BODN 2025 Nightlife
Sip, Relax, Repeat: Unwind with the perfect libation at the best casino bars and lounges
Won a big jackpot? Or maybe the night of gambling didn’t exactly put your bankroll in the black? Either way, cutting loose with some nightlife can be a great way to close out the night, and perhaps turn a frown upside down. Some of the best nightly hangouts for the casino lover are the bars and lounges that offer great drinks, service, atmosphere, music and more.
The casino lounge is where the evenings usually begin and often end. Right in the middle of the casino is a place where you can meet your friends or make new ones and enjoy a good cocktail and listen to live music. Casinos are always among the best places to find fun and excitement, and if you’ve had a losing session, at least you’ll have some friends to commiserate with! Congratulations to this year’s champs in the categories of Best Lounges, Best Bars, Best Place for Cocktails and Best After Hours Spots.
Best Lounge
Take in the cool vibes with delectable cocktails and some chit-chat with friends at a great casino lounge. The cool ambiance offers a nice break from the slot machine or table game action. These venues feature great decor, expert mixologists, wonderful music and perhaps even a nice cigar. Order a drink and enjoy the chill at these excellent casino lounges.
Atlantic City: Nola’s Bar & Lounge, Ocean Casino Resort
Chicagoland: Lotus, Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Colorado: Chophouse Lounge, Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Detroit: Axis Lounge, MGM Grand Detroit
Florida: Council Oak Lounge, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Gulf Coast: Mignon’s Lounge, Palace Casino Resort
Iowa: Whiskey Roadhouse, Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Lake Tahoe: Backstage Bar, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Legacy Club, Circa Resort & Casino
Las Vegas Locals: Ghostbar, Palms Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip: Mayfair Supper Club, Bellagio
Laughlin: Rush Lounge, Golden Nugget Laughlin
Louisiana: Allure Ultra Lounge, Bally’s Shreveport Casino Hotel
Maryland: Blossom, MGM National Harbor
Missouri: Judy’s Velvet Lounge, River City Casino Hotel
Native Midwest: ElevenHundred Bar & Lounge, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Native Northwest: B-Side Lounge, Graton Resort & Casino
Native South: Time Out Lounge/Sportsbook Bar, Pearl River Resort
Native Southwest: Tukut Lounge, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
New England: Blackstone Cigar Bar, Bally’s Twin River Lincoln
New York: Fire Lounge, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
Ohio: Hard Rock Cafe Terrace, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
Oklahoma: Red River Lounge, Choctaw Casino Resort Durant
Pennsylvania: Xlounge, Parx Casino
Racino: Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Reno: LEX Ultra Lounge, Grand Sierra Resort
Southern Indiana: Piano Bar at Cavanaugh’s On The River, Bally’s Evansville Casino Hotel
Tunica: 1931 Lounge, Horseshoe Tunica
Best Bar
Worked up a thirst and need a little kick? Some wonderful liquid libations of a cold craft beer can hit the spot and can be the perfect place to chit-chat with friends. Order up something you’ve never had before and watch these great barkeeps in action. Or maybe just go for an old favorite that reminds you of great times—and get ready to make some new memories and perhaps some new friends. These casino bars feature excellent bar staff and an amazing environment.
Atlantic City: The Lobby Bar, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City
Chicagoland: Center Bar, Bally’s Chicago Casino
Colorado: Rendezvous Bar, Chamonix Casino Hotel
Detroit: Strut, MotorCity Casino Hotel
Florida: Oculus Bar, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Gulf Coast: Butler’s Bar & Lounge, Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
Iowa: The Yards, Hard Rock Hotel Casino Sioux City
Lake Tahoe: Mountain Bar, Harveys Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Furnace Bar, Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas Locals: Lucky Bar, Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa
Las Vegas Strip: The Chandelier, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Laughlin: The Main Riverview Bar, Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
Louisiana: PBR Cowboy Bar, Live! Casino Hotel Louisiana
Maryland: On The Rocks, Rocky Gap Casino Resort
Missouri: Chickie’s & Pete’s, Bally’s Kansas City
Native Midwest: Ascend Sportsbook & Lounge, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Native Northwest: 360 Bar, ilani
Native South: The Rez Sportsbar & Grill, Coushatta Casino Resort
Native Southwest: 360 Sports, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
New England: The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, Mohegan Sun
New York: Centrifico, del Lago Resort & Casino
Ohio: Hard Rock Cafe Terrace, Hard Rock Cincinnati
Oklahoma: 5 O’clock Somewhere Bar, River Spirit Casino Resort
Pennsylvania: PBR Bar Pittsburgh, Live! Casino Pittsburgh
Reno: Atrium Lounge, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Racino: Fire & Ice, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Southern Indiana: Juno Bar, Caesars Southern Indiana
Tunica: Drafts Bar & Grill, Gold Strike
Vicksburg: The End Zone, Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
Best Place for Cocktails
Anyone can grab a cold beer from the fridge or tap, but it takes real talent to mix great signature cocktails. A real mixologist doesn’t just pour drinks, but brings some flair with their service. These properties are great for a frozen margarita, daiquiri and the much less ordinary. Sip that perfect drink and engage in a little escapism. And don’t forget to tip.
