The Peppermill & Iconic 1972 Neon Fireside Lounge — Private Wing Buyout at The Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside Lounge
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Outside AV Permitted ($0 Liaison Fee) ★ 4.5 Google (20,657)

The Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside Lounge

The Peppermill & Iconic 1972 Neon Fireside Lounge — Private Wing Buyout

Unapologetic 1972 vintage Las Vegas neon glamour between Fontainebleau and Resorts World—sunken velvet booths, flaming water-pit cocktails, and $0 outside-AV traps.

2985 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · 8-min walk from LVCC West Hall (8-Min Walk across Convention Center Dr) · 14 mins to LAS Airport
Seated Rounds 110
Reception 185
Theater —
Classroom —
Board / U —
Floor Area 7,400 sf
Ceiling 12 ft
Sightlines Column-Free

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All-In Budget Estimate: The Peppermill & Iconic 1972 Neon Fireside Lounge — Private Wing Buyout (110 Guests)

0% LET · Private Corporate Exempt

Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · 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 $14,000 $28,000
Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee $0 (Waived) $0 (Waived)
Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal $14,000 $28,000
Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · NRS 372
$3,080 $6,160
Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) $1,430 $2,861
Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) $0 $0
True Out-the-Door Total
+32.2% statutory stack above quoted minimum
$18,510
$168 / guest all-in
$37,021
$337 / guest all-in

Statutory Note: Closed-door corporate receptions, seminars, and dinners without public admission or live ticketed entertainment are exempt from Nevada's 9% LET.

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Ideal Program Fit

When to book The Peppermill & Iconic 1972 Neon Fireside Lounge — Private Wing Buyout

  • Tech, gaming, media & automotive brands wanting authentic 1972 neon Las Vegas soul that guests actually post on Instagram—8 minutes on foot from LVCC West Hall
  • 80–180 pax post-show happy hours or late-night VIP wrap parties escaping sterile hotel ballrooms

Candid Producer Considerations

When to consider another room

  • Formal slide-deck board presentations or 3-course black-tie plated galas
  • Groups with attendees under age 21

Verified Google Reviews · Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge

What guests note about the room & hospitality

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“We had such a wonderful time at the Peppermill! We arrived for lunch and it was really busy, but we were seated within about 30 minutes, which was fantastic. The staff were absolutely exceptional—so friendly, welcoming and attentive. They…”

tino godinho ★ 5.0 · 2 months ago

“Stopped by for breakfast and enjoyed our meal. The host was efficient in setting up everyone in the queue and we were fine with eating at the countertop so we were sat within 5 minutes. Our server was cool and got our food and drinks to…”

hotpinkpaperclips ★ 5.0 · 2 months ago

20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier

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Unredacted Venue Specification

