Nightlife at Palms: Ghostbar, KAOS and late‑night options
Nightlife at Palms centers on Ghostbar (the 55th-floor rooftop lounge) for late-night cocktails and skyline views, and KAOS for large-scale club nights and special events. If you want after-hours food or a quiet drink, the casino has 24-hour options like Tonic Sports Bar and Serrano Vista Cafe, plus late-night restaurants and in-room delivery.
In this guide
- Ghostbar — rooftop cocktails and city views
- KAOS — club nights, special events and large productions
- Casino-floor and late-night bars
- Late-night food options on property
- Practical details: age rules, dress codes and reservations
- Getting there, timing and transfers late at night
- Tips for planning a nightlife night at Palms
Ghostbar — rooftop cocktails and city views
Ghostbar sits on the 55th floor of the Ivory Tower and is Palms Casino Resort’s rooftop cocktail lounge. It’s oriented toward late-night crowds with skyline views and a cigar-friendly terrace.
The venue operates with a 21-and-over age restriction and a nightlife dress code; hours listed by the resort are Wednesday–Friday starting at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday starting at 8:00 p.m., running until close. Ghostbar runs a Friday Ladies Night promotion where the first glass of champagne is complimentary for ladies before 11:00 p.m.
- Location: 55th floor, Ivory Tower
- Age: 21+
- Typical hours: Wed–Fri 9:00 p.m.–close; Sat 8:00 p.m.–close
- Feature: cigar-friendly terrace; skyline views
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Age policy | 21-and-older |
| Dress code | Stylish nightlife attire (enforced) |
| Promotions | Friday Ladies Night (first glass before 11PM) |
KAOS — club nights, special events and large productions
KAOS is Palms’ large-capacity nightclub and event space designed for club nights, concerts, and special events. The room is set up for high-impact audio/visual shows with a major sound and light system and can be configured for plated dinners or production events.
KAOS is a venue-sized nightclub rather than a small lounge; the resort lists a reception capacity of 1,600 and 59 private tables. Event nights, guest DJs, and private buyouts are common uses — check the resort’s events calendar or contact the nightclub for specific event details and schedules.
- Reception capacity: 1,600 (per Palms sales materials)
- Private tables: 59
- Used for: DJ nights, concerts, private events and large-scale productions
- Sound/light: major system synced to effects
| Use | How it affects visitors |
|---|---|
| Club nights | Expect loud music, packed dancefloor, later hours |
| Private events | Buyouts or ticketed events change access and hours |
| Special productions | Strobe/special effects in use |
Casino-floor and late-night bars
If you prefer something less clubby, Palms has several bars and lounges on the casino floor with extended or round-the-clock hours. North Bar and Tonic Sports Bar are two staples for after-hours drinks and watching games.
North Bar runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. inside the non-smoking gaming area, while Tonic Sports Bar operates 24 hours daily. The resort also lists an 'Unknown' cocktail lounge among its bar options; hours for that venue vary and the concierge can confirm the current schedule.
- North Bar — Daily, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.; marble-and-gold bar top, gaming terminals
- Tonic Sports Bar — 24 hours daily; sports screens and casual atmosphere
- Unknown — a resort cocktail lounge; hours vary (ask concierge)
| Bar | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| North Bar | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. | Drinks in the non-smoking gaming area |
| Tonic Sports Bar | 24 hours | Watching games and late-night bites |
| Unknown | Hours vary | Quieter cocktails (check concierge) |
Late-night food options on property
Palms provides several late-night dining outlets and an in-room delivery service with extended hours, so you can grab food after club nights without leaving the resort. Send Noodles and Palms Pizza run late on weekends, and Serrano Vista Cafe is open 24 hours.
In-Room Delivery is available Sunday–Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight and Friday–Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., which helps if you want food sent to your room after nightlife hours.
- Send Noodles — open Sun–Thu 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; Fri–Sat 11:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m. (pickup also available later on Fri–Sat)
- Palms Pizza — Sun–Thu 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; Fri–Sat 11:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m. (pickup windows earlier in evening)
- Serrano Vista Cafe — open 24 hours daily
- McDonald’s (on-property) — 24 hours
- In-Room Delivery — Sun–Thu 6:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; Fri–Sat 6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
| Restaurant | Late-night hours (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Send Noodles | Until 12:00 a.m. Sun–Thu; until 2:00 a.m. Fri–Sat |
| Palms Pizza | Until 12:00 a.m. Sun–Thu; until 2:00 a.m. Fri–Sat |
| Serrano Vista Cafe | Open 24 hours |
Practical details: age rules, dress codes and reservations
Palms is a 21+ check-in property: guests must be at least 21 to check in and at least one 21+ guest is required per room. Specific nightlife venues on property enforce 21+ access (for example, Ghostbar).
Nightlife spots at Palms commonly enforce dress codes described as 'stylish nightlife' or 'Business Casual' where noted (Scotch 80 Prime enforces Business Casual for dinner). For club nights and Ghostbar, plan on nightlife attire rather than shorts and flip-flops.
- Check-in age: 21+ (one 21+ required per room)
- Ghostbar and many club nights: 21+ and nightlife dress code
- Scotch 80 Prime (near KAOS): Business Casual for dinner (no shorts, tank tops, flip-flops)
| Item | What to do |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Call venue or use resort contacts for Ghostbar/KAOS nights and popular restaurants |
| ID | Bring government photo ID to gain entry to 21+ venues and to check in |
| Concierge | Check doors, times and dress-code updates with concierge for specific event nights |
Getting there, timing and transfers late at night
Palms Casino Resort is at 4321 W Flamingo Rd, about one mile west of the Las Vegas Strip. The property is reachable by rideshare and taxi; Palms lists on-property Uber/Lyft pickup locations.
If you plan to visit other Strip clubs or return late from shows, allow normal Las Vegas ride times and check rideshare availability; public buses also connect the area to the Strip but will be less convenient late at night.
- Address: 4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
- Rideshare/taxi: on-site pickup locations; no resort shuttle to the Strip
- Public transit: RTC buses link to the Strip and downtown but check schedules for late-night service
| Option | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rideshare/taxi | Most direct late-night option; Palms has pickup points |
| Bus | Less convenient late at night; check schedules |
| Walking | Strip is about 1 mile east; not ideal late at night for many |
Tips for planning a nightlife night at Palms
Buy tickets or make reservations for KAOS event nights and popular DJ nights in advance when possible, since some nights are ticketed or private. For Ghostbar, arriving earlier in the night can help with skyline-facing seating and terrace access on busy nights.
Use the concierge or venue phone numbers to confirm hours and entry rules the day you go — nightlife schedules, guest DJs, and private events can change a venue’s public hours and access policies.
- Call ahead for table or bottle service details for Ghostbar and KAOS
- Bring ID for 21+ venues and expect dress-code enforcement
- If you need food after the club, use In-Room Delivery or the 24-hour Serrano Vista Cafe/Tonic
| When to call | Why |
|---|---|
| Before arrival | Confirm event night details, dress code, and reservation options |
| Same day | Check for last-minute event changes or door policies |
| If leaving late | Verify late-night food and rideshare pickup points |
