themed pop-up drink. Totally worth it. Shoutout to David the bartender! Friendly, personable, and clearly knows his craft. Solid drinks and great service go a long way, especially in a high-volume Vegas bar. If you're looking for a fun holiday pop-up bar in Las Vegas, a place with great energy, festive cocktails, and a lively crowd, Close Company is absolutely worth stopping into. Just be ready for noise, tight quarters, and a whole lot of holiday cheer. Would 100% go back. read more
Lovveeeddd the vibes here! The staff was very attentive and kind without being overbearing. The drinks were made fantastically as well. I love the decor so much there were multiple pieces on the walls that I wished I had at home Lol. read more
This is a cute small hidden bar within the food court of the Venetian. Our bartender was funny and interacted great with the customers. You are also able to order light food here as well like pizza and such. As for the drinks the mini expresso-tini is coffee forward. The others taste unique it could be good or bad lol guess you gotta try for yourself. read more
The message was clear - if you like delicious cocktails you must go to the food court and find the speakeasy in the back right corner. Was it the numerous signage that blinded me from the very obvious sign that said "Close Company" with the arrows pointing to the entrance? No fancy gimmicks, tricks, puzzles, or QR codes required to enter this unassuming space. It feels like someone found a little unused corner, carved a space out, and set up shop. It has none of the Venetian glamour - it is dimly lit with old school barstools, a laminated countertop, and a disco ball in the corner. In other words - perfect. There were few people here when we were there. We entered, sat at the bar, and were cheerily greeted by Jesse who was a fantastic bartender. He could read a room like a book measuring the perfect amount of time of being engaged without overbearing. He crafted exquisite cocktails that were perfectly balanced. They were interesting and inventive without being complicated or sugar heavy. It was escapism, like stepping into a side room at an expansive party. The whole vibe was amazing. I highly, highly recommend! read more
This spot is a "skip" in our books. We had dinner reservations in Venetian but had sometime to kill and headed to close company around 7:45 on a Saturday. The place was dead, even though the Venetian was packed. Right away, it felt like they were trying too hard to capture something that others have done better. If you have an open hallway with a big sign that says "this is a bar" above it. It doesn't really qualify as a speakeasy. We entered find a large open space with only a group of four people and another group of two or three that was wrapping up and leaving. There were three people behind the bar, so we went and grabbed seats at the bar and then proceeded to be completely ignored for what felt like five minutes. It was enough that my partner and I kind of looked at each other and said should we go when one person walked by an additional time and asked "were you guys helped already" to which we said no and regrettably ordered two drinks to try. Given that the people behind the bar seemed uninterested in engaging with us, We made the decision to just close out our tab and go sit in one of the booths along the edge of the room where we could at least enjoy each other's company. The drinks themselves were fairly basic. My partner got the mole old-fashioned which he said was premixed and just poured and I got a drink called PS I love you, which was Prosecco and vodka. As we were sitting another bartender did come in and seemed much more engaged in his job. There was one other couple that had entered and sat at the bar and he seemed to do a great job at interacting with them, and he even came over and checked on us once as well. If he would have been the bartender when we first entered, I'm sure it would have been an extremely different experience for us. After we finished our drinks and headed out, leaving just the one other couple that had joined while we were there as the sole customers. Looking at other reviews, this doesn't appear to be an off night and somewhat seems to be the norm at this place. When you try to force a concept and hire people that don't seem to want to be there, you end up with close company. read more
Fun ambiance, friendly service, delicious drinks! We stopped in after spotting their "it's a bar!" sign from Via Via Food Hall. It is currently decorated for Christmas and they had some seasonal drinks on the menu. The Somerset Wassail tasted exactly like a warm apple cider. Dangerously delicious! read more
So glad I stumbled upon this speakeasy/bar. It is easy to miss at first because it is tucked away in the corner but I absolutely loved the speakeasy vibes! Right now, they decorated it with Christmas theme and I loved it! I got the peppermint eggnog drink and it was so creamy and delicious! They made it so aesthetic as well. Definitely coming back at least once before the end of my trip! read more
10 months ago
This is a kind of speakeasy tucked inside the Viva Viva food hall. It's a lovely spot with decent drinks and great service. read more
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Fantastic speakeasy in the Venetian by Death and Co, hidden in the back of the food court. Feels a lot like a more laid back take on Ghost Donkey at the Cosmopolitan, which is a huge compliment. Simple drinks but each one has a classic Death and Co twist. Food is currently a couple delicious items custom made by the pizza place next door. read more
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