Commonwealth Two-Story Cocktail Tavern, Fremont Rooftop & Hidden Laundry Room Speakeasy at Commonwealth & The Laundry Room
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Verified 95/100 · 2026-10-31 · Verified Fremont East Rooftop & Speakeasy Buyout Dossier
Outside AV Permitted ($0 Liaison Fee) ★ 4.0 Google (789)

Commonwealth & The Laundry Room

Commonwealth Two-Story Cocktail Tavern, Fremont Rooftop & Hidden Laundry Room Speakeasy

Pre-Prohibition brick tavern on Fremont East crowned by a string-lit skyline rooftop deck—plus a hidden 22-seat secret VIP speakeasy ('The Laundry Room') behind a false door for C-suite breakouts.

525 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 · 10-min transfer from World Market Center (5-Min Ride), Circa (4-Min Walk) & LVCC North/West (10-Min Ride) · 16 mins to LAS Airport
Seated Rounds 90
Reception 300
Theater —
Classroom —
Board / U 22
Floor Area 6,000 sf
Ceiling 15 ft
Sightlines Column-Free

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All-In Budget Estimate: Commonwealth Two-Story Cocktail Tavern, Fremont Rooftop & Hidden Laundry Room Speakeasy (180 Guests)

0% Default · 9% LET Only If Live Act

Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · Includes Nevada's statutory +32.2% service-and-tax stack upfront.

Statutory Cost Line Item Standard Weekday Tier-1 Convention Week
Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment $11,000 $24,000
Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee $1,500 $1,500
Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal $12,500 $25,500
Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · NRS 372
$2,750 $5,610
Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) $1,277 $2,605
Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) $0 $0
True Out-the-Door Total
+32.2% statutory stack above quoted minimum
$16,527
$92 / guest all-in
$33,715
$187 / guest all-in

Statutory Note: Exempt ($0) for private background music & executive remarks. Adds +9% (+$1,125 weekday) only if booking a live band, ticketed admission, or public performance.

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Ideal Program Fit

When to book Commonwealth Two-Story Cocktail Tavern, Fremont Rooftop & Hidden Laundry Room Speakeasy

  • 120–300 pax developer nights, cybersecurity (Black Hat/DEF CON) socials & SaaS sponsors wanting a rooftop party + secret 22-seat C-suite speakeasy under one roof
  • Planners seeking turnkey DJ sound and craft cocktails under $140/guest OTD

Candid Producer Considerations

When to consider another room

  • Seated 200-person plated gala dinners or groups requiring elevator access to the 2nd-floor roof for all guests

Verified Google Reviews · Commonwealth

What guests note about the room & hospitality

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“Great vibes and awesome atmosphere. The live dj/guitar player was killing it. Happy hour from 7-9 was an unbelievable deal with 4 dollar well drinks. As the space filled in, it got really cozy yet it wasn't too loud. I highly recommend it!”

Paul Cray ★ 5.0 · 4 years ago

“Had great views the music was good the drinks were okay the entrance was a little expensive but it was hot in the building and out of the building but it had a breeze outside so we pretty much stayed on the balcony the attached pics are my…”

MariaLuiza Juarez ★ 5.0 · 2 years ago

20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier

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Unredacted Venue Specification

