The smallest bar in Vegas (maybe not officially)! My 29 year old daughter thought this place was cool af! My 50 year old wife thought it was anxiety inducing. I thought it was fun that it had a speakeasy (hard to find) vibe, but it took way too long to get drinks for it to be enjoyable for anything but the novelty for me. It's a cool concept, but I also don't like mezcal, so probably not the right spot for me. The cocktails were definitely craft. If you like mezcal and lots of people, then you'd love this place! I don't fault them for not being my exact fit, so still 4 stars overall. read more

Ghost Donkey - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Finally, they reopened. When we started coming to Vegas again once the strip reopened last summer, I have been constantly checking the Cosmo website for the status of the Ghost Donkey. Each time I check, I prayed that it does not say "permanently closed". Luckily enough, they never did an just recently reopened!! Rose Rabbit Lie was not so lucky. Made reservations right away when I found out they reopened. Nested in the back of Bloc 16, door to the Ghost Donkey can be easily missed. Checked in, was seated at the bar right away. Cocktail selections are wonderful, tequila and mezcal selection is great, nachos BOMB. However, they are not serving nachos right now due to COVID. We decided to go with a flight of tequila and mezcal tasting, served with salts and fruits as pallet cleansers. All were amazing liquor, not a single one did I not enjoy. Before leaving, we ordered cocktails to go and also made a reservation for when we return in a few weeks. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for speakeasy lovers. read more

Ghost Donkey - Tasting - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Everyone loves a cool speakeasy. This place gets way more show than it should. Like many other yelpers, I can't believe this place gets so many stars. The drinks suck. The space is small. I get that it's a speak easy, but with it being vegas, it only fits 10-15 people if that. read more

During a past Las Vegas trip with some friends, we were taking a stroll along the Strip and happened to check out the Cosmopolitan. I am so glad we stopped by because it gave me an opportunity to guide them to the property's "secrets". One of them happened to be Ghost Donkey, which is a mezcal speakeasy tucked away in Block 16 on the 2nd floor. That's all I'm going to tell you. I'm sure you can find the telling symbol that identifies it when you're there. The place is not too spacious, so be ready to stand and be among many in that room as you enjoy a beverage. As you'd imagine, the staff can be very busy depending on how busy it is, so please be patient with them. The drinks are delicious. Mezcal is obviously the main base liquor, and cocktails they make are very creative and carefully crafted. Parking: Property lot if you're staying at that hotel. If you're at a surrounding property like Aria or Vdara, you might be able to walk there. You can also use the Aria Express Tramway. read more

I thought this place was overpriced and the drinks weren't that good. Finally the bar tender was incredibly shady. He incorrectly charged my credit card even though I told him to split out the drinks, there was a group of us. Then he said no problem I'll cancel the credit charge and you can pay in cash. I eventually saw my statement and saw that he never canceled the credit charge and you could tell he knew what he was doing, real quick apologize and offer a solution. He thought he was sly. Place sucked anyways and had terrible lighting. read more

I don't know what it is, but I am obsessed with speak-easys and this one is no different! Located in the Cosmopolitan food court, you can find Ghost Donkey. Hidden behind a door with a donkey picture, you can find the cutest little speak easy! They label themselves as a tequila and mezcal bar. The drinks are delicious and the music is fun. I highly suggest visiting mid-afternoon to beat the night crowds but this is a must-visit in Vegas! read more

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Amazing speak easy. The tequila selection was amazing and the bartenders were very knowledgeable.

