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Behind Closed
Doors
Vegas loves a gimmick. Such is
the case with the “speakeasy.”
Over the last decade, bars and
restaurants with hidden doors,
password-protected
entrances, and classic craft
cocktails have popped up all
over the city, referencing an
era in the U.S. before the
repeal of Prohibition in 1933,
when bootlegging reigned.
While Las Vegas boomed after
Prohibition, historical
accuracy ain’t got nothing on a
great night out. Here are three
speakeasies we hope you’ll be
lucky enough to find.
The Cabinet of Curiosities
& The Lock
Located inside Horseshoe Las
Vegas, this two-part experience
offers speakeasy-curious guests
something immersive to
explore. First, roam through
The Cabinet of Curiosities,
where wonders from near and
far are on display—like a
bedazzled skullcap with antlers,
or a portable Remington
typewriter rumored to make
any author who uses it
instantly famous. Then, seek
out The Lock, hidden behind a
vault door and guarded by The
Locksmith. Solve a riddle to
gain entry, and you’ll be
rewarded with flowing
pre-Prohibition cocktails.
thecabinetlv.com
Caramella Italian
Restaurant & Lounge
At Planet Hollywood Resort &
Casino, Caramella’s Candy
Shop tempts with a bountiful
display of sweets—but don’t be
fooled. It’s a front for a swanky
new lounge by the Tao Group
that looks like a 1970s Italian
fever dream. A mirror mosaic
DJ booth, layered leopardprint fabrics, and bold
geometric rugs make the
aesthetics unforgettable.
caesars.com
The Barbershop Cuts &
Cocktails
The Cosmopolitan’s
Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails
recently celebrated six years as
a slick men’s grooming parlor,
offering stylish cuts, facials, hot
lather shaves, and more—
alongside a full bar menu.
Behind the janitor’s closet door
lies a rock-and-roll saloon
that’s anything but oldfashioned. Your grandpa would
be proud. thebarbershoplv.com
— Melinda Sheckells
AUGUST 2026
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