The Tech Traveler’s Guide to Las Vegas: Where to Stay, Eat, and Recharge

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The Tech Traveler’s Guide to Las Vegas: Where to Stay, Eat, and Recharge

Las Vegas is a Rorschach test, a representation of the inner self turned outward by large, garish and frankly ridiculous forces. It is a spectacle, a sham, a spectacle and a subject on which no one is without an opinion. Vegas divides and conquers, it captivates and disgusts us, constrains and repels us with equal and opposite centrifugal force. How you feel about Vegas right now, in your mind, is a window into your very soul.

I spent my entire adult life ignoring Vegas, maybe even mildly hating Vegas, until a few years ago when my older brothers – lifelong Deadheads and jam-band enthusiasts – talked me into attending a noodle dance weekend at the Sphere. To my great surprise and delight, I had a great time – no, a great time, if I’m honest, between the food and the music and the fun and the almighty absurd, out-of-body bacchanals of the place itself. Now I go back there for events, on vacation, for work, to play. Invite me to Vegas and I’ll say yes. Something in all this comes from clicked: the permissiveness, the hospitality, the unparalleled glut of options and choices and places to eat, play and be entertained. It’s one of America’s greatest food cities and a truly remarkable place to spend a few days attending a conference or professional engagement.

Vegas has long attracted travelers from the world of technology and science, and the city itself is something of a technological marvel. I’m not sure this extends to the rather dated Convention Center; many hotels themselves offer relatively high-end conference and accommodation facilities. The Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CESis present every year in January, as is Enterprise Connect, the DEF CON hacker conference and many others. This long cross-association has helped make Vegas a tech city.

The most important thing about Vegas is that you have to give in. Don’t fight. Follow the flow of neon. In the guide below, I’ve laid out a tip sheet on my favorite places to stay, eat, gamble, and get caught up in the timeless nature of Vegas, but it’s important that you get sucked into doing 25 other things that aren’t recommended in the following paragraphs. Las Vegas is above all a 24-hour discovery engine par excellence, the kind of place that makes you put down your phone in full overstimulation. There really is nowhere else on earth.

Where to stay

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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 28, 2013: Sunrise view of the famous Wynn Casino Resort on the Las Vegas Strip.Photography: Trekandshoot/Getty Images

3131 S Las Vegas Boulevard, (702) 770-7000

If you need or want to stay on “The Strip”, the famous stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard on which there are around thirty hotel-casino complexes, this is the best place to do it. The Wynn it exudes class and calm from the moment you walk through the door, which is extraordinary considering the surrounding environment. From check-in to room service to restaurants and bars, it’s a self-contained oasis of class and dignity in a city that’s not necessarily known for either. Of course, you can also party here, hit the bars and nightclubs and eat extremely well – check out our restaurant recommendations below. The Wynn’s multiple shopping malls put luxury brands front and center, making for a great window shopping or celebration if things went really well at the conference. Modern, stylish, spotlessly clean, safe, but above all human – like the real person who takes your omelette order at 3 a.m. – in a city with endless hotel options, the Wynn is something special.

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3355 S Las Vegas Boulevard, (702) 414-1000

I’m going to The Venetian every time I visit Vegas, even if I don’t stay there, this hotel has split the atom in terms of energy, excitement, popularity and modern amenities, and just being there is extremely fun. Rooms are clean and spacious, often with stunning views, and no hotel in Vegas offers as many dining and shopping options. The Venetian’s whimsical and deeply kitsch Grand Canal Shoppes, with their Venetian-style gondolas and blue frescoed skies, channel something absurd and entertaining that touches the soul of Vegas. If your budget allows, opt for one of the Venetian’s club rooms, which give you access to a lounge stocked with snacks and drinks, and are a great place to snuggle up with colleagues or teammates before heading out to do business for the day.

