🍸 Boujee or Bust: Lisa Vanderpump’s Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace

(Spoiler: it’s giving boujee with a capital B… and maybe a little B.S., but the good kind.)

Let me take you back to my Vegas days, circa 2016–2019, when I was dancing in The Beatles LOVE at The Mirage — yes, the iconic psychedelic circus dream next door. After shows, one of the dancers and I would practically jeté over to Lisa Vanderpump’s bar in Caesars to catch that magical last hour before closing. And let me tell you… it wasn’t just the cocktails that had us coming back… it was the vibe.

*Cirque du Soleil dancers Gelsey and Jordan at Vanderpump Vegas Garden & Lounge in Las Vegas.*

🥂 Picture this:

If Pump and TomTom had a flirty little love child in a secret garden that also dabbled in steampunk fantasy — that’s Vanderpump Cocktail Garden. Chandeliers in bloom, velvet everywhere, and flowers growing out of places flowers probably shouldn’t be. But somehow… it works.

🍸 The Drinks?

Phenomenal. Liquid couture. I don’t know what sorcery goes into Vanderpump’s cocktail menu, but it’s floral, it’s strong, and it photographs like it knows it’s hot. Half the experience is ordering something that looks like it costs $48 and should be sipped in a slow-mo hair flip.

*Jordan and Gelsey at Vanderpump Vegas Garden & Lounge in Las Vegas.*

🍽️ Food?

It’s all tapas, which is code for “we’re classy, but you’ll need a few plates.” But honestly? We never met a dish we didn’t devour. The signature goat cheese balls are obviously a non-negotiable (Lisa, you’ll pry those from our cold, glittery hands), but my personal obsession was that pear grilled cheese. Sweet, salty, gooey perfection. And yes, I fell for the charcuterie board — because I’m a basic bitch and proud of it. Give me meat, cheese, and a tiny jam pot and I’m in heaven.

*Gelsey with Ken Todd at Vanderpump Vegas.*

🌹 Final Thoughts

That said, it’s tiny. Like, “is this a bar or a really luxurious waiting room?” small. So if you’re going on a weekend or during high season, brace yourself. You will wait. But unlike a lot of places in Vegas, this one is actually worth it. I’m not usually the type to stand in line just to sip a drink by a faux peony, but in this case? Girl, I’ll make an exception.