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    Rhythm & Riffs Lounge

    3.2 (38 reviews)
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    Come for the music, not the bartenders who charge for a double without asking
    Alicia P.

    Fantastic entertainment - the band we saw in early May (Wonderboogie, I believe) was so much fun to jam with... The lounge area was quite inviting and open and comfortable. There was a decent sized dance floor. Enjoyed the one tv monitor that was showing 70's shows, cartoons and commercials to go along with the music being played that night and the vibe. Added another level of flair and it was fun. However, at the bar, my friend and I ordered a cocktail - for me, I had the old fashioned - with Old Forester. My friend, a cosmo (cranberry and vodka). We got our drinks, I immediately noticed an extra stiffness about the old fashioned, not made well and beyond any other Old Forester old fashioned I've had, I nursed it. Aside from not a great made cocktail, when I got the bill, it was a $20 cocktail, I guess for the "call" but then an additional $4... for what? I had to ask. The bartender, who was near impossible to understand, between him and another bartender who happened to be near him at the time I questioned this, the original bartender implied to the other that because it was an old fashioned, they made it a double. I asked who said I wanted a double and after multiple times of trying to understand what he was saying, finally, I was able to get out of him that's how they always make old fashioneds and got concurrence from the other one standing nearby with barely a head nod. I likely might have agreed to the double if they offered/disclosed for just $4 more - I'm sure both my friend and I would have agreed to the additional cost and taken the bartender up on that, but it was assumed on one and not even an option (well, not offered) on the other. Interestingly, whatever the guy sitting next to me had, he was offered a double. Obviously ,the service is super inconsistent. They were also pretty unfriendly. For this reason, I'd never order another drink from this bar again. But I might go back and watch more live music and dance! Appears I am not alone with this opinion.

    Wonderboogie May 7th, 2024
    Lori B.

    We enjoyed an awesome 70's cover band, Wonderboogie, on Tuesday 05/07/24. They really rocked out that night, and their retro video stream was glorious with vintage commercials & TV clips. The videos were almost as much fun as the band! I loved that most of the seating options at Rhythm & Riffs had great views of the stage. The sound here was also decent, especially considering this bar is literally in the middle of Mandalay Bay's casino floor. Note, table signage warns of a 2-drink minimum; we brought our bar drinks to a table with zero issues. The good stuff aside, I feel like our bartender could have been more transparent with our drink order. Walking in, we'd found a couple of seats at the bar, and my friend asked about the available liquor for an old-fashioned. After choosing the label she wanted, I ordered my cranberry juice with house vodka. Drinks arrived and I paid. My friend then reviewed the receipt & saw she'd been charged for a double. After waving down our original bartender, he brought over someone else who mansplained that they always make old-fashioned cocktails as doubles, and rather condescendingly implied that we should have known that. I've never regretted a tip more in my life... OK, at least in the past few months. AND, if I had been offered to make MY drink a double for $4 more, I probably would've accepted. But my friend was not asked nor otherwise alerted. As a result, we passed by Rhythm & Riffs at least a dozen more times last week but we chose to not visit again because of this experience.

    Double Johnny
    Michael J.

    Although the ambiance and music were good, the service left much to be desired. When I asked the bartender is there was a server in the seating area, he gave me a bit of an attitude. I told him that I didn't want to take dollars away from the wait staff by ordering from the bar then sitting in the lounge. He said he'll call someone. When the server arrived she greeted me with a brief tude. However, after tipping her, she was surprised and then smiled. That's the smile I was hoping for upon greeting me. Hopefully she greets the next person with that same smile. It was beautiful.

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    Decent bar here at Mandalay Bay. Great at night since there is a band. Cocktail servers are very good here as well.

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    The bartenders are knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The musical acts (the 3 different bands I've seen) do fabulous covers and sound great.

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    Bands were awesome and the people encourage the energy with their willingness to dance often

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    Great lounge bar inside Mandalay Bay to people watch. Go on a Saturday or Sunday night were they have a live band that plays request.

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    If I could rate a zero I would. Our server kept over charging for drinks and my dirty martini was all olive juice.

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    Great night with Phoenix playing! Outstanding band in a great venue with excellent service! Can't wait to come back again!!!

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    This is a great lounge that happened to have a live band performing 80s hits on a Friday night.

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