KEY2 Pick
Dive • Downtown • $
Atomic Liquors
The oldest freestanding bar in Las Vegas, still the best first stop downtown.
Best for: Casual / Late Night / Hidden Gem
Best bars in Las Vegas
Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.
KEY2 Pick
Rooftop • The Strip • $$$
Skyfall Lounge
A 64th-floor sunset room above the south Strip at Delano.
Best for: Date Night / Groups / Luxury
Cocktail • Arts District • $$
Velveteen Rabbit
The Arts District cocktail bar that set the tone for the whole neighbourhood.
Best for: Date Night / Hidden Gem / Late Night
Questions, answered
What are the best bars in Las Vegas?+
The KEY2 editors' top picks for bars in Las Vegas are Atomic Liquors, Skyfall Lounge. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.
Which Las Vegas neighborhoods have the best bars?+
Start with Downtown, The Strip, Arts District. Use the area filter on this page to see bars by neighborhood across Las Vegas.
Where can I find good-value bars in Las Vegas?+
For $$-level bars in Las Vegas, consider Atomic Liquors, Velveteen Rabbit.
What are the best bars in Las Vegas for a special occasion?+
For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Skyfall Lounge. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.
Do I need to book bars in Las Vegas in advance?+
The most popular bars in Las Vegas fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.
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