From The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails on the Strip to Bel-Aire Lounge in Southwest Las Vegas, Clique Hospitality to Ring in the New Year in Style

From The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails
on the Strip to Bel-Aire Lounge in Southwest Las Vegas,
Clique Hospitality to Ring in the New Year in Style

Las Vegas’ hottest restaurants and bars will present over-the-top parties to welcome 2025

Industry trendsetter Clique Hospitality will invite revelers to welcome 2025 with an electrifying lineup of New Year’s Eve celebrations at top restaurants and bars across Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 31. From The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, Easy’s Cocktail Lounge and Proper Eats on the Las Vegas Strip to neighborhood hot spots Bel-Aire Lounge, Mijo Modern Mexican and Rouge Room, each celebration will welcome 2025 in style, complete with live music, high-energy DJ sets, and upscale chef-driven dining experiences.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, a swanky hideaway meets rock saloon where live music is played nightly at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, will turn up the volume on New Year’s Eve with doors opening at 6 p.m. and a performance starting at 9 p.m. by The 442’s, an acoustic rock band that pulls inspiration from jazz, classical, folk and rock music. While jamming out, guests can sip on next-level cocktails throughout the night, with standing-room tickets starting at $75 and private tables starting at $2,000. Tickets and reservations are available for purchase here.

 

CliQue Bar & Lounge, a lavish escape at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on the main casino floor, will set the stage for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve, starting with an upscale college football viewing at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. As the game wraps, CliQue will transition into a night of indulgence, with an electrifying DJ taking over at 9 p.m. From 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., a thrilling fusion of live DJ, bass guitar, and drums will heighten the energy, followed by a final DJ set to keep the celebration alive until 3:30 a.m.

Tickets for the festivities, starting at $75, will include access to a premium open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight. For a more exclusive experience, guests can reserve tables starting at $1,500, ensuring prime seating throughout the evening. Tickets and reservations are available for purchase here.

 

Resorts World Las Vegas

Eight Lounge, an award-winning luxe cigar and cocktail lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas, will usher in 2025 in style. Beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the exclusive celebration will offer gourmet bites, expertly crafted cocktails and premium cigars, all set to a playlist by a live DJ. As midnight approaches, step onto Eight Lounge’s stunning patio for a front-row view of the Las Vegas Strip fireworks, creating an unforgettable start to the new year. Entry is free for all guests, however reservations are required for guaranteed seating with VIP tables beginning at $500, available for advance purchase here.

Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge, an ethereal and stylish cocktail lounge at Resorts World on the main casino floor, invites guests to a dazzling New Year’s Eve soirée overflowing with glitz, glam and lively beats. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, this sophisticated lounge will enchant partygoers with signature cocktails, high-energy DJ sets, and an ambiance straight out of a Gatsby dream. DJ Nico Oso will take center stage from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., followed by Kid Funk keeping the energy alive until 5 a.m.

General admission tickets, priced at $50, will include a complimentary drink ticket for guests who arrive before midnight, plus a sparkling wine toast to ring in the New Year. For those looking to elevate their evening, exclusive table packages for groups of various sizes provide a luxe, intimate setting to celebrate the night in true Gatsby style. The “Keep It Classy” package includes one bottle of Perrier Jouet Champagne Belle Epoque and one bottle of select premium spirits, priced at $1,250; “Return of the Gatz” includes two bottles of the champagne and two bottles of select premium spirits, priced at $2,000;  and “Anything You Want Old Sport” includes two bottles of the champagne and three bottles of premium spirits, priced at $3,000. Tickets are available for purchase here.

Durango Casino & Resort

Bel-Aire Lounge, a chic oasis at Durango Casino & Resort, will host an unparalleled New Year’s Eve soirée off of the Las Vegas Strip. Starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the celebration will be an unforgettable night of sophistication and revelry. Early bird general admission tickets are now available here, starting at $75.

The night’s festivities will kick off with an electrifying set by DJ Sax Duo Roger Gangi and Rocco Barbato, blending saxophone melodies with electronic beats to energize the crowd. General admission tickets include two hours of passed appetizers and an open bar, featuring Bel-Aire’s globally inspired light bites and premium libations. For an elevated experience, table reservations add an extra layer of exclusivity. Patio tables will start at a $150 minimum per person, while indoor tables will start at $250 minimum per guest. As the countdown begins, each guest will be treated to a glass of champagne in a dazzling toast to send off 2024 and welcome the new year with elegance.

 

Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant, Clique Hospitality’s acclaimed Mexican dining destination at Durango Casino & Resort, will welcome guests to an enchanting New Year’s Eve filled with vibrant flavors and entertainment. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, Mijo will be open for dinner starting at 4 p.m., showcasing specialty dishes alongside signature selections such as the 2-pound Puerto Nuevo grilled lobster and prime 55-ounce grilled tomahawk, with a $95 minimum per person for reservations starting at 6 p.m. As the evening heats up, a live DJ and dancers dressed in dazzling gold will create an electric atmosphere from 8 p.m. to midnight, with guests treated to a festive champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are available on the website here.

Wax Rabbit, an immersive, enchanting cocktail lounge hidden within the walls of Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant, invites guests to “Step into the Mirror, Dance with the Past” with its New Year’s Eve celebration, “Shattered Reflections.” Starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the intimate lounge will set the mood with early 2000s music complemented by cutting-edge cocktails, high-end spirits and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

With table minimums starting at $600 for groups of 4-6 and $1,500 for 7-10, guests can enjoy exclusive bottle packages, including “Jumpin’ Jumpin'” with Don Julio 1942 and Dom Perignon, priced at $1,200; “G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S,” featuring Cristal, Ciroc and Don Julio 1942, priced at $1,600; and “Promiscuous Girl” with Ace of Spades, Clase Azul Reposado and Stoli Elit, priced at $1,800. Standing and bar seating will also be available with no minimum. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by emailing [email protected].

