Best of Las Vegas 2021 - Part Two

Best New Bar - STAR LOUNGE

Nestled in a somewhat unassuming plaza on Sammy Davis Jr. Drive (just a stone's throw from Resorts World), STAR LOUNGE is an example of taking a lump of coal and polishing it into a fine gem. Visionaries Eduardo Cordova (The Garden) and Chris Lash (Jersey Boys) have fashioned an intimate haven where fine music and a baby grand are savored over crafted cocktails and attentive service. 

STAR LOUNGE has lived up to its name by attracting stellar talent from Broadway, American Idol, the Grammy awards, and some of the top productions in Las Vegas. Read our full article for location, schedule, photos, and more. 

Best Overall Bar - GOLDEN TIKI

Wild, irreverent, naughty, and campy-cool, Golden Tiki continues to pack in the crowds night after night. This Disney-for-grownups lounge is the recipient of countless "Best-Of" awards across Las Vegas and even nationwide. Powerful cocktails go hand in hand with delicious small bites, served by highly-skilled mixologists and servers who may or may not be plucked from modeling schools. Live bands and kitschy deejays fill the entertainment roster, highlighted on a wacky Facebook page that's almost as fun as their signature Dole Whip and Rum. 

Every square inch of Golden Tiki is adorned with sights, sounds, and memorabilia that you'll find nowhere else. Even the restrooms could qualify as curiosity exhibits. Make sure to scan the walls for "shrunken heads" of world-renowned and local celebrities (including at least one writer from Vegas 411). Head honcho Branden Powers has also gained fame as an internet celeb, skewering Yelp trolls who would dare to badger his five-star cast and crew. When you're this good at what you do, that's A-okay. 

Golden Tiki is located at 3030 Spring Mountain Road in Chinatown.