Gipsy

"Ultra Brunch at this Las Vegas gay nightclub has a bottomless brunch buffet of pancakes, eggs, bacon, donuts, eclairs — and mimosas. And drag performances combine old-school drag glamour with bold, contemporary artistry. Doors open at 12 p.m. and showtime at 1 p.m. on Saturdays." - Janna Karel

"Gipsy Las Vegas (4605 Paradise Road) will host an Election Night watch party at 5 p.m. with live election coverage on the big screen. Gather at the gay nightclub with fellow voters, popcorn, and small bites." - Janna Karel

"Gipsy, a historic gay bar in Las Vegas, has a 40-year history but recently reopened in a new building. It features a vibrant atmosphere with purple tones, burnished metal palm trees, floral wallpaper, and offers a variety of events including Drag Race watch parties, karaoke, and brunches. The venue has a storied past, including surviving arson and lawsuits, and has been a significant part of the local queer community." - Janna Karel

"For 40 years, Gipsy had been a place to party and a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. It was frequented by locals, visitors, and celebrities like Cher, Liberace, Bette Midler, and Joan Rivers. It closed in 2020 but it reopened in 2024. The 10,000-square-foot bar is decorated with unique artwork, velvet furniture pieces, and metalwork. And Gipsy hosts regular lip sync contests and drag performances. Sip signature cocktails or order bites and sushi rolls." - Janna Karel

"After surviving arson, lawsuits, and a 2021 demolition during its famed 40-year history, the Gipsy nightclub is now planning a major return in 2022. Paperwork has been filed to build a new, single-storey nightclub, plus an outdoor carousel bar in the empty lot at the corner of Paradise Road and Naples Drive, where the original Gipsy once stood. An upper-level disco may also be added sometime in the future. Owned by Paul San Filipo and located a few steps from his other nightclub venture, Piranha, Gipsy nightclub will have an estimated $670,000 allocated for its initial build. Well-known local contractors Breslin Builders have been assigned to the project. Renderings reveal the shaded, outdoor seating area will be focused around a central carousel setting. San Filipo told the Las Vegas Spectrum that design elements are meant to convey a 'contemporary Pirates of the Caribbean' setting. Despite all the changes afoot, the nightclub’s name, a term that is considered by some as discriminatory to Romani people, will be preserved. Opened in 1981, Gipsy was once a celebrity magnet and also managed to survive a makeover and unflattering portrayal on Jon Taffer’s reality TV show, Bar Rescue, in which Taffer, upon visiting the bar for the first time, categorizes San Filipo’s behavior at the time of filming as abusive and disrespectful. Covering an estimated 10,000 square feet, construction has yet to begin on the exterior structure, and an opening date has not been disclosed." - Bradley Martin