Eastside Lounge

It's a beautiful lounge that is open late with live music, two pianists playing and singing songs at request. Cocktails are amazing. Don't come hungry to this place. They have very small selection of snacks. This is our second time visiting this lounge. We came back for the pianists. This time, we didn't get that same great impression. There were 2 other pianists, and neither one of them played the songs we requested, even though we left them tip for our request. It was pretty disappointing.

Really enjoyed listening to the dueling pianos, not sure if they do it nightly but they were on Saturday night when I was there. Bartender immediately got my order, great service!

We had a wonderful time here after our dinner at Sinatra, 2 pianist and singers are such a great entertainer, drinks were served cold and in a timely manner. We will be back.

My experience at the Eastside Lounge in the hotel we were staying at left much to be desired. While the ambiance was elevated by the delightful live piano music, the subpar service significantly detracted from the overall experience. Upon arriving at the lounge and settling in after dinner, my companion and I eagerly awaited the attention of a waitress to take our drink orders. Regrettably, we found ourselves waiting for over 45 minutes before any service was rendered. Despite the waitress passing by our table multiple times, it took the intervention of the bartender and the manager to finally prompt her to attend to us. When our drinks did arrive, they were brought to us without the simple addition of water, despite our repeated requests. This lack of attention to detail and customer needs further highlighted the disappointing service we received. Although the live piano music added a touch of sophistication to the atmosphere, the inefficiency and inattentiveness of the staff overshadowed any enjoyment we could have derived from it. If you are looking to enjoy the music, I would recommend staying at the bar area instead, where the service may be more prompt and attentive. In conclusion, while the lounge has the potential to be a charming spot for post-dinner drinks and live entertainment, the glaring issues with service leave much to be desired. I hope the management takes note of these shortcomings and works towards improving the overall customer experience in the future.

Sat here for over 30 minutes, bar isn’t even busy and not one of the three cocktail waitresses I’m watching clear tables after they gathered together for a bit to chat with each other, has asked us for a drink order. The two guys next to us want another beer but they said it’s apparent this bar isn’t in business to make money. As I write this still no waitress, my husband just went to the bar and ordered our drinks. I took a photo of her just walking by our table.

Hidden gem at the Encore. Such a great outside sitting area for cigar smokers. Drinks and only a snack menu. They also have a small cigar menu. No cutting fee for bringing your own!

Please bring back the piano players on the weekends! The DJ is just not the same and clearly doesn’t attract the crowd as well as live music. This is my favorite spot to hang out after dinner but with the DJ addition, I am going elsewhere.

Nice bar, good cocktail selection, friendly service. Grabbed a couple of drinks while waiting for table at Wazuzu to become available.

Fun lounge. The piano players weren't dueling. They were playing songs together. Would definitely go again.

Eastside Lounge in the Encore is one of my favorite cocktail bars in Las Vegas. It's the best spot to people watch and have cocktails. I take visiting friends and family there if they're in the mood for great drinks and a low key place to hang out. They have dueling pianos that perform after 9pm. The cocktail lounge area with tables overlooking the resort pool can get extremely busy. I always sit at the bar so I can people watch. Eastside Lounge has the BEST lychee martini I've ever had. It's refreshing and garnished with a lychee. Anytime I'm craving lychee I come here for one of their martinis. Whether you're visiting Vegas, are a guest at the hotel, or a Vegas local, definitely make a visit to Eastside Lounge for amazing craft cocktails and some of the best people watching on the strip.

I just have to tell you that the staff at the Eastside Lounge are just outstanding. This is my go to place for a Bloody Mary in the morning. KERELL is always so helpful and super friendly. I never have to wait for a second drink. Check them out.....

Stopped in before Lionel Ritchie concert. Bartender Frank turned me onto Tajin on the rim of my Cadillac Margarita and life will never be the same again. It tasted so good. I'm surprised I've never heard or seen this before. It's probably been around forever. Good stuff.

We had a great time here at the dueling piano bar. We got a great seat and had a wonderful time listening to the music and people watching. Service was a little slow but we had some excellent Espresso Martinis - one of our favorites and their signature drink! Would definitely return.

