Travel Through A Lens: Bond Bar at The Cosmopolitan

You certainly have your pick when it comes to hotel bars in Las Vegas. But there’s one that has a little more to offer than your standard cocktail and lounge singers. Start the party at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. More specifically at Bond.

There’s much to marvel over at Bond. But first grab a signature cocktail (perhaps the Berry Long Island, which comes complete with a gummy bear). Next look around, the place is a futuristic delight, outfitted in LED art and cascading feather chandeliers. It’s downright amazing. Over the bar is a massive light fixture with prisms hanging so low that they almost touch the top shelf booze. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into an electric (pink) dream as the place plays some of the most memorable dance beats ever. And almost every time you show up, there’s a DJ spinning.

Consider this spot an upgraded lounge with club vibe, but minus the lines, the cover and any pretension. The crowd is a mix, so you never know who (or what ) you’ll see. But it’s a welcoming crowd who’s into having fun, sipping cocktails, chatting you up and getting a moderate grove on. Back to the design, it’s really outrageous and if you look up you’ll spot decked out go-go’s shaking it in overhead boxes. Floor to ceiling windows make the Strip visible, so there’s none of the “trapped” feeling. Bond is one of those places that you can end up spending the whole night--it’s just that fantastic.