Many Vegas locals claim they never visit the Strip because it's too expensive and full of pesky tourists. Not me. One of my favorite places in Vegas is Carnaval Court at Harrah's.
I first walked into Carnaval Court three years ago when I first moved to Vegas, and it's now become my second home. Why? Because it's one of those bars that doesn't have that "Strip" feel even though it's smack dab in the middle of the thing.
The bartenders put on an amazing show, the drinks are strong enough to put you three times over the limit with one glass, the live band (The Crashers) seems to always be a crowd favorite, and you can always expect your shoes to be stuck to the floor by the end of the night.
It's not just any bar, though. As well as the live music, there's a free show at the bar, too, courtesy of the flair bartenders (my favorites are Duane and Rene), who juggle three bottles at a time or balance a stack on their head topped off with a little fire (really, fire). There are even go-go dancers and a hookah bar, both new introductions in the last couple of months, as well as games of blackjack being played on the patio.
Beers start at $7 for a Bud or $11 for a well drink, and there's a cover charge on weekends, even for women, but I think it's well worth it.
If drinking, dancing, gambling and seeing some great flair bar tending is your thing, come on down to Carnaval Court and see why I keep coming back.