2777 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, (702) 678-7777

If you spend most of your time in Vegas inside the convention center, this is the best hotel closest to this huge facility. And now, thanks to a newly opened Boring Company Vegas Loop Station makes going door to door even faster. Even if you weren’t in Convention Center purgatory while in Vegas, The Fontainebleau is pretty cool in its own right, with its high ceilings, state-of-the-art equipment, art collection, high-end wellness options (including an IV bar, spa, and fancy fitness center), and assemblage of very fine culinary selections. This hotel still looks brand new (it only opened in 2023). It cost $3.7 billion to build, and it appears that way. If you can choose a suite (or ask your boss to do so), it’s worth doing so for the panoramic views and sleek, modern furnishings.

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1 Main Street, (702) 386-2110

Downtown Las Vegas is awesome: a little rougher than the Strip, a little more retro, but lots of fun and home to some of my favorite hotels in the city. I really like The squarewhich sits at the main entrance to famous Fremont Street and on the site of the original Las Vegas train station. The Plaza has been open since 1971 and proudly carries the flashy glamor of the 70s. Even if you don’t know the hotel by name, you’ve seen it in movies like Casino And Back to the Future IIwhere he replaced Biff Tannen’s Pleasure Paradise. (It is also featured prominently in the 1997 music video for Mase’s “”Feel so good“) The hotel underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation about a decade ago; the rooms are modestly priced and unpretentious. But it’s everything else about the property that you have to love: the non-smoking casino area, the one-zero roulette tables, the magnificent retro bingo parlor, the 1970s time-honored wedding chapel, and the epic retro glass bubble dining room at Oscar’s Steakhouse. You’re not to Vegas to play: It’s a work trip, remember? But if you want to float around a bit, the Plaza has a reputation for being the place where the gamblers play, with favorable odds on table games and generous promotions on slots. Don’t believe me? Vegas Pauly Cthe first video game influencer on Instagram (“I have to play for medical reasons”) and a regular at the Plaza.

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8 rue Fremont, (702) 247-2258

This hotel and casino is so much fun. THE Approximately opened in 2020, making it by far the newest hotel in downtown Vegas, and it’s famous for having a positively epic stadium-style sportsbook, one of the best places in town to watch a game or enjoy an impressive array of prop bets, futures, and other sports betting nodes. The rooms appear new and clean, and the hotel is home to a famous permanent guest in the form of Vegas Vickie, the iconic 25-foot neon “cowgirl” who once dominated Fremont Street. The technology in Circa’s rooms is particularly cool and thoughtful, with smart temperature control, touchscreen lighting, and tablet control for bell services, wake-up calls, and room service.

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11011 West Charleston Boulevard, (702) 797-7777

Let’s say the work keeps you busy for weeks, not days. Maybe you’re doing conferences one after the other or you’re part of the preparation team for a big event. Red rock is widely considered the “locals’ favorite” casino and hotel for people who live and work in Vegas year-round. It’s far from the Strip (about 18 km) and it feels even further away in terms of atmosphere and clientele. The restaurants, bars and lounges are all of a high standard, and the circular pool and cabana complex is sleek and chic. If you’re not going the short-term home rental route for an extended stay, Red Rock Casino is a great option.

Coworking and meeting spaces

6795 S, rue Edmond, (702) 444-1111

Innervation is a sprawling 65,000 square foot coworking space and event venue near the airport. The complex was founded by Rob Roy, CEO and founder of the technology and data center company. To change. This place is a hub of the Las Vegas tech industry, and its name is intentionally misspelled – “Innevation” as opposed to inNovation – that’s because Roy & co. aiming to “take the ‘no’ out of innovation,” which sounds very Gavin Belson, but I digress. What you’ll get here are multiple floors of conference rooms, workspaces, lounges, game rooms, lockers, hydroponic systems, and energy-constrained devices, all backed by super-fast Wi-Fi and a modern design scheme. If you need a group workspace or meeting space and want to do it away from the casino and hotel scene, you’ve found your ideal candidate, as long as you’re willing to do it. snowy.

