Frommer's Review
Occupying, along with the VooDoo Cafe, two floors in the newer addition to the Rio, the Lounge almost successfully combines Haitian voodoo and New Orleans Creole in its decor and theme. There are two main rooms: one with a large dance floor and stage for live music, and a disco room, which is filled with large video screens and serious light action. Big club chairs in groups form conversation pits, where you might actually be able to have a conversation. The big seller? The bartenders put on a show, a la Tom Cruise in Cocktail. They shake, jiggle, and light stuff on fire. Supposedly, the live music includes Cajun acts, but when it comes down to it, rock seems to rule the day. And if you don't suffer from paralyzing vertigo (who, us?), be sure to check out the dramatic outdoor, multilevel patio, which offers some amazing views of the Strip. The mid- to late-20s crowd is more heavily local than you might expect; the dress code calls for no sneakers, flip-flops, torn jeans, or t-shirts. It's open nightly 5pm to 3am.
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