One look at the foliage billowing out of Vanderpump Cocktail Garden and you might wonder if it’s a hipster version of Rainforest Cafe. It might seem intimidating, but don’t worry, you’re cool enough to go inside. You can tell them Las Vegas Magazine sent you.
Yet, that might not get you in the door. As if it were one of the hottest nightclubs in Vegas, there’s typically a line to get inside, with two imposing men in suits blocking the entrance. So, you may have to wait outside awhile before grabbing a table or a seat at the bar. Or you can purchase a “VanderPass” for $25, which ensures that a spot will be waiting for you inside the lounge. It’s well worth the investment.
But no matter how long you wait, you’ll be glad to step inside, because the space is stunning. Fresh flowers and plants abound throughout, while elegant decor and rustic furniture provide a cozy vibe. It’s so comfy inside that it’s tough to leave. (That might explain the long lines.)
Another reason why you’ll want to stick around is because the Vanderpump menu is on point. Fancy specialty cocktails fill the menu, ranging from twists on classics like an Old-Fashioned to signatures like the Matcha Matcha Man, a blend of Vanderpump vodka, matcha, mint, lemon, ginger liqueur and aquafaba. Some cocktails even match Lisa Vanderpump’s reality show persona, like the Checkmate Bitch, which is inspired by the phrase she uttered regarding one of her memorable run-ins with Faye Resnick on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The drink is sweet and spicy, mixed with hot vodka, jalapeño liqueur, grapefruit liqueur, pineapple, vanilla citrus, Angostura bitters and pink peppercorns.
Then there are the small bites. Particular highlights include the Manchego cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped dates, the crispy chicken sliders and the goat cheese balls, served with a small Belgian endive salad on the side. But if you want to end the night with something sweet, order the rosé-infused sponge cake, which is covered in a strawberry buttercream frosting.
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