BEACH, THE
365 Convention Ctr. Dr.; 731-1925
Surf-themed club that touts itself as "the wildest place to party seven nights a week!" Eight fully stocked bars.
Hours: 10 p.m. to early morning daily (sports bar open 24 hours)
Music: Dance, Top 40 and variety
Specials: Ladies admitted free most nights, Ladies Night Sun. & Mon. (ladies drink free 9-11 p.m.)
Dress: Casual attire
www.beachlv.com

BEACHER'S ROCKHOUSE BAR
Imperial Palace; 699-7844
Maintaining his signature, carnival atmosphere, Beacher features top sideshow freaks and dwarfs running about; he also dares patrons, including celebrities, to get involved with drinking games and contests such as the "Wheel of Misfortune" and mechanical-bull riding.
Hours: 4 p.m.-6 a.m. daily
Admission: $10 cover charge after 9 p.m.
Specials: Little-person tribute band Tiny Kiss performs Friday and Saturday nights at 11

BIG APPLE BAR
New York-New York; 740-6969
Party in almost 4,000 square feet of space to live local and national entertainers, who perform on a stage that rises above the bar itself.
Music: Live bands perform until the early hours of the morning
Admission: Free

BODY ENGLISH
Hard Rock; 693-4000
Los Angeles designer Kelly Wearstler, whose projects include the Hard Rock's high-roller suite, delivers for Body English such features as cave-like booths and a tony baccarat chandelier with a revolving disco ball. It's all made to look like a 1960s British rock star's mansion.
Hours: Wed. & Fri.-Sun., 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m.; Thurs., 10 p.m. until Metal Skool performances are over (doors open at 9 p.m.; see "Specials")
Music: Hip-hop, house & rock with resident DJ
Admission: Wed. & Fri.-Sun., $30 men; $20 ladies (local ladies free). On Thursdays, for Metal Skool', admission is $15 (see "Specials")
Specials: Wednesday nights, from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., the deejays of the Ministry of Sound spin the latest house and trance music. On Thursdays, at 10 p.m., Body English features Metal Skool, a heavy-metal comedy phenomenon straight from the Sunset Strip; admission, $15.
Dress: Upscale

CARAMEL
Bellagio; 693-8383
Sophisticated lounge from creators of Light; signature martinis and light menu.
Hours: Daily, 5 p.m.-4 a.m.
Music: Enjoyable, ranging from Frank Sinatra to Rolling Stones to Beatles
Admission: Complimentary
Specials: Wednesdays "SIP" Nights (Social Interactive Playtime) for locals; Thursdays "Bounce" nights, featuring upscale, old school hip-hop, R&B & funk 'n' soul music; Sundays Industry Night.

CASA FUENTE
Forum Shops at Caesars; 731-5051
A slice of Havana: Cigar-friendly bar with signature sangrias, specialty mojitos and smooth Latin music.
Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight
Specials: "En Fuego" from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays with $5 specialty cocktails, live DJs and wide selection of cigars

CHERRY NIGHTCLUB
Red Rock; 797-7777
Latest dance club from Rande Gerber boasts electric-red leather walls, translucent-crimson glass doors and a compelling mirrored entranceway that leads guests into an extraordinary, oval-shaped venue; pool deck features rotating sun beds and individual daybeds nestled in private areas; large cabanas offer plasma TVs, stereos, refrigerators and private bars.
Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 p.m.-4 a.m.
Music: Resident deejays
Dress: Proper attire required; no cutoffs or flip-flops

COYOTE UGLY
New York-New York; 740-6815
Hot female flare bartenders; Southern-style saloon with New York twist.
Hours: Daily, 6 p.m.-late
Music: Hot music
Admission: Varies
Specials: Happy Hour two-for-one drink specials 6-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Dress: As you are

DICK'S LAST RESORT
Excalibur; 597-7991 or 597-7992
National-chain restaurant and late-night spot is famous for its messy cuisine, zany decor, rowdy wait staff and let-loose atmosphere.
Hours: 11 a.m.-late daily
Entertainment: Live bands nightly
Dress: "No Dress Code, No Reservations, No Class"

