The Laundry Room is a cool, intimate speakeasy located within downtown LV. Only 16 people are…read moreallowed in at one time, you need a reservation, and there's a dress code. We were seated at the bar and had a nice time interacting with the cocktail craftsman/man in charge, Davey. The menu is his creative brainchild and changes a few times a year, with the current one based on the movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. There's a 90 minute limit and 2 drink minimum per guest. Because of the craft and attention to detail that goes into each cocktail, we finished our 2 drinks just about right at the 90 minute mark. I really enjoyed both of my cocktails but the one that stood out to me the most was Strange Medicine. It was reminiscent of a martini but with Brie-washed Old Bison vodka, Cocchi Americano, and herb oil. It was so good that I wasn't sure what drink to choose next, but Davey was helpful with a great recommendation for another cocktail served with a chunk of parmesan cheese on top. Keep in mind that you're paying for the experience and the level of craft. So with a 2 drink minimum it won't be a cheap experience but it's definitely something worth checking out for the unique, creative cocktails.

Pro: Fear and Loathing menu, updated furniture, yummy drinks…read more Con: Not the previous Laundry Room you remembered, glorified tourist trap, lack of atmosphere control. Slow drink service. The Laundry Room is dead, long live the Laundry Room. The remodel that took place during Jan to May 2026 saw a wide amount of change from Corner Management, the mother company of LR. They got rid of the absolute corner stone of the lead bartender, Anthony, and redecorated the place to look more like the sister bar, Doberman Drawing Room (5 Stars). The remodel was absolutely needed, as the regulars and Dean's List could point out, the place was kind of falling apart. From water warped bar top, uncomfortable chairs, and chipped paint/worned carpet, you would think this place WAS left over from the Prohibition era. What sets this establishment apart from any of the pretend speakeasy on the strip is the atmosphere. At any given time, you could cram 16 people there at a time, even with the reduced drinking time cut from 2 hours to 90 minutes, this place could only cycle thru 50 to 60 people from the reduced nightly opening of 4 hours from 6 hours previously. This make LR special, not some faux speakeasy in Cosmo or Resort World that could jam in 80 people per hour with room to spare. Gone is the rugged identity of the old laundry room for El Cortez, this is spiced up, every square inch of the wall is covered with some art piece, very much different from the Depression era decor. Some art selection are just straight up chaos from the management, the main cherub piece behind the bar is just insanity. The new master of house, Davey, showed skills with his new 14 drink menu, but fell short of what made LR great in the past 14 years. Now, the man had just two months to create his drink list and per himself, had to start from the scratch from when he took over.. So, with that said, let's focus on the drinks. Hemingway Dalguiri, Dust + Ether, and High Noon Static - all great in taste, presentation, and talent, abet we can see the hesitation when making his own drinks, thus slowing down service by quite a bit. My party saw him struggle making 6 drinks at once, 4 of them the same drinks. Recommendation from someone else, maybe record the drink making process and try to eliminate non productive habits and motions via video viewing. Since Davey is a visionary, looking in the past is a deal breaker for him. If you are trying to finish up a previous menu for the Dean's List, the joke is on you, that is a no. Where the hostess (the only person that survived the purge from the remodel) explained to him that exception needs to happen to keep the Dean's List going, the answer was a no since no one at management told him about this. When asked about what will the new requirements will be for the future, it's simple, finish the menu before it's replaced with no chance of catching up. Once a menu is done, it's done. I guess it's easier to keep the drinks under control with less ingrediencies needed behind the bar, but wait a minute... drink number 15, Research and Development, that should give Davey some leeway to non menu drinks right? Turns out, not so much. Sidecar- cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice. Simple right? He leaves the room to get something from Commonwealth... didn't management installed a new fridge to hold the larger ice cubes, where previous bar keep have to venture out all the time? Turns out, there was no Cognac or any Brandy in the Laundry Room. I can see how things are shaped, strict bottle control is for the benefit of the bar, not for the customer. There is now Vodka, foam, and milk wash but lost Cognac or Brandy, but besides the freedom of choices were also compounded with complete lack of rules. For the last 14 years, the hostess and bar staff on rotation were friendly yet firm about house rules. First given upon entering the secret or window doors, then by the bartender after an aperitif is given (now eliminated). No photo, religion, politic, standing at the bar, name dropping, brawling, telephone calls, PDA, and smoking, plus don't be creepy, be patient, and know your limit. Most of these were not enforced the first 2 times my party of regulars have visited since the remodel. The cardinal sin of allowing one single 4 top to seat 2 people at a time is just wild. But hey, no rules are listed on the new simple menu and none giving at the door or at the seats. So what is this place now? 20 to 23 dollars for a drink plus more for popcorn. All for the experience of being in a noise warfare between Commonwealth and La Mona Rosa's speaker systems, with LR's own music turned up high, and the piano only used one night of the week. I would recommend Doberman Drawing Room as of now for better drinks options, less noise, and vibe. The new menu to replace Fear and Laundry will come out this Fall, will be bring some regulars with me to check on LR again and hopefully give more than 2 stars on the next review.