We had friends fly in for Thanksgiving who wanted to go out to the Strip and I've been wanting to check out the speakeasies in the Cosmo. Ghost Donkey was super fun to find, but the name was also listed in a few of Cosmo directories. The vibes? Emaculate. I loved the decorations, the lights look really pretty in photos! The mezcal and tequila menu was kind of intimidating, to be honest. But the bartender was so nice and answered all our questions despite being the only person behind the bar. I got the lavendar mezcal drink, which was decently good. I prefer the watemelon basil though, it was so refreshing! I do not recommend the frozen margarita though - we didn't read the menu and it didn't catch that it was infused with cucumbers and the cucumber flavor is over powering! The space is extremely small though, so either be prepared to wait a while for a seat to open up, or squish in the corner. That's my only complaint - and you'll see a bunch of people leaving just due to space. I probably wouldn't want to go with a large group here (more that 4, to be honest). But, i would come back for the drinks and the great ambiance. read more

Ghost Donkey - Watermelon Basil - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Found out about this speakeasy through an article on Thrillist. Didn't realize at the cosmopolitan had a speakeasy on every floor. This one is right by the food court. There's a secret door in the back with a donkey mascot. The important thing is to go at the right time around 6 to 7pm so that it doesn't get too busy and you can get inside. Even around this time when we went, it was packed and they told us that there's a possibility that we wouldn't be able to sit and then we have to drink our drinks standing up. What I loved about this bar is that it's a Mezcal speakeasy and every drink has the base of Mezcal. My favorite drink was the Mezcal old-fashioned. It's one of the smoothest drinks I've had. The Mezcal was very velvety, and I loved the simple garnish. There were some couches that you could sit on and talk to friends. The Decor also made it really fun and felt like we were at a local Mexican bar. read more

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I am surprised I haven't reviewed Ghost Donkey yet, but I guess everyone knows about it now anyway! We've been going here for a while now and I love it. The husband is less enthused, but I just dig the vibe and the whole, "YOU WILL DRINK MEXICAN DRINKS HERE!" Its VERY small and usually pretty crowded. We've been pretty lucky to score seats most of the time when we go, or we wait and someone leaves, so that is nice. I go for one thing. The Mezcal Old Fashioned. It is DELISH. Hubby gets a nice Mexican beer. All good. Its kind of loud, so hard to talk... more like yelling, but then you can hear the people around you yelling. We once met a couple who were meeting in Vegas because they lived long distance from each other and chatted with them. The next time we watched a guy wwho had to look at every bottle of Mezcal to pick out just the right Mezcal to take back to his table and have his group of friends do a special toast with it. In other words, people watching does not suck here. although it is a "hidden bar" its actually not too hard to find as it is inside a clearly marked door with a picture of a donkey, inside the food court. ENJOY! I'll keep going back! read more

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I think that first night was a fluke. I came back on my own volition. I do just want to note this given that the owners replied under my initial review. I always appreciate when ownership reaches out to me and while I'm happy to elaborate on my feedback directly, I only really return if I am expecting a service corrected (ie hair or nails) or I, personally, want to give them another shot. It was a fairly busy night, but service was very friendly and attentive. I tried the espresso martini again, because I am a sucker for an espresso martini, and I can see why it has made so many top 10 lists. Both of my drinks were perfectly balanced with a rich dusting of cinnamon. You are always liable to meet good company at the bar and engage in splendid conversations. It is good speakeasy vibes and can get quite packed. Finding seating was no easier, but I was acknowledged at the bar without a seat this time. read more

Ghost Donkey - El espresso martini - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

tip: hidden behind Hattie B, small bar room truffle nachos $23 + added chicken (extra charge): thin crispy chips, good truffle flavor, ok chicken. definitely nice to try but one and done for me. notes: friendly service read more

Arrived as soon as they opened (4pm) to get seats at the bar, great tequila speakeasy behind the food court! No food ordered, but all cocktails were delicious. Small bar with couches around so imagine at night it being jam packed, will definitely come back next time in Vegas read more

Really cool hidden location in the Cosmopolitan Level 2 boulevard tower. You enter through an "Exit" door with a donkey on it near the back of all the small food stands. Drinks were great and staff are nice. It gets a little cramped as the space isn't big, but a must try! read more

