If you’re looking for a bar to sip a drink at in Vegas, you’re in no shortage of choices – we’ve got historic bars, rooftop bars, or legendary dive bars. However, a speakeasy adds that extra touch to the whole experience. There’s something about finding a hidden spot, guessing a password, or completing a little puzzle. Speakeasies were no novelty or “cool things” back in the Prohibition era – it was just the only way to grab a drink. Today, they’re pure entertainment, and when done right…they’re pretty fun. A good example is The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails.
A unique speakeasy
If you wander around here during the day, you’ll find a very old school barber shop. But don’t let that fool you – the barbers here are nothing short of highly-trained, talented professionals. Walk through the barber shop, and all the way in the back, you’ll find an unassuming, janitor’s closet door. Knock and wait – if you’re in luck, someone will come to check on you through a little peephole. Once you’re in, take in the unique vibe of this place. The decor is vintage, the lights are dim, and you’ll feel like you just stepped in a different era.
You’ll find that the room is small and intimate…but big enough for a full-on stage! While at other speakeasies music may be an afterthought, this is definitely not the case at The Barbershop. In fact, it’s the main character. You’ll always find live music here, and each night is themed:
- Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Live Music | 10PM
- Tuesday: Faded Karaoke | 10PM
- Wednesday: Wild West Wednesdays | 10PM
- Sunday: All Request Sundays | 10PM
Yep, you read that right, there’s even a Karaoke night, with a professional band! You can sip on a beautifully crafted cocktail in this speakeasy bar hidden behind a janitor’s closet, while you take over the stage with your favorite tune. Vegas has and seen it all, but we have to admit, this is a super fun concept that lets you live your best rockstar life, even if just for a couple of minutes.
The cocktails are great, and range from classics such as Old Fashioned to creative fusions made by the talented mixologists. Whiskey is the specialty of the house, so you’ll find it in many of the drinks. Prices are on the steep side, but when you see it as a quality drink + top class live entertainment, it’s definitely worth it. If you’d like a table, make sure to reserve it in advance – it may be a speakeasy, but The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails is getting popular…and we see why.