Shh ... these speakeasies in Las Vegas invite customers to sip cocktails in a hidden bar

The Prohibition era may have ended 90 years ago, but speakeasies are still going strong in Las Vegas.

Hidden bars are scattered across the valley. While there's a large concentration inside resorts on the Strip, speakeasies can also be found in other popular Las Vegas tourist destinations like downtown's Fremont Street and Chinatown.

Just don't expect to walk in easily. Gaining access may require a secret password, the solution to a puzzle or a journey through a secret tunnel.

For those interested in a hidden bar during their next Las Vegas visit, here are a few of the city's offerings.

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The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails

The venue may look like any old barbershop at first glance, but step through the janitor's door and you’ll find yourself in a prohibition-era-inspired hideaway lounge that offers live entertainment and an extensive whiskey selection.

Where is it? The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

How do I get in? Look for the janitor’s door near the rear. 

Drink prices: Cocktails start at $18.

Hours: The saloon opens at 8 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Live music takes place at 10 p.m. daily. You can find an event calendar online. 

Is there food?The menu includes small-bite offerings like popcorn ($10), pigs in a blanket ($17) and mini lobster tacos ($21). Signature dishes include spicy tuna ($20) and wings ($26).   

Do I need a reservation? You can make a reservation for bottle service or a private event at the saloon online.

The Underground speakeasy and distillery  

Located downtown underneath The Mob Museum, this speakeasy serves Prohibition-era cocktails – some crafted with house-distilled moonshine – and features plenty of artifacts from the 1920s and '30s.

Where is it? The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas.

How do I get in? You'll first need the secret password of the day, which is available on the speakeasy’s website. Then find the outdoor stairwell leading to the museum's side door. Knock, wait for the sliding peephole to open and provide the secret password. (Another option is to walk in from the museum upstairs, but what's the fun in that?)

Drink prices: Cocktails start at $14.

Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Noon to midnight Thursday through Sunday. 

Is there food? Shareables include pretzel bites with beer cheese ($8) and a charcuterie plate ($18).

Do I need a reservation? No.

Ghost Donkey  

This hidden mezcal & tequila lounge offers cocktails and tasting flights made with traditional Mexican spirits and artisanal brands. 

Where is it? The second floor of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, tucked away inside the Block 16 Urban Food Hall.

How do I get in? Look for the door with the donkey – it’s near the back of the seating area between Hattie B’s and Lardo.

Drink prices: Cocktails start at $18.

Hours: 4 p.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday. 

Is there food? Yes – including truffle nachos with white cheddar sauce ($23) and chips and guacamole ($11).

Do I need a reservation? No.

Easy's Cocktail Lounge 

Aria’s new moody cabaret lounge features live musicians playing post-modern jukebox music. 

Where is it? Inside Aria's Proper Eats Food Hall.

How do I get in? Look for the secret entrance behind Easy Donuts.

Drink prices: Specialty cocktails start at $22.

Hours: Thursday through Monday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Is there food? If you don’t want to grab a donut on the way in, the lounge offers caviar service.

Do I need a reservation? Reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited capacity. 

Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den 

Resorts World’s grunge speakeasy offers a laidback hangout and drinks inspired by the Prohibition era.

Where is it? Resorts World’s Famous Foods Street Eats food hall.

How do I get in? Look behind the blue shelf lined with lucky cat sculptures at Ms. Meow’s Mamak Stall. 

Drink prices: Cocktails start at $21.

Hours: The speakeasy opens at 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday and closes “late,” according to its website. 

Is there food? No. 

Do I need a reservation? No.

Datamosh 

The drinks from Datamosh inside Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart are unique, to say the least. One is topped with a rosemary bubble filled with smoke. Another is made with alcohol squirted from a bright-blue spray bottle that looks like it belongs in a janitorial closet.

Where is it? Inside Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, the grocery store-themed art installation at Area15.

How do I get in? Check out the area near Omega Mart's pharmacy. 

Drink prices: Specialty cocktails start at $14.

Hours: Noon to midnight Monday through Thursday and 11:00 a.m. to midnight Friday through Sunday. Last entry is at 11:30 p.m. and last call is at 11:45 p.m.

Is there food? The bar's snack menu includes beef jerky ($12), nuts ($12) and popcorn ($8).

Do I need a reservation? Bar entrance requires an Omega Mart ticket, which starts at $49. Tickets for Nevada residents start at $39.

