WrestleMania is more than just a one-night pro wrestling event. In recent years, it has grown to become a week-long takeover of the respective cities it calls home each spring. WrestleMania 41 looks to be even bigger this year as it takes place in Las Vegas, a city with no shortage of sights, sounds and thrills.
WrestleZone was invited by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to preview some of the amenities Las Vegas has to offer. Wrestling fans will have plenty of options to ensure there’s always something to do, and you don’t just have to spend your week sitting ringside.
Check out our guide for where to stay, eat, imbibe, kick back and have some fun, with options for first-time and repeat visitors, foodies, gamblers, sight-seers and everything in between.
Where To Stay in Las Vegas
Resorts World offers three different tiers of great hotels for travelers and really sets the bar for what a Las Vegas hotel offers. The Hilton-owned property opened in 2021 and features more than 3,500 rooms and 117,000 square feet of casino space. You can choose rooms from the Hilton, Conrad and Crockfords brands, all housed in the 59-story tower, each with its own lobby.
The property also boasts more than 40 bars and restaurants on-site, offering everything from casual to fine dining. Resorts World also features several options for entertainment, including the Resorts World Theatre. This 5,000-capacity concert theatre has hosted events and concerts from acts like Janet Jackson and Carrie Underwood, and has upcoming shows with Bert Kreischer and Kevin Hart. Zouk Nightclub is another option, welcoming big acts like T-Pain and Nelly, who both have had residencies in the venue.
Our visit coincided with T-Pain‘s concert, which was quite the experience. We were on stage for the show, which was unexpected and a lot of fun. If you’re looking for an energetic late-night show and don’t want to travel too far from your room, just head downstairs. Zouk also has different VIP options to elevate the experience even more.
Check the calendar for acts scheduled during WrestleMania week.
Getting around Las Vegas is very easy thanks to the Monorail and Loop
There is no shortage of places to stay in Las Vegas, but Resorts World offers various price points (depending on your budget) and makes travel around the Strip very easy. Everything on the Vegas Strip is easily accessible by using the Las Vegas Monorail and Las Vegas Convention Center (Tesla) Loop; the latter has a station under Resorts World.
These two methods of transportation make getting to your events much easier. You need to buy a ticket to ride (a single ride for $3.75 and a day pass is $5) from the Resorts World station, but travel within the LVCC campus routes is free. This year’s WWE World fan experience will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s new West Hall. You can ride the Loop from Resorts World right to the West Hall and save a lot of time compared to walking over.
You can also take the Loop to the Central Station and transfer over to the Las Vegas Monorail, which runs on a nearly 4-mile route up and down the Strip. The LVCC estimates a walk between the West and Central Stations could take up to 25 minutes, but the Loop cuts it down to 2. This not only saves time and avoids road traffic, but the Loop tunnels are cool to look at, too.
Take advantage and use the Monorail and Loop to make your week easier, it certainly shaved a lot of time off several stops on our trip.
Where To Eat
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen
You might have certain expectations or ideas about what might be featured in a Guy Fieri restaurant. However, this trip to Flavortown didn’t disappoint and blew away expectations.
The service and food at Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen was fantastic. Our party was treated to some of Guy’s Famous BBQ Bloody Marys, a whopping 51-oz drink topped with candied bacon, andouille sausage and veggie skewers. We had the opportunity to try multiple items on the menu, including the Fieri Family French Toast. This thick-cut brioche loaf (pictured) came topped with crispy smoked bacon, and brûléed bananas, with maple syrup on the side. The meal wasn’t too sweet, had a lot of crunch and was really good.
Other highlights included the Flavortown Chicken N’ Waffles, which came with a very good cornbread cheddar-jalapeño waffle, and the ‘Off Da Hook Biscuits N’ Gravy. We were there for brunch, but they also have a great dinner menu too.
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen is located in the Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Wally’s
Wally’s is the Las Vegas location of a California staple. This restaurant has great food, and the wine selection is incredible. The restaurant/wine bar boasts more than 8,000 labels of wine, displayed around the walls of the space to create a cool visual experience.
