The Bourbon Room

My high school girlfriends and I were in Vegas this weekend (we are all 40 now) and stayed at the Venetian. We went to The Bourbon room a few times. We had such a great time gambling at the bar, talking to the bartenders, dancing and drinking. If you're looking for a more casual/fun night out vs. going to a club this is it! I specifically want to thank the bartenders, Dan and Sean, for their hospitality! You made our night!

They say if the music is too loud = you are too old. Not sure about that adage, but the "show" portion of this 80's - 90's little slice of hair band heaven was a wee on the loud when trying to catch up with my childhood friend and his wife. When the "show" portion of the evening (which was very amusing: guys in full 80's/90's hair band regalia and waitresses in similar garb) his poor wife - who suffers fr tinnitus - just couldn't enjoy it.

So, we left after about an hour of sipping pretty darned inexpensive bourbon, rockin out and dancing to some head bangin tunes and laughing at usual Strip location shenanigans. They kept bringing out Honey Badger shots, which we declined but many seemed to love; and we all know Honey Badger don't give a f@$k!!!

Would definitely return with locals for the inexpensive drinks, nice servers, energetic showmen epic people watching and just to relive those days ..."the Earth was quaking and YOU shook me allll night longgg..."

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This place does a great job of spinning the 80's music - although you wouldn't guess it from the name (bourbon = 80s?) or the decor. They play not just the hits but the obscure stuff that might have hit #1 on the pop charts back then but isn't considered retro cool now - think Paula Abdul, etc. They also have the videos playing on the walls which is a real hoot when you're taking a break from dancing. Or even while dancing - it's hard not stare and oggle the clothing, the dance moves, etc.

The only downside is that the bar is pretty open to the casino so it feels a little weird to be dancing and looking out over a brightly lit casino floor - and to have everyone staring at the dance floor. It would have been more fun if it was a little more closed off.

The other odd part - positives and negatives - is that being an 80s bar it attracts those enthusiasts. At least past 2 PM you get lots of groups of older women, girls dressed up like 80s, normal club girls, and just goofy people tearing up the dance floor. The crowd skews a lot older - avg high 30's or early 40's. It's a little like a dance party of nerds but everyone is there to have a good time - I've never met so many friendly people at a bar/club in vegas.

Also, this late at night there didn't seem to be a cover or entertainment fee.