Went to checkout the bar last night the drink menu was overwhelming but great selection if you love…read morecocktails . There was a server I think tattoos on both arms all black that made our visit great . He took the time to ask how our vacation went and even gave us extra ideas to do during our stay . Drinks and food were tasty ambience was great with the music

During a weekend bar crawl, my friend and I added Nocturno to our list of cocktail bars to try. We…read moresat at the bar but there's plenty of seats available at cozy tables and booths. We were greeted right away by the bartender and selected an espresso martini and Seasonal Fix with vodka. They also have a food menu with a decent selection to choose from. This bar reminds me of a trendy bar in New York or Mexico City. The music is good and the bartenders are friendly and cool to talk to. Our cocktails were crafted fresh and you can tell the bartenders put effort and care into your drinks. I would definitely return to Nocturno to try more cocktails or to try dinner there.

So glad I finally made it in! We were trying to kill some time between activities and we decided to…read morepop in for a drink. We were sat at a super cute table (there were 4 of us) and looked through the menu. The decor was super cute! Sort of old vintage looking couches around some tables, dim lighting, I loved the vibe. We each ordered something different from their cocktail menu from our very nice server. While waiting for those, our friend went to close out the tab and ordered shots, but asked for something that would be good. They proceeded to give us something with muddled strawberries, I was blown away at how good it was! Best shot I have ever had, so fresh. I love when you give bartenders freedom to play and create something so good! Our cocktails were so interesting and very tasty. I'd love to come back when we have some more time and try some of the other drinks. Everything about this place was amazing to me! Vibe, staff, the drinks, I had a great time!

Velveteen Rabbit is easily one of my absolute FAVORITE bars of all time! I discovered this gem a…read morefew years ago, and it has become an absolute must-visit for every single trip to Las Vegas. The indoor space is sexy and dark, beautifully designed with lots of velvet and rich textures all around. In a cool contrast, the back patio is a bright, vibrant mix of pink, turquoise, and white. While you're out there, be sure to snap a picture in their photo booth! The staff here is simply INCREDIBLE! They are always so welcoming and do a fantastic job of helping walk you through the menu. Because the cocktail menu changes frequently with unique, rotating themes, you get a completely fresh experience every single time you visit. On my last trip, the theme was music through different eras of time, which was easily one of my favorites yet. They also have standard house cocktails, be sure to check out the punch of the day! Before you leave, don't forget to check out their cool merch and swag, which is beautifully framed up on the wall right behind the bar. No matter where you are staying in Vegas, make sure to put Velveteen Rabbit at the very top of your destination list!

Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 I love themed bars like this jungle one. Definitely one of my favorite themed cocktail bars in Downtown! Walked in at around 8:30/9pm and it was pretty dead. My friend and I were able to secure a booth, which felt intimate. It was ample space for 2 people but I can imagine if you had 4 people you'd feel squished. My friend ordered the Naked & Afraid and I ordered the Tropical Howler with vodka. Both of our cocktails were amazing and we'd order them again. If you like sweet cocktails, Tropical Howler is definitely for you. We both ordered a shot of the Mind Eraser, which had coffee liqueur I believe, I am not sure but you could taste the coffee and it was pretty good. Our bartender gave it to us with straws so you could probably sip it like a cocktail or take it like a shot. We liked the vibes in here due to its dark and intimate feel. We probably would have gotten a different vibe if we didn't have our own booth. I would come here again!