Ghost Donkey - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Very cool speakeasy inside of the Cosmo! Thanks to social media the place was actually decently easy to find (donkey on the door) and was very cute inside with the decorations and light. It is a small place so I would definitely recommend keeping your party small if you're trying to visit this place. We tried the smoked corn & coconut Manhattan and loved it. It is obviously a tequila and mezcal spot so if that isn't your vibe this may not be the place for you. We also tried the truffle nachos and while the first couple bites were delicious, it is overwhelming after that as its just truffle and cheese. I wish there were a little more to the nachos (salsa, cilantro, onion, etc) to add dimension. read more

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Is it busy always? Yes. Is it worth it if you enjoy a craft tequila based cocktail? Without question. You'll have a much better chance of snagging a seat at the bar, or even a table, if you stop in earlier in the week. Drinks are perfectly balanced and will definitely put you in good spirits to start your evening. read more

Such a cool speak easy! The bartenders were awesome! We had so much fun sitting at the bar and conversing with them! We loved their version of an espresso martini! Definitely coming back soon! read more

Loved this speakeasy! I am a mezcal fan and appreciate a good cocktail and this place does them right every drink we ordered was a hit. Looking forward to going back when in Vegas! read more

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The truffle nachos are so good! This is such a cute place. I had a few of the "mole Negronis " and "stone wall" definitely recommend! Service is always amazing. They have a good variety of cocktails. read more

Nope!! I do not support racist bartenders. Rolled in here last night with my party of four after deciding to try something different than my usual chandelier bar. Location wise it was very easy to find maybe because I am regular guest at cosmo and probably have tried every restaurant and bar in the hotel..but this one put a bad taste in my mouth not only for this place but for cosmo on the whole.. I would expect this type of service to be Flagged at the highest level. The bar is very small and because it's not really much of a secret , as other secret spots in cosmo,it was busy but still had enough space to stand at the bar to place your order..and so I stood and stood and stood my 6'3" self right infront of the only bar tender who picked and choose who he wanted to serve next..after his choices seemed to be not in order but who he considered more "important" I gathered up my party and end up doing our multiple rounds of drinks elsewhere. I am not one to delve into details but it doesn't take much for one to figure out what was going on here. No thanks!!! July 15 1am 2023 read more

As a local, you know we rarely go to the strip. But I wanted to check out this hidden spot in the Cosmo for their tequila selection. Easy to find if you know what to look for! Hidden in the food court. Nice ambiance and lighting. Get their early or you may not get a place to sit. I ordered a mushroom margarita. It was good but if you don't like mezcal, I definitely wouldn't recommend it. The lava salt was a really nice touch. My husband got a altos paloma, it was light and refreshing. We also ordered a tequila flight. It came with a lovely spread of fruits and salts. The 3 tequilas were alright, definitely not great for the price of a 1 oz pour. Overall it was a great experience but we'd never go back, the prices were just too high for drinks. Cheers read more

Ghost Donkey - Mushroom margarita - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Once upon a time there was a little lost burro. He scavenged the Las Vegas Valley desert in search of a watering hole. As if a mirage had appeared, the donkey ventured into the Strip's popular Cosmopolitan Hotel. There he didn't discover water but instead tequila and mezcal. To this day, he could never find his way out. Help. Find. The. Donkey! In a scavenger hunt to find this long lost donkey, I searched far and wide the Cosmo's Block 16 food court. I am such a fan of speakeasies I wasn't one to give up. Though the one perk of having a speakeasy is that it is somewhat hidden to lessen the crowds. This sadly wasn't the case here. The Ghost Donkey is small with a capacity of roughly 20 people inside, and I think it was right around there this evening. Nonetheless, the adorable donkey theme made up for it. Love me a burro or two. Toss in some trippy laser lighting from the ceiling, floral paintings and tasty tequila/mezcal drinks, ya gané (I won)! I had the Burro Tropical (Volcán Tequila, Banks 5 Year Rum, passionfruit, lemon, ginger, soda) which was well balanced, acidic and fruity on the tongue without being too tequila forward. The mister enjoyed his Altos Paloma (Altos Plata Tequila, lime, grapefruit soda, citrus salt) which had quite the punch at the end but had great flavor. We ventured Ghost Donkey before a dinner reservation so we didn't want to indulge in their fancy nacho delicacies--though the Truffle Nachos look legit. Tal vez la próxima vez... (perhaps next time). Most likely with one of their frozen Stealth Margaritas. :X At the end of such a night, I may find my potentially lost and locked in like the Ghost Donkey himself. read more

