The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful — and who doesn’t want to cozy up next to a fireplace, maybe with a delicious holiday beverage in hand? That’s exactly what these Las Vegas venues have to offer this holiday season, as we’ve rounded up the coziest places in town where you can enjoy the crackle of the fire and bask in the hearth’s warm glow — or take a few Insta-worthy holiday selfies!

 

The Lock Speakeasy at Horseshoe Las Vegas

Delight with hand-crafted cocktails, dimmed lights and music that was selected to provide guests with a true speakeasy experience. Find your way through the Cabinet of Curiosities Bar and Lounge to discover this hidden gem.

 

NoMad Library

Illuminated and towering bookshelves line the walls at the NoMad Library, an intimate space at NoMad Las Vegas, made excessively comfy with dim mood lighting, plush leather armchairs and banquettes, and a menu of comfort-food favorites and delightful cocktails. Sip on something delicious fireside at this sophisticated lounge.

 

Winter at the Terrace

A magical winter’s night isn’t complete without some quality time by the fire, so shake off the chill at Winter at the Terrace. An outdoor pop-up at Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa, the festive lounge also features a holiday menu of craft libations and tasty bites.

 

Fireside Lounge at Peppermill Coffee Shop

Cozy up to the fireplace at the Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge, an iconic landmark with almost 50 years of history—and a long list of celebrity visitors including Dean Martin and Guy Fieri. The lounge features cozy couches surrounding a flaming pool centerpiece, a selection of tropical-inspired cocktails, and a diverse menu of diner favorites.

Whiskey Down

Whiskey Down at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino offers a speakeasy vibe with vintage flair, where visitors can lounge by its elaborate fireplace in plush leather sofas and oversized chairs. An ideal place for spirit enthusiasts to get their cozy holiday on, the venue features more than 50 varieties of rare and fine whiskies from Ireland, Scotland, Canada and the United States.

 

Festive Flamingo Bar

The Flamingo Holiday Festival has covered the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat in twinkling lights and whimsical décor — including a crackling hearth at the Festive Flamingo Bar. Opening shop in the Wildlife Habitat’s Patio Bar, the fun pop-up offers guests seasonal beverages and sweet treats.

 

Park on Fremont

Park on Fremont is a delightful place to get cozy this holiday season, as its back patio features an impressive fireplace surrounded by garden tables and cushion-covered chairs. The bar and restaurant, located in the Fremont East Entertainment District, is known for its fantastic menu of comfort-food favorites, solid craft-beer list, and whimsical cocktails. The popular Downtown hotspot has transformed its indoor/outdoor space into The Naughty Nutcracker, a fun-loving, Christmas-themed bar experience complete with festive cocktails.

Bad Elf

Gather around the fireplace at Silverton Hotel and Casino’s Shady Grove Lounge, which has been reimagined for the holiday season as the Bad Elf pop-up bar. Inspired by The Elf on a Shelf, the experience features a holiday cocktail menu and fun photo ops — including a decked-out Airstream and a sparkling Christmas tree.

 

Legacy Club

Take in sweeping views of Downtown Las Vegas and the greater Las Vegas valley at Legacy Club. Situated on the 60th floor of Circa Las Vegas, the rooftop nightspot features fire pits and a cocktail menu (including some photo-worthy, shareable sips).

 

The Ice Rink

Even if you get a little chilly making rounds on The Ice Rink, you can warm up by a cozy blaze — hot cocoa in hand — at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Perched high above the Strip, the space offers seasonal snacks and spectacular views, both of the Strip and classic holiday movies, on the resort’s marquee.