Carnaval Court Bar & Grill

GIRLS BEWARE!!! This place actually gets 5 stars for the fun bartending experience and the staff’s helpfulness… but I give 1 star to make sure other users take note of this post. Vegas is Vegas… people will drink and be crazy and let loose but all in all, want to be in a safe environment. This place has the unfortunate luck to have a resident predator they can’t seem to rid themselves of and I think ladies need to be aware. His name is Francois… for lack of a better description… he looks like a meathead on steroids… this night he was in a tight tattoo design t-​shirt. Short, crewcut-​like blondish/​lighter color hair. And there is nothing French or even the hint of an accent about him. He says he owns the place, will buy you a helicopter, just a whole bunch of BS. Guys like this are seriously a dime a dozen and if you are out for a fun time, he’s almost entertaining in the crap he is trying to convince you of… but I’m sure there are plenty of gals who buy it. He suggests dancing on the dance floor which is a short walk down in front of the bar… I’m up for a dance in a crowd, why not, we’re just having fun… but when I ask why my girlfriend isn’t joining… or why I can’t go get her… he is kind of pushy and trying to get me dance… give me the fur coat off the DJs back. Then the rude, crude, very sexual and aggressive/​borderline scary comments begin. He brings another guy who he says was a fireman over who is just looking as predator-​ish as Francois. Again, this is all par for the course in Vegas… douchebags. But. this guy apparently sets up camp nightly here at the Carnaval Court outside Harrah’s and then moves to the Linq late late (while his wife is at home! Double douchbag)…spewing the SAME story to any gal who will listen and fall for it. My concern is his very aggressive and violent sexual comments which are probably indicative of his overall demeanor. What happens when a girl wises up later on and tries to leave and is abused when there isn’t a crowd around? I think this guy should be 86’d from this bar… even though he is technically doing nothing illegal in all his lying, guests shouldn’t have to worry about their safety when they are just trying to have some good Vegas fun. SO GALS… BEWARE. LOOK OUT FOR THIS GUY… I wish I had a pic but all the staff knows about him and they just don’t know what to do about him. Spread the word, be safe, have fun… and definitely have a cocktail with the über talented bartenders here. They all get 5 stars for sure!

Amazing place for a drink. Very casual and very fun. Not pretentious at all!

Was there tipping from drink one and the «bartender» who spilled more drinks than he poured, ignored us. Went to outside bar and got a drink because he was too busy catering to the 4 guys at the bar. Long story short, got «Vegased» but met some Gusties, some Mavericks and some Saints from Scholastica. All in all a good night if not for the bullshit. Worth it just for connecting with the Mn peeps.

Best part was live music. I wish they had more variety of beers on tap.

Good DJs and live music! And no cover! What happened to all the live music lounges? This place has good dance music and if you just want to dance go here.

Come every time we are here. Flippy is the best EVER. Love the rest of the crew too. And he bands are amazing!

Scenario, Halloween night 2015 everybody and their mom was out to have fun! Best part, no guest list needed just an I. D and that’s it your in. Dancers, halloween costume contest, drinks, and a great top 40 music. Security was cool, no problems! I wish they were open later but hey this place is good to get the party started! Outside bar how much better can this place get?

Okay, so by far my favorite bar in Vegas! I come back every trip — a few times, actually.
Live music and dancing makes it feel very summer beer-​gardenish. Unlike everywhere else on the Strip, you can’t bring your drinks in with you, so make sure you drink up first. But don’t fret because the bartenders here will make you something awesome. They’re super talented so get ready for some awesome tricks and free liquor being poured down your throat.
An all around great time for anyone of drinking age thats a stark contrast from a dark casino. Whether you just want to kick back or are ready to tear up the dance floor, this place is a rockin good time!

Love this place! Check it out if you are staying anywhere near the strip. The live music is guaranteed to be great. The DJ at night is always spot on with very current music. I’ve danced the night away more than once here. It’s open and airy, and you’re surrounded by fun people. Good times to be had!

Omg! I loved this bar! When I arrived I did not know what to expect, but the DJ was playing some pretty good music so I was interested. I went with my friend for her bachelorette party and we had a blast! It was a night full of fun and the DJ kept the good music flowing! This place is a must visit if in Vegas!

We stopped by on a Monday night because we heard a live band playing. So of course we had to go. A bonus is that its FREEEE.
The bartenders here are AMAZING to watch. They have some awesome talent of serving the drinks and not just pouring it into a glass/​cup. Ive never seen bartending like this before.
The crowd here seemed laid back and no uptight jerks or anything (males and females). There is security here and they seem like they are on top of things.
The dance floor is a decent size. When we went, it was hot out and they had the misters and fans running so it made it comfortable
All in all a positive experience for a free bar to get into.