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Overrated, expensive. There's nothing special there. Small and cramped. Will never return

So much fun!! We went through the food area, at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, to find a small door that gets you in to this speakeasy bar. The space is small, dark, with donkeys on the walls, fairy lights on the ceiling, Spanish music playing, and a few seating sections, plus bar seating. Some drinks are displayed on a board, and snacks they offer too but I recommend looking at their full menu to find more specialty drinks and mezcal options they have, and some beers. Even though the place was busy, we were able to find a corner to stand while our drinks were being prepared. We were able to talk, dance a bit and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Drinks are tasty and nicely presented, plus they were done quickly after we ordered them. I had their Espadin Spritz and was deliciously refreshing. The reason I took one star off is because it is limited to mezcal and after a drink or two you are ready to go explore some other bar. It's not a place to stay long at but definitely worth stopping by staying for a bit. read more

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This place is so fun to look for and so cute inside. There is limited seating so you may have to togo your food. Customer service was friendly and the truffle nachos were so good. You actually get pieces of truffle, so so good. The chips were crunchy, cheese wasn't overly salty and had a good balance of truffle flavoring and actual pieces of truffles. Another must when I'm in Vegas. read more

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This place was awesome We ate tequila snobs and the tenders knew there tequila. Just to sit and talk about it and learn was a great experience. Next we are in LV it's our first stop read more

Upon recommendation from a local, this secret bar is a fun joint. It's crowded, it's small, it's got fun drinks. And it's all tequila! The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly. read more

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Cool vibes, great for tequila lovers, not great if you're claustrophobic. In Cosmo. IYKYK read more

Ghost Donkey - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Awesome Mezcal cocktail bar. Split a couple cocktails - the pistalero and the smoked corn and coconut Manhattan. Both drinks were impeccably made, and we got a truffle nachos to share. The truffle nachos were good, but honestly just a little too much to eat an entire set of nachos with just truffle and cheese. I would've liked some other toppings to mix up the sweetness of the truffle. But maybe that's just me read more

Ghost Donkey - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

OBSESSED. I'm obsessed with this place. Tucked in the back of the Cosmo food court, a little donkey on the door is the only way to find it. My first cocktail was the mushroom margarita rimmed in lava salt. The second time, spicy margarita. You've got to be patient... it's a small space and small staff (be kind). I loved it and wanted to go every day. read more

this "secret" bar is behind hattie b's. you will see a green door with a donkey on it. just go in... and you will be transported into this small tequila and mezcal bar. so glad we were able to find a seat at the bar. it def seemed like this bar gets super crowded. they def have an interesting drink and food menu! i actually wanted to come here bc of their black truffle nachos! it is sooo good! i got their mushroom margarita. it is def an interesting drink. we wanted to try more drinks but it was getting too crowded. i want to come back here when they first opened so maybe it'll be less people. read more

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Swanky great vibes good drink and great nachos. Love that this place is hidden. Small Area but definitely worth it read more

Ghost Donkey - Margs! - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Ghost donkey is a tequila lovers dream . Delicious crafty cocktails in a hidden speakeasy environment . Tucked behind some booths by Hattie B's. This little gem has lights dangling from the ceiling and limited seating but was a great surprise to cap off the night. read more

Ghost Donkey - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This place was amazing ! Great little Speakeasy inside of the Cosmo. This place didn't let us down like the others in the Cosmo. The two other speakeasy's were closed for a private event. Drinks were amazing and take the bartenders recommendations. read more