I promise I will never spend another red cent between Wynn and Encore due to this final negative straw at Eastside Lounge. So as a hotel guest (Encore) I had a late night and finally made it back to the property. Food options are limited past midnight, but luckily Caffe Al Theatro was open. I purchased a quick bite at the aforementioned in Wynn to satiate/sober up for the walk back to my room at Encore. After which I patronized Parasol Down before making that final walk to Encore. The bartender at Parasol Down advised that Eastside Lounge was the venue open latest and had a bit of a social scene late night. Taking the bartender's advice, I figured that was the best place to consume my late night meal **THAT WAS PURCHASED AT THE RESORT** With my pizza in hand, I trekk there hoping I can scarf down my pizza in peace and with good ambiance before heading to my room. I approach Eastside Lounge seating, a couple of tables away from the piano. This disheveled, poorly penciled eyebrow cocktail waitress immediately follows and says "I'm sorry, no outside food here." I ask, "Despite this being purchased at Caffe el Theatro within this very resort?" and present the receipt that reflects the in-resort transaction not even 15 minutes ago. She nods yes, and I comply and move towards the bar seating at the outer edge where the bartender has absolutely no issue with me eating my meal I purchased within the resort. Seriously, two of the three of the bar staff don't even bat an eye at my presence. The rude, abrasive and unbecoming attitude from this cocktail waitress reinforced the notion that I should never, and will never return to this resort. Despite the lounge being completely empty and unpatronized this dusty cocktail waitress made it a point to exclude and prevent me from patronizing the area--despite being a hotel guest! Imagine that! Between Fontainebleau up the road and Stations Casinos opening upscale properties throughout the Las Vegas valley, there is absolutely no reason for me to continue supporting properties and entities that dgaf about the very folks footing their bills. *TUH* if that's the high horse you want to ride into obscurity, I'll be sure to illuminate that path!

Outstanding atmosphere, outstanding staff. Excellent environment to relax, have a drink and enjoy your company

This is a great alternative to nightlife inside the Wynn resort that isn't an ultraclub or a live concert or production. This is actually located in the Encore side. I walked by and just wanted to stop in for a drink. Dueling pianos are always a good time! The energy and vibe here is nice, late 30's to 50's crowd. The service is quick and friendly from the cocktail servers. Drink prices are universal within the resort, $16-$22 for a mixed drink. If you don't feel like hitting XS or dishing out a few hundred dollars for some show tickets, come here and request a song and enjoy a drink!

We had the greatest night in Vegas, thanks to Eastside Lounge. We were already at the Winn for the buffet dinner on a Saturday night (and it was the greatest buffet but that's for another review). We were wandering around before 9 p.m. and decided to check out the dueling pianos and grab a post-dinner drink. So glad that we did! First off, because we showed up a few minutes before 9 p.m., there were still tables available so we got a great two-seater spot near the action of the piano. Once the dueling pianos started, we furiously jotted down a bunch of song requests along with a tip and brought it up to the performers that night, Bonnie Mason and Christopher Lash and they proceeded to play our requests, along with the requests of so many others, making for a really fun singalong. Before long, there was a huge line of people just waiting to get in, singing and swaying from outside the bar. In the early part of the night, the crowd was a much older, quieter crowd, but after a couple of hours, we had a big rowdy group of younger people and it could have gone all wrong, but instead it livened things up and made it very memorable. Strangers were dancing with each other, old people with young people, the performers were HILARIOUS with their banter. I don't know if it was the stiff cocktails or the company, but I felt like "These are my people" and we aren't all so different after all. It was beautiful! And the night lit up with songs like "Sweet Caroline" and "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Piano Man." We stayed until after 1 a.m. when they had to take their first break. It was a magical evening and when we come back to Vegas, we will make sure to put this at the top of our list.

Lounge details were pretty with the crystals designed into the aesthetics. Always love a Piano bar. Staff was super nice & quick with the drink orders. Wynn's Signature Singing Frog was surprisingly a good Lager. Age bracket was between 30-50's, which was a nice mixture. Great place to to visit for some live music.

