The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails and CliQue Bar & Lounge
at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Announce August Events
Clique Hospitality has announced August hours and events for The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails and CliQue Bar & Lounge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Highlights include the return of Emo Night, Battle of the Bands and parties with Rod Stewart and Sammy Hagar at The Barbershop, and a night of live magic at CliQue Bar & Lounge.
The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails
Open for cuts 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 10 a.m. – midnight on Friday and Saturday;
Saloon open 8 p.m. – close from Sunday – Wednesday; and 6 p.m. – close from Thursday – Saturday
Behind an unassuming janitor’s door inside the upscale men’s grooming salon at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, a swanky hideaway lounge meets rock saloon where live music is played nightly. Your grandfather’s barbershop with a twist, the salon was named “Best Barbershop” by Modern Luxury Vegas in the “2024 Vegas’ Finest Awards” and offers stylish cuts, facials, a hot lather shave and beard and more, paired with the full bar menu. VIP reservations are available online, linked here. More information is available at thebarbershoplv.com, Instagram, Facebook, X or @TheBarbershopLV.
Weekly Events:
● Live bands nightly from 10 p.m.
● Tuesday: Faded Karaoke featuring The Busker Kings starting at 10 p.m.
● Wednesday: Wild West Wednesdays featuring Tomlinson Brown starting at 10 p.m.
● Friday and Saturday: The Barbershop Unplugged featuring the best acoustic artists in Las Vegas, 8 – 10 p.m.
● Sunday: All Request Sundays
Upcoming Events:
● “It’s Not a Phase, Mom!” Emo Night: Thursday, Aug.1
○ Back by popular demand, The Barbershop presents a new monthly program featuring emo fan favorites all night long. Emo fans can prove it wasn’t a phase, don their ripped jeans and celebrate the music they love the first Thursday of every month at “It’s Not a Phase Mom” emo night. The evening’s emo classics will be provided live by frequent Barbershop stars, The Regulators, featuring former Savage Garden and Lifehouse guitarist Ben Carey on guitar and former Lifehouse bassist Bryce Soderberg on bass and vocals. The celebration begins at 10 p.m. Reservations can be made online here.
● The Barbershop’s Battle of the Bands: Monday, Aug. 5 and 12
○ The Battle of the Bands is back for its fourth installment at The Barbershop. This year’s exciting month-long event will feature some of the top up-and-coming talent on the Las Vegas Strip. The battle will be hosted by Ben Carey, The Barbershop’s resident performer and talent scout and former guitarist of Savage Garden and Lifehouse. Each night four of 16 competing bands will each perform a 30-minute set for a panel of three local celebrity judges that rotate weekly. Contestants will be judged on song choice, performance and crowd interaction to determine which band from each night will move on to the final round. At the end of the final night on Monday, August 12, one band will be crowned the winner and receive a $5,000 cash prize and a 6-month residency at The Barbershop.
● Sammy Hagar Red-Head Afterparty: Friday, Aug. 9
○ Fans of the Red Rocker can join him for a post-concert celebration at The Barbershop immediately following his “Best of All Worlds” performance at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The night will be filled to the brim with Hagar’s classics performed by Radio XX, with Sammy’s spirits being served behind the bar. Guests can rock out while enjoying the limited-time Mas Tequila, a sweet and spicy full-bodied cocktail made with Sammy’s own Santo Fino Reposado tequila, pineapple chili shrub, velvet falernum, lemon juice and seltzer. The Red Rocker himself may even take the stage to sing a song or two up close and personal within the intimate space.
● Hattori Hanzo Barber Night: Sunday, Aug. 25
○ The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails is partnering with high-end Japanese-steel hair shear company Hattori Hanzo for a night of cocktailing and master-class educational barber demonstrations. The evening begins with the venue opening early at 6 p.m. for an hour of socialization, followed by a master class taught by Michael Kelly (@m.r.k.thebarber) and Kevin Nguyen (@yakuzabarber), starting at 7 p.m. Once the demonstrations are finished, guests can relax and enjoy house music until 10 p.m. when The Wild Wolves will take the stage to start the official afterparty of the Las Vegas Barber Expo.
CliQue Bar & Lounge
CliQue is open daily from 4 p.m. to late
Located in the heart of the casino floor at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, CliQue Bar & Lounge presents tableside mixology, along with timeless music and craft cocktails to awaken the senses. There are a variety of savory bites and shareable plates, such as CliQue’s famous wings, juicy sliders and deep-fried Oreos, and drinks, including shooters, bubbles and aperitifs. More information can be found on the website at www.cliquelv.com on Facebook and Instagram.
Weekly Events:
● Sunday through Wednesday: Cocktails, Beats and Bites
● Tuesday nights: “Acoustic Tuesdays” featuring local artists from 10 p.m. – close
● Thursday through Saturday: “Serving the Beats” featuring guest DJ from 9 p.m. – close
Upcoming Events:
● UFC 305 Viewing: Saturday, Aug. 17
○ Prelims begin at 5 p.m.
○ Main card begins at 7 p.m.
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About Clique Hospitality
Clique Hospitality, founded by hospitality innovator Andy Masi in 2014, has conceptualized nearly two dozen nightlife and dining destinations in San Diego and Las Vegas. 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. The company’s Las Vegas dining portfolio includes 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; The Still Drafts, Crafts & Eats at The Mirage; Tailgate Social Sports Bar & Grill at Palace Station Hotel and Casino; and Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino. Clique recently unveiled four new, immersive concepts at Durango Casino & Resort in Southwest Las Vegas: Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant, its hidden speakeasy, Wax Rabbit, Bel-Aire Lounge and Bel-Aire Backyard. Clique will soon debut Caspian’s at Caesars Palace, set to open in late 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; and the recently opened Lilian’s and Bing’s Bar at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. More information about Clique Hospitality and the company’s full portfolio is available on the website at www.cliquehospitality.com.