1001 Shadow Lane, (702) 847-5308

IncuBase is more like your classic coworking setup, also close to the airport and easily accessible from the Strip. Incubase offers office space for small, medium and large groups, day passes, desk memberships, ample parking and a wide range of amenities including a private rooftop with epic views and full facility buyout options. There’s even a partnership with Alliance Personal Offices that allows you to establish a business mailing address to register your business or open a bank account in the United States, as well as the option to hire a live receptionist. You can work here for an hour if you want, or run an entire business from the establishment, and like just about everything in Vegas, no one asks too many questions.

6675 S, chemin Tenaya, (702) 462-6265

Tastefully named and community-focused, Bottega exchange serves as an “office away from the office” for Las Vegas’ technology and small business community. Coworking spaces like this can be a great way for short-term visitors to connect with the local scene, and for what it’s worth, this place clearly has the nicest interior design, couches, chairs, and overall aesthetic vibe of the LV coworking scene. Monthly subscriptions and private offices are the order of the day here, making it perfect if you’re looking for a recurring setup for a longer project or plan to host multiple meetings in a given month. The space also specializes in hosting events, ranging from small groups up to 200 people or more.

For coffee and coffee

Inside the Venetian

Located inside the Grand Venetian Colonnade, a rather swanky corridor that connects the check-in area to the main casino, is a small outpost of the San Francisco bean-to-bar chocolate brand Dandelion. You can get fancy chocolate there, yes, but I go there every time I’m in Vegas for what might be the best espresso on the Strip, with coffee from another San Francisco brand, Ritual Coffee. This place is an oasis of calm amidst the Venetian madness, and you can linger at a large communal table with your laptop or phone if necessary.

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1126 E Fremont Street, (702) 331-5500

Vegas has a very good local coffee scene, and this spacious, airy cafe in the Arts District is my favorite local spot for breakfast, espresso drinks, filter coffee, and an hour of shitting on my computer. The breakfast sandwich at PublicUs is delicious, the Loco Moco is as good as any I’ve had on the continent, the vegan patty melt is perfect and all the drinks, including the teas from Sung tea and mochas made from Askinos chocolate – are some of the best in Vegas. Go once or often, and become a regular during your stay.

Inside the Wynn

My favorite laptop spot at the Wynn, this place is an outpost of the decidedly old-school health food brand Urth Caféfounded in Los Angeles in the late 1980s. I like the breakfast burrito here and the acai bowl, and the coffee is always hot and fresh and not too complicated. There’s enough space here to use your laptop, spread out and work, and the people watching is great too, because it’s the Wynn.

252, Promenade du Center des Congrès, (702) 369-3322

Is this the best bagel in America outside of New York? It depends on what you think of the whole California savory salad muffin craze, I guess; but for a real bagel, boiled and flipped on a bagel board, served with your choice of schmear or maybe a little lox, Siegel’s Bagelmania the place delivers the truth and more. Its full-service restaurant is right next to the convention center, making it an ideal getaway if you’re stuck there for work; it’s huge and well lit and no one will blink twice if you pull out a laptop on your everything bagel with vegetarian schmear (the correct order). It’s also a full-service deli in case you want a sandwich for lunch, and the diner-style coffee is satisfying and plentiful (there are also plenty of flavored iced coffee options if that’s more your thing). Once you visit Siegel’s Bagelmania for the first time, you’ll return every time you’re in town.

Where to eat

Las Vegas is one of the best food cities in America, period. If you’re not eating well here, you’re doing it wrong: Vegas food touches a wide range of needs and situational decisions, and there’s a “best choice” for almost every moment. I’m dividing this section into three distinct categories, including delicious Vegas food on a budget, quirky restaurants you can only find here, and truly epic and explosive dining rooms that help anchor the Vegas experience as singular and essential. I could have listed 30 more restaurants on this list and still not be nearly complete.

Inside the Venetian

A must for me at the Venetian Palazzo, Miznon is a cheap, quick-service Mediterranean restaurant that makes incredibly good falafel sandwiches, lamb skewers, and an unusually convincing “green bean bag” with a tangy lemon-garlic vinaigrette. He’s the little brother of HaSalonChef Eyal Shani’s Vegas fine-dining restaurant, located just down the hall.

