Velveteen Rabbit
Bohemian vintage-velvet craft cocktail lounge and whimsical mural-walled outdoor stage courtyard on Main Street—the darling of indie tech, gaming, and creator activations.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · Includes Nevada's statutory +30% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Tier-1 Convention Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $7,500 | $16,500 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $8,700 | $17,700 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (20%) Taxable · NRS 372 | $1,740 | $3,540 |
| Clark County Sales Tax (8.375% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $874 | $1,779 |
| Nevada Live Entertainment Tax (9% LET) | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+30% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $11,314 $94 / guest all-in
| $23,019 $192 / 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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Verified Google Reviews · Velveteen Rabbit
“My wife and I stopped into Velveteen Rabbit in the Las Vegas Arts District and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt completely different from the typical Vegas…”
“Paula is one of the most greatest Bar tenders I’ve experienced in a long time. Attended to all her customers and made each drink we ordered absolutely delicious and with love! Definitely recommend this bar for a great time and beautiful…”
20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
Unredacted Venue Specification
Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Located right across S Main St from Esther's Kitchen (1218 S Main St)—enabling an effortless 'dinner at Esther's + 100-ft walk across Main St to Velveteen Rabbit after-party' combo!
Tailored Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $8,700 base + 20% admin ($1,740) + 8.375% tax ($874)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (120 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $14,964 | $17,400 | $20,532 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.375% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($4,176) is subject to 8.375% Clark County sales tax ($1,807). | $5,145 | $5,983 | $7,060 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$4,206 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$10,047 with 25% AV service fee). | $4,965 | $5,841 | $6,717 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $25,074 | $29,224 | $34,309 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
10m transfer · LVCC West Hall, Venetian Expo & CAESARS FORUM (7–9 Min I-15 Charter)
Turnkey 360-degree floor-to-ceiling 4-wall projection-mapped warehouse hall—drop your brand visuals onto every wall in 60 seconds without $120K rigging!
10m transfer · LVCC West Hall & Venetian Expo (7–9 Min I-15 Ride)
Hand-crafted circular Balinese bamboo & volcanic-stone canopy dome inside AREA15—unmatched organic warmth for 60–180 pax founder receptions.
2m walk · Virgin Conference Wing (On-Site) & LVCC South Hall (5-Min Paradise Rd Drive)
Zero hotel resort fees ($0!), free parking, 6 minutes from LAS Airport, and 100% open to independent Las Vegas AV—the ultimate 100–450 pax seminar headquarters.