The Dorsey Cocktail Bar
NIGHTLIFE
Step into The Dorsey Cocktail Bar and have your Las Vegas nightlife experience transformed. Located in The Venetian casino, if you’re searching for classic cocktails, The Dorsey has you covered.
Voted Best Bar in Las Vegas by Condé Nast Traveler
Neat, on the rocks, or enhancing a cocktail—there’s nothing quite like whiskey. Featuring a selection of scotch, bourbon, and rye, the cocktail recipes were designed by veteran bartender Sam Ross. For connoisseurs of true cocktail culture, there’s a variety of spirits you can savor in the comfort and class of The Dorsey.
Using only high-quality ingredients, all the citrus and juices are squeezed fresh every day. Try the Penicillin and see for yourself why it’s one of the most popular drinks Vegas offers. The New York Times named it one of eleven essential drinks of the modern cocktail revival.
Craving a snack? From 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. you can enjoy a selection of tempting light bites like chips and guacamole, curly French fries, beef sliders, and more.
Debonair Vegas Nightlife
Surrounded by gilded brass and French oak, this is where modern Las Vegas nightclubs meet the refined lounges of the past. Toast to the perfect night out with friends in front of The Dorsey’s one-of-a-kind fireplace. When you’re looking for a more intimate atmosphere, choose a plush seat in the library. Throughout the evening enjoy resident DJs spinning hip hop classics. The Dorsey offers all the elements of the best Las Vegas clubs while creating a unique environment all its own.
Special Events
The Dorsey Sessions
The Dorsey Sessions are a series of pop-up events featuring noteworthy visiting bartenders from across the world. These gatherings, curated by barman Sam Ross and The Dorsey team are a cultural exchange for the bar community as well as the guest, giving each a different viewpoint from another bartender, market, and expanding their knowledge to new trends elsewhere in the world.
The Dorsey Sessions ⨯ Supernova Ballroom
Sunday, November 17 | 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Zero-waste industry leaders, Kelsey Ramage and Iain Griffiths, will treat guests to cocktails from their newly opened venue Supernova Ballroom. Supernova Ballroom focuses on fresh, bubbly drinks that champion Ontario produce. Ramage & Griffiths are well-known for their global pop-up tour, bringing their sustainability and zero-waste message and platform to large audiences across the world. Their anti-waste platform, Trash Tiki has become the bartender’s resource for all things environmentally minded.
The Dorsey Sessions ⨯ Starboard Tack
Thursday, December 19 | 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bryant Jane, co-owner and lead bartender of Starboard Tack will serve guests his classic and original signature cocktails the retro, rum bar has become known for. Starboard Tack has been a Las Vegas staple since 1972 and the original DTLV bar was once the watering hole of famous strip performers, casino employees, and locals alike. In 2017, Jane and his partner resurrected Starboard Tack when they took over the location, adding their own touches and creating a place for locals and tourists to enjoy craft cocktails and elevated bar food.
Halloween ‘Boos’ Specials
OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 3, 2019
In honor of fright night, Electra will feature a Halloween-inspired cocktail and bottle menu.
- $150 bottles of Absolute Elyx, or Jameson
- Three signature Halloween cocktails will be available through Sunday Nov. 3:
- Jame-O-Lantern
Jameson, Yellow Chartreuse, Antica Carpano, Chocolate Bitters, Orange Twist Garnish - Oogie Boogie
Altos, Falernum, Fresh Lime, Ginger Syrup, Allspice, Fever Tree Soda - Its Alive!
Absolute Elyx, Lime, Lemon, Simple, Matcha Powder, Egg White, Cream, Fever Tree Soda
- Jame-O-Lantern
- Our treat: sample our Halloween cocktails between 10pm-11pm on Halloween night.
Group Celebration at The Cocktail Collective
Each venue of The Cocktail Collective offers a group celebration package with full sensory indulgence: beautifully crafted (and shareable) cocktails, dynamic décor, distinct musical vibes and settings that were created for conversations. The package includes an epic “sharable” cocktail for five, and a round of custom celebration cocktails. Based on the spirit, beer or champagne preferences of the group, the bartender will create a special cocktail in honor of the evening. Available for groups of 5 –20. Pricing varies based on total number of guests. Advance reservations are suggested.
Specials
Disco Punch Bowl Pairings
Dress to impress, you and your friends are ready to take on whatever the night may bring. Immerse yourself in The Dorsey’s curated art, music, and worldly architecture for an old school vibe that you can embrace lounging in the library or socializing at the bar. The bartenders excel at elevating cocktails so that you can sip and savor with pleasure. Whether you’re seeing a show, enjoying the nightlife, or anything in between, your first stop should be The Dorsey.
- Laurent-Perrier, Disco Punch Bowl
- Dom Pérignon, Disco Punch Bowl
- Patrón Tequila, Disco Punch Bowl
- Absolut Elyx, Disco Punch Bowl
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