Great place for drinks inside Encore! We were a group of 3 waiting for a table for dinner at Wazuzu's. We decided to have a drink while we waited. We went to the Eastside Lounge Bar and had some cocktails. I had the "Wynn Signature Margarita" -Wynn Patron Barrel Reposado Tequila, orange liqueur, watermelon-basil infusion, lime, cardamom, signature salt blend. The rest of the group ordered a Cadillac Margarita and "The Hibiscus-Berry Limeade" I had a sip of both and they were outstanding. We were greatly surprised to taste the quality of the ingredients. Our drinks were delicious, and they were unique! Definitely worth the price. The bartender who made the drinks was amicable and did not take long to make the drinks. Overall, 4.2 stars. Great place to grab a drink. I am curious to check the Piano dueling inside the lounge. Maybe next time!

Great place to stop in for a nice drink. They serve nuts and chips at every table so pop in for a quick bite after or before a win or lose.

Chill spot i am a old fashioned kinda drink guy and they don't have large ice cubes :(

We stopped here for drinks because Wazuzu had a 45 minute wait so we sat at the bar and listened to the piano player below. I know it's expected to smell cigarette smoke everywhere in Vegas, but it dampened our experience a bit when a couple sat down next to us and decided to start smoking. There's no other choice besides drinks here because we wanted to nibble on something in the meantime and there was nothing available. When we got a call from Wazuzu that our seats were ready, they allowed us to take our glasses with us, because as the waiter puts it "it makes it way back around Encore and Wynn anyway" so that was nice.

Great atmosphere to watch the games and also people watch. It's a great place to people watch because the people you see passing by here are not the same people you would see walking down Fremont Street! Perfect place to go for drinks before EBC or watching La Reve. Even coming after for more drinks is a good idea!

Super fun. Very different from the nightlife I'm used to at the Wynn/Encore resorts. Business meeting behind a dueling piano is always fun and memorable! haha We had the them play "Rocket Man" and "Great Balls of Fire" AND the never-failing "Don't Stop Believing." Journey is always a go-to band for anything...classic stuff. Just wish my request of John Legend's "Used to Love You" made it to the piano keys =( waaah If you're looking for a relaxed, fun setting that isn't a club then, this will do. And if not then, XS and Surrender are just steps away.

Like almost everything at the Wynn properties, Eastside Lounge is impeccably executed. Excellent service, reasonable prices, great menu, carefully crafted cocktails, and plenty of reason to come back. In the even hours, Eastside Lounge has dueling pianos. For those who would prefer a quieter seating, there is seating available outside. Eastside Lounge offers both unique cocktails as well as a full bar. Each of the unique cocktails are carefully crafted and unlike what other bars serve. The service is also excellent. Drink prices are in line with the rest of the Strip. I would return

********************* 1339 ********************* I haven't been staying at Wynn/Encore for so long. Work trip earlier this month, I stayed at Encore for the first time in 5 years. Eastside Lounge is quite open to the casino floor. Live music on the weekend which is a refreshing for Vegas. After 2 pool parties and 1-night party, I couldn't move my feet. Donated a bit to the casino and sat here listening to this live singer sand his heart out. It was nice. Strong drinks, good service, and classy.

Dueling piano show 9pm onwards. Great show! BUT what's up w/ the 2 drinks minimum BS? A tiny children size bottle of water is $5 ($6 w/ tips). I'm getting dehydrated just sitting there!

Wonderful atmosphere. Watching the cowboys . Great service and bar food is great the hotdog is so good and the tenders are awesome

Swanky lounge in Encore with live music. After seeing Le Reve (a show at the Wynn), we came here for drinks. This lounge has many different couches so you can make yourself very comfortable. You have a nice view of the gardens and pools outside as you imbibe. In addition, the casino floor is right next to the lounge so you won't miss out on any of the action.

I put $10 dollars in the tip Jar, and I wrote down about six songs, figured they would know at least one of them and they weren't anything obscure. The pianist says " Even though we've already played this one twice tonight I guess we will do it all over again" *insert annoyed sigh here*, awesome, thanks for the great experience. Sorry your repertoire is so small that the only song you knew was an overplayed Elton tune. They then proceeded to butcher the song and that was that. The bartender was great and so was the lovely cocktail waitress and it is a very nice spot to rest for a moment. If you don't have anything nice to say don't say it at all, that's usually what professionals tend to do.

