Bare Pool Lounge, The Mirage - Las Vegas, NV

Review:

In recent years, Las Vegas has really upped the ante for exclusive nightclubs. But the group behind happening nightspot "Light" saw a relatively untapped market - getting that same crowd to party during daylight hours.

Enter "Bare Pool Lounge" at the Mirage hotel in Las Vegas. Open from 11am to 7pm, Bare caters to a very exclusive crowd, ushering in the same people skipping the lines at the hottest clubs while turning away most of the rest save for high rollers and beautiful babes.

But this is exactly why you'll want to spend a day here if you can. The majority of the crowd here is extremely attractive and its European-style means that bikini tops are optional. Bare has been marketing itself extensively and we were a bit afraid it'd be more hype than reality - but this was not the case.

It's a pretty small setting - we guessed there was about 150 people total, including guests on the lounge chairs (waiter service), day beds and private nooks (bottle service), and a VIP area for special guests (celebs and high-rollers).

If you visit without bottle service, you are in competition for one of the lounge chairs and there are not many. Else, you will either be hanging out by the bar or staking out a piece of the side of the pool for your belongings. There are no changing areas or locker facilities. Not ideal but you'll still feel pretty good about being here.

Bare succeeds in delivering exactly what it aims to: a beautiful and exclusive setting for beautiful people to spend the day relaxing in and around the pool and enjoying some fine food and drink while the DJ does his thing. Pitchers of margaritas and sangria replace the traditional "bottles" you expect from bottle service at a nightclub.

The best way to get in is to call in advance, at least a day before, for reservations.

Standard rates as of this writing are $40 for men and $20 for ladies on Fri/Sat/Sun and $30/$10 on Thurs/Mon. (closed Tues/Weds). Without being on  "the list", your best bet is to arrive by 10:45am for the 11am opening. It's the same "get there early" technique you'd use at a hot nightclub.

For a big group, you'll need to pay for bottle service and food to reserve your spot.

Bare Pool: (702) 791-7442
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