ARIA Resort & Casino

Proper Eats Food Hall, a collection of highly sought-after imports and only-in-Vegas culinary destinations located on the promenade level of ARIA Resort & Casino, will host a Soirée Disco at Proper Bar to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The night will awaken at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will run until 1 a.m., transforming Proper Bar into a lively disco dance party with DJs spinning groovy beats. Guests can enjoy an open bar package for $70, available from 9 p.m. to midnight, ensuring the drinks flow as they dance their way into 2025. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, available here.

Easy’s Cocktail Lounge, a sultry speakeasy hidden within the highly lauded Proper Eats Food Hall, will transform into Studio 25 on New Year’s Eve, a dazzling throwback to the disco era lighting up at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The evening’s lineup includes a soulful set by Megan Williams from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. followed by LUV U Loops keeping the energy alive from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., all culminating in a Perrier-sponsored champagne toast at midnight. Table reservations start at $500, available here.

Red Rock Casino & Resort

Rouge Room, the intimate, velvet cocktail lounge located at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, will transport guests back to the early 2000s on New Year’s Eve with an electrifying performance by Bad Juju. The lounge will open at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, including an open bar and passed appetizers until 10 p.m., followed by a cash bar. Bad Juju will take the stage starting at 9:30 p.m., followed by live DJs keeping the party going until 2 a.m. Tickets will start at $75, while table reservations will start at $150 minimum per person for outdoor seating and $250 for indoor seats. Guests looking for an elevated experience can opt for premium bottle packages, ranging from $1,200 to $5,000 featuring select premium spirits, wine and bubblies from Dom Perignon, Ace of Spades, Patrón, Don Julio, Stoli, Grey Goose and Botanist. Bottle options vary by package. Tickets and reservations are available for purchase here.

Palace Station Hotel and Casino

Tailgate Social, a high-energy sports bar & grill inside Palace Station Hotel and Casino, will be the ultimate game-day destination for New Year’s Eve, kicking off just in time for the college football quarterfinals. Starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, fans can settle in for prime viewing of the highly anticipated game at 4:30 p.m. Guests can take advantage of a $40 open bar package from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a live DJ spinning from 8 p.m. until midnight to keep the celebration going. Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.

Tailgate’s New Year’s celebration will continue at 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, opening at 9 a.m. for a day of college football and delicious bites. Fans can revel in the excitement of the playoff games at 10 a.m., 2 and 5:45 p.m. while savoring bites from the Ultimate Tailgate all-you-can-eat package, priced at $29 and sipping on bottomless mimosas and bloody marys, priced at $19.

Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino

Borracha Mexican Cantina, a vibrant Día de los Muertos-inspired restaurant located at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino in Henderson, welcomes guests for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve filled with festive flavors, live music and more. The cantina will open at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, ensuring fans don’t miss a second of the college football playoffs kicking off at 4:30 p.m. Whether catching the game or fueling up for a celebratory evening, guests can indulge in specialty dishes including seafood aguachile with shrimp, octopus, onions, cilantro, cucumber, cilantro sauce and avocado, priced at $21; a whole lobster served with cilantro rice and slow-roasted tomatoes, priced at $51; and a 12-ounce New York steak with cilantro rice, slow-roasted tomatoes and chichi churi, priced at $47. Reservations can be made here.

The celebration will continue with an open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight, priced at $65 per person, with beats from a live DJ creating the night’s soundtrack. At midnight, Borracha will ring in 2025 with a tequila toast as the ball drops, making for a spirited start to the New Year.

Photo courtesy of Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca.

Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca, the bright and lively Italian restaurant at Green Valley Ranch, will transform into a Capri-inspired escape featuring a decadent feast, live music and a festive countdown to ring in the New Year. Starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, guests can savor a thoughtfully curated three-course prix fixe menu, priced at $95 per person. Reservations can be made here.

 

The festive dinner will start with a choice of calamari ripieni di cotechino (grilled stuffed calamari) filled with Italian pork sausage and red cabbage served over sun-dried tomato beurre blanc; or crispy Roman artichokes served with parmesan bread crumbs and lemon aioli. Entrée selections will include pan-seared branzino with capers, a shallot reduction and lemon, served alongside broccoli rabe with Calabrian chile and garlic sauce; linguine ricotta e limone (lemon ricotta linguine) with poached lobster; or spaghettoni allo zafferano e ricci di mare (spaghettoni pasta) with saffron and sea urchin, topped with lemon breadcrumbs. To end on a sweet note, guests can enjoy a dessert bar, also available for $20 per person for guests ordering from Bottiglia’s regular menu.

 

Complementing the dining experience, live Italian music by Antonio Murro and Madelin Alonso will fill the air from 7 p.m. to midnight, immersing guests in a Capri-inspired oasis. Surrounded by vibrant and lush greenery and decor capturing the charm of the Italian coast, the evening will be elevated by celebratory touches like table-side Sgroppino, limoncello shots and tiramisu martini trees. As the excitement builds, TVs will showcase the New York Ball Drop countdown at 9 p.m. and again at midnight, welcoming 2025 in effortless style.

 

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 Resort & Casino; Rouge Room at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. The company’s Las Vegas dining portfolio includes Mijo Modern Mexican at Durango Resort & Casino; 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. Caspian’s at Caesars Palace is set to open December 2024. 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; the new 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. More information about Clique Hospitality and the company’s full portfolio is available on the website at www.cliquehospitality.com.

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