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    Hard Shake

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    Open 6:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    LL B.

    Caviar on top of the world at the Hard Shake Is simple the best - feels like your in a Super-Man movie the scene is set. Enjoy the view.

    Lisa D.

    Gorgeous ambiance. Friendly bartenders. Excellent drinks. The cod was to die for. I'd definitely go back. Great view too!

    Cariño

    Curiousity drove me to Hard Shake, the Waldorf Astoria's revamp of the former Mandarin Oriental Skybar space. After reservation check-in and a brief wait, was escorted by the pleasant hostess to a prime viewing table right at the floor-to-ceiling windows facing north. Atmosphere: Went after nightfall, so my focus was mostly directed out the window to take in the neon (and LED) urban scenery. Guests received complimentary snacks; mine were chicharrónes and a variety of pitted olives. Cariño ($24): Adequate liquid volume, smooth and creamy, sweet enough without being cloying with hints of baking spices. Honey Shrimp ($39): Five large tails, good snappiness, sweet, didn't taste much chili contrast, topped by three fabulous and delicate tuile butterflies. Value: YOLO pricing, IMO. Even if they are in line with other upscale Strip casinos, I haven't yet been completely desensitized to the massive increase for cocktails and food at upscale hotels on the Strip. Service: Attentive from (per receipt) Mariana.

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    Leslie I.

    So romantic, and their drinks are great, with a great view to go with. Service can be slow at times from experience but still a nice visit nonetheless. Their espresso martinis are delish!! They have good tea as well.

    Camille D.

    Came here past Saturday. I like the new remodel at the Waldorf Astoria's rooftop bar. It has the most breathtaking views of the strip. The cocktails are not bad, again it is Vegas so it will be slightly more pricey. We had reservations due to our party being large (6 people) and were seated right away. Our server was nice and checked on us. It is on the quieter side of the strip which was a pleasant change!

    Lisa K.

    The newly renovated and reopened SkyBar at the Waldorf Astoria still has a spectacular view and tasty cocktails. Service is on point here and whether you're staying at the Waldorf or just stopping in for a drink, you won't be disappointed.

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    Fazle H.

    This place is a hidden gem in Vegas. It's quiet, few people and has a cozy feel. The service here is fast and the free snacks with a drink order is a nice touch. The I almost didn't want to refute review this place because I liked it so much that I don't want it to lose current ambience.

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    Aaron A.

    Great new bar at the Waldorf Astoria! This bar just opened 5 weeks ago and is located on the 23rd floor of the WA. While waiting for a friend to arrive, was greeted by Mikala who was super friendly and when asked about the drink menu, took the time to converse and explain the recent opening, renovation and grand opening. My friend arrived and we were seated at the bar with a beautiful view. Our bartender made an excellent Mui Tai drink and the golden hour was on point.

    Albert K.

    Great views of Vegas. Good cocktails after the rebrand. Luxurious lounge on top of the Waldorf. Didn't get offered any water though, but not a deal breaker.

    3/21/25
    Melissa C.

    Was excited to try the remodel of SkyBar. The design is sleek and upscale, and the view is breathtaking as before. A revamped menu, unfortunately, isn't going to work. In my opinion. Gone are the fun cocktails that made for a unique experience. Prices for drinks are on par with other Strip lounges. Food, however, has missed the mark. The bar had just opened, or reopened, so the menus were brand new. Descriptions were confusing, and I guess they are shooting for a gastronomy experience and not a true upscale lounge appetizer menu. I had their version of a Negroni, which was good but not described as Negroni on the menu. My $26 tuna appetizer turned out to be a "cigar". It looked cool but the actual amount of food in it was laughable. I was expecting at least a decent amount of food for $26. Employees were friendly and were gracious in answering my questions. I regret not voicing my disappointment in the "cigar". You get bar snacks, which were good. High prices in a lounge like this can be justified if the food is at least a decent amount for the price.

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    4.1(273 reviews)
    0.6 miEastside
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    Chris was our bartender at this unique bar we visited in the Horseshoe casino . It's exactly what…read moreyou expect with the "oddities" and curiosities on display throughout. Every corner has a different oddity and to add to the intrigue and search for answers, they encourage opening some of the drawers for closer looks! They have a bar area where you can sit and enjoy your drink or food but also have cozy areas throughout where you can sit and take it all in. Definitely a fun bar to check out when in Vegas and hopefully you get Chris who was delightful and made fantastic drinks!

