Cozy furniture, live music, and video gaming machines are part of the draw at the Juliet Cocktail Room, one of three high-profile lounges now operating under new management at The Venetian.
The Venetian has no shortage of indulgent imbibing destinations , from thelegendary whisky listatDelmonico Steakhouseto upscale rice beer pairings atWakudaand splashy champagne guzzle atLavo ’s helter-skelter Party Brunch . Yet the refuge ’s cocktail scene is bring most of the attending these days , with three gamey - visibility lounges now operate on under fresh management .
" The goal is to take them , rebrand them , and reintroduce them , " accord to Ryan Labbe , founder and CEO of 81/82 Group , the team in explosive charge of the task .
The translation of the Dorsey intoJuliet Cocktail Roomis the most dramatic change , with an extended renovation giving the space a warmer , more intimate smell . The magnanimous article of furniture and sheer brass accents are start in favour of cozier article of furniture , deeper color step , a Modern roof , stylish pendent , refinished floors , a beautiful stone bar top , and square-toed - epoch inspiration . " The only thing we did n’t do is bump down the paries , " Labbe says .
Juliet Cocktail Room|Photo courtesy of Venetian Las Vegas
A room in the back , long know as the depository library , is now closer in style to a sustenance elbow room with drapes , teal - greenish pigment , and panels to create a secluded space for private parties . The " John Milton Cage Jr. " is a hot amusement stage frame in by a birdcage of steel bars . At one decimal point , dueling piano were see , but the concept did n’t correspond the type and identity operator of the room . alternatively , the team opted for a three - slice stria setup of pianissimo , drum , and vocal on weekends with a DJ on Thursdays . resilient band karaoke is being discourse and could debut soon .
A different sort of amusement — six new video gaming machines — are now available to play at the saloon . It ’s a clear message : gravel around awhile and enjoy your drunkenness ; there ’s no penury to rush back to The Venetian ’s neighboring casino floor . It ’s worth take down that Juliet Cocktail Room is open from 3 premier to 2 am day-after-day with a easy , casual tone during afternoon hours .
The cocktail , created by Director of Operations Chris Zadie , are all about vivacious spirits and creative demonstration . Fields of Norway is a mix of Aquavit ( a Scandinavian spirit ) , meade , rosemary , and green Paris green , serve inside a Viking horn , while Cherried Treasure ( cotton gin , plum tree vino , and amaro ) make a grand entrance inside a sess - filled treasure chest .
Fields of Norway|Photo courtesy of 8182 Group
" We were looking for a unattackable , feminine , sexy name , " Labbe explain . " Everybody knows Romeo and Juliet , but we in reality named the waiting room after the most attempt after , expensive rose – the Juliet rose . We wanted to build up a story around it and the cocktail menu vibrate with that . "
By comparison , the changes atRosina , down the hall in the resort ’s Palazzo wing , are more insidious , with no immediate plans to change the name or strong-arm layout . One of the expert craft cocktail bars on the Strip since opening in 2017 , it ’s an versed space with a timeless fine art deco design , moody lighting , and oversized sumptuosity booth . The original concept specialise in classic done aright , down to the methamphetamine and glassware . Under the direction of 81/82 Group , the data format has been quietly modified with familiar favorites and new signature recipes now share adequate outer space on the carte du jour .
" If you ’re a Manhattan or Dirty Martini drinker , you do n’t call for a menu . You ’re just going to go in and regulate one , " pronounce Labbe , excuse his cerebration summons . " There ’s two drinkers in my middle — the person who ’s going to arrange what they order no matter what and the person who does n’t know and wants to explore a cocktail carte . So it was significant to give them that chance at Rosina . "
Rosina champagne button|Photo courtesy of Venetian Las Vegas
The new formula still match the persona of the lounge . The Foggy Night , for deterrent example , is like a mezcal Manhattan with cherry and smoked chilly bitter , while Peach Petals is an refined combination of sparkle wine and gin with bright notes of peach , lemon yellow , and elderflower . Rosina also serves nursing bottle of wine and bubbly with occasional alive entertainment ( like a violinist or saxophonist ) on Friday night . In case you ’re wonder , yes , the infamous " call button " for Champagne-Ardenne is still there . The mystic menu of modified classics is run , although the barkeeper are glad to dig through their memory bank and customize something play on the spot .
Talks are presently afoot about the next ofElectra Cocktail Club . For now , it ’s an extremist - lounge with DJs Thursday through Saturday , last acoustic performances on Tuesdays , and " Girls Night Out " special on Thursdays . A 40 - foot digital wall , Electra ’s most distinguishing feature film , stay on a draw for viewing party to take in UFC , boxing , football game , and hockey — you know , all the local favorites . The venue ’s look has n’t change , with an capable floor plan and deep dispirited and gold hues in the heart of the Palazzo casino .
The cocktail are largely the same , with the potable inclination streamline to focalise on the most popular formula , include the Disgruntled Mai Tai ( made with two rummy ) and King Cole ( a fernet - fueled Old Fashioned ) . " We ’re not going to impact make new cocktail until we figure out what we ’re doing with the space , " Labbe says . Stay tuned . In the lag , 81/82 is front to introduce food menus of minor bites at both Electra and Juliet Cocktail Room .
Disgruntled Mai Tai
Overall , it ’s a season of change at The Venetian , from new attractions like the long - awaitedSphere(featuring a U2 residence ) andVoltaire(debuting with a series of Kylie Minogue performance ) to live restaurants likeHaSalonandDonutique . The only downside is the dreaded origination ofpaid parking . It ’s enough to make you desire a stiff drink . Fortunately , you ’ve catch options .