GHOSTBAR
The Palms; 942-7777
Trendy indoor-outdoor lounge with Strip view from 55th floor.
Hours: 8 p.m.-5 a.m. daily
Music: Resident DJs rotating nightly with mix of old school, R&B, rock, funk
Admission: Sun.-Thurs., $10; Fri.-Sat., $25 (local ladies with ID, free)
Specials: The view -- nightly!
Dress: Stylish nightlife attire

IVAN KANE'S FORTY DEUCE
Mandalay Bay; 632-9442
Hand-picked dancers from around the world perform to a bump-and-grind, bass-drum-sax combo; a DJ entertains between the performances.
Hours: Thurs.-Mon., beginning at 10:30 p.m. (dark Tues.-Wed.)
Admission: $20 (locals with Nevada ID complimentary)
Dress: No T-shirts, tank tops, baggy jeans, flannel shirts, hats, tennis shoes or work boots
Specials: Silicone Sundays feature exotic dancers from Las Vegas' top clubs partying the night away, beginning at 10:30 p.m. Mandalay Mondays allow guests, with the purchase of a Mandalay Mondays card, admission into four clubs: Rumjungle, OBA Lounge at the House of Blues, Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce club and Mix Lounge, turning the evening into a hop-to-and-from block party. Cards entitle the holder to VIP access, complimentary admission and two-for-one bottle service on select liquors. Ladies receive complimentary cocktails from 10 p.m. 'til midnight. Cards available at each of the four venues.

JET
The Mirage; 791-7111
Jet features three distinct rooms, each with its own dance floor, DJ booth and sound system. The Main Room offers the best of rock, hip-hop and popular dance. Another room is dedicated to house music spun by guest and international DJs, while the other plays an eclectic mix of music ranging from '80s to rock. Four, full-service libation bars offer creative specialty cocktails, and European bottle service is featured in each room.
Hours: Fri.-Sat. & Mon. 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m.
Admission: Men, $30; women, $20 (local women, free; all locals free on Monday's Industry Night)
Dress: Proper attire required.

KRAVE
Miracle Mile Shops, Planet Hollywood; 836-0830
A 17,000-square-foot entertainment venue that's home to Krave Lounge and Club Krave -- "The First and Only Alternative Club on the Strip" -- and the adjacent Harmon Theater.
Hours: Nightly
Specials: See www.kravelasvegas.com for frequent specials

LAX
Luxor; 1-800-288-1000
Opening Aug. 31, LAX is headed by Pure Management Group and celebrity investors Christina Aguilera and DJ AM. It plans to cater to a "young, sophisticated crowd" in a two-story, 26,00-square-foot venue that will be outfitted in rich, red leathers, oversized mirrors and chandeliers.
Hours, admission: To be announced
Music: A deejay lineup headed by DJ Vice
Specials: Scheduled as host for the Aug. 31 grand opening is Britney Spears, with DJ AM

LIGHT
Bellagio; 693-8300
Unique nightclub combining excitement, soft lighting and elegance.
Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m.
Music: Hip hop and techno
Admission: $30; local women free
Specials: Thursdays "Bounce" nights with world-class, hip-hop DJs; Sundays "Local Industry" nights
Dress: Proper attire required

MIST
TI (Treasure Island); 693-8300
A casual, neighborhood bar atmosphere from the creators of Light.
Hours: Daily, 5 p.m.-4 a.m.
Music: Rock 'n' roll
Admission: Complimentary
Specials: Mondays Karaoke Nights (Gong Karaoke first Monday of each month); Vapor Wednesdays; Thursdays Locals Nights; Fridays Collective Vibes.
Dress: After 10:30 p.m., fashionable attire required; no sports jerseys, tank tops on men or athletic wear of any kind

MIX LOUNGE
THEhotel, Mandalay Bay; 632-9500
This lounge on the 64th floor, next to Mix restaurant, features wall-to-wall, black-leather decor with red lighting, an air-bubble bar and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a stunning view of the Strip (even from the restrooms).
Hours: Daily from 5 p.m. 'til 2 a.m. (3 a.m. Fri.-Sat.)
Music: Resident DJ
Admission: After 10 p.m., Sun.-Thurs., $20; Fri.-Sat., $25; local ladies complimentary
Specials: Mandalay Mondays allow guests, with the purchase of a Mandalay Mondays card, admission into four clubs: Rumjungle, OBA Lounge at the House of Blues, Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce club and Mix Lounge, turning the evening into a hop-to-and-from block party. Cards entitle the holder to VIP access, complimentary admission and two-for-one bottle service on select liquors. Ladies receive complimentary cocktails from 10 p.m. 'til midnight. Cards available at each of the four venues.

