Here's a look at the best new Las Vegas restaurants, corporate event venues, hotels, conference centers, and private and party rooms to open for events this summer. These new and renovated Las Vegas venues can accommodate groups large or small for private and corporate events, conferences, meetings, weddings, business dinners, teambuilding activities, cocktail parties, and more.
One of the Strip’s largest new nightclubs, Omnia debuted in March at Caesars Palace. The Hakkasan Group venue, which took over the former Pure space, spans multiple levels and includes a main room, mezzanine, and rooftop garden as well as a separate V.I.P. space known as Heart of Omnia operated in partnership with the H.wood Group. The massive space holds 4,000 guests for receptions.
Inspired by its South Beach cousin, Delano Beach Club debuted in May at the Delano Las Vegas. The pool oasis includes chaise lounges and 16 private cabanas equipped with 46-inch HD TVs. The cabanas hold 50 guests for daytime events; evening receptions are available for groups of as many as 500 people. The club’s drink menu includes cocktails and craft beer as well as nonalcoholic options such as mango-infused sparkling water and watermelon and orange juice shooters. Catering includes sharable platters of fruits, guacamole and hummus, sandwiches, and heartier fare such as coconut shrimp and chicken quesadillas.
Already in demand as a professional bowling venue, the South Point Bowling Plaza opened in November at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. The $35 million facility covers 90,000 square feet and has 60 lanes in two parallel 30-lane rows and spectator seating for 360 people. Two 167-foot screens above the lanes display scores and have advertising capabilities. There also is a 720-unit locker room and other bowling-specific amenities.
The Celebrity Cars Las Vegas showroom—which is available for private events—moved to a new 20,000-square-foot location in February. The cavernous space on Dean Martin Drive has a full-service bar and holds 1,500 for receptions. For car shows, the venue can hold 80 vehicles inside and another 200 outside.
The fourth Searsucker restaurant from chef Brian Malarkey opened at Caesars Palace in March. Searsucker Las Vegas serves American fare in a relaxed setting that includes a lounge, main dining room, open kitchen, and 28-seat private dining room. Thomas Schoos designed the interiors, which feature wide-plank wood floors, exposed brick, tufted leather banquettes, and light fixtures constructed out of rope. The entire restaurant seats 177 or holds 242 for receptions. Group dining is available for parties of at least 14 guests.
Vdara Hotel & Spa launched a new bar concept, Vice Versa Patio & Lounge, in February. Playing off the idea of duality, the bar and restaurant offers both pub fare and lighter bites, classic cocktails and more daring libations. The venue holds 200 guests at the bar and on couches, wingback chairs, and other comfortable seating. A patio overlooks a curved reflection pool dotted with fire pits.
The Southern California-based concept Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar came to Las Vegas in April with its location in Downtown Summerlin. A casual concept that serves burgers, fish dishes like ceviche tostadas, and a number of small plates, the 9,174-square-foot space has an interior that seats 231 guests and a dog-friendly patio that seats 100. Both spaces are outfitted with flat-screen TVs. The rustic decor includes exposed beams, stonework, a chandelier crafted from Aspen logs, and artwork that features dogs.
Rhumbar at the Mirage Hotel & Casino renovated its patio and indoor lounge spaces with a green and teal color palette to complement the tropical theme. The 2,600-square-foot space also has new heaters, misters, and four patio covers to maintain a comfortable environment for guests. The renovation finished in February.
The whimsically named Japanese restaurant Itsy Bitsy: Ramen and Whisky opened downtown in April in the condominium tower the Ogden. The restaurant is backed by the Downtown Project and has a bar program from Corner Bar Management Group that is heavy on sake and whiskey. The food menu offers create-your-own ramen bowls and Asian-fusion cuisine. The Vegas-based DJ Five is another partner in the venture. The 2,500-square-foot space seats 84.
Table 89, a fast-casual concept from veteran restaurateur Sami Ladeki, opened in February in Centennial Hills. The eatery serves a variety of healthy-leaning fare such as salads, sandwiches, small plates, and entreés made from local and organic ingredients. The space seats 160 and has a patio surrounded by palm trees.
