Nevada finally has real, legal places to consume cannabis—but the scene is still emerging and looks different from a bar crawl. Below is an up-to-date guide to what’s open, how these lounges operate, what you’ll find inside, and which licenses make it all possible.
What’s open right now?
State-licensed (open to the public):
- DAZED! Consumption Lounge at Planet 13 — 2548 W. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas (inside the Planet 13 Entertainment Complex). Planet 13’s lounge features eclectic art, “bong chandeliers,” and a menu oriented to on-site consumption. It’s adjacent to Planet 13’s mega-dispensary, and guests buy their preferred products and then consume next door in the lounge.
Tribal (not regulated by the state CCB, but legally operating on sovereign land):
- Sky High Lounge at NuWu Cannabis — 1235 Paiute Cir., Las Vegas (Las Vegas Paiute Tribe). Nevada’s original lounge (launched pre-CCB program) continues to host consumption, dab bars, and events on tribal land.
Recently closed / limited to private events:
- Smoke & Mirrors (Thrive Cannabis Marketplace) — 2975 S. Sammy Davis Jr. Dr., Las Vegas. Las Vegas’ first state-licensed lounge opened in February 2024 and closed to the public in April 2025, citing costs and regulatory limits; it has pivoted to private events. MORE ABOUT HERE: (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Note: Nevada issued many conditional lounge approvals, but only a small number have opened so far.
What to expect inside a Nevada cannabis lounge
- On-site consumption only. Lounges are designed like cocktail bars without alcohol: comfortable seating, music/DJs, menus, and table service—often with zero-proof, THC-infused mocktails. Unfinished products can’t leave the premises. MORE ABOUT HERE: (Food & Wine)
- No alcohol, tobacco, or nicotine. Nevada rules prohibit alcohol and nicotine products in lounges. Expect non-alcoholic beverages and sometimes food; outside cannabis is generally not allowed. MORE ABOUT HERE: (Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board)
- Ventilation & safety. State rules require air-quality controls, age-21+ entry, server training, and product limits per transaction to manage dosing and impairment.
- Experiential menus. Expect flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, and “ready-to-consume” items, plus accessories for on-site use. Pricing and formats vary by venue; Planet 13/Dazed highlights premium presentation, while NuWu’s Sky High runs frequent events.
Can you buy cannabis at the lounge?
Yes—within strict bounds. Nevada’s consumption-lounge regulation (NCCR 15) allows lounges to offer for sale single-use and ready-to-consume cannabis products for on-premises consumption only. You can’t take leftovers out, and lounges can’t sell alcohol or nicotine products.
How it works in practice:
- At retail-attached lounges (e.g., DAZED! at Planet 13), you select cannabis through the dispensary’s system, then consume next door in the lounge—often via table service. Media coverage emphasizes “buy next door, consume in the lounge,” which is consistent with the retail-attached model. MORE ABOUT HERE: (Eater Vegas)
- At independent lounges (stand-alone), rules still limit sales to on-site, single-use/ready-to-consume formats and prohibit taking products off-site. (Few of these are open yet.)
You may see conflicting blog posts saying lounges can’t sell product at all; Nevada’s Regulation 15 text controls and explicitly contemplates on-premises sales of single-use/ready-to-consume items. Always defer to the CCB regulations and the lounge’s posted rules.
Which license is required?
Nevada created lounges under Assembly Bill 341 (2021) and the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) adopted Regulation 15. The CCB issues two types of lounge licenses:
- Retail Cannabis Consumption Lounge (attached to a licensed dispensary) and
- Independent Cannabis Consumption Lounge (stand-alone, not co-located with a dispensary).
The state also set aside independent licenses for social equity applicants.
In short: operating a lounge requires a CCB lounge license (retail-attached or independent). Retail sales for the attached dispensary continue under its retail establishment license, while the lounge follows NCCR 15 for on-premise consumption, product formats, and safety rules.
Typical lounge rules (what guests should know)
- 21+ only; valid ID required.
- No alcohol/tobacco/nicotine. Non-alcoholic beverage menus are common; some venues add mocktails.
- No outside cannabis; no take-home. Products purchased for on-site use must be consumed before you leave. READ MORE: (Cannabis Business Times)
- Purchase limits apply per visit (e.g., caps on usable cannabis at one time). Staff are trained to discuss dose and options.
- Expect service fees or premium pricing. Hospitality add-ons (table service, device rentals, events) are part of the model. (The Nevada Independent)
The experience: how Nevada lounges differ from “just smoking at home”
- Hospitality + compliance. Think curated experiences, trained staff, and upscale interiors—especially at DAZED!—rather than a bare-bones smoking room.
- Mocktails vs. cocktails. Nevada’s alcohol ban in lounges spurred creative, THC-infused beverage programs (and zero-proof options), a signature of the Las Vegas scene.
- Tourism fit. For visitors who can’t consume in casinos or most hotels, lounges provide a lawful place to partake. MORE ABOUT HERE: (AP News)
The fine print: why there aren’t more lounges (yet)
Although regulators approved many conditional licenses, only a couple have opened—and one closed—because of high build-out costs, operational limits (no alcohol, tight dosing rules, on-site-only sales), and uneven demand. Industry watchers still see potential as operators refine programming (ticketed events, chef pairings, etc.). MORE ABOUT HERE: (SFGATE)
Quick reference: addresses & status (Oct. 24, 2025)
| Venue | Address | Status / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DAZED! Consumption Lounge (Planet 13) | 2548 W. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas | Open; retail-attached lounge; buy at Planet 13 & consume in lounge. |
| Sky High Lounge (NuWu Cannabis) | 1235 Paiute Cir., Las Vegas | Open (Tribal); operates on Paiute sovereign land (outside CCB rules). |
| Smoke & Mirrors (Thrive) | 2975 S. Sammy Davis Jr. Dr., Las Vegas | Closed to public / private events as of April 2025. |
Bottom line
Nevada lounges are real—and worth a visit if you want a legal, curated place to enjoy cannabis—just don’t expect a bar with weed. You’ll buy single-use/ready-to-consume products for on-site use, choose from mocktails and device options, and follow stricter rules than a typical nightlife venue. Before you go, check each lounge’s current hours and house policies (they change), and bring a valid ID.