Nobhill

11/14/06

Cocktails, decor, music and mandatory table dancing -- what more do you need?

by freebie_grabber at Citysearch

I was lucky enough to arrive here fairly early in the evening with a group of friends, which meant we got decent seating immediately. Our original plan was to have a drink or two and be on our way, but once we realized what Centrifuge was all about, we stayed for several hours! Our scantily-clad (and very hot) cocktail waitress kept the drinks coming with little or no delay. The music and service is interrupted at regular intervals in order for the staff to hop up on the bar and dance for about 1 minute straight as steam/smoke appears out of nowhere and the middle column behind the bar changes shape. As the night progressed, the bar became packed -- literally. I almost felt sorry for the latecomers as they tried to squeeze past each other, jockeying for position at the bar. The only downside of this venue is that I don't get to see Groove Kitty perform on stage -- Centrifuge used to be a stage near the lion exhibit. Oh well -- the memory of Groove Kitty's metal-friendly female guitarist lives on nonetheless!

• Pros: If you liked playing with Transformers as a kid, this is THE place to drink.
• Cons: Crowded, somewhat expensive, noisy

10/06/06

Have to check it out if staying at MGM Grand

by han1974 at Citysearch

My girlfriend & I just returned from Vegas, where we stayed at MGM Grand. We were disappointed that we didn't get to go to Centrifuge on our first day there, as we enjoyed a late dinner before returning to the hotel around midnight (Sunday night), only to find Centrifuge CLOSED!!! What - a popular bar in a major Strip hotel closed at midnight on a Sunday night?!? Needless to say, we were disappointed, so we made sure to return 2 nights later. We only stopped by for a nightcap, but it was definitely a cool place to have a drink or two, especially if you can catch the bartenders dancing on top of the bar to "Sexyback" by Justin Timberlake...Centrifuge had a very cool, hip vibe about it, but is unpretentious unlike too many other places on the Strip...

• Pros: dancing bartenders, hip

10/07/05

Have to go

by bemar at Citysearch

Love this place.. its a must for all my Vegas trips

Staff is down to earth if you treat them nice, they are just as nice back to you.

Decor is awesome.. Music loud enough that you dont hear what other people are talking about, but soft enough to hear everyone @ your table.

Lighting is dim but not to dim.

Good times. Every city should have a bar with class like this.

• Pros: staff, good music, place to relax
• Cons: EXPENSIVE , tap beers