We did a night of bar hopping in the much improved downtown area. Our last stop of the night was…read moreProwl. The bar has a jungle vibe and has a screen motion wall that is always changing. Including a pesky little black panther that pops up when you least expect it. Food The menu offered some unique choices. Many of which were their take on traditional cocktails. I went with the For a Good Time, Call 1-888-87-PROWL. The phone number is a legit call line and they encourage calling it, so that's just what I did. The drink itself was good, but a little sweet for my liking. 4/5 Service The bar was pretty empty when we arrived, but did fill up. Service was good throughout and everyone was kind. 5/5 Ambiance Prowl fully embraces the jungle vibe. The decor and drinks all tie into it and it works well. 5/5 Prowl is a fun bar in the area. The prices are reasonable and the vibes fun. Check it out.

My absolute favorite bar of all time! 1000000000000000/10!!!…read more I could live at Dark Sister!!! It is my go to place to hang out with the girls on a night out! If I am in the arts district, I am at Dark Sister (if they're open... sometimes I'm there in the day and they are not open yet and I am sad. lol) It's moody, it's witchy, it's got all the Goth eclectic goodness! I love how it is decorated!!! It's giving dark academia, mixed with a séances, sprinkle in a little bit of dried flowers and top it with a tarot card. They have such a variety of seating, they have large loungey couches in the front, smaller couches with chairs and tables as you go inside, long and larger tables for larger groups in the back, a massive bar area with seating, as well as a gorgeous patio with bar seating as well as tables and loungey bench areas. It is comfy, cozy, and an amazing place to just chill and hang out. The music is always perfect. The lighting is the perfect dark dim. I have never felt more at home somewhere in my life. It is my happy place. It doesn't matter what I'm doing. If I go there it makes me happy! I absolutely love that they have a mocktail menu and that they rotate the drinks every season. I don't drink and also a lot of my friends don't either and their mocktail menu is a winner every single time, I've never had a drink there that I did not enjoy. Honestly, I would love if they had more mocktail options than they already do. I'm really glad that they added snacks!! Their snack tray is amazing I get it almost every time I'm there. The only thing I would like is for there to be more variety of snacks! I do love the chocolate covered espresso beans but somehow, I am the one that ends up finishing them and then I don't sleep... which is definitely a me problem but like... they're addictive man... we need something else chocolate, like, of course keep the chocolate covered espresso beans, but like maybe chocolate covered raisins or chocolate covered berries? If you guys added a charcuterie board... take our money!!! My friends, and I would never leave, Take all our money!! Like a witchy charcuterie board!! I absolutely love that they have an outdoor patio now!!! It is stunning! Being witchy in the fall is going to be amazing there!!! I've been going there since they opened and from the moment I walked in I was in love. I have watched as this bar has continued to grow, and it only gets better with age. I adore the staff, they are so sweet! They have always been nothing but kind and caring. If something is going down outside, they are locking us in and keeping us safe. I was there one time when there was a shooting going on outside and they immediately locked the doors until it was safe for us to leave. I appreciate how much they take safety seriously! I really love that every single time I go there it seems that they have added something new to make it an even more fun experience! They have a lot of really awesome places to take photos! Definitely cute place to have a girly witchy photo shoot! They do a lot of of events and classes, I haven't been able to go down for one of their events/classes yet, but I'm really dying to go take one of the crafty witchy classes! I love that they're not only a bar, but they're also trying to build community! Dark Sister is absolutely perfect. PERFECT. It is all I have ever wanted and more in a space. I will continue being a happy loyal customer for as long as we both shall live. Thank you, Dark Sister for exist... and making my life complete.

Great place! We were there on first Friday which was also 4th of July weekend and the 4 of us were…read moreable to get a table outside (it was pretty full inside). The outside patio was covered and had a 2nd bar out there which was very nice. Once we sat down, someone came over to let us know to order at the bar. Once we ordered, we got our drinks very quickly. I can't remember what I got, but 1 of my friends got the spicy drink that comes in a skull glass with 2 peppers to look like horns, loved the presentation! We had great service from the hostess to the bartender! There was a place across the way playing live music, so that was nice in the space. Not sure if we could hear music out there without it. I thought the prices were pretty average for a bar downtown. We also gave the photo booth a try inside and came away with 2 great strips. Great place to stop in for a drink!