Atlantic City: Chelsea Five Gastro Pub, Tropicana Atlantic City
Chicagoland: Oculus Bar, Bally’s Quad Cities
Colorado: Roxy’s Bar & Lounge, Horseshoe Black Hawk
Detroit: VU Bar, Caesars Windsor
Florida: Rez Grill Bar, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Gulf Coast: Ivory’s Dueling Pianos Bar, Beau Rivage
Iowa: The Lobby Bar, Hard Rock Casino Sioux City
Lake Tahoe: Wolf by Vanderpump, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Legacy Club, Circa Resort & Casino
Las Vegas Locals: Ghostbar, Palms Casino Resort
Las Vegas Strip: Parasol Down, Wynn Las Vegas
Laughlin: Tango’s Lounge, Tropicana Casino Resort
Louisiana: Atrium Bar, Paragon Casino Resort
Maryland: Felt, MGM National Harbor
Missouri: Tiki Bar, Bally’s Kansas City
Native Midwest: Ascend Sportsbook & Lounge, Soaring Eagle Casino Resort
Native Northwest: Elements Lounge, Seven Feathers Casino Resort
Native South: Myst Bar, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Native Southwest: Tash, Talking Stick Resort
New England: Guy Fieri’s Foxwoods Kitchen + Bar, Foxwoods Resort Casino
New York: Lounge 101, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Ohio: Sequel, Hollywood Casino Toledo
Oklahoma: Mason Jar Bar, Choctaw Casino Resort Durant
Pennsylvania: Jack’s Bar + Grill, Rivers Casino Philadelphia
Racino: The First Turn, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Reno: Charlie Palmer Lounge, Grand Sierra Resort
Southern Indiana: The Piano Bar at Cavanaugh’s, Bally’s Evansville Casino Hotel
Tunica: Charred Oak Bourbon Bar, Southland Casino Hotel
Vicksburg: Sandbar Grill, WaterView Casino & Hotel
Best After Hours Spot
Cut loose at some of these stellar hangouts. Whether you’re ready to hit the dance floor or rock out with some live music, check out the hotspots for some real fun. Expect super sound systems, vibrant lighting, cool DJs—and of course great staff to keep the party going. These after-hours clubs keep things lively and will have you and your crew coming back for more.
Atlantic City: Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, Tropicana Atlantic City
Chicagoland: Push Lounge, Horseshoe Hammond
Colorado: Twenty-Four 7, Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Detroit: Grand River Deli & Burgers, MotorCity Casino Hotel
Florida: Jubao Palace Noodle Bar, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Gulf Coast: Rush Lounge, Golden Nugget Biloxi
Lake Tahoe: HQ Center Bar, Bally’s Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Furnace Bar, Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas Locals: Ghostbar, Palms Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip: Drai’s After Hours, The Cromwell Hotel & Casino
Laughlin: Zodiac Bar, Aquarius Casino Resort
Louisiana: Noodle Bar, Bally’s Shreveport Casino Hotel
Maryland: Lobby Lounge and Cafe, Rocky Gap Casino Resort & Golf
Missouri: 1800 Noodle Bar, Bally’s Kansas City
Native Midwest: 5 Bridges Bar, Island Resort Casino
Native Northwest: 360 Bar, ilani
Native South: Truffles Pub, Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Casino
Native Southwest: Fire Garden, Talking Stick Resort
New England: Commonwealth Bar and Lounge, MGM Springfield
New York: The River Bar, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
Ohio: Hard Rock Cafe, Hard Rock Cincinnati
Oklahoma: Red River Lounge, Choctaw Casino & Resorts – Durant
Pennsylvania: Sports & Social, Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia
Racino: Silks Bar and Grill, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Reno: Fireside Lounge, Peppermill Reno
Southern Indiana: Boogie Nights Dance Club, Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
Tunica: Chairman’s Bar, Southland Casino Hotel
Vicksburg: Sandbar Café, WaterView Casino & Hotel
Best Nightclub
Hit the dance floor with your best moves! These casinos keep the party going with great clubs to celebrate good times. There is much more to experience than two turntables and a microphone at these gathering spots. Order a nice cocktail and get down with friends. Join these clubs for an excellent night out and plenty of fun.
