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Las Vegas nightclubs exist on a spectrum from mega-venue EDM cathedrals to intimate cocktail bars. Choosing the wrong one for your group is a $200-per-person mistake. Here's how to pick correctly.
For EDM / Electronic Music
- XS at the Wynn — The most technically impressive setup in Las Vegas. Outdoor pool component in summer. Best for serious electronic music fans.
- Omnia at Caesars Palace — The most spectacular room design of any nightclub in the world. The kinetic chandelier is worth seeing.
- Hakkasan at MGM Grand — Largest capacity, multiple rooms, consistent headliner bookings.
- Zouk at Resorts World — The newest major club. Modern design, excellent sound.
For Hip-Hop / R&B
- Drai's After Dark at the Cromwell — The premier hip-hop venue. Excellent bookings.
- Encore Beach Club After Dark — Outdoor-feel nightclub, mixed music.
- On The Record at Park MGM — Vinyl-themed, music-focused, excellent cocktails.
For a More Relaxed Night
- Chandelier Bar at the Cosmopolitan — Three levels of cocktail bar inside a chandelier. The most beautiful bar on the Strip.
- On The Record — More bar than club, excellent cocktails.
- Hyde at the Bellagio — Views of the fountain, civilized noise levels.