Don’t pass up the chance to chill and clink delicious cocktails at one of the Las Vegas Strip’s newest and, may I say, dopest nightlife spots—Chéri Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas.
The space is all outdoors, sits high up from the ground and is right under the hotel property’s Eiffel Tower. The view? A perfect shot of the Bellagio Fountains, as well as up and down the Strip, which looks beautiful with all the sparking neon. The furniture is ideal for either an intimate date night or a larger group; oversized chairs and cushy sofas surround tables, and each spot allows for those perfect views.
Chéri Rooftop hits the mark on the cocktail front, too. Creativity with flavors leads to unique twists on classic cocktails—the results are impressive. “Chéri offers elevated cocktails with a French-inspired twist on classic cocktails,” said Perry Rogers, managing partner of JRS Hospitality, the owners of Chéri Rooftop. “We also offer tableside cocktails, perfect for large groups celebrating bachelorette trips to Las Vegas, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and more. Our cocktail menu is also seasonal, so look for spring and summer-inspired libations coming next year.”
Might we suggest a few to start with? Chéri Rooftop’s twist on the Old-Fashioned, the My Angel, has a Hennessey cognac base, and is infused with a perfect-for-fall flavoring of apple cinnamon syrup and Angostura bitters, finally garnished with a cinnamon stick and orange wheel. Any negroni lovers? The Devil’s Smoke is a twist on the classic and is quite yummy, with Tres Paplote mezcal mixed with Campari and agave juice for sweetness and lime for a pinch of tartness. The cocktail is then served with dry ice for that wow effect. More wow is captured in the Good Luck, Chéri Rooftop’s version of the classic Manhattan. Six-year-aged Whistlepig rye is mixed with sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and a made-in-house rosemary apple syrup. Then the cocktail is brought to the table, where the server creates a rosemary smoke bubble on top of the cocktail; once it bursts, the drinker gets a nice waft of scents before taking a sip.
Large-format cocktails are ideal for groups, as each one serves up to eight people. Choose from a white or red sangria, or go for the Mon Cheri Amore with peach and orange blossom Ketel One, peach schnapps and lime. We’re partial to the French Fizz with Stoli Blueberi, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon and rosé champagne. For those that don’t partake in alcohol, try the Incogito with strawberries, blackberries, and agave with lemon juice and soda.
The menu offers a ton more specialty cocktails, and reading the ingredients you’ll find it hard to not want to try them all, so repeat visits to Chéri Rooftop might be in order. You can also ask the bartenders to whip you up something off-menu depending on what flavors you like. Bottle service, wines by the glass, beer and bottles of champagne are also available.
The always-lively music is a mix of DJs, live bands and singers, and it rotates each night. Combine all the elements, from drinks to views to ambience, and it’s easy to see: Chéri Rooftop is one rooftop lounge that should now be on everyone’s Las Vegas nightlife must-visit list.
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