December 22, 2014 | People The Latest
Extraordinary New Year’s Eve events aren’t hard to come by in a city like Vegas. Here are even more memorable places to ring in 2015 with a bang.
Iggy Azalea will perform at Drai's Nightclub on New Year's Eve
Drai’s Nightclub at The Cromwell
Overnight superstar Iggy Azalea will return to Vegas for a performance on the Drai’s Nightclub stage. Be on hand as the action unfolds under a massive LED disco ball and culminates in an Azalea-led toast, or head over on January 1 or 2, when EDM duo Adventure Club and R&B singer The Weeknd headline parties of their own. 3595 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 702-777-3800
Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay
Perched atop Mandalay Bay, the House of Blues’ Eastern-style Foundation Room is a prime spot to see the main drag of the Vegas Strip in all of its illuminated glory. Dine on the restaurant’s five-course New Year’s Eve menu, an international mashup of dishes like Vietnamese spring rolls, seared sea scallops, and traditional surf and turf, or stop by the lounge (if you can snag a seat) for gorgeous views of multiple fireworks shows. 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 702-632-7631
Foxtail Nightclub at SLS Las Vegas
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Robin Thicke will treat the crowd at Foxtail to an exclusive performance culminating in a champagne toast. Reserve your spot now for the chance to hear “Blurred Lines” in the kind of refreshingly intimate venue that only accommodates up to 500 guests. 2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 702-761-7619
High Roller at The Linq
For the first time in its brief history, the motion of the High Roller will stop as the clock strikes midnight to give guests an unhindered view of fireworks and the lights of the Vegas Strip. Revelers who want to keep the party going can even rent entire pods stocked with snacks, champagne, and cocktails. Hopefully, you’re not afraid of heights. 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 866-328-1888
The city’s newest music hot spot will welcome back best-selling soul ensemble The Roots for a single-night engagement. Drop in and groove to the band’s set before you board the High Roller for one unforgettable ride of the world’s tallest Ferris wheel. 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 702-862-2695
Honey Salt
If off-Strip fun is what you’re after, head to Summerlin’s Honey Salt for an ’80s prom-themed party—ironic formal wear is encouraged—and a three-course prix fixe menu. Choose from a range of seafood dishes (think Alaskan king crab and oven-roasted halibut) and more decadent treats, like Wagyu strip steak and chocolate mousse. 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-445-6100
Liaison Nightclub at Bally’s Las Vegas
The Strip’s first casino-based gay nightclub will celebrate the new year with an old Hollywood-themed bash featuring appearances by RuPaul’s Drag Race favorites Alyssa Edwards and Shangela Laquifa Wadley. The retro affair will pay tribute to 1947, the year founder Victor Drai was born. 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 702-737-5225
Marquee Nightclub at Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
Hip-hop heavyweight Drake will host the evening’s festivities, which include music by DJ Politik, three hours of passed hors d’oeuvres, and a two-hour premium open bar followed by a club-wide champagne toast. 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 702-333-9000
SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas
For those who prefer a more understated (yet no less elegant) mode of celebration, SW Steakhouse will roll out a chophouse-inspired prix fixe menu that spotlights dishes like short ribs, butter-poached Maine lobster, and Dover sole with black truffles. A DJ, dancing, and commemorative photo ops will add to the festivities. 3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 702-770-3325
PHOTOGRAPHY VIA ERIK KABIK (DRAI’S AND HIGH ROLLER); MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL (FOUNDATION ROOM)
