Nevada hides a treasure trove of secret drinking spots where adventure awaits behind unmarked doors. From password-protected speakeasies to bars disguised as everyday businesses, these hidden gems offer unique cocktail experiences away from the typical tourist crowds. Grab your sense of adventure as we explore eight of Nevada’s most secretive and exciting bars worth discovering on your next visit.
1. The Laundry Room: Text for Entry
Nestled inside Commonwealth bar in Downtown Las Vegas, this intimate 20-seat speakeasy transports visitors to the Prohibition era. Getting in requires sending a text message to a secret number and patiently waiting for your reservation to be confirmed.
Once inside, mixologists craft personalized cocktails based on your preferences while strict house rules (including no cell phones) preserve the exclusive atmosphere. The dim lighting, vintage furnishings, and jazz music create the perfect backdrop for sipping handcrafted libations.
2. Ghost Donkey: Mezcal Paradise
Who would expect a vibrant mezcal bar hiding behind an unmarked door in the Cosmopolitan’s Block 16 Urban Food Hall? This crimson-hued hideaway dazzles with string lights dangling from the ceiling, creating a warm, festive atmosphere that feels worlds away from the casino floor.
Specializing in rare mezcals and tequilas, their mixologists craft creative concoctions featuring unexpected ingredients like truffle-infused honey. Don’t miss their signature Mushroom Margarita or the spicy mango-infused mezcal drinks that have earned them a cult following.
3. Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den: Hidden Asian Speakeasy
Curiosity leads to cocktails at this clandestine bar tucked behind Ms. Meow’s noodle shop at Resorts World. Look for the inconspicuous entrance – a bookshelf that swings open to reveal a sultry lounge adorned with Asian-inspired décor and rich red accents…