Get Fly and Get In

Tucked away into a corner off the casino floor of The Cosmopolitan is a spot that is so much more than what it appears. You’ll first come across a petite space designed in the classic barbershop style. Three chairs await those looking for a range of services: hot towel shave, haircuts and more. But that’s only the beginning at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails

“You get your drink, you can sit back and shoot the s**t with the barbers,” said Nick Karel, head barber and manager. It’s a very friendly shop.” Appointments are booked every 45 minutes, and reservations are highly suggested.

But when the sun starts to set, groups of people start making their way inside the barbershop and

Your barbershop appointment comes with a complimentary cocktail from the speakeasy.

Karaoke is backed by a live band— it’s your chance to be a rock star!

Along with bottle service, wines and craft beers, the speakeasy offers high-end, fine brown spirits including Midleton, Macallan, Eagle Rare and Pappy Van Winkle.

heading into the janitor’s closet. Once inside the janitor’s closet, a slit slides open on a door, words are exchanged and admission is granted inside the barbershop’s hidden gem, a speakeasy.

A completely different world from the shop is revealed—a large, dark, seductive space with classy Prohibition-era décor. A large bar, several sofas and table seating and a stage help set the scene for nights of live music and original craft cocktails.

“It’s a good vibe, it’s a good party,” said Paul Edgar, marketing director. “It’s fun, energetic. It’s an experience for anyone that loves live music.” You can enjoy live rock ’n’ roll music seven days a week, not to mention a lineup of musical artists that occasionally stop by and hop onstage to join the band. (Past surprise performances have included Machine Gun Kelly, Zac Brown, Anderson.Paak, Bruno Mars and Gavin DeGraw.)

When it comes to cocktails, “The beverage program here is based on modern, classic-era cocktails with original recipes that are focused around bourbon and Scotch,” said lead mixologist Tony Arnone. “I put so much passion and love into the cocktails I create.”

Two of his standout creations are the Six String Sling, with a Suntory Toki Japanese whiskey base and a housemade passion fruit and cherry ice pop, and the Moustache Ride, with Teeling whiskey, Cherry Heering, vanilla orgeat and Guinness, topped with Black Islay Scotch. “If you’re looking for something different with a nice velvety texture and mouth-feel and elements of malty chocolatiness but also with a dash of smoke, I would highly recommend it,” Arnone said. –Kiko Miyasato

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