Where to even start? We went to hear the dueling pianos on a Friday night after reading several good reviews, and Bonnie and Eric did not disappoint! They were energetic, engaging and FUN!!! The drinks were delicious, and the atmosphere was sophisticated but not stuffy. Definitely a MUST VISIT when you're in Vegas! Also, huge shout out to the Encore ... one of the waitresses was visibly pregnant. In a city where I've read so many horror stories of women being fired for getting pregnant or gaining weight, it was great to see a woman who was awesome at her job able to keep doing her job.

Seeing Michael Monge perform at the Eastside Lounge was the absolute highlight of my recent stay in Las Vegas! He has an amazing voice, and did a fantastic selection of classic songs. This is the kind of Las Vegas experience I want to have! Very classy and perhaps the most civilized thing to happen on the Strip! Thank you to Steve Wynn and to anyone else who decided to bring this type of entertainment back to Las Vegas! I cannot recommend enough that you should spend an evening at the Encore with the charming and talented Michael Monge! One note..... You have to pay a $10 cover to sit in the lounge for the performance. Which is fair enough, as the show was well worth the price, and the band needs to get a paycheck after all! However, I noticed that this was probably hindering people from coming in.... I wish there was a larger audience for him, and there were a lot of people lurking around outside the lounge, listening and even dancing, but the $10 cover made them shy away from actually coming in and having a seat. Come on, folks! You all know that you were happy to lose $10 in a slot machine in about 17 seconds, and you will remember this show for far longer than those 4 times you pushed Max Bet and lost!!! :-D

Thank God they finally brought back the dueling pianos! What a great night, we had a blast! We never came in once when they took them away but now that they are back it's our favorite place to spend the evening when we are visiting Vegas!

Very poor customer service. The hostess was very unhelpful when my fiancée and I tried to find seats for the bar. She told me to go and ask the game table attendants for two chairs.... some people just suck.

Love this bar! Great drinks and extremely friendly waitresses. The addition of the dueling pianos is incredible. So much fun

Nuestra Paloma, "our dove" en espanol, is an elegant elderflower-laced cocktail in the guise of a laid-back summer fling. A libation that is not on any menu in Las Vegas; however, metaphorically defines Eastside Lounge. The queue at XS was well... in "excess"; Therefore, friends and I decided to start our own party at Eastside Lounge or more aptly named "Funside" lounge because we brought the fun [don't laugh]. Think velvet sex and lip succulent drinks. The lounge itself is small but very nice. Plush deep reds and purples draped over windows, couches, and overly stuffed chairs. The perfect place to just relax and people watch in the casino. The waitstaff at Funside was very attentive, nice, and welcoming. In addition to their extensive cocktail menu, Funside happily obliged my request for something I'd been jonesin' for... my unicorn of drinks; the nuestra paloma. Eastside Lounge is that hotel bar which sinfully placates to ones need of a drink, a zino platinum, and a great conversation. For those interested: It consists of any silver or clear tequila, st. germain, contreau, lime, angostura bitters, grapefruit zest, fresh muddled grapefruit juice, and a twitst of grapefruit rind.

Every time I come to vegas I just like to come to this lounge there's live music and you can dance. It's just fun a good time!

This place is a lot of fun, as are most piano bars, and I tend to go here with my brother and we usually host meetings here. I would say that the things that I really like about this place are the following: 1. It is located in a really swanky (Encore) hotel, so if you bring people here, they'll be impressed. 2. A bottle of prosecco or pinot gris is surprisingly affordable, despite point 1. If you are in a large group and are not looking to spend tons, I would order a bottle and stay clear of ordering individual drinks -- you'll definitely get more bang for your buck. 3. Patrons are really friendly and open to chatting, and although the wait staff is not as warm as I'd prefer, they are not overly-pretentious.