MOON/PLAYBOY CLUB
The Palms; 940-7246
The world's only Playboy Club offers high-stakes gaming and nightlife -- 52 stories above the Strip, in the resort's Fantasy Tower. Just below is Nove, an Italian restaurant, and above it all, Moon, a nightclub with a mind-bending, retractable roof.
Hours: Moon, Fri.-Sun., 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Playboy Club, daily, 8 p.m.-4 a.m.
Music: DJs spinning hip-hop and rock
Admission: Sun.-Thurs., $20; Fri.-Sat., $40 (prices cover both venues)
Specials: Tentatively (call to confirm), Sundays, local industry nights, and second Sunday of each month, magazine party featuring cover girl from that month's issue of Playboy.

OPM
Forum Shops, Caesars; 492-3960
Club with Asian decorative flair includes three bars with low-cushioned seats and large dance floor; above Wolfgang Puck's Chinois restaurant.
Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
Music: Funk, jazz, hip-hop, house, reggae
Admission: From $10
Specials: Latin nights Wednesdays

POLLY ESTHER'S
Stratosphere; 889-1980
Four clubs in one, covering 26,000 square feet in all. In addition to the namesake, which salutes music of the '70s, party spots are: the Culture Club, which brings back music of the '80s; Nerve Ana, which hails the '90s; and, Suite 2000, with current club music. Symbols and icons of the decades include giant statues of John Travolta and Rocky Balboa, a "Purple Rain" dance floor and O.J. Simpson's infamous white Bronco, complete with slow-in-pursuit police cars.
Music: House, varying by decade/room (see above)
Admission: TBA
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday nights

PORCH DOGS
Hooters; 739-9000
Hooters Restaurant will its full bar opens nightly into the indoor-outdoor, Caribbean-themed Porch Dogs.
Music: Free live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Wed.-Sun.
Also at Hooters: Nippers Pool Bar
Dress: Casual attire

PURE
Caesars Palace; 731-7873
Three clubs in one: a main room decorated in white and creamy colors; a Red Room for VIPs; the 14,000-square-foot Terrace, offering a panoramic view of the Strip.
Hours: Fri.-Sun. & Tues., 10 p.m.-4 a.m.
Music: House, rock and hip-hop, with a different DJ in each of the three areas
Admission: $20
Specials: Pure Tuesdays, with complimentary admission for locals.

PUSSYCAT DOLLS LOUNGE
Caesars Palace, adjacent to Pure; 731-7873
From Hollywood: Famous Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe brings its sexy stage show to Caesars, with such guest performers as Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton and Charlize Theron; in between performances, a DJ entertains. Also check out the new Pussycat Dolls Casino, across from the Dolls Lounge, where the pit area features sexy dealers, slot machines, blackjack, craps, roulette tables, a big six wheel and a merchandise area.
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m. (Doll shows begin at 10:30, run every 30 minutes)
Music: Rock, '80s
Admission: Varies
Dress: Proper attire required

RAIN
The Palms; 940-7246
Sultry, three-story nightclub with special effects of water, fire and fog.
Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
Music: DJs with mix of mainstream, hip hop, old school, R&B, dance, rock and house (no deep house or techno)
Admission: Thurs., $10; Fri.-Sat., $25; women with Nevada ID free
Dress: Stylish nightlife attire
Specials: Effects combining water, fog, pyrotechnics

REVOLUTION
The Mirage; 791-7111
With the aid of Cirque du Soleil and its "Beatles LOVE" show at the Mirage, Revolution is an ultra-lounge featuring interactive experiences that create a psychedelic environment and a contemporary interpretation of The Beatles era.
Hours: 6 p.m.-4 a.m. daily (Abbey Road Bar in front of main entrance opens at noon).
Music: A progression through the evening from strictly Beatles music to funky lounge remixes, house, rock, electro, new wave and Brit pop; in addition to the music, the interior of the nightclub transforms.
Admission: Varies nightly.