    Just an ok experience…read more Inside is definitely themed cool and each of the weird objects inside has a little number you can use to lookup and get more information. There is a second secret bar that wasn't open when we were there, but from what I understand you use clues from the objects to gain access. The drinks were ok but nothing spectacular, they were also a little on the pricey side for what you get. They had a limited selection of non-alcoholic drinks and upon asking if I could get one of their featured drinks in a NA version, the bartender seemed like he was being put out by the request. He made it, but the drink I got didn't really have any of the flavors described. If you are waiting for a tee time at Twilight Zone mini golf maybe you could stop in, though honestly I would probably just go to the bar down the hall by the food court.

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    Do not mistaken this exhibit for the 1923 Prohibition at the Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino. The…read moreVenetian version upholds a more realisticated authentic New Orleans- prohibition theme.. Low ceiling and dimly lit lights to best exemplify the underground canal-tunnel era. Sara was an amazing waitress and conduit to one of the best evenings it's of dining, flavors, and enjoyment! Espresso Martinis $20 each and VERY good! I also had an Old fashioned and it was definitely one of the best I've had. Same price point. We really loved the speakeasy vibe & the somewhat secret way to get here if you don't know what your looking for.

    Tucked away in a little oulet in the shopping area is an elevator that takes you to a portrait that…read moreis a door... Then you step into the majestic 1923! With dim lits, a purple hue, fancy tables and a beautiful bar you feel a little fancy. We were the for the Docksiders Yacht Rock show. My definition of Yaht rock and theirs differs but that is not the venues issue. It was clean and quaint. We received a free drink with our ticket entry. Wendid not get a choice but it was some drink out of a remixed cooler. It was strong and flavorful. Overall this is a cool venue for the right show.

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    4.2(405 reviews)
    0.3 miThe Strip
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    Nice atmosphere, attentive service, good drink selection. I got the Vesper, Vesper martini which is…read morethe bar's namesake & made exactly as James Bond's order except stirred, not shaken as a martini should be. Generous grapefruit rind garnish, definitely boozey, I think I prefer a standard gin martini better, but def a must have if you want to try something different or if you're feeling like James Bond that evening. Wife had the Mint Julep. It included cognac & bourbon & was very stiff, but surprisingly didn't taste of strong alcohol... the sign of a good drink. My wife was riding high the rest of the night. Good lobby bar for stiff drinks. Would def return.

    Checked out of the hotel and wanted to get a drink at the bar to kill some time before my flight…read more The bar has plenty of seating at the bar and around the area. I opted for a comfier lounge chair next to the bar and checked out the menu on the table. When I was ready to order, I went up to the bar. Which, if you've been to bars in general, they happily take your order and you wait and bring the drinks back to your seat. Well not at Vesper. Went up ready to order and the bartender asked where we were seated and said a waitress would come by and that we couldn't order with him. We sat, we waited 15-20 mins and no one came around. We waited long enough and decided it wasn't worth our money. If trying to get an order in was this difficult, can't imagine what the rest of the service is like.

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    Lapa Lounge

    4.8(11 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    WOW! It's been a minute since I've been to the Rio and explored. And we were here for a show and…read moreended up checking out this place after a bartender told us to on property after the show ended. And I'm so glad we did! This is such a cool bar on property at the Rio. It's a very Brazilian vibe in here and just so cool. The lounge seating is absolutely beautiful. I just got a gin and tonic, but next time I come back here, definitely grabbing one of their tropical cocktails which looked so good. There was live entertainment when we were here, too. Such a cool spot. Would definitely come back here again!

    A new development on our last visit was the new Lapa Lounge Bar. A large round bar between the…read morecasino floor and the front doors. Adhering to the Brazil vibe, it has a gold jaguar climbing the bar and a very chique vibe with pops of gold and patterned seat upholstery. And it's a perfectly convenient stop for a drink when meeting others in the lobby to leave for dinner. Bartender Christian is as friendly as all the staff at the Rio and took great care of us. The cocktail game is real and we had some excellent, beautiful drinks. There was a live singer some nights. (Lapa & Luckley's have happy hours a few days a week) Also, I don't know how often this happens, but while in the casino we were given a buy one get one coupon for drinks here! But be sure to tip on your total before the discount ;)