The Laundry Room 

Only 22 guests are allowed admittance at this exclusive speakeasy, located downtown. 

Where is it? Inside the Commonwealth on Fremont Street.

How do I get in? The speakeasy is hidden behind the back wall in the Commonwealth, underneath the stairs.

Drink prices: Cocktails start at $20.

Hours:5 p.m. to midnight.  

Is there food? There's not a food menu, but it does offer gourmet popcorn.

Do I need a reservation? Yes. You can make a reservation for groups of up to four online.

1923 Prohibition Bar 

This private bourbon bar in Mandalay Bay offers live entertainment with piano players and burlesque dancers. 

Where is it? The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay.

How do I get in? The bar is upstairs from the House of Blues and adjacent to the Minus5 Ice Bar. 

Drink prices: Cocktails start at $18.

Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 

Is there food? No.

Do I need a reservation? The bar operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, but you can reserve VIP seating.

The Count Room

Hidden inside Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse at The Flamingo, The Count Room offers both cocktails and the full dinner menu from the steakhouse. 

Where is it? The Flamingo resort on the Las Vega Strip.

How do I get in? Near the Flamingo’s food court, you’ll see a green door with signage marking the speakeasy. 

Drink prices: Cocktails start at $21.

Hours: Daily, 6 p.m. to close. Free live entertainment is offered Fridays and Saturdays from 8 to 11 p.m.

Is there food? Yes. Menu options at Bugsy & Meyer's include dry and wet aged premium steaks and prime beef tartare.

Do I need a reservation? No, but guests can make a reservation for the steakhouse online and note their preference to visit the speakeasy.

The Lock

Guests will need to solve a riddle before gaining entrance to this speakeasy. 

Where is it? The Cabinet of Curiosities Bar and Lounge, located on the lower level at Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly Bally’s).

How do I get in? The bar is hidden behind a mini escape room. To enter, you’ll need to call the bar’s locksmith upon arrival, who will help you crack the code for admission. 

Drink prices: Cocktails start at $22.

Hours: 4 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday. 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 

Is there food? The venue offers a variety of snacks, including packaged items like beef jerky from Righteous Jerky and other foods from local bakeries. Items available may vary.

Do I need a reservation? Reservations are highly recommended but not required. You can make a reservation for up to five online. Reservations are limited to 90 minutes and there’s a two-drink minimum per guest. Larger parties can make a reservation in the VIP area.

Más Por Favor Taqueria y Tequila

Más Por Favor in Las Vegas’ Chinatown offers more than just fast-casual street tacos – there’s also a secret tunnel that leads to a speakeasy.

Where is it? Chinatown.

How do I get in? Head through the secret cave tunnel (the entrance is to the left of the kitchen).

Drink prices: Cocktails start at $14.

Hours: 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

Is there food? Guests can order food from the attached restaurant.

Do I need a reservation? You can make reservations to the speakeasy parlor online.

Mike Morey’s Sip’n’Tip

This hidden venue located near the Fremont Street Experience describes itself as having "clandestine, low-brow New York City vibes."

Where is it? Downtown Las Vegas, attached to the Downtown Cocktail Room.

How do I get in? The discrete entrance is in an alleyway between Fremont Street and Carson Avenue, south of the Downtown Cocktail Room. 

Drink prices: Beer starts at $4 and well drinks start at $7.

Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to midnight. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. 

Is there food? No, but there are bar snacks like nuts and pretzels available.

Do I need a reservation?Reservations are recommended but not required. 

Ski Lodge at The Cosmopolitan

Where is it? Superfrico at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

How do I get in? On the second level in the Chelsea Tower, head to Superfrico, located next to the OPM Theatre. 

Drink prices: Cocktails start at $22.

Hours: Daily from 4 p.m. until “late.”

Is there food? The speakeasy serves pizza, and guests can order from Superfrico’s dinner menu during the restaurant’s operating hours. 

Do I need a reservation? Reservations are not accepted. Parties of 10 or more should call 702-534-3419.

On The Record

Inspired by record stores, Park MGM’s speakeasy and club features indoor and outdoor space and has room for both dancing and relaxing.

Where is it? Park MGM.

How do I get in? The club is hidden behind a record store entrance off the main casino floor.

Drink prices: Specialty cocktails start at $19. Well drinks start at $16. 

Hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. 

Is there food? No. 

Do I need a reservation? On The Record takes table reservations in advance. Walk-ins are allowed if seating is available.