RISQUÉ de PARIS
Paris; 946-4589
Second-story nightclub offers plush couches, luxuriant beds, private balconies and an outdoor terrace.
Hours: Fri.-Sun., 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m.
Music: DJs spinning hip-hop, international house
Admission: $20 men, $10 ladies (local men $10, local ladies free)
Dress: Code enforced

RUMJUNGLE
Mandalay Bay; 632-7408
A dancing firewall transforms into a soothing wall of water, and volcanic mountains of rum and spirits rise before guests at an illuminated bar.
Hours: Tues.-Thurs. & Sun. 11 p.m.-2 a.m. & Fri.-Sat. & Mon. 11 p.m.-4 a.m.
Music: Latin, house & R&B
Admission: $20 Sun.-Tues. & Thurs.; $25 Fri.-Sat.
Specials: Xotic/Industry Mondays with world-class DJs; Rumba Wednesdays allow guests to dance the night away to salsa, merenge, cumbia, bachata and Latin rock with Latin DJ Urbin and special guest DJs from Miami. Also, Mandalay Mondays allow guests, with the purchase of a Mandalay Mondays card, admission into four clubs: Rumjungle, OBA Lounge at the House of Blues, Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce club and Mix Lounge, turning the evening into a hop-to-and-from block party. Cards entitle the holder to VIP access, complimentary admission and two-for-one bottle service on select liquors. Ladies receive complimentary cocktails from 10 p.m. 'til midnight. Cards available at each of the four venues.

SHADOW
Caesars Palace; 731-7110
Contemporary bar featuring provocative silhouette dancers and flair bartenders.
Hours: Daily
Music: DJs performing Wed.-Sun. nights

STUDIO 54
MGM Grand; 891-7254
Top-notch sound system, dancing; four bars, ladies complimentary.
Hours: 10 p.m.-early morning hours, Tues.-Sat.
Music: Techno, Top 40, house
Admission: Tues.-Thurs., out-of-state men and women, $20, and local men and women, $10; Fri.-Sat., out-of-state men and women and local men, all $20, and local women, $10
Specials: Tuesday is "influence night," a night especially for the restaurant and nightclub industries. Aug. 7 "influence": Maxim model Ashley Hunter is host to a Custo Barcelona fashion show; Aug. 14 "influence": Studio 54's Eric Forbes spins for his birthday bash. Aug. 21 "influence": Former "The O.C." star Amanda Righetti is host to a Frankie B fashion show. Aug. 25: UFC fighter Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell is host for the evening. Aug. 28 "influence": Resident DJ Leo Teo.
Dress: No T-shirts, tank tops, baggy jeans, flannel shirts, hats, tennis shoes or work boots

TABÚ
MGM Grand 891-1111
Chic, cosmopolitan ultra lounge offering the finest in tableside service and sophistication.
Hours: 10 p.m.-dawn Wed.-Sun.
Music: Changes as the evening progresses, from classic lounge tunes with a twist to European-influenced to vocal house
Admission: $15 (local women, free; industry locals, free Wed.)
Specials: Mondays are Rok Box nights when DJs spin mash-ups of old-school rock and bumpin' hip hop. Wednesdays are "it" (Industry at Tabú), when industry locals can join other guests and special-guest DJs in enjoying new, layered interactive video technology ("Human Locator") on Tabú's trademark center tables. Sundays are "Slide" nights with Mr. Freeze and DJ Frankie as hosts to a funky evening in which people showcase their skills on the dance floor in classic, hip-hop fashion. August Rok Boxes: Scotty Boy and Roktakon. Aug. 8 "it": house-music master Junior Sanchez. Aug. 15 "it": Mix master Oli Mix. Aug. 29 "it": producer/DJ Harry Romero.
Dress: Fashionable