01
Identity & Access Exact Space Identity & Curbside Drop-Off
525 E Fremont St right beneath the iconic glowing Fremont East neon sign; charter shuttles drop 100 feet away at 6th & Carson so guests step straight into a badge-checked brick foyer. Physical address: 525 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101.
02
Architecture Usable Square Footage & Natural Light
6,000 usable sq. ft. with 15-ft ceiling clearance. Features natural daylight or private outdoor terrace/patio access.
03
Capacities Verified Fire-Marshal & BEO Layout Capacities
Seated Rounds: 90 · Standing Cocktail: 300 · Boardroom / U-Shape: 22
04
Acoustics Acoustic Isolation & Door Privacy
Dedicated private closeable doors for confidential keynotes and executive toast audio. Built-in two-tier VIP architecture: host 150–300 guests across the ground-floor crystal-chandelier tavern and open-air Rooftop Deck while issuing golden text-passwords to your top 22 C-suite whales for the hidden, soundproof 'Laundry Room' speakeasy inside!
05
Corridor Timing Badge-to-Door Convention Walk & Airport Timing
Nearest anchor facility: World Market Center (5-Min Ride), Circa (4-Min Walk) & LVCC North/West (10-Min Ride). 10-minute peak shuttle/rideshare transfer; 16 minutes from Harry Reid International (LAS). Anchors the pedestrian-friendly 500 block of East Fremont Street—4 minutes on foot from Circa's Garage Mahal and 10 minutes up I-15/Main St from LVCC.
06
Contracting Pricing Structure & Minimum Spend Mechanics
$1,500 security/sound setup + $11K midweek / $24K+ CES, Black Hat, DEMA & Las Vegas Market full-building bar/catering minimum (+22% service fee taxed at 8.375% under Nevada NRS 372.025—exceptional ~$95–$135/guest OTD party economics!).
07
Statutory Math Mandatory Admin Charge & Nevada Sales Tax Stack
Charges a 22% mandatory administrative/service fee (subject to Nevada sales tax under NRS 372) plus 8.375% Clark County sales tax.
08
Tax Compliance Nevada 9% Live Entertainment Tax (LET) Rules
0% Nevada LET on closed invitation-only corporate buyouts running house DJ sets; charging public cover or billing ticketed bands triggers 9% NRS 368A LET.
09
AV & COI Outside AV Vendor Policy & COI Requirements
Outside AV Permitted ($0 Liaison Fee). Turnkey rooftop and downstairs DJ booths + club sound systems are permanently installed, and outside photographers, vinyl DJs, or branding crews enter at $0 outside-AV fee with COI!
10
Sightlines Ceiling Clearance, Columns & Rigging Points
15 ft ceiling · 100% column-free sightlines across the main floor. 15-foot pressed-tin & exposed-brick downstairs parlor paired with an open-air rooftop overlooking Fremont East neon and Downtown towers.
11
Connectivity Dedicated Power Drops, Hardline & Wi-Fi Pricing
Dedicated 20A rooftop and ground-floor DJ power, venue fiber Wi-Fi, and strong open-roof 5G.
12
Logistics & Labor Freight Dock Load-In & Union Jurisdictions
Non-union standalone Downtown building—load cases and signage straight off E Fremont / 6th St alley prior to 5:00 PM ($0 drayage).
13
Culinary & Bar Catering Execution, Bar Tiers & Dietary Protocols
World-renowned bespoke speakeasy mixology inside The Laundry Room, high-speed craft cocktail bars on both main levels, and partnered Downtown chef catering stations (sliders, wood-fired tacos, sushi, artisanal charcuterie) set across the parlor.
14
Brand Activations Custom Branding, Wraps & Wayfinding Permissions
Custom Fremont Street sidewalk A-frame check-in, custom secret-password cards for The Laundry Room VIPs, rooftop DJ-booth logo wrap, and neon photo backdrops.
15
Operations Load-In Window, Curfew & Strike Overtime
Early-evening 6:00 PM–9:30 PM corporate buyouts or full-night 7:00 PM–1:00 AM takeovers.
16
Risk & Terms Deposit Schedule, Attrition & Final Guarantee
50% deposit upon signature, balance 14 days prior; final guest guarantee locked 7 business days out.
17
Accessibility ADA Routing, Private Restrooms & Coach Staging
Ground-floor tavern & Laundry Room speakeasy are zero-step ADA accessible (upstairs open-air rooftop is stair-accessed); coaches stage on 6th St / Carson commercial curb or Garage Mahal.
18
Attendee Policy 21+ Casino Floor Rules & Under-21 Access
Strict 21+ ID Check Required. Strict 21+ government photo ID enforced across Commonwealth and The Laundry Room.
19
Hotel Adjacency Parent Resort Integration & Room-Block Strategy
Operates inside Commonwealth & The Laundry Room as an independent non-casino venue — rapid street-level Uber/coach drop-off without a 15-minute casino floor hike.
20
Verification Direct Venue Settlement & Audit Provenance
Contracts and deposits settle directly with Commonwealth & The Laundry Room (zero layered DMC markup). Verified 2026-10-31 via Verified Fremont East Rooftop & Speakeasy Buyout Dossier (Audit score 95/100).
Las Vegas Spatial Corridor & Badge-to-Door Map
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Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing

Downtown Fremont, Circa & World Market Center Corridor

Anchors the pedestrian-friendly 500 block of East Fremont Street—4 minutes on foot from Circa's Garage Mahal and 10 minutes up I-15/Main St from LVCC.

5:00 PM Show-Break Note: Circa Resort & Casino enforces a strict 21+ government photo ID scan at every perimeter entrance (including Barry's Downtown Prime and Legacy Club); route groups with 18–20 year-old interns or university fellows to The Mob Museum or Carson Kitchen instead.
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Tailored Event Budget

Scope Commonwealth Two-Story Cocktail Tavern, Fremont Rooftop & Hidden Laundry Room Speakeasy with production & guest rooms

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Exposes Nevada 24% Admin + 8.375% Tax
Direct venue & vendor settlement · No DMC markup

Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $12,500 base + 22% admin ($2,750) + 8.375% tax ($1,277)

Venue-Only OTD
$16,527
Venue / Guest
$92/pax
Regional Deal Desk & Tax JurisdictionLas Vegas, Nevada Office (8.375% NV · 9% LET · 13.38% Tax)
01

Event Archetype

25 – 500+ pax
03Duration (Days)
05Finish & Resort Tier
06

Modular Vendor & Hotel Block Stack

3-Bid Local Pricing · No Hotel Exclusivity Markup
True Out-the-Door Range180 Guests · 1 Day
Low
$36,139
Mid Benchmark
$42,103
High
$49,470
Per-Guest Out-the-Door
$234 / guest
Est. Savings vs. Captive AV & Blocks
Save $5,061
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Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.

Line-Item Out-the-Door LedgerNevada “++” Stack
Scope & Statutory NoteLowMidHigh
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (180 pax)
Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark.
$22,446$26,100$30,798
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax
Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($6,264) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($2,710).
$7,718$8,974$10,589
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day)
Saves ~$5,061 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$12,090 with 25% AV service fee).
$5,975$7,029$8,083
Total Out-the-Door All-In$36,139$42,103$49,470

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