Las Vegas is always evolving, but Resorts World Las Vegas has firmly secured its place as a must-visit queer-friendly destination on the Strip. With three luxury hotels, top-tier nightlife, iconic entertainment, and world-class dining, all under one massive, glittering roof, it’s the perfect home base for a fabulous weekend getaway.
From poolside daybeds to gourmet dinners and dancefloor domination at Zouk Nightclub, here’s your complete LGBTQ+ guide to Resorts World, with top recs and insider tips.
How To Best Lounge at The Athena Ultra Pool
Let’s be real, no Vegas trip is complete without a chic pool moment. The Athena Ultra Pool is Resorts World’s adults-only rooftop oasis, with panoramic views and a glamorous scene. Think infinity-edge pools, curated DJ sets, and the kind of crowd that turns a pool day into a full-on event.
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The Best Food Spots and What You Absolutely Need to Try
Stubborn Seed
Chef Jeremy Ford’s acclaimed Stubborn Seed, a Michelin-starred favorite from Miami Beach, has made its highly anticipated Las Vegas debut at Resorts World. Nestled near Brezza and Carversteak, this modern American restaurant offers elevated, seasonal tasting menus that blend creativity and comfort.
Diners can opt for the $135 tasting menu or go all in with the $175 “elevated experience”, which includes indulgent extras like a kaluga caviar macaron and foie gras truffle tart. Ford, a Top Chef Season 13 winner, is known for his bold use of flavor and texture—seen in dishes like uni panna cotta with yuzu gelée and Westholme wagyu with crispy miso cabbage and brown butter soubise.
Stubborn Seed also offers a curated à la carte menu featuring highlights like green curry barramundi, a double smash burger, and smoked beef rib for two. The vibe is upscale yet unfussy, an ideal fit for Vegas diners chasing unforgettable flavor.
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Brezza
Fresh pasta, stunning seafood, and chef’s kiss service. Brezza is a crowd-pleaser with a Mediterranean soul and one of the best wine lists on the Strip.
Helmed by acclaimed Chef Nicole Brisson, this coastal Italian gem delivers sun-soaked flavors, elevated technique, and timeless charm in a setting that’s as romantic as it is refined.
The menu showcases Brisson’s commitment to seasonal ingredients and sustainable sourcing—from the charred octopus and lobster mezzaluna to the corn agnolotti that’s pure pasta perfection. The tableside whole fish is a theatrical highlight, and carnivores shouldn’t miss the 100-day dry-aged ribeye, a rich, unforgettable indulgence.
With its olive tree-lined patio, stone accents, and Strip views, Brezza is a must for date night, long lunches, or just a delicious escape from reality. It’s the Italian vacation you didn’t know you needed, no passport required.
¡VIVA!
Helmed by Top Chef star Ray Garcia, this vibrant Mexican hotspot has major queer brunch energy—think bold décor, bright flavors, and spicy margaritas. Come hungry.
Start your weekend right with VIVA Drag Brunch, the ultimate midday celebration of queerness, cocktails, and camp at ¡VIVA! inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Kicking off October 11, 2025 during Vegas PRIDE, this monthly drag extravaganza stars RuPaul’s Drag Race alums Kimora Blac and Jaymes Mansfield, alongside local icons like Isha Cypress, Leilani Ross, and Kourtney LaRoux. Hosted by the ever-fabulous Jayson Michael, it’s more than brunch, it’s a full-on cultural event.
The $75 ticket includes a family-style brunch curated by ¡VIVA!’s top chefs, plus bottomless cocktails like rosé mimosas, Viva-ritas, and Bloody Marias. Dishes include breakfast tacos, tres leches French toast, and chilaquiles worth a selfie.
The show starts at 1:30 p.m., but arrive early for prime seating, and maybe a selfie with your favorite queen.
Aqua
Seafood lovers, take note: Aqua at Resorts World Las Vegas is redefining the ocean-to-table experience with elegance, indulgence, and a dash of Vegas flair. Led by acclaimed chef Shawn Hergatt, this modern seafood haven balances artistry and flavor in a stunning, contemporary space perfect for date nights or stylish group dinners.