Wally’s offers multiple menus, including brunch, dinner, and a caviar/cheese menu. We went with the Wally’s Breakfast Sandwich for an early breakfast. The toasted brioche bun filled with smoked bacon, a farm-fresh egg, sheep’s milk cheese and heirloom tomatoes didn’t disappoint. Our table also went with the french toast and avocado toast, both solid choices.
Wally’s is located in The District section of Resorts World.
Red Tail
Red Tail is a great space to watch sports and have a bite to eat. The casual dining venue has more than 30 TV screens, private viewing rooms and plenty of arcade games. We watched SmackDown in one of the private rooms and had a great time. The broadcast was loud and we had fun, but it didn’t distract from anything going on inside the main dining area.
As far as food, there are plenty of good handheld options to choose from. The “Thick Chic” chicken sandwich was excellent; it was crispy and moist and paired great with the Greentail side salad. I also tried the Tiger’s Blood mixed drink, which was a real winner. This non-alcoholic watermelon, coconut water, soda, chamoy and tajin combination was light and refreshing. Red Tail has a huge selection of beers and cocktails available, but you’ll also find Las Vegas does a great job accommodating those who don’t drink alcohol with some great options.
Red Tail is also located in The District, just a few doors down from Wally’s.
Beer Park
Beer Park is another great place to watch a game, people watch, or just relax while having a meal or drink. It’s located at Paris, across the street from the famed Fountains of Bellagio.
Beer Park has bar games like giant Jenga and billiards and boasts more than 100 beers on hand. However, the atmosphere also makes Beer Park a great spot. (Thrillist named it one of the Strip’s best rooftop bars.) The Eiffel Tower replica might rise above the hotel, but Beer Park very much makes it feel like you’re kicking back on your porch or at a baseball game with friends.
The bar and grill has a 10,000 square-foot indoor space along with a great outdoor space upstairs. We sat on the outdoor patio and had a great view of the fountains, as well as the many TVs mounted throughout the area. The wings were nice and crispy, but the menu also had some fun options like shrimp ceviche and nachos. The pimento cheeseburger is a great choice, and the portions were generous.
Orla
Orla is a new restaurant by Chef Michael Mina that combines flavorful Mediterranean dishes and a great setting. The restaurant has a great vibe from the moment you walk in. We sat under one of the trees planted inside and enjoyed some assorted breads with tzatziki, smoked eggplant and turmeric butter spreads.
The black harissa-grilled lamb chops were very flavorful, providing a nice level of spice and juiciness. The tomato-ginger glazed salmon was also a hit at our table. If you want something a bit different, you can also order family style-servings of dishes like oven-roasted red snapper or kebab platters.
Orla is located inside Mandalay Bay.
The Tavern at Fontainebleau
The Tavern is a great casual fare restaurant located in Fontainebleau’s near its sportsbook. It’s a great place to watch a game, place a bet, or just hang out with friends.
The menu features elevated bar favorites like wings, bites and nachos, along with steaks and fish and chips. The adobo chicken nachos were a great starter and went quick, and the poke bowl was a solid pick for an entree.
The Tavern was designed with sports in mind, as there are screens everywhere. You won’t miss a moment of a game, including on the 180-degree LED video wall at the center of the venue.
Barry’s Downtown Prime
Come with an appetite because everything we had at Barry’s Downtime Prime was great. You’re greeted with a cool and retro atmosphere from the moment you walk in.
Barry’s is a throwback in many ways, conjuring thoughts of what dining in 1950s and 60s Vegas was like. Our chef (who knew quite a bit about pro wrestling’s golden era) greeted us at our seats. The staff also features a tableside mixologist whipping up old fashioned and Manhattan cocktails. We found another great non-alcoholic drink here too, the “James and the Giant,” a peach-flavored soda mix (if the name didn’t give it away.)
The menu features great cuts of steak like filets and ribeyes, but the rib cap “Barry’s Steak” came recommended and didn’t disappoint. The 12 ounce cut was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. Barry’s has elevated versions of your typical steakhouse favorites like fries and creamed spinach, as well as unexpected hits like Philly cheesesteak eggrolls and lobster potato pierogies.
