Unsure what to do after the doors close at iFLEX day one? NOLN has you covered with these handpicked nightlife stops.
MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
With more than 42 million annual visitors on average and over 16 million through the first half of 2021, Las Vegas is most well-known for its nightlife. Though there are countless casinos that have made Sin City famous, MGM Grand is one of the most recognizable and offers a wide variety of entertainment options for visitors.
In addition to an extensive selection of game tables and slot machines in the casino, MGM Grand also has 20 on-site restaurants and bars, several locations for billiards and other bar games, and a “glorified arcade for grown-ups” according to CNN travel.
Located right on the strip, MGM is in the center of the action and easily accessible from across the city.
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Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Boulevard
Though the city has a reputation for loud and boisterous clubs, it also features elegant, laid-back lounges.
Foundation Room, located on the top floor of Mandalay Bay, is described as a club in the sense of having a space for drinking and engaging in conversation with friends and strangers alike. It’s 63rd-floor balcony also features an unparalleled view of the Strip and the rest of the city.
“With food, fun and a fantastic connection to the performances at House of Blues, Foundation Room is a social club that knows how to make a night of it,” the city’s website says. “Foundation Room is where you go to remember that clubs and rock 'n' roll don't have to be mutually exclusive.”
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Commonwealth Bar, 525 Fremont St
Built within the last 10 years, Commonwealth is a self-described bar for both locals and visitors alike.
A two-story tavern with “iconic rooftop views and a spacious dance floor,” Commonwealth offers a retreat from the action of the strip while still providing a lively, stylish night out.
“No detail too small, Commonwealth is magnificent and meticulous in aesthetic,” the bar’s website says. “The secret ingredient to our priceless experiences is impeccable hospitality.”
A rotation of local and international DJs keeps the music scene fresh, and the bar’s menu is constantly updated with new creations from its bartenders.
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Bellagio, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd
Known for its expansive poker table selection, the casino at Bellagio is one of the best for pure card-playing.
In addition to its 40-table poker room, Bellagio offers a large selection of restaurants and shopping, and it’s right on the strip, keeping guests right in the action.
Self-described as “the epitome of quality, romance and elegance on the Las Vegas Strip,” the Bellagio is a classy-but-not-stuffy venue that most visitors will enjoy.
For non-gamblers, the centerpiece of the hotel/casino is its Conservatory, which features thousands of plants and displays that are changed up to five times a year. Bellagio also has a fine arts gallery that has a regular rotation of paintings and other artifacts.
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Drai’s Nightclub, 3595 S Las Vegas Blvd
Though there is no shortage of live music venues in the city, Drai’s Nightclub may be the best of the best.
A swanky, 13,000-square-foot club, Drai’s offers two full-service bars and “four rooms showcasing two different music formats” according to Visit Las Vegas.
Pulled straight out of the mid-1900s with its “over-the-top” black and gold decor reminiscent of a vintage mansion, the club provides a classic night-out experience right on the strip.
