Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge in Las Vegas features world-class cocktails and experiences

This summer, Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge will celebrate four successful years of nightlife at Resorts World Las Vegas. “Gatsby’s encompasses two different things; it’s a cocktail lounge focused on fantastic craft cocktails and then the atmosphere morphs into a high-energy lounge Thursday through Saturday in the evenings,” said Scott Diel, marketing director. “It’s really an ode to the 1920s, art deco, Roaring ’20s party scene with a focus on champagne and celebrating the finer things in life.”

The design and décor are chic and almost ethereal, with giant, color-changing orbs hanging from the ceiling. Plenty of seating including bar and high-top seating is available, and lounge seating with tables can be booked online (which is highly suggested on weekends).

The lounge is a laid-back social scene, but when 10 p.m. hits, the billowy white curtains close, the DJ takes the reins, the music gets louder and the vibes turn way up.

This is when a little party that never hurt nobody gets started. Begin with two favorite cocktails: the Daisy’s Sour (a mainstay on the Gatsby’s specialty cocktails menu) with Haku vodka, Lazzaroni amaretto, lemon and lime juices, rosemary syrup, lavender bitters and egg whites; and the newly created Hibiscus Paloma with 818 blanco tequila, hibiscus syrup, fresh lime juice and Fever-Tree grapefruit soda.

While Gatsby’s shines in handcrafted cocktails, the lounge is celebrated for its celebration of champagne, offering 11 different vintages by the glass. “We offer a great list of vintage champagnes with approachable price points,” Diel said. “You’d find them at high-end, white-tablecloth restaurants, not something that you’d normally find at a cocktail lounge.” A great way to indulge in some bubbly is by ordering the champagne flight. Not only is the presentation beautifully bougie, but you’ll get four glasses of champagne—Lallier Réflexions R. 019, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, Perrier Jouet Blason rosé and Beau Joie Sugar King, as well as a little side of Torres black truffle potato chips and sea salt dark chocolates.

Presentations really go over the top with the secret cocktail menu (just look for the QR code on the regular menu). These cocktails are what helped give Gatsby’s its killer reputation as a Strip cocktail destination. If you haven’t spotted any of the secret menu cocktails on social media yet, one could argue you haven’t been on social media in years. “Not only are they fantastic-tasting cocktails, they’re built to party,” Diel said. “The secret menu is filled with really beautiful cocktails that are interactive and fun to party with.”

In a nod to the Great Gatsby era where bathtubs were filled with gin, the Champagne Bubble Bath is a mix of Aperol and gin and juices, completed tableside with a pour of champagne and mojito-foam bubbles (some mini rubber duckies are added to the tub party). Share the Get Out and Dance cocktail, the newest on the menu, with a group of friends, because a large disco ball is filled to the brim with vodka, juices and Red Bull and brought to the table with sparklers and flashing lights. “These cocktails are your Vegas social media moments,” Diel said.

Rounding out the Gatsby’s experience are light bites (served till 9:30 p.m.) from nearby eateries Wally’s Wine & Spirits and Kusa Nori. From Wally’s comes an assortment of cheese and charcuterie boards, and the Kusa Nori dishes include popular picks like the blue fin tuna tartare, hama crispy rice, wagyu gyoza and rock shrimp tempura.

Tips/Insider Knowledge

• Gatsby’s once-monthly “Moët and Diamonds” celebrations are meant for puttin’ on the Ritz. Come dressed in your finest for a chance to win a crystalized bottle of Moët & Chandon. Check Gatsby’s website and social media for the next one.

• Keep an eye on Resorts World Theatre’s calendar, as Gatsby’s often hosts themed nights based on the concert schedule.

• Junior’s was recently added to the food menu—its chicken wings and chicken tenders. “They have the best chicken tenders in the world,” Diel said. “They are unreal! I don’t know what they do over there, but it’s amazing.”

Resorts World Las Vegas. 702.676.6013. rwlasvegas.com

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