Barry’s is located in Circa on Fremont Street (right under the original ‘Vegas Vickie’ sign), and enforces a Business/Upscale Casual dress code.
Bonus
BagelMania – The name popped me because of the pseudo-wrestling tie-in, but the food was really good. I kept it “simple” with a bagel sandwich and coffee. There’s also a Pinkbox donut counter inside if you’re looking for pastries. BagelMania is located down the street from ResortsWorld. You can walk, or take the Loop from the hotel to the West Station.
Suns Out, Buns Out is one of the options in the food court inside Resorts World. The Short Rib Breakfast Sandwich really hit the spot. There’s also a Randy’s Donuts inside too. Randy’s advertises 24/7 hours, while Suns Out is open most days from 10:00 PM – 12:00 PM (Sunday is the exception, staying open 10:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
Drink and Play
Flight Club
Flight Club is a “Social Darts” club that puts a fun spin on your traditional dart board games in an upscale setting. (No games of 501 or Cricket here). One of the bars looked like it was built out of an old carousel, which was a nice touch.
Flight Club boasts tech-enabled dart boards that keep score and make games more competitive and fun. The boards also have cameras mounted above them to give the winner more face time (and bragging rights). We played for 90 minutes, but easily would’ve stayed longer if we had time.
The mini poke tacos were a great choice for a light lunch, and the menu also features flatbreads and other small plates and shareables.
Flight Club is located in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip. It’s worth noting that guests must be 21+ after 5 pm daily, and kids under 12 cannot throw darts.
Swingers
Swingers is a great indoor miniature golf “club” for adults. The venue used to be home to a nightclub, but it now hosts multiple floors for mini/crazy golf, arcade games and bars. Swingers features two 9-hole courses that offer a fun challenge with obstacles like windmills and a carousel. The greens mimic the 1920s English countryside, while the projection lighting and effects tie it together to give it an almost whimsical feeling.
While you wait to play a round, you can go upstairs and play arcade and carnival-style games like beer pong and skeeball, or order food and beverages while you wait. We didn’t order food, but Emmy Squared Pizza is on-site serving up Detroit-style pizza, burgers and other appetizers. The drink menu offers mixed and frozen drinks, including a delicious Orange Crush (frozen or spiked)
Be sure to look at the photographs of the celebrities who have “visited” Swingers before, as you might find an “electrifying” pro wrestler or two on the walls.
Swingers is located inside of Mandalay Bay.
Top Golf
Top Golf is another fun spin on driving ranges and the game of golf. We had fun playing “traditional” Top Golf, as well as games with licensed characters like Angry Birds and Sonic The Hedgehog. Top Golf’s Las Vegas location features 120 hitting bays, each one with a HDTV. They also have a 48-foot video wall to track your progress, or to get a great view of the Las Vegas Sphere in the distance.
Top Golf has a wide variety of options on the food and drink menu, including “dirty sodas.” We also opted for the shareable Jumbo Pretzel Board, which comes with soppressata, jalapeño cheddar sausage, various cheeses and fruits, nuts, and a great horseradish Dijon that will clear your sinuses. The facility is open year-round, and even has two pools. You can use Top Golf’s complimentary clubs or bring your own, and have a fun afternoon hitting as the Toptracer technology keeps score for you.
Some of Top Golf involves skill and luck, but it’s a fun game that almost anyone can play. Our game(s) got pretty competitive, and everyone had a great time.
Top Golf is located on Koval Lane, just a short walk from the MGM Monorail Station.
Play Playground
Play Playground is a fun playground created with adults in mind. Put your phone down, climb, jump and run in “the most playful bar in Las Vegas.” The playground features more than 20 games that allow you to be silly and play games that require you to be physical again. Try your luck at the giant magnetic Perfection-style game, or cut loose in the adult bounce house and velcro wall. If you’re feeling up to it, you can channel your inner American Ninja Warrior by running across the balance beam and avoiding obstacles to get the high score.
All of the games are hands-on and make you use some skill, whether you’re a novice or expert. Enjoy mixed drinks and seltzers while you play, or splurge and get bottle service. Play Playground access is 16+, and 21+ to drink.
