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| - In my three times to Vegas I've been to the Mix twice, and both times this place has been awesome. As if Mandalay Bay wasn't already a classy place, you also have this gem of a bar to boot.
The first time I came here was with my cousin and my brother for his 21st birthday (I was the older bro sponsoring the trip) and I walk into this elevator only to have our entire party confused. There were a series of plaques, and the three of us plus the other people in the elevator were all scratching our heads as to what to do. Then I thought, hmm, I wonder if that plaque is some Indiana-Jones-Business where you push it in to get to the secret room. YUP.
The elevator goes up, the doors open, and you're treated to some red mood lighting and the thump thump thump of a tight sounding track. This is what I want when I come to the place where dreams are made. We walked in and were treated to a fantastic view of all of Las Vegas, a dancing bachelorette party, leather couches, champagne, disco lighting, etc, etc. Needless to say, the Mix Lounge is the right choice. Haven't tried the food or done anything in the Chandelier room, but stritcly speaking for the lounge area they hit the nail on the head. Bartenders were friendly and provided prompt service, although drink prices were still very vegas-esque, as in the tune of $10-20 a drink. The second time I came here I ordered 3 jameson shots and it was $34. Yikes.
The outdoor area was a great experience. We sat laid back on comfortable couches sipping our champagne while having a nice social time and taking in the incredible view. What more could you ask for when you're in Vegas. And the best part is this place is always advertised as the pre-party, but you can get lost spending hours there.
My only gripes that knocked off a star are pretty minor. The second time I went there they had the outside closed due to "inclement weather" because it was windy and 30 degrees. I'm from Wisconsin, OPEN DEM DOORS UP. Unless I see precipitation, this is not inclement weather. And as mentioned, the drink prices could be a little better. Aside from that, completely worth it
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