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| - Glad to see the craft cocktail trend is growing on the strip. Places like the Chandelier Bar are no longer alone in creating great artisanal drinks for you. Hyde is a little different, though. It's a lounge up until 10, when it becomes a club - DJ, table service, you know the drill. Being inside the Bellagio, it's a given that this place, as well as the staff and the patrons, would be gorgeous.
The cocktail list is strong and versatile. Any liquor you want to sample is showcased in one of their drinks. As others have stated, I wouldn't come here to order rum and cokes, as it costs major $$$. I'd select one of the classic cocktails they have on their list. Their take on an Old Fashioned was pretty good. Or if you enjoy ordering non-menu items like drink snobs such as Matt L., they are more than happy to create a drink tailored to your interests or their talents.
They have a bellini cart that is wheeled around if you enjoy sipping those; I, however, found myself highly intrigued by the liquid nitrogen cable car. After I ordered it, the bartender wheeled a mobile bar/cart to the patron side of the bar. There, she created my drink "tableside" (although I was sitting at the bar). The exhibition was nice, as the creation/presentation of the cocktail was impressive. The drink is actually more like eating a sorbet, and gives you a pretty sweet and quick freezer burn at first touch.
Also, if you're not a fan of standing outside to wait for the fountain show when it's "cold", Hyde offers the absolute best views of the fountains.
Come here for -
1. friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable bartenders and waitstaff that know their ish
2. awesome people-watching, not to mention the views of the fountains
3. excellent drinks
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