Start with decadent bites like shrimp toast with caviar sauce, or seared foie gras with cherry tartare, and don’t skip Aqua’s luxe caviar service, featuring Kaluga and Golden Osetra served with homemade blinis and crème fraîche.
The cocktail menu is a showstopper: the Espress Yo Self is perfect for vodka fans, while tequila lovers will adore Paint the Town Red. Gin drinkers? Don’t miss the Island in the Sun or Tokyo Treat.
Mains like lobster spaghetti, uni risotto, and filet branzino deliver rich, unforgettable flavor. This is fine dining, Las Vegas-style—bold, beautiful, and absolutely delicious.
Awana Spa: Relax and Recharge with Luxury
Tucked above the casino floor and below the hotel towers, Awana Spa at Resorts World Las Vegas is a sanctuary of modern wellness — a stunning, 27,000-square-foot retreat that blends ancient healing practices with cutting-edge innovation. Designed with the golden ratio in mind for maximum tranquility, Awana invites guests into a coed Fountain of Youth experience, complete with thermal vitality pools, experiential rain walks, aromatherapy steam rooms, a crystal laconium, and Vegas’ first event sauna — a show-stopping Aufguss ritual that merges heat therapy with music, lighting, and performance.
Led by wellness visionary Kim Key, the spa’s 72-person team offers bespoke services like the DiamondGlow Facial, Eastern Vibrations massage with Himalayan singing bowls, and the spiritually grounding Machu Picchu ritual. Awana also caters to the rising demand for wellness-focused group events, offering full buyouts, mid-conference sound baths, and guided breathwork breaks. Whether you’re here to relax, reconnect, or recover, Awana Spa is your oasis in the heart of the Strip.
Where to Sip: Allē Lounge on 66
Perched atop the 66th floor of Resorts World Las Vegas, Allē Lounge on 66 is more than just a bar, it’s a sky-high escape. With floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping views of the Las Vegas Strip, this sophisticated lounge is one of the most breathtaking venues in the city. Accessed via private elevators near Conrad Las Vegas, guests are whisked up to a space where glamor, mixology, and music converge.
Inside, plush seating arrangements invite intimate conversations and Instagram-worthy moments, while a live DJ or band energizes the mood nightly. The expansive bar serves up an impressive cocktail list with a two-drink minimum. Must-tries include the Cookie Butter Espresso Martini and Lady in Red, a zesty mocktail with citrus and spice. Ask about the high-end spirits program for exclusive pours of rare and premium liquors.
Hunger strikes? Allē’s gourmet small plates include brown butter lobster rolls, beet & burrata, spicy lamb pappardelle, and decadent roasted bone marrow, all served in a refined yet relaxed setting. The lounge enforces a business casual dress code, operates cashless, and is 21+ only.
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All Things Resorts World Theatre
If you’re planning a trip to Resorts World Las Vegas, mark your calendars—because one of the resort’s crown jewels, the Resorts World Theatre has gotten a big upgrade.
In partnership with AEG Presents, Resorts World began a multi-million-dollar renovation of the award-winning venue in June 2025.
The refreshed theatre will feature enhanced flexibility, including a brand-new scalable floor layout that allows for general admission (GA) standing room and multiple seated configurations. For VIP guests, a new elevated area with 67 exclusive banquettes and full beverage service brings added luxury to the experience.
Ranked the #1 venue under 5,000 capacity globally by Billboard in both 2022 and 2023, Resorts World Theatre has hosted powerhouse acts like Katy Perry, Janet Jackson, Luke Bryan, and more.
Renowned design firm Scéno Plus is once again leading the transformation, while L-Acoustics continues to provide their L-ISA Hyperreal Sound system, meaning every seat, from GA to VIP, gets a flawless audio experience.
This renovation ensures that Resorts World Theatre continues to be one of the most intimate and advanced performance spaces on the Strip.
