Key Points:
- Ghost Donkey is a speakeasy located in the seating area of Cosmopolitan’s Block 16 Food Hall.
- The door you’re looking for is green with an illuminated white donkey depicted on it.
- Cocktails land at a sub-$20 price point, which is reasonable.
Among my favorite “quirks” of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is all the “hidden stuff”, which includes a pizza restaurant, a restaurant disguised as a pawn shop, and 3 speakeasies.
And let me tell ya. I love a good speakeasy.
One of those options, Ghost Donkey, is an unadvertised speakeasy featuring hand-crafted mezcal and tequila cocktails and an awesome atmosphere.
How To Find Ghost Donkey
Ghost Donkey is along the back wall of Cosmopolitan’s Block 16 Urban Food Hall, located on the second floor near the Chandelier Bar, which is across the hall from China Poblano & Milk Bar.
If you’re on the casino floor, follow the signs for the Chandelier Bar and take the nearby escalator up one level.
Here’s the food court you’re looking for:
Once you reach Block 16, head toward the back wall of the food court (you’ll be surrounded by restaurant seating) and look for the green door with the white donkey on it (pictured below).
Open the door, step in, and you’ll find yourself in the small speakeasy with a distinct New York City vibe.
The idea of a speakeasy, or hidden bar, is genius. Although Ghost Donkey’s existence is well known amongst regulars, there’s still a feeling of “being an insider” sitting at a bar that many are oblivious to.
It’s just fun.
A concept like Ghost Donkey embodies a spirit of uniqueness that Las Vegas as a whole seems to be moving away from, and I’m all about it.
Given the lounge’s size, Ghost Donkey has an intimate vibe, hard to find at a mega-resort, which adds to its allure.
With only 10 stools at the bar and seating for 10-15 more throughout the room, the entire space isn’t much larger than a typical hotel room.
There’s so much more to this bar than the novelty of it being hidden. Ghost Donkey’s service, cocktails, and food options are honestly next-level.
While I tend to be a “light beer guy”, I found the Pisterolo ($18) to be an outstanding change of pace and worth the price tag.
It was also nice to eat a vegetable in Vegas for once. Health is so important.
I found the mix of tequila, ancho verde, roasted poblano, pineapple, and lime created a spicy, yet sweet concoction that, when mixed with the salt-lined rim, was fantastic.
A fancier drink than I’m used to, I fully admit that I’m unable to define what half the ingredients I just mentioned are, but I can confirm that they came together nicely.
Since that inaugural visit, I’ve stuck to the mezcal old-fashioned, which doubles as strong and delicious.
Here’s the full drink menu:
In addition to specialty cocktails, Ghost Donkey also serves a lineup of specialty nachos, including Truffle Nachos with white cheddar sauce, black truffles, and chives.
I creepily asked my neighbor to photograph his nachos during my last visit so I could share. He said they were spectacular.
Since I had the camera out, figured I may as well capture their cocktails too!
Ghost Donkey opens daily at 2 or 4pm, depending on the day, and I recommend getting in there right away to guarantee a seat.
The drinks, food, and service are great. Combine that with the experience that finding a hidden bar like Ghost Donkey provides – Amazing.
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I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.
Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.