Easy to find. The bar tenders were super friendly. The drinks were good. I'm not a tequila person but the Mezcal old fashioned was good. read more

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Cool bar! Checked it out for the first time just a couple days ago. Discretely located behind Hattie B's in the Block 16 Urban Food Hall at the Cosmopolitan in Vegas - you go through a semi-hidden door with a donkey sign on it to enter the bar. The bar is small and cramped when busy (which it usually is). I went on a late Wednesday night - the bar was packed but I was able to find a single seat at the bar. Can't imagine how things must be at that bar on weekends. Tried two of the cocktails - the Pistolero and the El Diablo. Both were good but I definitely preferred the Pistolero - a spicy margarita made in part with roasted poblano peppers. Was very tasty and will definitely be back to try that and some of the other cocktails again. Heard the various nachos offerings they have are also excellent but I'd eaten previously so didn't try any. Will say that the $18 price point on the cocktails was a bit off-putting, though I understand at the finer Vegas casino resorts (like the Cosmopolitan) price points like that are to be expected... but I'll be back the next time I'm in Vegas. read more

The No1DP and I consider the Cosmopolitan one of our most favorite hotels because of the many memories associated with this complex over the years. Both of us knew about its "hidden" offering Secret Pizza from way long ago, but en route to Secret Pizza another person tipped us off to yet another secret location inside the complex. In this instance, unlike Secret Pizza (which I cheated to find), both the No1DP and I stumbled upon a hidden gem as we had not heard about this bar prior to being tipped off about it. As it turns out Ghost Donkey is one of two speakeasies in the complex (the other being The Barbershop). Located within the Block 16 Food Hall the only hint to its existence is a colored door with a single white donkey with flowers. The door is towards the back of the common seating area. The bar was full so we were resorted to standing but the No1DP did get one drink each as a kickoff to the day's festivities. - Mezcal Old Fashioned (peloton mezcal, st. george coffee liqueur, chinese five spice, orange bitters, $17) The No1DP's drink. Considering that the bar's specialty is tequila and mezcal and the old fashioned is a signature bourbon drink much effort was made to encapsulate bourbon's signature flavor profile. Mezcal, being naturally smoky, makes it easy and the coffee/five spice resemble the sugar and bitters/herbs in a regular old fashioned. - Mezcal Sun-risa (cabeza tequila, montelobos mezcal, bitter orange, habanero, hibiscus, $17). I would've opted for the old fashioned but since old fashioned is my traditional nightcap drink and this was the start of the day I opted for a more traditional pregame drink. Well-rounded due to the heat, bitter and floral elements but still a solid drink because no component predominates over the other. The decor is simply amazing from the lights up top to the simplistic layout of the bar and even the seating arrangement behind the bar. It's the perfect example of a speakeasy without it being overhyped as a speakeasy. Next time I'm in Vegas this will be my go-to place should I want to have a solid drink in peace. Hopefully on the next visit I'll also have enough of an appetite to try those truffle nachos... read more

Ghost Donkey - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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This is an amazing speak- easy! My friend took me here and pretended that we were going to a bathroom. I had no idea this place was a real thing and I absolutely loved it! It's a very small bar so if you are claustrophobic then I wouldn't go there! The decorations are perfect and the service was amazing. It got pretty hot because it's Betty crowded but it's worth it to check it out. The overall ambiance was good but it's vegas and a lot of tourists! I thought the prices were normal for vegas so no shocks but the drinks were very good. I would definitely come back and bring a friend so they can see! Worth a visit! read more

Ghost Donkey - Bar - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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The drinks were fun and yummy. The food was perfect. Nachos were great, will definitely have to try the wild mushrooms next time I go. The ambiance was the best part. Love the feeling of a small out of the way place, but especially a fun colorful place like this one. The service was good. Definitely recommend. read more

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Umm it's okay for a quick drink But honestly place was too small Smelled of vomit and not the cleanest Day get a drink take your IG pic then head out. read more

Ghost Donkey - The lights were cute - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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