The Best Nightlife in Las Vegas

The history of partying in Vegas is widely documented. So much so that the city had to come up with a catchphrase to urge people to keep their drunken debauchery and alcohol-fueled mischief to themselves. It's clear that it didn't work. But, because we're partying Jedi Masters, we figured we'd put our abilities to good use and help you learn about the finest nightclubs in Vegas. So grab your lightsaber (sorry, 2.5-oz. shot glass) and prepare to party because these are Las Vegas' finest nightclubs.

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1. At Caesars Palace, there's a restaurant called Omnia.
2. MGM Grand's Hakkasan
3. The Cromwell hosts Drai's and Drai's After Hours
4. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has a marquee.
5. The Venetian's Tao Nightclub
6. Mandalay Bay is lit up.
7. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas' XS Nightclub
8. Aria Resort & Casino's Jewel

1. At Caesars Palace, there's a restaurant called Omnia.

Hakkasan Group's mad scientists have done it again, and the third beast in their nightclub repertoire may be the nastiest yet. Omnia debuted at Caesars Palace in 2015 and hasn't stopped wreaking havoc on the Las Vegas nightlife scene since then. The enormous spaceship-like LED chandelier is the first thing you see as you come in. Seriously, if you're not cautious, this device will kidnap you. Omnia is a sight to see, with mirrored panels, velvet curtains, and Hakkasan's Rolodex of top DJs. Oh, and if you ever need a break—or just want to party outside—Omnia boasts a terrace with a spectacular view of Las Vegas.

2. MGM Grand's Hakkasan

Please allow us to urge you to get out from under that rock where you've been living if you've never heard about Hakkasan. Seriously, this is the kind of location that all the other clubs aspire to be. #Popular. Why shouldn't they? For starters, the location is enormous. Second, it is home to some of the world's most famous DJs (Tiesto, Calvin Harris, Steve Aoki). Finally, there's the sound. They invest in the bump in the same way that McDonald's does on burgers. The coolness of this location is insane. When you tell your friends you went to a Las Vegas party, they will immediately think of this location. Wow, it has really blown our minds.

3. The Cromwell hosts Drai's and Drai's After Hours

As a result, we're technically cheating on this one. We know this is meant to be a "top ten" list, but we couldn't decide between these two. Drai's and Drai's After Hours, both located within The Cromwell, are a timeless duo: the peanut butter and jelly of nightlife.

And, like any good tag team, they complement each other very well. Drai's welcomes you with live music from musicians such as T.I., Travi$ Scott, Future, and others, before bringing in Drai's After Hours to whisk you away to a deep-house and EDM nightcap. It's the ideal fire and ice scenario, set against the background of the Strip, where you can cause a commotion before calming down and attempting to snuggle up with your boo-thang (Boo-thang not included).

4. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has a marquee.

If we're being really honest, The Cosmopolitan is essentially one big nightclub. You can count on us. So we knew that when they chose to enter the nightclub industry and launch Marquee, it would be nothing short of amazing. The “main” club (we have to specify since this place is so friggin' big) has everything you could want in a club: great music, enough of dancing area, and enough alcohol to keep a sailor happy. But, as we said before, this isn't just one club.

The "Boombox," a more private and intimate area, is also available. There's also the "Library," which, sure, is much cooler than the one you remember from school. It's a cosier area within the club that's ideal for unwinding after a night of cutting a rug in the main room. Just have your mapping app close at hand in case you get lost.

5. The Venetian's Tao Nightclub

We're so uncertain about what kind of music we want to listen to that Tao Nightclub seems to understand us. With its Asian-inspired décor, their 12,000 square-foot facility is beautiful and magnificent, but it's their various rooms that play diverse music that has us excited. It's a wonderful thing that you can listen to an EDM song and then bounce over to the next room to get your hip-hop groove on.

When you need to refuel to get your second wind, go downstairs to the Tao Restaurant, which is located under the club, and get some spicy tuna or a lobster wonton. Thank you so much, Tao. Finally, we can be our spazzmatic selves.

6. Mandalay Bay is lit up.

Have you ever thought to yourself, "This would be a trippy-ass party if I went to a Cirque du Soleil show?" Thankfully, Light's team was thinking the same thing. You won't see go-go dancers or silk aerialists as you would expect. These guys combine aerial acrobatics and themed tableaus with over-the-top tech graphics, costumes, and makeup to elevate the entertainment element of a Las Vegas nightclub to the next level.

James Cameron would be proud of you. Everyone in Light feels like they're a part of the play since the performances are so immersive. If you're ever in a situation where you have to choose between seeing a performance and partying, choose Light.

7. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas' XS Nightclub

Did you know that XS Nightclub was one of the most costly nightclubs ever constructed? The gold strewn around the area (together with the knowledge that it's a Wynn property) should've put us on edge. With gilded sculptures of ladies, expensive-looking lights, and small trinkets galore, this place exudes extravagance and luxury. XS, on the other hand, is very practical.

Their bars are large enough that you won't have to fight for drinks, and the dance floor has plenty of elbow space so you can dance in peace. And, hey, there's even a little section that stretches out into the pool area if you want to talk with that particular someone. All of the money spent on this property, if you ask us, was well worth it.

8. Aria Resort & Casino's Jewel

It takes a lot of courage to call anything a "diamond." The Hakkasan Group, on the other hand, is a daring bunch. Those are the same people that built the famous Hakkasan and Omnia nightclubs in Las Vegas. They couldn't be content with just two successful nightclubs, so they decided to try for the trifecta. Warning: This is a spoiler alert: They absolutely nailed it.

Jewel is more intimate, which is great since if this huge club trend continues, we'll be partying in two different area codes. Jewel also ups the ante in terms of luxury. Granite VIP banquettes with leather seating encircle the dance floor, which is flanked by massive dual-sided LED video displays that sync with the music. When we're attempting to go down, we know where we're heading.