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    Hard Shake

    4.4 (24 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Kristen S.

    Great spot for a nightcap on the 23rd floor of the Waldorf. Beautiful floor to ceiling windows overlooking the strip. Dark, intimate lounge.

    Michelle E.

    November 2025: My husband and I went to Hard Shake to celebrate our anniversary with a few cocktails. I chose Hard Shake because the photos I saw online looked amazing and honestly, my experience matched what I saw! The bartender was amazingly talented- we both enjoyed our cocktails and we really enjoyed sitting at the bar! The bar is beautiful. And we loved the kettle chips and olives that were served, we even asked for seconds and thirds. Also the city views are stunning!

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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
    (279 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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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!

    This place definitely piqued my curiosity with the dark bar-like environment, the sparse lighting…read morehighlighting all the random knickknacks and peculiar objects lined up on the walls away from the two entrances. All I remember was going through the casino areas of Paris Hotel, and then going down one floor to the Horseshoe area to reach this bar just minutes before closing on a Friday close to midnight. I quickly grabbed a seat at the bar area and perused the menu, which has a ton of drinks, beers, wines, mocktails and even snacks. Even when close to closing time, patrons filled up all the bar seating which isn't a lot; most seating was couches and tables near the knickknacks. I got myself the Bee's Knees, which is cranberry and pineapple juice, apple puree, cinnamon fire syrup and some ginger beer according to their menu just outside the front entrance. I can only describe the taste as a sweetened fruit juice with a ton of fizz from the ginger beer, and the pineapple and apple came out on top for overpowering the drink overall. Some mint leaves and a slice of grapefruit were added in, and the mint leaves made this drink feel more like a special cocktail. This and other mocktails is $13 before tax, so pretty high price especially when considering their other alcoholic drinks are not that much higher than that... I actually still loved my drink, though! It was a nice wrap-up for my last day in Vegas and I'm curious now to look a lot more carefully at the stuff on the walls if I ever come here again!

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    4.2
    (405 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    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.

    I arrived to the vesper bar and found a nice couch next to the bar…read more The atmosphere is nice and the bar looks very appealing. I sat for around 15 minutes waiting for service and then walked up to the bar instead to order drinks. He rejected my offer and said the waitress would take my order and to return back to my seat. The waitress has not come around. she has been standing in the corner looking at nothing for the past 20 minutes.

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    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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    4.4
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    0.5 mi
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    We had a fantastic time at The Vault! This place is a true hidden gem. The cocktail menu is…read moreincredibly creative, with each drink thoughtfully crafted and bursting with unique flavors. The atmosphere is sophisticated and intimate, making it the perfect spot for a high-end night out. Our server, Jessica provided top-notch service, she was professional, attentive, and incredibly welcoming throughout the evening. They even surprised us with complimentary snacks and cocktail shots, which was such a generous and thoughtful touch that made our night feel even more special! The small bites we ordered were also absolutely delicious and paired perfectly with our drinks. If you're looking for a refined experience with outstanding drinks, a great vibe, and amazing hospitality, The Vault is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

    We visited the Vault at Bellagio on Friday, June 19th with a 9:30pm reservation for two…read more This was our first time visiting this establishment, and it is still a relatively unknown speakeasy. Sure, it is known; however, it was surprisingly not that busy for a Friday. We were seated at a shell like booth and this space between the back side of the Players Club and the Cash cage, is a lovely and elegant place. Is it expensive? yes. Most other fine establishments are also expensive in Vegas. It is what it has become. Is that good? Probably not; however, it does give you the opportunity to experience something unique and special. Although we had one server, the servers worked very well together throughout our 90 minutes here and really team assisted with each other. Between the two of us, we had three drinks. You can page through the very detailed menu, and I decided to have the Passion's Serenade drink, which was a glass partially frozen with a coconut and passionfruit puree and then also had some chocolate rum, vanilla and fresno chili. It was a delicious drink, and actually was a great "sit back and wait" drink, because it took a while for the frozen portion to melt. The experience comes with some complimentary bar snacks and then some complimentary mini jello shots on the way out. The check is presented in an exquisite "Vault" Type of book. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would return again in the future. Expect drink prices to range from about $30 to $70, with some even higher for the "market price" drinks.

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    Caviar croissaunt ($58)
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