Jake great pour, beer is good too! Who come back!! Tha k you for a great time! Best pour and as…read morethe all of them!

Oak & Ivy is my go‑to spot whenever I want a really well‑made drink. It's a small place, but it's…read morefull of character-the selection is broad, and the bartenders are true pros, knowledgeable and always ready to mix something new. My favorite is their Irish Mule with the in‑house ginger beer. Honestly, I've never had another Irish Mule that tastes like theirs-it's unique and perfectly balanced.What I love is that they're always open to creating new drinks based on what you're in the mood for, which makes every visit feel special. Located at Container Park in downtown Las Vegas on Fremont, it's the kind of spot where we always end up having a great time. The ambiance and the drinks make it worth coming back again and again.

This is our second time to glitter gulch. As locals we couldn't be happier!!! The service has been…read moreimpeccable both times. Very friendly and answered our questions about the drinks. Allison has been very gracious and helpful this visit! Both visits we've had delicious cocktails (Hawaii 5-0, Vegas vice, three rolls and a spin). But!! ...My new favorite is the na'cho whip (frothy, rummy, soooo tasty)! As tiki connoisseurs this makes us extreme happy!! The decor is perfect (tiki Ben need I say more!). Lots of glitter and lots of cool tiki art!

Decently priced drinks and food! If you feel like you're gonna buy two entrées... Get the feast!…read moreIt's essentially by to get one free! To the previous review that said that these drinks were not as good as the tiki bar in Excalibur... I guess you like overpriced drinks with less flavor and more fluff. Lol

The drinks, band, and bartenders were phenomenal! I will definitely return and recommend it to…read moreeveryone!

Tucked away on the second floor near the fitness center, Nowhere at Fontainebleau feels a bit…read morehidden with speakeasy vibes. It's a swanky lounge that's easy to miss, but definitely worth seeking out. I arrived right at opening and had the place to myself for a bit. The cocktail menu is creative and fun! I tried the "Let's Elope" and the "Country Club Wifey," and both were beautifully crafted and absolutely delicious. A big highlight of the visit was the bartender, Seth. He was super friendly, engaging, and full of great recommendations. Later in the evening they have live music on stage. It's a great spot to unwind, enjoy some quality cocktails, and just relax.

I really enjoyed my experience at this bar! The drinks were unique and creative, some of the best…read moreI've had all year! Staff was friendly and helpful with drink selections. Also the decor was a fun, moody vibe. Highly recommend for locals and those visiting Vegas!

Speakeasy vibe with all kinds of funky art and furniture. The staff was great. Jason was our…read morebartender and was excellent. If we didn't have dinner plans, we would have stayed longer.

White Whale turned out to be my favorite cocktail bar my friend and I visited during our bar crawl…read moreon a Saturday night. We sat at the bar and Miguel made us our drinks and provided great conversation. The vibe in here is a millennial dream. 90s R&B throwback songs play through the speakers while you sip your cocktail crafted fresh by one of the bartenders. There are two rooms, a main room and speakeasy in the back. There's plenty of bar seats and tables. We ordered the Trouble Maker and Spicy Flamingo. Both cocktails were delicious and fresh. I will definitely return to White Whale and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun cocktail bar.

Beautiful and cozy venue opened for less than a year. I was…read morethe first guest of the day and Evan was behind the bar and I was happy to see how passionate he is about their bar. He made me a Paper Plane. They have a great menu with some signature cocktails and some classics but they have a full bar to make any drink you want. I also had a beer and a delicious Mai Tai (picture) made by Miguel. You can feel when the bartender love their craft. I also would like to thank Alejandro for the amazing customer service. I will go back with friends after 8pm to enjoy the Captain's Quarters. It's another room, another bar inside White Whale with a different concept: There's no menu and the bartender will make your cocktail based on a quick conversation about what you like. I'm excited to go back. I live in Vegas and finding great places to go is challenging sometimes. Thanks Evan, Miguel and Alejandro for the top notch hospitality. (You can park your car at the public parking lot on the corner of Las Vegas Blv x Carson).