Play Playground is located in the Luxor Las Vegas.
High Roller
The Las Vegas High Roller is the largest observation wheel in the world. Standing at 550 feet, the High Roller offers stunning 360º views of the Las Vegas Strip and the mountain ranges surrounding the city.
The High Roller is a 30-minute trip from start to finish, providing video and audio to narrate your trip in the glass cabins. Up top, you’ll get great views of the Vegas Sphere, or the Bellagio Fountains if you time it correctly. We did not partake, but the High Roller also offers a “Happy Half Hour” ticket, giving patrons an open bar and bartender in the cabin for the duration of your ride.
The High Roller is located at The LINQ.
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart
Omega Mart is absurd and odd in all of the best ways. This interactive art exhibition is located at AREA15 in Las Vegas. The entrance shows what seems like a quirky little supermarket, but there’s much, much more to the story. The supermarket portion does have items you can purchase, like Ogre Flesh candies and tattooed rotisserie chickens (really!)
However, as you find more doors and secrets built into the exhibit, you find yourself engulfed in the alternate reality world behind Omega Mart. You could easily spend hours here finding little Easter eggs and clues about the story being told throughout the massive exhibit. This is worth a visit, whether you’ve seen another Meow Wolf exhibition or not. It’s fun, weird and interactive, and worth experiencing for yourself.
We’re trying to keep it spoiler-free, but you’ll find something new and engaging around every corner in Omega Mart. Credit to the artists and designers who put so much work into building such an immersive experience.
Spiegelworld Atomic Saloon
Spiegelworld Atomic Saloon is sexy, vulgar, hilarious and just plain fun. We went in blind, not knowing much about the 75-minute stage production, aside from former NWA Women’s Champion Barbi Hayden (aka WOW’s Abilene Maverick)’s previous involvement in the show.
“Welcome to Atomic Saloon Show™, where Madam Boozy Skunkton and her sultry crew roll out the red carpet to the true depths of Sin City, mixing flexible morals with reality-shifting acrobatics,” reads the show’s official synopsis. “Sit back (or on the edge of your seat), and ride this head-spinning fever dream of high-stakes debauchery that pairs hilariously well with a dose of spiritual enlightenment.”
Without giving too much away, Atomic Saloon is obscene, but that’s not all the show is. The performers were hilarious and very talented, and the show also featured impressive acrobatic routines and some audience participation, which made for a well-rounded show. The crowd was constantly laughing and engaged the whole time. It’s really worth checking out, but just know that it’s an 18+ event.
There’s not much of a food menu, but you can get the typical “ballpark” fare like hot dogs and popcorn, or beef jerky and a nut sack. There are also a couple of bars set up in the venue if you want to get a drink before or during the show. The Disco Cowboy, a non-alcoholic drink, was a refreshing mix of milk, cream, cinnamon and honey syrup, and jade leaf matcha powder.
Spiegelworld Atomic Saloon is located inside Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort
Glitter Gulch Tiki Bar
Glitter Gulch Tiki Bar takes its name from the downtown Las Vegas area it’s located in. The decor is themed appropriately; it’s dark, moody and looks like you’re in a tropical setting instead of the desert. Each booth and the main bar are built to look like straw huts, adding to the fun atmosphere of the space.
The menu at Glitter Gulch has various tiki drinks that come in collectible cups (our table got some with a Stranger Things Demogorgon and a flamingo). Choose from traditional tiki drinks, “Scorpion bowls,” and Dole soft serves, among other frozen cocktails and mocktails.
The staff was very friendly and helped choose the right drinks, including one that was lit on fire as it was placed on the table. Stop in if you’re downtown or near the Freemont Street Experience for a drink or two. Glitter Gulch also has a food menu featuring tropical-themed plates like the Luau Platter and Tiki Island Lunch.
Glitter Gulch Tiki Bar is located on N 4th Street right around the corner from The D and the Four Queens Casino.
Montecristo Cigar Bar
Montecristo Cigar Bar offers a very relaxed and fun environment. You can enjoy yourself whether you’re a cigar aficionado or a non-smoker just getting a drink with friends.