TANGERINE
TI (Treasure Island) 212-8140
A burlesque-themed, indoor-outdoor nightspot where pin-up girls come to life with live burlesque performances, accompanied by a jazz trio, at 9:45 & 10:45 p.m. A DJ entertains between the revues. Patio leads to a stairway to Social House, a late-night sushi hot spot.
Hours: 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wed.-Sat.
Music: DJ spinning rock and dance; live jazz trio during revues
Admission: Men, $20; women, $10 (local women, free)
Dress: Casual chic; no sports jerseys, tank tops on men or athletic wear of any kind
Specials: Following a Labor Day weekend party with rocker Dave Navarro as host, Tangerine will close its doors for an expansion and redesign project. The new Tangerine is scheduled to re-open New Year's Eve.
TAO LOUNGE & NIGHTCLUB
The Venetian; 388-8338
A 10,000-square-foot nightclub with two main rooms and varying music formats, all falling under the watchful eye of a 20-foot Buddha.
Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 10:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m. (lounge also open Tues.-Wed. & Sun.).
Specials: "Sutra," Wednesdays from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., features the mixing of a diverse deejay while Tao's sushi is served until 1 a.m. The lounge offers a complimentary plate of sushi for every bottle service reservation. "Worship Thursdays," meanwhile, are an unofficial kickoff to the weekend in Sin City, with Vegas locals dancing to DJs' beats. Local ladies are admitted free of charge; local guys' admission is $10, and all others are admitted at $20.
Admission: Call for prices
Dress: Business attire (no tank tops, tennis shoes, jeans or shorts)

TRIQ NIGHTCLUB & ULTRA LOUNGE
Planet Hollywood; 777-7794
Magician Steve Wyrick's brainchild features first-floor, upscale lounge with Italian furniture and rich, chocolate tones; on Friday and Saturday nights, the entire, four-floor complex becomes a nightclub with two floors of lounges and the theater stage serving as a dance floor.
Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Music: DJ spinning an eclectic mix and traditional house tracks
Admission: $20 (free to Steve Wyrick show-goers)

TRYST
Wynn Las Vegas; 770-3375
A main room with open air and a sizable dance floor extends into a 90-foot waterfall that cascades into a secluded lagoon. European bottle service.
Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 10 p.m.-4 a.m.
Dress: Casual chic (no hats, oversized jeans, baggies or athletic wear)
Admission: Cover charge may apply

VIDA
Diego, MGM; 891-1111
Trendy Mexican eatery turns up the heat with Latin-flavored dance party as Latin DJs spin the latest in Reggaeton, Spanish pop, rock and Cuban beats.
Hours: Fri.-Sat., beginning at 11 p.m.
Admission: $10, local men and out-of-state women; $20 out-of-state men; free, local ladies
Dress: No T-shirts, tank tops, baggy jeans, flannel shirts, hats, tennis shoes or work boots

VOODOO LOUNGE
Rio All-Suite; 492-3960
"Party in the sky" features voodoo-themed drawings on walls that glow in the club's black lighting.
Hours: Opens at 5 p.m. daily
Music: DJs
Admission: $10 Sun.-Wed.; $20 Thurs.-Sat. (local ladies always free)
Specials: Award-winning concoctions; one of the best, 180-degree aerial views of Las Vegas from 51st, 52nd floors
Dress: No hats, white T-shirts, tank tops, baggy pants, shorts, sandals, flip flops, white tennis shoes, athletic or gym wear

THE WHISKEY
Green Valley Ranch; 617-7560
The brainchild of nightlife tycoon Rande Gerber, Whiskey features a dance club with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, plus a 5,000-sq.-ft., Balinese-inspired, outdoor terrace with sweeping views of the backyard area, the desert skyline and the Las Vegas Strip.
Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Fri.- Sat., 6 p.m.-3 a.m.
Music: Resident deejays with industry, Top 40
Admission: Free
Dress: Proper attire required; no cutoffs or flip-flops

All phone numbers with area code 702. All information is subject to change; call in advance to confirm. (Last update: Aug. 7, 2007.)