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| - I've never been a huge Vegas pool party guy since they're usually during the daytime, so it's not particularly surprising that I haven't been here too much. But I do love the layout of Encore Beach Club, and the fact that they're doing EBC Nightswim is definitely enough reason to compel me to come back here. So when EDC Week threw up darkWATER at EBC, I had to come back here.
Layout-wise, this is probably my favorite venue in all of Las Vegas (and this does consider XS, my favorite club). There's plenty of space here even when it's packed as hell. It feels super luxurious with the rows of cabanas in the back. The pool is LARGE and is nice to hang around (but I'm good on going in it, obv). Bathrooms are always clean. And there are padded seats, if you can manage to snag one.
EBC isn't perfect though. The "dance floor" in front of the DJ booth is TINY, and it's always a dangerous place to be since foot traffic is very prevalent there. Drinks, as to be expected, are ridiculously priced. And the biggest issue I have is that security literally takes FOREVER before you can get in. Even for Vegas security, EBC security takes it to a whole another level. No, I don't think waiting 30 minutes in line for security is normal smh.
Although it's not without its flaws, it's definitely one of the best venues in Vegas. If the music is right, I'll come back for sure.
P.S. There are water fountains near the bathroom in the back. If you don't want to pay overcharged water, definitely make a pitstop here.
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