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    The Vault - Forgot what was in it, but it was delicious

    The Vault

    4.4(111 reviews)
    0.5 miThe Strip
    $$$$

    The highlight of this evening was this hidden speakeasy cocktail bar inside the Bellagio!…read more Paisley greeted us as we entered The Vault and let us know that without a reservation we only had the option of seats at the bar. We've have awesome experiences watching bartenders before AND we were determined to stay so we happily agreed. Paisley was a delight to chat with as we waited for only 10 minutes while seats opened up for us at the bar. I also got to check out the restroom, which boasts a high tech toilet with automated opening/flushing and a heated seat! We had the pleasure of meeting Michael our bartender and Yesi the bartender apprentice, and regulars Bill and Kim from Texas on one side of us, and Mario from California on the other as we spent the next hour and half savoring one luxury cocktail each and some complimentary snacks (seasoned pistachio nuts, cheesy crackers, and a little amazing bite that I can't remember the ingredients of). Welcome complimentary drinks: "Key to my heart" -- fun little rum drinks to start off with served in a spherical black case surrounded by dry ice! (See video). A bit sweet for my taste but tasty and just a little shot's worth (to be sipped). Cocktails: La Vie En Rose: (5/5) Rose infused gin, house made strawberry infused sweet vermouth, aperol, orange essence. Gorgeous spherical ice cube with a real flower frozen inside). Described as a summer Negroni. I chose it because I love Negronis and am always up for trying a variation on a classic like that. The Fountain (5/5): bourbon, Punt e mes vermouth (55 year old bottle!), orange essence. The Vault's take on the classic Manhattan. Michael gave us a taste of the punt e mes sweet vermouth and it was sublime. Both spectacular cocktails were definitely made for sipping and savoring. And to top it off! Little espresso shots at the end....mmm delectable dessert my bites to complete a flawless experience. We'll be back! Michael is a masterful mixologist and Yesi is an awesome apprentice! Highly recommend!

    The Vault is an upscale speakeasy in the Bellagio. It is a true speakeasy in that there is no…read moresignage anywhere. We had to do some research on Yelp and Google to find it. The only hint I'll give is that it's located on the casino floor. When we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess. She asked us if we had reservations or were walking in. I really appreciated this because the way she phrased her question told me they had availability and we would be granted entry. The bar is very small and seats about 30. Reservations are strongly encouraged, however we went on a Monday in February. If you're going on a weeknight during off peak season, you should be okay without a reservation. The hostess gave us the option of sitting at the bar or at a table. We asked her for her rec and she said the bar so that's what we chose. The decor is beautiful. The ambiance is dark and moody. It's perfect for a date night. We were greeted by both bartenders. I believe the bartender that made our drinks was Rory. He was very nice and knowledgeable about cocktails. He was able to answer our questions and make suggestions based on our preferences. As we browsed the menu, we were presented with welcome drinks in a fancy smoky container. I don't recall the name of the drink, but it had a lychee flavor with a sugar rim and it was good! Drinks are extremely pricey which is to be expected in Vegas. It's also on par based on where the speakeasy is located (hint hint). The cheapest cocktail was $30 so prepare yourself for the sticker shock. Some drinks were $80-$100! Sometimes you just have to treat yourself. I went with the Velvet Moon which was an interesting cocktail consisting of both gin and mezcal. It had flavors of hibiscus and it also had egg white which I absolutely love! The presentation was beautiful and I really enjoyed it! My friend went with the Basilico Bliss which he enjoyed. I didn't try any, but it looked really good. As we were enjoying our drinks, the staff presented us with savory bar snacks. They were tasty and were a perfect compliment to our cocktails. They do have food on the menu, but we had already eaten so we stuck with our complimentary snacks. As we were closing out, the staff presented us with a complimentary mini dessert. Rory described it as a Carajillo Jello shot. I don't like jello (I hate the texture), but I do love Carajillos. My friend does not drink coffee and does not like coffee flavor, so I ate both of them. They were so delicious (but the texture was off putting lol). I typically don't mention the restrooms in my reviews, but this one is worth mentioning. All I have to say is heated seats with a bidet! We really enjoyed our visit. Had the drinks not been so pricey, we probably would have stayed longer. If you enjoy speakeasies and/or craft cocktails, go have a drink at The Vault! The experience alone is worth it!

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    Caviar croissaunt ($58)

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