If you pay to get into bars/​clubs in Vegas, you’re CRAZY! FREE ADMISSION!
This place is pretty awesome! I don’t party usually (only when on vacation), so maybe I’m not the best judge!?!
Anyway, We went night after night. The DJ was super cool and played a wide range of music.
Some of the time we just sat around, the others we danced! I loved it. The people (workers and attendees) there are super cool!
The ONLY reason I didn’t give the 5^th star is because I’m a cheap person, so I didn’t like paying $ 12 for a gin and tonic… but I’m sure most people are use to that. I’m a girl, so I usually don’t pay (lol). PS — Security checks you for outside products.
I like staying in the Linq due to location, so this place being right next door made my vacation so lovely! lol

This is an open air bar and grill — though when we went, it was only a 21+ bar with a live band. I had turned down the request to go here the night before, something I am sorely regretting now because it would’ve allowed us to last longer and into the dawn and also because I was more likely to dance on the floor than I was on Sunday night. Don’t ask me why, but maybe because I was a little looser in the limbs from walking so much AND I wasn’t preoccupied with my 6:30am flight home to Burbank. Which, note to self, never do again.
We had beers, one round ordered by me, the next by a couple who just silently sheered us. I love this place quite a bit, and more so each time I go.

I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad time at Carnaval Court on any of my Vegas trips. Even after losing a $ 100 bill there last night. Like I literally dropped it on the ground at some point.
My favorite thing about this place has to be the fact it’s not filled with a bunch of pretentious dbags. The age of the crowd is pretty varied. There was this old dude up front going all out who must have been in his 70s. But the average is probably 30.
I was stuck with a hotel reservation alone since my friend got sick, so I hit this place up a few times and didn’t feel uncomfortable chatting with people or dancing (though I was quite a few drinks in at that point).
The drinks aren’t cheap (avg $ 12), but they make them strong. The bartenders are chill and fun to talk with and watch them do the flair thing.
Out of the many times I’ve been, last night was the first time I’ve seen a cover. Usually it’s free. But on a crowded Friday night I think it’s necessary. It was only $ 10.
Also I like that they have blackjack tables inside!
It doesn’t really get busy until 11pm. It was still going pretty hard on a Thursday at 4am.
Knocking off stars for:
–No outside drinks
–Security guards have an attitude
PS: If you found my $ 100 bill please message me :)

Pretty interesting place. Was intrigued by the bartenders making drinks while doing tricks — brownie points for that. Definitely doesn’t look as hip as Omnia or something, but the night I went, the music was definitely better (less EDM-​y, which is what I prefer).
Older crowd.
Dance floor wasn’t crowded on a Sunday night, but uh the DJ was cute, hahahaha.
Come for the cool bartenders!

It’s like being at a college party.
–VERY casual and laid-​back crowd
–Everyone stumbles in here drunk, girls somewhat slutty, guys either come here to pre-​game, end the night, or find them a drunk girl to take back to the hotel.
–The night we went there was ultra-​EDM music, after 10 minutes of it even Calvin Harris would say enough!
–The DJ himself looked like was strung out on K2, coke, heroine, and E, he just kept leaving the DJ station, letting whole songs play for 6 minutes and 22 secs
–Dance floor was live! and energy was at 1,000%, you may leave here sweating.
–If you want to get laid, don’t bother going to the bigger clubs, just come here and take your pick (#creepLife) lol

This is a definitely a carnaval but a whack one at that!
I’m not really sure how much I payed for 1 Coors Light but I’m sure it was over $ 10 because I gave the dude a $ 10 thinking I’d be fine for a drink and have some change but he kinda got pissed off and wanted more $$ so I gave him another dollar just because I was over dealing with this whack situation of getting ripped off for a crappy domestic beer the bartender shakes his head and walks away alright whatever this place is whack.
The vibe just wasn’t good here music wise staff wise and all around make sure you skip this because there’s a million other places directly on the strip that have good times written all over them.
On the plus side admission was free but that still isn’t worth coming here on with the walkabout.

Wound up here on a whim, following the music and were very pleasantly surprised. What was originally one drink lasted quite a bit longer thanks to some very friendly and attentive bartenders, and an ample amount of red-​faced, good –natured tourists. The body shot whistle got old after the first, by the fourth it would have been a killer but the atmosphere and the music made up for it. Definitely an older crowd (30’s, 40s) which we liked, as it cuts down (usually) on random jerkishness.
Next time we’re back we’ll definitely stop by for a few rum drinks, maybe some blackjack.

Really cool place to hang out, cool bartender and they give you free shoot every now and then as long as you are staying on the bar.
No outside drink allow.
Mr. & Mrs Smith band rock on :)

I absolutely love Carnival Court. Here’s why:
They have great entertainment, poker and blackjack tables, girls dancing high above the crowd on the exteriors in cages, live music and a dance floor, and bartenders who do tricks, play games, and pass out free shots! Mig is an amazing bartender… I come to see him whenever I am in Vegas. They pile things high on their heads, out their mouths, add fire, ice, glass etc and walk around the entire circular bar. They are always throwing around bottles and spinning around doing fancy things.
Drinks are affordable, entertainment is great, and I love the outside and open concept. You do have to use the bathroom in Harrah’s which is next door. That kind of blows.
Definetly go to Carnival Court when you’re in Vegas: you will love the laid back feel and you will not be bored!