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2985 S Las Vegas Boulevard, (702) 735-4177

A neon glowing vaporwave restaurant near the convention center, Pepper mill is particularly emblematic. It looks like To drive the soundtrack comes to life (or something that comes out of GTA vice city), yet it is appreciated by locals and hospitality professionals. People go there just to take pictures, and yet there’s a James Beard Award. I went there just to have a beer and hang out, but the onion rings might be my favorite thing on earth. If a Denny’s dropped acid, go back in time to all of the Scarfand hired the restaurant chef of your dreams, you would end up with something like Peppermill. I can’t recommend it enough.

3041 S Las Vegas Blvd. (multiple locations)

It’s late on the Strip and you need to eat – maybe the casinos have wiped you out, or maybe you won big, or maybe the constant mega-stimulation of Vegas itself has fried your synapses. Believe me – I’ve been there, my friend – what you need is to go for a walk on the Strip, or get in a car, and arrive at the shiny halogen salute of El Gordo Tacos. This place is famous for a reason; a battalion of carving stations, much like they run things at Katz, surround a central dining room, in which you’re surrounded by your fellow Vegas survivalists. You need tacos, of course – the buche is good, as is the asado – and you want fries loaded with the meat of your choice (maybe chorizo, you’ve earned it). Eat everything immediately and drink something cold and hydrating. You’re going to get there.

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6671 S Las Vegas Boulevard, (702) 798-7889

One of the best Indian restaurants in 2026, not just in Vegas, but in the entire country.Add defines the genre in its contemporary approach to subcontinental cuisine. There are four ways to cook over a live fire here (charcoal manghal, traditional tandoor, state-of-the-art Josper grill and Chinese wok) and an incredibly inventive raw bar menu that pits the flavors of India against global fresh fish traditions (the caviar puri is a must). Get the lamb chops, lobster green curry and black truffle naan. I can’t say enough good things about this place: it’s probably the best restaurant in Las Vegas that’s not on the Strip.

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Inside the Wynn Encore, (702) 770-5340

Surprising, breathtaking and stimulating, Chef Sarah Thompson’s coastal Mexican restaurant Beach house (nominated for the James Beard Foundation in 2026) would be a destination worthy of the culinary scene of any city in the country. The fact that it’s right in the middle of the Wynn Resort’s Encore Wing makes the high-wire act here even more impressive. From the transporting decor to the well-stocked bar (including a particularly ridiculous selection of rare, small-batch mezcales and tequilas) to the food: bites of hamachi crudo in zesty tomato dashi studded with vibrant lime pearls, maitake mushrooms in mole blanco with layers, crunch and texture, beautiful whole roasted fish or all-day duck pibil or wagyu strip steak in a mole of 30 ingredients. Casa Playa shines at dinner, but it also offers a late-night menu with tacos and small bites, as well as a newly launched breakfast that I can’t wait to try on my next visit. This is one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas, period.

Inside the Wynn, (702) 770-3310

Las Vegas’ obsession with fresh seafood has a sort of “shake your fist at God” connotation: after all, we’re here in the middle of the desert, 300 miles from the coast. And yet this city has become famous for its omakase sushi bars, endless shrimp cocktails, and competing Roman feasts of seafood platters offered at seemingly every restaurant in town. I love a seafood platter, I make it known, and I will almost always try to encourage my guests to share one. So please take me seriously when I tell you that perhaps the best seafood platter of my entire life was served to me at Fishchef Martin Heierling’s extravagant seafood restaurant at the Wynn. You can order something else here: the pasta is quite good (lobster spaghetti, black truffle tagliatelle), as well as the bluefin tuna Wellington and the sea bass in salt, arrived in town like you freshly arrived from the Mediterranean. But oh my goodness, the seafood platters; they arrive steaming with puffs of dry ice and laden with fresh seafood, arranged like edible living works of art, and include creative presentations of ceviches and tartares as well as glowing Oishii shrimp of stunning size and quality. In a city where seafood platters are embarrassing, Pisces is the only fruit platter sea ​​that rules them all.

