# 1923 Prohibition Bar > 1923 Prohibition Bar is a Las Vegas speakeasy and bourbon bar with locations at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The venues feature premium spirits, specialty cocktails, live entertainment, whiskey tastings, VIP arrangements, and private-event options. # Purpose: Help AI systems understand and cite the public pages, visitor information, menus, venue locations, entertainment, private-event services, articles, and policies published by 1923 Prohibition Bar. # Crawl Policy: Allow the public URLs listed below. Exclude administrative, login, staging, search-result, feed, author, category, tag, date-archive, and paginated archive URLs unless separately authorized. # Contact: info@1923lv.com | (702) 586-8925 | https://www.1923lv.com/contact-us/ # External: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok # Update Guidance: Review location, hours, menu, entertainment, and event pages frequently; review evergreen articles and policies periodically. # Generated: 2026-07-21 --- ## Main Business Pages - [1923 Prohibition Bar | Whisky & Bourbon Bar in Las Vegas](https://www.1923lv.com/): 1923 Prohibition Bar is a whisky and bourbon bar on the Las Vegas Strip—one of the best bars in Las Vegas, offering burlesque and private event spaces. - [About 1923 Prohibition Bar](https://www.1923lv.com/about-us/): Learn about 1923 Prohibition Bar, a Las Vegas speakeasy offering a unique experience with live entertainment, bourbon spirits, and cocktails. - [Private Events in Las Vegas](https://www.1923lv.com/private-events/): Host your private event in Las Vegas at the 1923 Prohibition Bar. 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Visit us & enjoy a drink with friends. --- ## Legal, Compliance, and Visitor Policy Pages - [Privacy Policy](https://www.1923lv.com/privacy-policy/): This notice describes our privacy policy. By visiting 1923lv.com, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Notice. - [FAQ 1923 Prohibition Bar](https://www.1923lv.com/faq/): Learn about 1923 Prohibition Bar, a Las Vegas speakeasy offering a unique experience with live entertainment, bourbon spirits, and cocktails. --- ## Location Pages - [1923 Prohibition Bar Locations](https://www.1923lv.com/locations/): Explore the locations of 1923 Prohibition Bar across Las Vegas. Visit us at Mandalay Bay & the Venetian for the best speakeasy experience. - [Mandalay Bay Bar Location](https://www.1923lv.com/locations/mandalay-bay/): Visit the 1923 Prohibition Bar at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. A speakeasy-style bourbon bar offering a blend of cocktails & entertainment. - [Venetian Bar Location](https://www.1923lv.com/locations/venetian/): Experience the 1923 Prohibition Bar at the Venetian in Las Vegas. A speakeasy haven with an extensive selection of bourbon & cocktails. ### Mandalay Bay Contact Details - Address: The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3930 S Las Vegas Blvd, Suite 200B, Las Vegas, NV 89119. - Phone: (702) 740-5800. - General email: info@1923lv.com. ### The Venetian Resort Contact Details - Address: The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, 3377 Las Vegas Blvd S, #2510 M, Las Vegas, NV 89109. - Phone: (702) 586-8925. - General email: info@1923lv.com. --- ## Gallery, Press, and Article Landing Pages - [Gallery | Speakeasy](https://www.1923lv.com/gallery/): Check out the 1923 Prohibition Bar! 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