1923 Prohibition Bar

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated July 2026

1923 Prohibition Bar is the bookcase-door whiskey speakeasy in Mandalay Place - bourbon-deep shelves, weekend burlesque at 9pm, and the Ghost Stories magic show under the same roof. Walk-in, no cover, 21+.

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1923 Prohibition Bar hides behind a bookcase in the Shoppes at Mandalay Place - a plush, dim whiskey parlor that leans fully into its Roaring Twenties brief: deep bourbon and whiskey shelves, craft cocktails, and live entertainment that turns the room from quiet den to small cabaret as the night goes on. It's a walk-in bar, no password theatrics required, open daily from 11am.

The entertainment calendar is the differentiator. Burlesque takes the floor Friday and Saturday from 9pm to midnight, live piano and singers fill the weekend evenings - and the room doubles as home to Ghost Stories, Kent Axell's dark parlor magic show (Thursday through Sunday, separately ticketed from about $69 with a bourbon cocktail included), plus the Mysteries of the Hidden Chamber seance-style show. The bar itself carries no cover.

Set expectations by the clock: before 9pm this is a genuinely good quiet whiskey stop; after 9pm on weekends it's a show room with drinks, loud and lively. The 'hidden' entrance is more theme than secret - it's inside a shopping promenade - and pricing runs Strip-premium with no happy hour to soften it. The 21-plus door is checked seriously.

Insider tip Go before 9pm for the actual speakeasy experience - after that it's a show room. If you want Ghost Stories, book the ticket separately (it includes a bourbon cocktail); bar entry alone won't get you into the show.

Location

Mandalay Bay

★★★★

Mandalay Bay is an upscale resort anchoring the south end of the Strip, built around an 11-acre beach with a wave pool and a lazy river. Add the Shark Reef Aquarium, top dining and a major arena, and it's a one-stop destination, from $69/night.

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3930 Las Vegas Blvd S, Suite 200B, Las Vegas, NV 89119

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get in - is there a password?

No password - it's walk-in, first-come, behind a bookcase door inside the Shoppes at Mandalay Place (upper level, Suite 200B). Reservations aren't needed for the bar; only the magic shows are ticketed.

When is it open?

Daily - 11am to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 11am to 2am Friday and Saturday. Live entertainment runs Friday-Sunday evenings, with burlesque at 9pm on Friday and Saturday.

What is Ghost Stories?

A 90-minute dark parlor magic and mind-reading show by Kent Axell, staged inside the bar Thursday through Sunday. It's 21+, ticketed separately from about $69-85, and the ticket includes a signature bourbon cocktail.

Is there a cover charge?

No - the bar itself is free to enter, including burlesque nights. You only pay for the separately ticketed magic shows (Ghost Stories, Mysteries of the Hidden Chamber).

What should I drink?

This is a bourbon-and-whiskey house first - the back shelf runs deep - with a craft cocktail list built around brown spirits. Expect Strip pricing; there's no happy hour.

Is it 21+?

Yes, strictly - valid photo ID at the door, no exceptions, even in the afternoon.

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