Two drink minimum! Really? The pianists were okay, but didn't seem to mesh well together, sounded the same (as far as fingerwork on every song and voice), and kept messing up. The location by the pool is gorgeous and the servers were not super friendly or smiling, but were professional and prompt. Requested "Lucille", a dueling piano classic, and they just kept apologizing that the Wynn/Encore prohibited them from doing the song the way they usually do, as they have a strict "no profanity" rule. Well, for an adult's late night bar, that's no fun. :-(

Criminally underrated. Some of the best atmosphere, decor, seating and entertainment available for the low cost of two drinks. As an aside, Eastside is a fully equipped bar. You won't have to hear "we don't have a blender" when you order a pina colada. True, it's not as popular as other dueling piano bars in Vegas but there are two ways to look at that. One is of course that there isn't enough energy to warrant a visit. The other is that you are spared the trial of having to endure one drunk middle aged woman getting into a bidding war with another drunk middle aged woman about whether the next song should be Journey or Bon Jovi. Also, their piano players are superior.

Great little place for a drink or two with friends. The dueling piano guys added a nice touch as you can request any songs you want. In addition, I love the fact that they have a smoothie and mocktails menu for those non-alcoholic people. We were here on a late Sunday night, at around 11 PM and there were only two other parties besides us. This is a hidden gem as it has a nice, quiet and cozy ambience with great service, music and drinks.

Nifty bar overlooking the pool at Encore. The drinks are creative, service quick and firendly and the atomosphere classically Wynn/Encore. Lush, lascivious and yet refined. There are really two areas here, the bar that lines the edge of the casino and sumptuous lounge. The bar gets pretty hopping about 11pm. HINT: If you want to see the parade of hotties headed from the valet to the nightclub XS, this is the perfect place. Like long legged antelopes, they head to the range. Later in the night, you'll see them limping back, often with their 6" heels held in their hands, dangling by their straps like grapes from the vine.

Read reviews on this place and found that it has a purpose. Go to the bar around 9pm and sit and have a couple of drinks. The drinks are good, pricing is on par with any bar. It's the parade you want. Oh, yeah! There is a balcony at this bar, near the pool. We went out there and it was nice, you can sit there and enjoy your drinks and I am sure during the day it is very nice in the shade. You can also play BJ at the bar.

Stopped by here to listen to Michael Monge. Super nice guy, went around and talked with everybody, very old school, sang lots of standards and he has a great voice. Definitely a Sinatra vibe. The lounge itself is comfortable and good band. A couple of guys next to us were doing the whole Don Draper/Mad Men shtick with the server, give it up wannabees, just leave her a nice tip and put out the damn stogies.

We were doing classic Vegas in Steve Wynn-style. After the Wynn Buffet and Wynn Theater show (Le Reve), it only seemed appropriate to end the evening with some campy piano lounge music. Flanking the Encore casino, we finished our evening at the Eastside Lounge with the dueling pianos. On this Monday night, there were plenty of seats. We walked past on Tuesday and there were also plenty of seats. People have a very weird sense of what makes for good piano bar music. Don't pick your favorite song, but request something that can be transcribed to piano. Otherwise, you're torturing the musician and torturing other guests. So, part of the evening was entertaining, while another part was painful. But if it's a little painful, that's fine because it's a Vegas lounge act. There was a two drink minimum. Read the bill because as the Van Winkle bourbon which was $22 in the menu, but $25.50 on the bill.

Pros: Nice ambience, good pianists Cons: No food, snacks OVER PRICED, pianists not willing to play out of their comfort zone. Tip: For an older more relaxed crowd.

Eastside Lounge is hilarity at its best!!! This place is only good late night...like after 1:00 am. There is a bartender by the name of Ray (mohawk guy) who is freakin' hilariously awesome!!! There are ALL sorts of people that end up at this bar late night...you have hookers, "old Vegas" types, 21 year olds, 80 year old gamblers, meat heads, nerds, etc. It is just plain awesome!!! This place is so much fun that one night we ended up here after drinking all night and did not leave until around 7:00 am!!! Highly suggest anyone partying at XS or Tryst in the Encore to stop by the Eastside Lounge before leaving!!! Highly entertaining!!!

Piano bar, very fun. I would come back, the views into the encore are beautify and overall it was enjoyable.