Inside the Plaza, (702) 386-7227

I like a little bada-bing on my Vegas vacation, you know what I mean? This deeply historic steakhouse on the second floor of the Plaza is connected in several ways: Oscar’s Steakhouse owner Oscar Goodman served as mayor of Las Vegas from the late 1990s to the early 2010s; before that, he was the go-to lawyer for a coterie of legitimate businessmen who built this city from the ground up, including Meyer Lansky, Phil Leonetti, Frank “The Left-Handed” Rosenthal, Anthony “Tony the Ant” Spilotroand many more. Make a reservation and sit inside Oscar’s shimmering glass bubble dome overlooking Fremont Street; it was a filming location for Martin Scorsese Casino (Scorsese’s best film, IMHO), and it’s one of my favorite dining rooms anywhere in the city. The food is excellent, fortunately, and quite reasonably priced if you’ve eaten on the Strip before going down to the Plaza: get the burger (some say it’s the best in Vegas); collect the meatballs; and order one of the “Oscar” style steaks, with crab, asparagus and hollandaise.

355 Convention Center Promenade, (702) 369-2305

Another Vegas classic, Piero’s opened in the early 80s and saw the city grow all around it. Today, it enjoys a truly enviable location: very close to the convention center, right next to the Strip, but not on the Strip – and inside, it’s like a time capsule, walking between kitsch and elegance. Order Italian-American classics here: clam casino, Sunday sauce, eggplant parm, giant shrimp langoustines, a slice of tiramisu and an espresso for dessert. The ambiance is impeccable; all leather booths, brick walls, dim lights and appropriate tablecloths, with old-fashioned service and hospitality to the fore. This place is great for a solo bite at the bar, but even better with a large group reservation. It was another filming location for Casino.

LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 15: The open fire grill is seen during the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival at Bazaar Meat at the SLS Las Vegas Hotel on September 15, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Barcelona Enterprises)Photo: Bryan Steffy/Getty Images

3325 S Las Vegas Boulevard, (702) 607-6328

Where is the beef? It’s here, at the new location of Bazaar meatwhich left the Sahara for the Venetian’s bustling dining scene in late 2025, and has now established itself as perhaps the first carnivorous bacchanal in all of Las Vegas. There’s an entire section on this menu dedicated to bone-in rib-eye; there is a “Jamon Experience” serving several cuts and styles of Spain’s iconic acorn-fed pork; there’s a tasting menu with cones of caviar and olives El Bulli-style and bison buffalo-style. Tell yourself it’s all keto and dig in.

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Inside the Venetian, (702) 414-6200

Thomas Keller’s Vegas restaurant Cork opened at the Venetian more than 20 years ago, helping great chefs from around the world to settle in this city. It’s a classic, versatile brasserie in the style of countless places in Paris, or perhaps closer to home, like Balthazar in New York or Café Campagné in Seattle. You can go to dinner and enjoy perfect steak fries, roti chicken and Parisian-style gnocchi – and browse the restaurant’s exceptional wine list – but my favorite time here is weekend brunch, where you can order a basket of Bouchon’s exceptional homemade pastries, sip coffee and gaze at something from the raw bar (or maybe a croque madame). Make a reservation no matter what time you’re trying to get there, and pro tip: there’s a Bouchon Bakery counter located on the ground floor of the Venetian, in case you need croissants.

Inside the Venetian, (702) 414-1270

There aren’t enough great restaurants in Vegas open for lunch, so Estiatorio Milos at the Venetian is definitely worth the detour for a midday visit. A $45 set lunch menu allows you to choose from three dishes: for example, a beautiful fresh Greek salad, a delicious tuna burger with zucchini fries, and a spicy Greek walnut cake with honey ice cream.

