Skybar - Las Vegas

My husband and I were denied entry at midnight, even though the restaurant's posted closing time is 1 AM.

The view is excellent, so make sure to arrive early. It tends to get fully booked after 9:30 PM.

A must visit. Views are breathtaking at night. Food and drinks are reasonably priced and seating is comfortable. The staff is just great. I proposed to my wife here and the server was amazing immediately serving us with Champagne then taking pictures for us. He even went above and beyond and payed for our drinks. This place is the GOAT of bars in Vegas.

The Skybar is currently closed for renovations, and the alternative bar lacks charm. Most of the drinks are mostly ice cubes.

Post-movie noshing at the Hotel Bar in the Waldorf Astoria. Was seated quickly at a window-side seat which, bonus, had a plug in the floor next to the table, so got to charge my phone. Opted for the $21 Spanish Trail; certainly had the citrus foam, a juicy tart cocktail, but I didn't get a hint of black salt. Kitchen was shutting down (about 90 minutes before doors close), so hastened to order the $24 Giant Mozzarella Stick, mostly out of curiousity. The server brought over some light snacks in the meantime: delicious popcorn and Terra chips. The giant mozzarella stick was dressed in cherry tomatoes, cheese, and spicy peppers, and accompanied by a cup of way-too-much marinara sauce. Stick's inner cheese had adequate stretch, outer breading was crispy enough. Got in a final cocktail before the bar packed up (about an hour before doors close), the $22 Block 16. Very pineapple-forward, more tart than sweet, but lent a nice buzz to the brain. Value: Cocktail pricing was about in-line with high-end Strip bars; alcohol amount and creativity was slightly above average. The Stick was more of a novelty; I would place its value below average. Atmosphere: The Waldorf's Hotel Bar seems to be in the former Twist space. The view out the window was grand; lighting seemed a bit bright. Furniture was modern cool. Service: Very friendly.