Yes, the drinks are a bit expensive (I think a bottle of Grey Goose will set you back close to three bills), but the dueling pianos act is a nice change change of pace from the club scene. The servers are attentive, and if you get there early grab a seat in the back where you can see one of the piano dudes blaze away on the ivories. I only wish the audience requests had been a bit more, um, hip. "Those Were The Days"?! Really? I thought this was the Encore, not my bubbe's house on mah jongg night. Kudo's to the guys for doing a remarkable job with my choice of Ben Fold's "One Angry Dwarf," minus the swearing (hey, this is a family joint). And it was nice that while we were here, a special guest stopped by to request Sinatra's "New York, New York." Kind of put the cap on our stay at the Encore.

This place is incredible! Absolutely my favorite hangout on the Strip. As a Local, we are here at least once a week. The service is impeccable! Attentive, friendly women...The way old Vegas was and any lounge today should be. Now that the piano players are gone, Michael Monge is outstanding. Amazing voice and he really works the crowd. If you want a relaxing, classy, place with top notch entertainment away from the kiddie boppers, Eastside Lounge at Encore is the place!

Came here after dinner at the Golden Steer Steakhouse to keep the theme of the night of old Las Vegas. We were looking for a place to check out lounge singers and The Eastside Lounge at the Encore came up. Since I work on the strip I usually like to stay away from the strip but old school lounge singers are hard to find these days. When we arrived at the Eastside lounge we were told there was a cover, I asked if they did any discounts for local ladies and unfortunately they discontinued that. We pay the cover of $15/person and get walked to a table. A cocktail server comes over right away and takes our orders. The vibe is very calm and chill with a great view of the pool and Michael Monge and his band singing hits from Englebert Humperdinck, Bobby Darin and Frankie Valli. My boyfriend snuck out for a second and I guess mentioned it was my birthday and the band sang "happy birthday" to me which was a nice surprise. Throughout the night Michael came around just like the old lounge acts back in the day holding woman's hands and making comments in between tables. When he came around to our table he sang a little to me and ad libbed, "I don't want to mess with him" referring to my boyfriend which I thought was funny. The martini's were strong and gave me a nice little fuzzy feeling so we called it a night after we finished our drinks. I recommend this place if you are looking for a calm relaxing evening and just want to listen to old school lounge music. The only reason I took a star away is for the pricing, after cover and 2 drinks expect to pay $60+ but that's what we expected being at the Encore, but give us local ladies a break on the cover at least! *would come back for a special occasion or with a group, but next time will have to resort to putting on a record at home and make my own martinis to save a drive to the strip and some $$.

I was looking for something that would make me feel like I was in the older Las Vegas of the years before my time, and this lounge took me back to a time period I would have loved being in. We went on a Wednesday night and were definitely the youngest ones there (being 30/27), but I greatly appreciated the live music ($10 cover charge per person) of the Sinatra-esque era. It was a great change to experience something like this over the clubbing scene. Would love to go back again.

Very poor customer service. We were seated far apart, between my fiancée and I. The hostess then gave another couple a whole table for themselves . I am never gonna come back.

Probably the most fun I've had in Vegas. I spent a great deal of time in Vegas for work, and I unfortunately didn't find the Eastside Lounge until the end of my stay. The atmosphere is totally my speed--no tacky pounding dance soundtracks, soft yet interesting music and an environment conducive to grabbing a table for conversation with good company. The two gentlemen handling the music fielded an eclectic range of requests with style and good humor. Quality cocktails and attentive service. I would not describe this place as inexpensive, but this is the Strip, you get what you pay for. Well worth it.

Lizette is the best bartender ever! She recommended the Vegas bomb as a shot and her customer service is 5 star! I am impressed with the customer service and attentiveness. I would for sure return.

We stopped in after Showstoppers. They tried to charge us $10.00 cover even though we were there before 9:00pm time when they start charging and if we were buying drinks. Then the young lady said even Mr. Wynn pays, I'm sorry I don't care I'm not going to pay you $10.00 cover, too buy a bottle of wine. So I took my business else where. Thank you

This place wouldn't let me bring in a drink I bought at the bar two feet away at the bar their cocktailers where getting the drinks from. They also said no one other than the piano players can sing no matter what, every piano bar even dueling will let the people sing if they tip enough. They also wouldn't let people exit to smoke a cigarette. The only place at the Wynn/Encore that made me want to not come back to this hotel.