Since the freakin' weekend is about to grace us with its presence once again, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite date night destinations with you guys!
Most of our weekend evenings consist of chipotle, an intense game of cards while listening to some tunes, or binge watching New Girl. However, every once in a while we will bust out our fancy pants and have a night on the town. When that phenomenon occurs, these are a few of our favorite places to go: (these are not in any kind of order, just so ya know)
1. Hugo's Cellar, Downtown Las Vegas
If you want to experience a whole lotta old school Vegas charm, this is the place to go. You are waited on by the most charming and adorable old men who look and dress as though they used to hang out with Frank Sinatra all the time and the food is absolutely delicious. Every lovely lady that walks through the door is given a single rose and the atmosphere is very intimate with candle lit tables, dim lighting, and brick walls. It's the perfect spot for a romantic night out.
2. Park on Fremont, Downtown Las Vegas
Park on Fremont is a must for a sunny, warm day/evening. We love sitting outside in their patio area and they have really good beer. It's also a great spot if you're not in the mood to get really dressed up. Which is almost always the case for me. Jeans and a t-shirt are totally acceptable for this date night destination.
3. The Velveteen Rabbit, Downtown Las Vegas
I love this sexy little bar. They don't serve food so eating before or after is a must. Their cocktails are absolutely delicious and the decor is to die for. It's a bit of a hipsters paradise but if you can look past the weird guy reading alone at the bar, it's a great place to cozy up to your date and sip on some gin and juice ... laaaiiiid back ... sorry. I'll stop there. withmymindonmymoneyandmymoneyonmymind.
4. Don't Tell Mama, Piano Bar, Downtown Las Vegas
I'm a sucker for live music of any kind and I really love piano bars. In fact, I've never met a piano bar I didn't like. This one was voted the best in Las Vegas and it's conveniently located right next to a bunch of really fun restaurants and bars. It's a small bar so finding a seat can be challenging but it's worth checking out!
5. Cirque Du Soleil - The Beatles, LOVE
If you want to see a show, this is the show I would recommend. We saw it on a group date with close friends and it was so much fun! I have seen a few Cirque shows on the strip and this is by far my favorite.
6. Serendipity 3, Ceasars Palace
Every once in a while Joel and I make our way to The Strip. It usually only occurs when friends are in town. When we are playing tourists on The Strip, Serendipity is a must. I know you've probably heard it a million times (especially if you live here) but their frozen hot chocolate is SO GOOD.
*Other little stops we try and make when we are hanging out on the strip include: Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pub 1842 (MGM - their nachos are amazing), The Fountains at Bellagio (duh), and now that we have one ... Shake Shack!
7. View Wine Bar and Kitchen, Tivoli Village
This is another great spot for a romantic little meal. I really love Tivoli Village and so far I have loved all of the restaurants we have been to, so if you don't want to try this one, just pick one of the others. You can't go wrong!
8. Vintner Grill, Summerlin
Super chic and trendy. My first time at Vintner Grill was for a day date with one of my gal pals and it was fantastic. I didn't know what to expect because it's literally tucked away in the corner of a bunch of office buildings, but the food is so good and the atmosphere is lovely. They also have outdoor seating, which is always a plus in my opinion.
9. Commonwealth, Downtown Las Vegas
I feel like I am riiiiiight on the cusp of being a little too old to go to Commonwealth. Okay, so that's totally not true but it does start to feel like a nightclub if you are there past 10 o'clock on a weekend. However, if you're in the mood to shake your tail feather, the roof top deck/dance floor is awesome.
10. Herbs and Rye, West Las Vegas
We went here for the first time to celebrate the end of another long semester and we fell in love. They are known for their extensive list of classic cocktails and the food is realllly, really good. Go during their happy hour and make a reservation if you can!
A few of our other, less exciting, go to's: Yardhouse, Frank & Fina's (one of my favorite local mexican restaurants), Samba Latte (great spot for a day date), Chicago Brewing Company (my favorite chicken tenders everrrrr), Banger Brewery and Archie's Thai Bistro.
I hope this list was helpful for my fellow desert rats and at least inspiring to those of you who don't live here.
Get out there this weekend and date your honey!
Oh and if you have a favorite spot that didn't make my list, please share! We are always looking for new places to try.
Bye now!
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