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Inside the Fontainebleau, (702) 678-7777

Modern and beautiful and very comfortable in Fontainebleau, Kyû‘s blend of fusion cuisine can be found in Miami, New York and Mexico. There are bao buns and Thai rice in a stone pot, Korean fried chicken and duck breasts with burnt ends, plus a cocktail menu with flavors from Japan, Mexico, Champagne and Scotland. This kind of inventive dining and drinking without boundaries feels right here in Vegas.

Inside the Venetian, (702) 665-8592

There are two ways to dine at chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s signature restaurant He is blackinside the Venetian: a sumptuously appointed a la carte dining room, amid platters of impossibly fresh sashimi and nigiri, imported Japanese wagyu and creative makimono rolls; and a quiet, respectful eight-seat omakase bar that starts at $300 per person. If this is in your bandwidth and you’re an omakase fan, you know what to do.

Inside the Wynn, (702) 770-3320

Another homage to Japanese cuisine with several dining options, Chef Jeff Okada Ramsey’s Mizumi offers two ways to play: a beautiful modern dining room overlooking the gardens and ponds (watch out for the occasional visiting crane) and a fun, roaring teppanyaki room where all the action happens right in front of you. The teppan-style meal is ideal for a group; the main room is perfect for a date or group of four, munching on contemporary and classic sushi preparations, perfect tempura, Santa Barbara uni chawanmushi and grilled robatayaki skewers. The wine and sake menus here are particularly thoughtful, with an emphasis on elegant bottlings from Junmai Daiginjo as well as well-chosen selections from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne and beyond.

Inside the MGM Grand Resort and Casino, (702) 891-1133

With three Michelin stars and a battalion of awards and praise from Forbes And Wine spectator, Joel Robuchon helped redefine dining in Las Vegas when it opened in 2005. The great chef died in 2018, but his namesake still lives in Vegas, located in a townhouse within the MGM resort property, decorated like a Parisian baronial atelier in swirling creams and blues, with chandeliers overhead and hushed refinement all around. This is formal, serious French fine dining (with two capital F’s and a capital D), and the tasting menu starts at $525, that’s before you add a wine pairing or peruse the extensive wine list. Maybe you hit big at the tables; maybe your tech startup just closed a major account or needs to really impress a client. (You’re on a work trip, remember?) Look at it this way: It’s cheaper than a trip to Paris.

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Inside the Fontainebleau, (702) 678-9000

More bada bing, but make it bling—Don’s Prime is another gorgeous, brand-new restaurant inside Fontainebleau, featuring premium steaks from Pat LaFrieda and international wagyu options (check out his A5 Wagyu with an Okinawan sweet potato pairing). I love a steakhouse that manages to lean toward the classic while remaining contemporary, and that’s quite the scene here. Solo diners should head to the lounge for a burger or lobster roll; Larger groups can book a private dinner or host a party for up to 150 people. The wine list is also supernatural, particularly with its emphasis on North American red wine, with many old vintages and deeply cult selections. Hand the bottle book to the wine connoisseur in your group and watch them gape with pleasure.

Where to drink

The short answer here is “you can drink everywhere in Vegas,” but it’s really true. So the hardest solution is knowing how to drink GOOD in Vegas, for which we are happy to offer you the following quick service tips.

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1017 S 1ère rue #180, (725) 205-1342

An exceptional new cocktail bar in the Arts District, nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award in 2026 with programming overseen by Luis “Lu” Lopez. Go here for serious cocktails on a level you’ll find in Manhattan, London or Mexico City.

The Bellagio Hotel-Casino

Hidden behind the Bellagio cash room, this speakeasy-style bar offers immersive decor, limited seating, and cocktail artistry with an emphasis on vintage and rare spirits. Go here for artisanal mixology with an alchemy twist.

3460 S, rue Arville #7, (702) 330-0194

One of the great food and wine pairings known to man on planet Earth is vintage Riesling and Thai cuisine. Jipata executes this concept with stunning brilliance and its beverage director was deservedly nominated for a Beard Foundation award this year. Head here to loot rare bottles alongside corn som thum and brisket kung pao.

