Experience Every Dunk, Dribble and Three-Pointer
with Clique Hospitality’s March Basketball Celebrations
Clique Hospitality is bringing the ultimate game-day experience to college basketball fans with action-packed viewing parties at its venues throughout Las Vegas. From the first tip-off on Tuesday, March 18, through the championship game on Monday, April 7, fans can catch every play inside stylish lounges, sports bars and dining destinations across the valley.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, the swanky rock ‘n’ roll speakeasy hidden behind a fully functional barbershop at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, is turning up the volume and dialing in the hoops hype with Brackets & Bass, viewing on Thursday, March 20, and Friday, March 21. Each day will be all about buzzer-beaters and bourbon as the speakeasy will open early at 9 a.m. both days, giving basketball fans front-row seats to the mayhem on multiple HDTVs, including a drop-down projection screen onstage.
Basketball fans will be able to put a full-court press on their hunger with buffet-style game-day bites. Morning sessions tip off with breakfast burritos and seasoned tater tots, while the afternoon lineup includes flame-grilled wagyu sliders, barbecue chicken quesadillas and game day nachos during afternoon sessions, among others. Every bite pairs effortlessly with The Barbershop’s signature cocktails, like the smooth and refreshing “Irish Honey” or the bold and flavorful “Six String Sling.” For a VIP experience, fans can lock in a table from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. or 3:15 to 9:00 p.m., starting at $1,5000 for a table for six per session, or with all-day reservations available. Open seating and a la carte menu will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis. More information, including reservations, can be found online here.
Battle of the Brackets returns to CliQue Bar & Lounge starting on Tuesday, March 18, and running through the championship game on Monday, April 7. The venue will showcase all the college basketball championship games across its six HD plasma-screen TVs. Fans can make the most of their viewing experience with specialty game-day bites, including game-day nachos priced at $22 and pigs in blankets or lollipop chicken wings priced at $26, among others. The lounge will open early at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23 with additional screens for viewing so fans don’t miss a moment of the action. Table minimums start at $500 for a table for four per viewing session, with options for all-day reservations available. Open seating and an a la carte menu will also be available at the bar on a first-come, first-serve basis. More information, including reservations, is available here.
Resorts World Las Vegas
Eight Lounge, the award-winning cigar and cocktail lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas and known as the place “where the pros smoke,” will bring college hoop madness to life. From Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, the lounge will open early at noon with no minimums for reservations before 9 p.m. Basketball fans can take in the action from the lounge’s picturesque terrace where they can catch every rebound and slam dunk with additional HDTVs showing the games, weather permitting. Guests can elevate their watch experience with signature libations including the crisp and refreshing “Sweet Melissa” or the silky smooth “Rising Sun Sour” alongside gameday bites available all day. Whether first-time smokers or cigar veterans, fans looking to pair a game-day stick with their drink of choice can rely on Eight Lounge’s professional cigar ambassadors to help them pick the ideal cigar pairing for the drink of their choice, or vice versa. Reservations can be made online here.
Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge, located just off the casino floor at Resorts World Las Vegas, will tip off its own Battle of the Brackets for the college basketball tournament. Opening early at 10 a.m. from Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, the roaring 20s-inspired lounge will be showing the games across multiple HDTVs. Starting at 11 a.m., basketball fans can have game day-inspired bites such as Buffalo wings, deli sandwiches, loaded potato pancakes and more, delivered from Junior’s at Resorts World, the famous New York restaurant’s first West Coast location. Reservations before 8 p.m. will not require minimums. Gatsby’s bartenders will also be crafting the lounge’s specialty cocktails to make sure guests have a drink in hand to cheer on their favorite team. After the action ends each night, a DJ will keep the energy up with dance worthy beats playing late into the night. Reservations can be made online here.
Caesars Palace
Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar, the refined yet rebellious cocktail lounge at Caesars Palace, offers an elevated setting for college basketball playoff viewing. Located on the main casino floor with the sportsbook nearby, the front bar will showcase every buzzer-beater and bracket-busting moment on its HDTV. Guests can sip on signature cocktails, from the bold and complex “Fig”ure of Your Imagination, crafted with Maker’s Mark bourbon, Cointreau, fig jam, honey and lemon, to the effortlessly refined Negroni, featuring Monkey 47 gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Caspian’s elevated bites, such as caviar chips and dip and crispy potato latkes, will ensure a game-day experience as indulgent as it is electrifying. Reservations can be made here.
Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa
Rouge Room, the modern Parisian cocktail lounge at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, will open early to showcase all of the college basketball championship action from 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 20 through 9 p.m. on Friday, March 21. Guests can view the games across the lounge’s dropdown 75″ HDTVs, a 16-foot projector screen on the main stage and additional 80″ HDTVs, ensuring there won’t be a bad seat in the house. Viewing reservations are available for morning time slots running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and evening time slots running from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., each with a $75 per person minimum. For diehard fans, all-day viewing reservations are available with a $175 per person minimum. Open seating at the bar is first come, first serve. Reservations can be made online here.
Palace Station Hotel and Casino
Tailgate Social Sports Bar & Grill inside Palace Station Hotel and Casino, will host Buckets & Brews viewing parties for each weekend of the college basketball playoffs. Beyond the action on the screens, Tailgate Social delivers game-day eats that are just as exciting as the matchups. Fans can kick things off with crispy style chicken wings with choice of sauce or Tailgate nachos, both priced at $19. In addition to these all-star menu items, guests can choose from a lineup of handcrafted sandwiches, freshly made pizzas and more, ensuring there’s something for every fan to enjoy. A wide selection of ice-cold beers and expertly crafted cocktails will keep the energy high from tip-off to the final buzzer. More details and reservations are available here.
The Buckets & Brews party schedule includes:
- Round 1 from March 20-21, with a $95 food and beverage minimum per person per session
- Round 2 from March 22-23, with a $75 food and beverage minimum per person per session
- Super 16 from March 27-28, with a $50 food and beverage minimum per person per game
- Only 8 from March 29-30, with a $50 food and beverage minimum per person per game
- Last 4 on April 5 and the Championship Game on April 8, with no minimums.
Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino
Borracha Mexican Cantina, the Day of the Dead-inspired dining destination at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino, will bring a south-of-the-border twist to college basketball tournament viewing. From Thursday, March 20 through Monday, March 24, the cantina will open early at 9 a.m. with its full menu of Mexican-inspired dishes – from tacos bursting with flavor like the carne asada and marinated mahi mahi to sizzling fajitas cooked with chile butter and inventive burritos like the artichoke chicken. Brunch, typically only served on Saturday and Sunday, will also be available each day with favorites like chorizo skillet with two eggs any style with chorizo, peppers and onions, ready to pair with the morning action. The bar will also be pouring bottomless micheladas and mimosas each day, priced at $25 per person. Borracha’s full menu of tequilas, cervezas and handcrafted cocktails will also be available.
ARIA Resort & Casino
During this March Mania tournament season, Proper Bar inside Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino will be the ultimate destination for college basketball fans. From Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat package for $75 per session during the first and second rounds of the tournament. Two daily viewing sessions will be available: the morning session runs from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and the afternoon session runs from 3:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each package grants unlimited access to a wide range of delicious dining options, including Korean fried chicken from Seoul Bird, authentic deli sandwiches from Wexler’s, mouth-watering pizzas from Pizzaoki and more. For those looking to upgrade their experience, hand-cut sushi rolls from Temaki Bar Sushi will be available for an additional charge.
About Clique Hospitality
Clique Hospitality, founded by hospitality innovator Andy Masi in 2014, has conceptualized nearly two dozen nightlife and dining destinations in Las Vegas, San Diego, Newport Beach, Chicago and Delray Beach, Florida. The company’s Las Vegas day and nightlife portfolio includes The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails and CliQue Bar & Lounge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; Easy’s Cocktail Lounge at ARIA Resort & Casino; Eight Lounge and Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas; and DAYLIGHT Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino; Bel-Aire Lounge, Bel-Aire Backyard and Wax Rabbit at Durango Casino & Resort; Rouge Room at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa; and Caspian’s at Caesars Palace. The company’s Las Vegas dining portfolio includes Mijo Modern Mexican at Durango Casino & Resort; Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca and Borracha Mexican Cantina located at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino in Henderson; Side Piece Pizza at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Summerlin; Tailgate Social Sports Bar & Grill at Palace Station Hotel and Casino; and Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino. Clique Hospitality’s Southern California day and nightlife destinations include Oxford Social Club and The Pool House at Pendry San Diego. Clique’s San Diego restaurant portfolio includes Joya Kitchen in La Jolla; Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine at Pendry San Diego; Serẽa Coastal Cuisine at Hotel Del Coronado; Temaki Bar in Encinitas; SET Steak & Sushi at Pendry Newport Beach; Lilian’s and Bing’s Bar at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe; The Kitchen and The Clubhouse at Torrey Heights by Breakthrough. Clique’s Chicago restaurant, Venteux, is located at Pendry Chicago. More information about Clique Hospitality and the company’s full portfolio is available on the website at www.cliquehospitality.com.