In the last article we looked at some of the hottest mega clubs in Las Vegas. In this piece well look at nightlife alternatives for those that dont like booming nightclubs.
They’re more low key – well not Coyote Ugly – but they are places that are easier for most people to socialize. Here’s some of our picks for the slickest places in town.
Coyote Ugly
Over at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino is the Coyote Ugly Bar & Dance Saloon . This place is for serious drinkers only. It’s a bawdy, brassy place where ladies dance on the bar, the crowd is sprayed with water and hard rocking hits are pumped out all night long. Based on the film Coyote Ugly, it’s a place where the ladies are in charge and the men are left to watch. With few rules Coyote Ugly is not a dance club; rather it’s a cross between a fraternity party and an upscale dive bar. Many women have even left their bras behind to be displayed on the rafters. Its motif is old school southern that was designed to look well worn and features flea market treasures. Coyote Ugly is open from 6 p.m. into the wee hours the next morning. Cover charges may apply so call (702) 740-6330 for more information.
Tabú
Tabú Ultra Lounge at MGM Grand is an intimate lounge that’s also part dance club. Featuring what’s dubbed as nouveau classic cocktails, Tabú has a silky smooth atmosphere where DJs spin tunes that up the chill factor. Enjoy a cosmopolitan in this sleek and cosmopolitan club. Tabú is the perfect place to start an evening and enjoy some casual conversations. The lounge is open Wednesday – Monday, 10 p.m. For table/booth reservations, call the VIP Services Manager at (702) 891-7129 or learn more online at www.mgmgrand.com/nightlife/tabu-ultra-lounge.aspx.
Caramel
Distinctively refined and upscale, Caramel at Bellagio is a relaxed ultra lounge that’s designed to take it down a notch. Great martinis and cocktails like the Oreo Shake are served up in a sleek environment featuring caramel-colored leather couches, opaque marble tables and hand-blown glass sculptures. The lounge’s atmosphere is calm and cool which allows conversations between different groups of people to start naturally and is a great alternative for people that have no interest in the mega clubs. Caramel opens every evening at 5:00 p.m. and stays open until 4:00 a.m. For table reservations or more information, please call 702.693.8300 or visit www.caramelbar.com.
NOIR BAR The antithesis of the mega club, NOIR BAR seeks to create a refuge for those looking to get away from the roar of the crowd and blare of dance hall music. Located at the Luxor Hotel and opened just this past weekend, NOIR sets out to make everyone feel they are in an ultra exclusive VIP room. Cocktails are tailored on the spot to individual tastes while rich desserts tempt the palate and a promise to deliver a memorable evening with the utmost of privacy. Décor is meant to have a French accent and harkens the DNA of an upscale speakeasy with tasteful chandeliers, black crocodile chairs, hand-picked tables and crimson covered walls. There is also a private entrance to enhance the privacy experience. For more information call 702.262.5257. Blush
Last weekend Wynn Las Vegas debuted a new nightlife concept. Dubbed a boutique nightclub, Blush is an intimate 4,500 square foot venue that starts the evening as a lounge and slowly morphs into a dance club. It features an open air patio and bar overlooking lighted topiaries and foliage. Inside, the room features a lit onyx dance floor and crème lantern ceiling sculpture. This central art focal piece creates various hues and images that constantly transform. Asian appetizers from Red 8 are served until 9 p.m. Every Tuesday is industry night – which means this place will be packed. Table reservations are highly recommended and cover is $30. It’s open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until 4 a.m. For more information call 702-770-3633.