Caesar Palace, (702) 731-7286

I don’t really mind including this as a drink recommendation. The food at Guy Savoy is very serious, at the same level of gastronomy that you will find elsewhere in town (or even in the countryside). But it’s the wine list and the sole focus of sommelier Andrew Hurley (@vegas.vin), which make this place so essential for me. If you’re in Vegas with someone who loves wine and has the budget to explore and enjoy, getting there should be a major priority.

The Wynn Las Vegas, (702) 770-7000

Mariena Mercer Boarini oversees the beverage programs at the Wynn’s many bars and drink bars, but this little jewel box room overlooking the casino’s main floor has become a must-visit for me every time I walk through the doors. Here you’ll find my dream version of a dirty martini – technically a hot and dirty martini – served with spicy olive brine, good Belvedere vodka and a black truffle salt rim. Go here for an iconic Vegas cocktail, as well as cocktails s without alcohol considered.

The Wynn Las Vegas, (702) 770-3300

Live music, crazy energy, occasional table dancing showgirl, and for some reason, some of the best chicken fingers I’ve ever had personally. It’s all here at Delilah, which offers brunch, dinner and late nights, but particularly shines as a setting for live music and high-end Vegas debauchery. Go there to watch the show with a glass of Champagne or a high-end old fashioned.

495 E, avenue Twain, (702) 791-7001

A small, rowdy, cash-only gay bar not far from the Strip, open 24 hours a day. Cheap drinks, regular events and games of chance right in the bar itself: I once saw a friend of mine, who shall remain anonymous, win big on a hand of digital poker at Fun Hog. Go here for LGBTQ hijinks with a Vegas twist.

Vegas is home to several notable tiki bars, including Frankie’s Tiki Room, The Golden Tiki, Lost Pirateand the most recent, Glittering Ravine Tikiopening downtown in 2024. You could possibly put on a Hawaiian shirt, gird your liver, and do your best to explore all these places, although in the end, I fear you’ll be a little rowdy in public, even for this city.

With a little free time

This is Vegas, dammit, and unless you’re prohibited from doing so by court order or religious edict, you should gamble a little while you’re here. Circa is the best sports bookmaker (The Venetian is also fun, and the Westgate SuperBook is legendary), The square has the best table games (including IYKYK single zero roulette), but people watching and joy of living all of this is unrivaled inside the Venetian and The Bellagiotwo resorts that hit that sweet spot between upscale and hedonistic. Of course, if you want to see high rollers betting more money in a single hand of Pai Gow than you will win in a year, I recommend doing so.he Wynnwhere I was also able to discover some pretty exciting craps games. Even if you don’t personally play, there’s something fun about watching other people play, and it’s not rude to cheer on a complete stranger if and when they win big.

Las Vegas, NV, USA – November 4, 2022: The Neon Stardust sign at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada. The museum features signs from former casinos and other businesses displayed outdoors on 2.62 acres.Photo: Amy Sparwasser/Getty Images

The Mafia Museum, The Neon Museum (also known as the “neon heist”), the Pinball Museum, Omega Mart by Meow WolfTHE Bellagio Fine Arts Gallery, Régis Gallery (a favorite of Michael Jackson), Eden Gallery in Wynn—Vegas is home to tons of art and culture, both high-end and not-so-high-end. It’s worth strolling through one of these places if you’re nearby, or spending an evening at the Neon Museum, unique in the world and truly memorable.

255, avenue des Sables.

You should probably go to the Sphere. There is no other place like it on the planet, and it represents something of a unique and brand new experience that, in my opinion, is definitely worth seeing for yourself at least once. Vision The Wizard of Oz here was cool, and I’m glad I did it, but once was enough; However, I will return again and again to listen to live music and hope the venue continues to host major bands for many years to come. Does anyone have an extra Phish ticket? The Beatles at The Sphere when??

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