Speakeasies In Las Vegas – On the Strip & Downtown

Seeking out unique experiences should be at the top of your list in Las Vegas, and few things are more unique than grabbing a drink at a hidden speakeasy.

While craft cocktails tend to be the main attraction, there’s also something special about feeling “in the know” or like an “insider” that you can’t get from any old bar.

Strutting through the obscure, clandestine, and often camouflaged doors listed below will leave you feeling like a local. A Las Vegas regular. Someone who knows things.

You’ll be shocked by how many have been hiding in plain sight during your previous visits.

Here’s where to find ’em, and how to get in.

The Barbershop at Cosmopolitan

Found just inside Cosmopolitan’s north entrance (closest to Bellagio) is The Barbershop, specializing in both haircuts and cocktails.

To those not “in the know” The Barbershop is just that, a working barbershop.

What most don’t realize, however, is that the nondescript “Janitor” door in the back left corner leads to a stunning speakeasy bar, pictured below.

Live entertainment is common, and you can view The Barbershop’s events calendar here, along with the drink menu and reservation portal.

Check in with the employee posted up in front of the (real) barbershop to be escorted back through the secret entrance to the lounge, which is a stunner.

Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den at Resorts World

The Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den is nestled in the Famous Foods Street Eats food court at Resorts World.

Fuhu Cha Chaan Teng serves as the front, and it looks like just another restaurant in the food court to the unsuspecting passerby.

The blue shelving unit to the right of the cash register with the large golden cat on it is the door.

I’ve been a “regular” at this one over the years, and it’s among the best speakeasies in Vegas for my money.

This is what I treated myself to on my last visit. Most cocktails land at $20, give or take a few bucks.

The Ski Lodge at Cosmopolitan

The Ski Lodge is a part of Superfrico, a restaurant at Cosmopolitan, and can be found on level 2 of the resort’s Chelsea Tower.

Once on Cosmo’s second level, make your way to Superfrico and the Wicked Spoon Buffet to find the secret entrance, pictured below. The door (pictured below) is marked with a bronze skier.

Once inside, you’re transported far from the desert and Las Vegas to a snowy mountain retreat.

Uniquely, the lounge’s theme is… well… you guessed it… a ski lodge, and the crown jewel of the decor strategy is faux “windows” behind the bar with a snowy landscape view.

My brother and I recently swung in for a couple of old cocktails, and I was reminded why I love the place so much.

The drinks are great, but the bartenders are better. So much fun.

Take time to mill about and absorb the decor, which includes a plethora of obscure bumper stickers, cash with graffiti on it, board games, and so much more.

But it’s going to get real awkward if President Xi ever visits…

The Lock at Horseshoe

The Lock is a speakeasy within the Cabinet of Curiosities lounge at Horseshoe, found down the escalators past Jack Binion’s Steakhouse at the back of the casino.

The entrance is a vault door with an illuminated key above it and a metal wheel on the door.

You can’t miss it, as it’s not exactly hidden or disguised in any way, for that matter.

To get in, you should snag a reservation (make them here).

While I’ve never had a reservation and have gotten in every time, I’ve been sternly warned to “make them next time”. I’ll probs still wing it, but you should definitely plan ahead :).

Once you arrive, use the “old-timey” phone next to the secret door to gain entrance. The person on the other end will tell you when to knock and what the password is.

You can also use that phone to gauge availability if you didn’t make a reservation.

Once you provide the password at the main exterior door, you’ll be escorted into a small room with safes all over the wall (pictured below).

There, your next task will be to find the combination to open one of two doors that open up to the speakeasy.

I won’t bore you with the details, but an employee will be there to help you find the way. Which was needed in my case, as I’m a moron. Especially when I’ve been drinking.

Inside The Lock, mixologists prefer to use their imagination to create a cocktail specific to your tastes, interests, preferred vacation destination, and even your zodiac sign.

The Lock has a 2-drink minimum, so it won’t be cheap, but I love the vibe, decor, and service. It’s a winner.

Here’s my order form:

And the resulting cocktail (lol):

Easy’s Cocktail Lounge at Aria

Calling Aria’s Proper Eats Food Hall Home, Easy’s Cocktail Lounge is hidden behind a donut-and-coffee counter of the same name.

Once inside, guests are transported to the Prohibition era and treated to live jazz music nightly.

On the menu are cocktails ranging from a basic Old Fashioned to a number of “Show Stoppers”, like the “Smoke Show” pictured below, which combines cocktails with an impressive presentation.

The Count Room at Flamingo

Part of Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse, The Count Room’s doorway can be found to the right of Flamingo’s food court.

You’ll know you’re in the right place if you see the door pictured below:

Once inside, follow the path into the lounge area, which has a dark, elegant vibe and boasts prohibition-era decor that pays homage to early Las Vegas and the mob’s influence.

I recommend stopping in on Friday or Saturday night after 8:30 pm when “The Moonshiners” take the stage. I recently caught a show and was blown away by their ability to make modern hit songs sound as though they originated in the 1920s.

1923 Prohibition Bar at Mandalay Bay

Unlike other speakeasies in Las Vegas, 1923 Prohibition Bar isn’t hidden. It’s plainly visible in the Shops at Mandalay Bay between Mandalay and Luxor.

I have yet to visit, but they also have a location in The Venetian in the Grand Canal Shoppes.

Although the bar has a prominent storefront, the entrance is a bookcase, true to the speakeasy theme.

While the drink menu is what you’d expect at a lounge like this, I found the decor and ambiance to be the main attraction, with numerous artifacts and throwbacks to the Prohibition era.

Related: My recent visit to 1923 Prohibition Bar at Mandalay Bay.

Speakeasies in Downtown Las Vegas

The Underground at The Mob Museum

“The Underground”, a speakeasy in the basement of the Mob Museum, serves craft cocktails while also educating guests about the time period it depicts.

Aside from the drinks, my favorite part of The Underground is the numerous displays and placards around the room that teach you about the Prohibition era.

While I’d also encourage you to visit the Mob Museum, you can visit The Underground even if the museum isn’t in your plans.

The speakeasy has 2 entrances – One inside, one out.

To access the speakeasy from inside, walk into the Mob Museum and let an employee know you want to visit The Underground.

They’ll point you in the right direction.

For the full speakeasy experience, I recommend using the secret door on the outside of the building (pictured below). You’ll know you’re in the right place when you spot the wooden barrel that denotes the entrance.

My brother was a smidge confused about how his Old Fashioned was served… with the booze in a book.

He figured it out, though.

The Laundry Room

Accessible via a discreet entryway inside the Commonwealth bar on Fremont East across the street from El Cortez, The Laundry Room is an intimate throwback to the Prohibition era.

Capacity is capped at 16 people at a time, so reservations are a must (and can be made online here).

With 27 signature cocktails on the menu, The Laundry Room is open daily from 6 pm – Late. The speakeasy entrance is marked with a wooden laundry pin.

You’ll want to note a few specific rules you’ll need to follow at The Laundry Room. Specifically, no photography or loud talking is allowed. A business casual dress code is also enforced.

Related: Get more info about The Laundry Room speakeasy.