Not Just Smoke + Mirrors: Eight Cigar Lounge Reimagines Its Reputation

The dark + sexy interior of Eight Cigar Lounge. Photo credit: Mike Kirschbaum/Resorts World

Eight Lounge, the refined cigar bar within Resorts World Las Vegas, is quietly carving out a new identity. No longer simply a sanctuary for aficionados to savor a fine smoke and aged spirit, Eight's re-invention is less about cigars and more about allure. Once the exclusive refuge of high rollers and humidor enthusiasts, this Clique Hospitality gem has become one of the city’s most unexpectedly sexy lounges, redefining what a modern cigar experience can be.

The team at Clique Hospitality recently held an all access tour of their Las Vegas Strip properties to showcase their latest offerings and and Lux Vegas Magazine was on deck. The design is still the same, rich yet approachable — dark woods, glass, and gold accents. But the new vibe and energy is seductive, with a variety of nooks and corners - each with its own character. From intimate corners for whispered conversations to open lounges perfect for girls’ night, deal-making, or date-night rendezvous. It’s moody, magnetic, and quietly luxe.

With approximately 7,000 square feet of swanky interiors and an additional outdoor terrace, the lounge can offer a new experience at every turn. Its layout is deliberately flexible, as what is sure to become the understated “see-and-be-seen” destination.

A personal snap of Eight - Cigar Lounge by The Clique Group

The mixology program is pure alchemy — think rare whiskeys, barrel-aged bourbons, and handcrafted cocktails with a modern twist. Pair that with elevated small bites: truffle sliders, charcuterie, or caviar-topped canapés, and suddenly, you’ve got an experience that rivals the city’s best lounges, minus the predictable crowd.

For Clique Hospitality, the masterminds behind some of the Strip’s most stylish haunts, Eight’s evolution is a money move. By expanding the space’s identity from a cigar bar to a luxury social salon, they’ve opened the doors (and the bar tabs) to a wider, more diverse clientele — particularly women who might’ve never considered a cigar lounge part of their night-out rotation.