Atlantic City: HQ2 Nightclub, Ocean Casino Resort
Chicagoland: Lotus, Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Colorado: Cabaret Stage Bar, Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Detroit: Ariius Nightclub, Caesars Windsor
Florida: Daer Nightclub, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Iowa: Whiskey Roadhouse, Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Lake Tahoe: Peek Nightclub, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Rush Lounge, Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Las Vegas Locals: Amp’d, M Resort
Las Vegas Strip: TAO Nightclub, The Venetian
Laughlin: Tango’s Lounge, Tropicana Laughlin
Louisiana: 1931 Lounge, Horseshoe Lake Charles
Maryland: Poe’s Nest, Horseshoe Baltimore
Missouri: Judy’s Velvet Lounge, River City Casino Hotel
Native Midwest: Parlay, Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Native Northwest: Galaxy Night Club, Muckleshoot Casino Resort
Native South: Myst Bar, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Native Southwest: Cascade Lounge, Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
New England: Avalon Nightclub, Mohegan Sun
New York: Stir, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Oklahoma: Amp Bar, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Southern Indiana: Boogie Nights Dance Club, Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
Reno: LEX Nightclub, Grand Sierra Resort
Best Sports Bar
Whether you’re into football, basketball, baseball, hockey or some other event, a visit to a sports bar is a great way to take inthe action. Sweat that latest parlay at one of these top-notch sports bars. Better yet, check out several games all at once while enjoying a great drink and quality meal. Cheer on your team to victory, but you’re always a winner at these excellent sports bars. Here are your favorites in the Best Sports Bar category.
Atlantic City: The Gallery Bar, Book & Games, Ocean Casino Resort
Chicagoland: Bally Bet Sportsbook & Bar, Bally’s Casino Quad Cities
Colorado: Sportsbook Lounge, Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Detroit: TAP Sports Bar, MGM Grand Detroit
Florida: PLA, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Gulf Coast: BetMGM Book Bar & Grill, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi
Iowa: Draft Day Sports Lounge, Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Lake Tahoe: William Hill Sports Bar, Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Stadium Swim, Circa Resort & Casino
Las Vegas Locals: The Front Yard, Ellis Island
Las Vegas Strip: Flanker Kitchen & Sports Bar, Mandalay Bay
Laughlin: The Hall of Fame Bar & Lounge, Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
Louisiana: DraftKings Sportsbook Bar & Grill, Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Maryland: Sports & Social Maryland, Live! Casino Hotel Maryland
Missouri: Chickie’s & Pete’s, Bally’s Kansas City
Native Midwest: Dacey’s Sportsbook & Taphouse, FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Native Northwest: Apex Sports Bar, Red Hawk Resort & Casino
Native South: The Rez Sportsbar & Grill, Coushatta Casino Resort
Native Southwest: 360 Sports, Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
Ohio: ESPN Bet, Hollywood Casino Columbus
Oklahoma: Gridiron Sportsbar, River Spirit Casino Resort
New England: Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, Mohegan Sun
New York: The Sportsbook, Encore Boston Harbor
Pennsylvania: Sports & Social Steel City, Live! Casino Philadelphia
Racino: Race & Sports Book Bar, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Reno: Chickie’s & Pete’s Crab House and Sports Bar, Grand Sierra Resort
Southern Indiana: Stadium Sports Bar & Grill, Belterra Casino Resort
Tunica: Betly Sports Bar & Grill, Southland Casino Hotel
Vicksburg: The End Zone, Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
Best Craft Beer Selection
Will it be an IPA, lager, porter or stout? Or maybe sampling a bit of all of them might be on the menu. Craft beer is big and casinos have gotten in on the act in recent years. Grab your favorite pint and toast to good times and good friends. These establishments feature a wide suds selection along with a perfect atmosphere for your sipping pleasure. Taste something new or enjoy an old favorite. Give one of these great beer options a try.
Atlantic City: The Yard House, Bally’s Atlantic City
Chicagoland: Sixth Street Bar, Horseshoe Hammond
Colorado: Brew Brothers, Horseshoe Black Hawk
Detroit: TAP at MGM Grand Detroit
Florida: Yard House, Gulfstream Park
Gulf Coast: BetMGM Book Bar & Grill, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Iowa: Main + Abbey, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
Lake Tahoe: Craft Beer Bar, Bally’s Lake Tahoe
Las Vegas Downtown: Triple 7 Restaurant and Microbrewery, Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel
Las Vegas Locals: The Front Yard, Ellis Island Casino Hotel Brewery
Las Vegas Strip: Beer Park, Paris Las Vegas
Laughlin: The Brew Brothers, Tropicana Laughlin
Maryland: Brew Brothers, Horseshoe Baltimore
Missouri: 99 Hops House, Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
Native Midwest: 5 Bridges Bar, Island Resort & Casino
Native Northwest: Stix Sports Bar, Seven Feathers Casino Resort
Native South: Wicked Weed Brewing, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Pennsylvania: Liberty Bell Beer Garden, Parx Casino
Racino: The Brew Brothers, Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs
Reno: The Brew Brothers, Eldorado Resort Casino
Southern Indiana: Valley Bar & Grill, French Lick Resort
