Las Vegas does not have to be all about gambling or taking in giant shows or concerts. There are any number of alternative smaller venues located throughout the city that feature lounge shows. Not only do you avoid the massive crowds and expensive tickets, but many of the lounges offer free or inexpensive entertainment, often with the only cost being your drinks.
So, take a break from the gambling scene and relax with a beverage while listening to music or watching a magic or comedy act in an intimate lounge.
With its replica Eiffel Tower looming over the Strip, the Paris Hotel is easy to spot and is a good location for a variety of lounge shows.
More than 100 varieties of sparkling win are offered at Napoleon's Lounge along with the music at the lounge's dueling piano bar. Guests are invited to sing along to the tunes. Napoleon's also serves hors d'oeuvres and at midnight offers a complimentary Champagne toast. Hours are 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 603-4386
www.parislasvegas.com
Live bands performing everything from pop and jazz to beach music appear onstage daily at Harrah's Carnaval Court Bar and Grill. This outdoor lounge also offers a talented assortment of "flair" bartenders skilled at juggling bottles while making drinks. They also entertain customers by singing and dancing for their patrons.
Harrah's Las Vegas
3475 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 214-9110
http://www.harrahslasvegas.com/
The Comedy Stop, located in the Congo Room at the Sahara, is a comedy-lover's lounge. Both new and established comedians are featured. Famous talent who perform have included Drew Carey, Rosie O'Donnell and Ray Romano. Shows start at 9 p.m. nightly and tickets start at about $20 as of 2010.
There is no cover charge to enter the Sahara's Casbar Lounge, which has been offering its customers a wide variety of music for more than 50 years. Entertainment starts at 9 p.m. nightly.
Sahara Hotel and Casino
2535 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 734-7223
www.saharavegas.com
The Hilton offers the Tempo Lounge. A variety of entertainers perform music from the '70s on. Jazz musicians are also commonly featured. Women get a price break Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., when their drinks are free. The Tempo is open daily from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Las Vegas Hilton
3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas NV 89109
(888) 732-7117
http://www.lvhilton.com/
The Indigo Lounge at Bally's is a comfortable spot to listen and dance to a variety of energetic bands. The Indigo also offers customers a number of signature drinks if you are looking for something out of the ordinary to sip on. The lounge is open Sunday through Friday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Bally's Las Vegas
3645 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 603-4390
www.ballyslasvegas.com
