Liam's Den & Bubble Bar

Liam's Den & Bubble Bar inside Fontainebleau is what happens when someone decides Vegas needs a champagne bar that doesn't take itself too seriously. And honestly? We did need that. This place feels like stumbling into a party your cool friend threw in their very expensive living room—intimate, just pretentious enough, and weirdly welcoming for a spot that's basically built around sparkling wine.

The Bubbles For Less Trouble

Happy hour runs 4pm to 7pm daily, and this is where Liam's gets interesting. Champagne by the glass drops to $12-15, which is genuinely nuts for the Fontainebleau and for bubbles that aren't total swill. They rotate the selection, but you'll usually find Prosecco, Cava, and solid domestic sparklers in the mix. The Champagne Cocktails during happy hour—think French 75s, Bellinis, and their signature spritzes—run around $14, which is less than a well vodka soda costs elsewhere on the Strip. Beer and wine drinkers aren't left out either with $8 drafts and $10 wine pours.

Why The Vibe Actually Works

Fontainebleau spent a billion dollars on this property and somehow didn't make everything feel sterile. Liam's is cozy by design—exposed brick, warm lighting, bartenders who remember your name after one visit. It's set up for socializing, not people-watching, which means you might actually talk to the humans you're with. The crowd skews slightly older than the pool party animals upstairs, which is refreshing when you want a drink without the bass drop.

Food Worth Eating While Buzzed

Don't sleep on the Small Plates Menu. The Truffle Popcorn is exactly as ridiculous as it sounds and weirdly addictive. Wagyu Sliders hit that umami spot when the bubbles are hitting your bloodstream. The Charcuterie Board is shareable and actually curated, not just thrown-together meat scraps. Everything's priced to move during happy hour, so order like you're trying to forget something.

The Real Talk

Liam's isn't trying to be the cheapest happy hour on the Strip—that's never gonna happen at Fontainebleau. But it's the most approachable luxury experience you'll find, and that's worth something. Come here for first dates, for out-of-town friends who want to see "nice" Vegas, or for yourself when you want to feel fancy without the pretension tax. The bubbles will still hurt tomorrow, but your wallet won't.