Rod U.
Yelp
WSOP Day 33 con't - No poker tonight - Catching up with a friend from Hawaii.
Hidden in plain sight, Bellagio's new, very high end speakeasy where drinks begin at $40 and many premium pours rise into the hundreds, where caviar abounds, all enjoyed in a tasteful oasis of good vibes and energy. Once only available through your casino host, now, with some looking, you can make your own reservations and if you're lucky manage to find the entrance.
Beer? Yep.
Wine? Yes, including top vintage first growth Bordeaux by the glass.
Straight pours? Oh yes! The hardest to get cult brown libations to vintage bottling.
Cocktails? Yes! Yes! This is the speakeasy's forte.
There is a menu of house cocktails created by the best mixologist from the MGM empire. A good way to get your feet wet.
Ready to venture and try new drinks? Talk to your server. They will gauge your preference and characteristics you want in a drink. The expert mixiologists will create a drink along those parameters choosing from a plethora of spirits, botanicals, garnishes, house made bitters and syrups. You are literally ordering a whisky drink, scotch drink, bourbon drink, gin drink, etc...
Forget calls, they have way more to choose from and use what is best suited for the flavor they are trying to achieve in the cocktail.
A take on an old fashioned ($60), let's just say it was the best, smoothest, most explosive expression of bourbon I've had in an old fashioned and set a new benchmark for the drink.
Bar snacks? They got them. The tiny, crisp, buttery croissants sat on crème fraiche and topped with a dollop of caviar, delish. The gold bars for dessert, a great way to end.
Service is outstanding but not intrusive.
Amazing sound system, ie $1.5 million for a small 10 table speakeasy.
The speakeasy screams money. Dress appropriately. Breakout the Balenciaga hoodie and Prada sneakers for this one.
Posh without pretention. For lovers of great cocktails, this is for you.