Las Vegas has fully embraced the Friendsgiving tradition, transforming the week of Thanksgiving into a celebration of chosen family with themed parties, lavish open bars, and unique culinary twists across the Strip and downtown.
Drinksgiving and Holiday Bashes
The night before Thanksgiving (Wednesday, November 26th) is the peak night for celebrations, featuring open bars and music-focused events.
- Rouge Room Locals’ Bash: The Rouge Room is dedicating its Friendsgiving Bash on Wednesday, November 26th, to the local Las Vegas community. The upscale lounge will feature an energetic lineup of DJs and offer a sponsored open bar exclusively for locals from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., courtesy of High Ground vodka.
- Electra Cocktail Club Open Bar: Electra Cocktail Club is hosting its Let’s Be Friends-Giving event on Wednesday, November 26th, featuring DJ Tim Tones. For $50 per person, guests can enjoy a two-hour open bar from 10 p.m. to midnight, providing an ideal late-night party atmosphere for socializing.
- Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca Celebration: Bottiglia is hosting a Friendsgiving party on Wednesday, November 26th (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.), featuring a $25 bottomless beer, wine, and house spirits deal. Groups can also take advantage of a dining promotion that offers one entrée free with the purchase of three entrées, with permanent jewelry services available in the lounge.
- Clique Bar & Lounge: The House of Friends event runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., featuring DJ Lily C Rose and specialty Casamigos margaritas ($18). For a truly opulent group toast, the lounge offers a festive tree featuring six mini-bottles of Don Julio 1942 for $300.
Unique Themes and Culinary Experiences
Venues are adding distinct culinary, regional, and entertainment themes to their holiday gatherings.
- Eight Lounge Opulence: For those seeking luxury, Eight Lounge is hosting a Friendsgiving celebration on Wednesday, November 26th, highlighted by the House of Hazelwood collection. The lounge offers the complete set of eight exclusive, decades-spanning Scotch whisky expressions for $2,500, positioning it as one of the few places globally to feature the entire collection.
- The Barbershop Live Music: This venue is hosting a Friendsgiving celebration throughout the holiday weekend, featuring live rock and country music led by Las Vegas performer Jimmie Romero. The celebration includes a limited-time menu of specialty holiday cocktails, including Cranberry Aperol Spritz, Mulled Wine, and Apple Cider Hot Toddies.
- Holsteins Shakes & Buns: The Arts District spot is celebrating Friendsgiving on Wednesday, November 26th, with an all-day $5 drink special on select beers, wines, and cocktails, along with discounted signature Bam-Boozled Shakes through the weekend.
- Ada’s Food + Wine Finale: Ada’s hosted its final event at the Tivoli Village location on Wednesday, November 26th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Friendsgiving Finale party. The event offered unlimited wine and shareable small plates for $75 before the venue relocates to the Arts District.
Group Fun and Activities
Beyond the dedicated dining venues, retail centers are promoting group entertainment for Friendsgiving meetups.
- Grand Canal Shoppes and Fashion Show: These centers promote non-dinner activities ideal for Friendsgiving meetups, such as social darts at Flight Club Las Vegas, lively karaoke lounges, and immersive escape rooms, offering memorable, interactive ways to celebrate friendship.