The humidor, one of the largest in Las Vegas, features more than 300 cigar brands, and the staff works with you to ensure you get a flavor you want. The building also features a state-of-the-art ventilation system so you don’t leave smelling like smoke.
The space has French-inspired decor and it is filled with leather couches and armchairs, giving it a very cool and laidback “man cave” or lounge vibe. The Montecristo has a 208-inch video wall and multiple screens throughout the venue, also making it a great spot to watch a game.
Montecristo Cigar Bar is located inside Paris Las Vegas.
Where To Watch
Allegiant Stadium
WrestleMania 41 takes place at Allegiant Stadium, so of course this is the first place you’ll want to be. The stadium is a state-of-the-art marvel with plenty of features to make gameday (or match day) more enjoyable. Allegiant Stadium is conveniently located right near the Las Vegas Strip. It’s fully enclosed and climate-controlled with a capacity of 65,000, so you don’t have to worry about weather being a factor. Simply put, Allegiant Stadium passes the flush test in more ways than one.
Allegiant Stadium looks futuristic on the outside (it’s been compared to a Roomba or the Death Star in the past). However, there’s a lot going on inside (including a club that takes up an entire endzone), showing an attention to detail and a love for the history of Las Vegas and the Raiders.
Las Vegas artist Michael Godard curated the art collection seen around the stadium, including paintings of Elvis Presley in a Raiders uniform and prints of showgirls and neon signs. (Our tour guide shared that Godard painted martini glasses into his work — see if you can find them!)
They also have a lot of local flavors on site, like Abuela’s Tacos, Evil Pie and Rollin’ Smoke BBQ, along with gameday staples like hot dogs, pizza and nachos. There aren’t any tours currently advertised for WrestleMania week, but give yourself some extra time (if possible) and you can walk around and look at some of the art displays before WrestleMania. Don’t forget to stop by the Al Davis Memorial Torch, the world’s tallest free-standing 3D-printed structure.
T-Mobile Arena
SmackDown and RAW will take place at T-Mobile Arena on April 18 and 21.
T-Mobile Arena boasts great sight lines throughout the arena and plenty of premium seating options. The venue has 44 Luxury Suites, 2 Party Suites and 8 Event Level Suites, and more than two dozen private loge boxes. One cool feature comes high above the arena floor with the Hyde Lounge. This space, a 21+ area which includes the Stella Artois Lounge and Avion Tequila Terrace, extends over the arena seating for unprecedented viewing spaces. (Oh, and it has perks like bottle service, DJs and VIP elevator access).
Premium tickets for both RAW and Smackdown are available now.
T-Mobile Arena was definitely built with the spectacle of Las Vegas in mind. During our tour, we also got to see the impressive production suite which helps put on events. It really gives you an understanding of how much work goes into each event, and how the team at T-Mobile tries to work with a tenant to ensure they get the show they expect.
T-Mobile Arena has pizza, burgers and nachos, but they also have some elevated options and local favorites like Pizza Forte and Freed’s Bakery. You can use the Las Vegas Monorail to get to the building; T-Mobile Arena currently offers 20% off Unlimited Ride Passes.
CircaMania
If you can’t make it to either night of WrestleMania and still want to catch the action, Circa Resort and Casino is throwing a weekend-long party with an incredible viewing experience. CircaMania runs from Wednesday, April 16 through Monday, April 21. The adults-only venue will host a live filming of Insight with Chris Van Vliet, as well as watch parties at its incredible Stadium Swim venue.
Van Vliet’s show will feature in-depth conversations and “special guest appearances from wrestling legends” on Thursday, April 17 at Circa’s Galaxy Ballroom. Busted Open Radio will also be on hand that afternoon for a taping of its Master’s Class podcast on Circa’s impressive 60th floor, outside the Legacy Club.
You can also catch both nights of WrestleMania 41 on Circa’s gigantic 143-foot, 14-million-pixel screen at Stadium Swim. The popular poolside spot boasts a 4,000-person capacity and features six temperature-controlled pools, a pyrotechnic display and other visual effects. Photos do not do it justice; reservations are open now.