01
Identity & Access Exact Space Identity & Curbside Drop-Off
Standalone single-story neon time capsule at 2985 S Las Vegas Blvd with its own private Las Vegas Blvd surface parking apron—guests step out of Ubers or walk from LVCC West Hall straight through the front door in 10 seconds with zero casino maze. Physical address: 2985 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
02
Architecture Usable Square Footage & Natural Light
7,400 usable sq. ft. with 12-ft ceiling clearance. Controlled interior architectural envelope (zero daylight bleed for LED/projection).
03
Capacities Verified Fire-Marshal & BEO Layout Capacities
Seated Rounds: 110 · Standing Cocktail: 185
04
Acoustics Acoustic Isolation & Door Privacy
Dedicated private closeable doors for confidential keynotes and executive toast audio. The sunken purple-and-magenta neon Fireside Lounge sits behind an enclosed interior passage completely separated from the front coffee-shop dining room, creating an iconic, cinematic 'Casino' / 'Showgirls' film-location buyout for 80–185 guests.
05
Corridor Timing Badge-to-Door Convention Walk & Airport Timing
Nearest anchor facility: LVCC West Hall (8-Min Walk across Convention Center Dr). 8-minute badge-to-door walk; 14 minutes from Harry Reid International (LAS). Standalone Strip landmark at 2985 S Las Vegas Blvd right between Fontainebleau and Resorts World—8 minutes on foot from LVCC West Hall with free surface parking right at the front door!
06
Contracting Pricing Structure & Minimum Spend Mechanics
Pure F&B minimum ($14K off-peak weeknight / $28K+ CES, SEMA & NAB private Fireside Lounge wing buyout) with $0 captive resort AV surcharges and a transparent 22% service fee taxed at 8.375% under Nevada NRS 372.025.
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 happy hours, media wrap parties, and late-night convention after-hours mixers.
09
AV & COI Outside AV Vendor Policy & COI Requirements
Outside AV Permitted ($0 Liaison Fee). $0 outside-AV fee! Independent Las Vegas photographers, vinyl DJs, and portable wireless speech mics load straight in from the front parking lot with a standard $1M/$2M COI.
10
Sightlines Ceiling Clearance, Columns & Rigging Points
12 ft ceiling · 100% column-free sightlines across the main floor. 12-foot mirrored neon-lit ceilings framing tiered plush circular velvetconversation pits centered around the famous bubbling water-and-fire pit.
11
Connectivity Dedicated Power Drops, Hardline & Wi-Fi Pricing
Standard 20A lounge wall circuits, house Wi-Fi, and strong street-level Las Vegas Blvd 5G Ultra Wideband for instant social reels.
12
Logistics & Labor Freight Dock Load-In & Union Jurisdictions
100% non-union standalone Strip landmark—pull Sprinter vans up to the front/side surface lot 30 feet from the Fireside Lounge doors with zero drayage or freight-elevator waits.
13
Culinary & Bar Catering Execution, Bar Tiers & Dietary Protocols
Legendary 64-oz Scorpion Bowls (and single-serve craft retro tiki/martini cocktails), shrimp cocktail towers, steak skewers, sliders, and late-night diner classics served until 2:00 AM.
14
Brand Activations Custom Branding, Wraps & Wayfinding Permissions
Custom neon-accented cocktail menus, branded swizzle sticks, tabletop acrylic signage, and photo-booth/step-and-repeat activation at the lounge entrance.
15
Operations Load-In Window, Curfew & Strike Overtime
Popular for both 5:00 PM–8:00 PM post-floor CES/SEMA cocktail buyouts and 9:30 PM–1:30 AM late-night founder/creator after-parties.
16
Risk & Terms Deposit Schedule, Attrition & Final Guarantee
50% deposit locks the Fireside Lounge wing (rare availability during Tier-1 LVCC weeks—book 90–120 days ahead); final guarantee 7 days out.
17
Accessibility ADA Routing, Private Restrooms & Coach Staging
Ground-level entry with dedicated restrooms (note sunken fire-pit sofa tiers have Perimeter ADA-level booth seating); Sprinter shuttles drop right in the private front lot.
18
Attendee Policy 21+ Casino Floor Rules & Under-21 Access
Strict 21+ ID Check Required. Fireside Lounge enforces strict 21+ government photo ID; all-ages breakfast or lunch groups use the adjacent main neon dining parlor.
19
Hotel Adjacency Parent Resort Integration & Room-Block Strategy
Operates inside The Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside Lounge 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 The Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside Lounge (zero layered DMC markup). Verified 2026-10-31 via Verified Historic North Strip Landmark Dossier (Audit score 95/100).
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Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing

LVCC & North Strip Vegas Loop Corridor

Standalone Strip landmark at 2985 S Las Vegas Blvd right between Fontainebleau and Resorts World—8 minutes on foot from LVCC West Hall with free surface parking right at the front door!

5:00 PM Show-Break Note: 4:45 PM – 6:30 PM show break triggers 35–55 minute Uber/taxi gridlock on Paradise Rd and Desert Inn arterial ramps. Keep post-show receptions walkable (Piero's, Westgate, Fontainebleau) or reachable via the 3-minute underground Vegas Loop to Resorts World.
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Tailored Event Budget

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90-Second Out-the-Door Event Math Zero Email Gate

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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): $14,000 base + 22% admin ($3,080) + 8.375% tax ($1,430)

Venue-Only OTD
$18,510
Venue / Guest
$168/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 Range110 Guests · 1 Day
Low
$23,230
Mid Benchmark
$27,077
High
$31,781
Per-Guest Out-the-Door
$246 / guest
Est. Savings vs. Captive AV & Blocks
Save $4,063
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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 (110 pax)
Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark.
$13,717$15,950$18,821
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax
Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($3,828) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($1,656).
$4,716$5,484$6,471
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day)
Saves ~$4,063 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$9,706 with 25% AV service fee).
$4,797$5,643$6,489
Total Out-the-Door All-In$23,230$27,077$31,781

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