Cafe Hollywood

Cafe Hollywood sits in the middle of Planet Hollywood's casino floor, which means it's surrounded by slots, tourists, and the ambient sounds of people making questionable financial decisions. It's not trying to be fancy—it's a casino bar doing casino bar things, but with a happy hour that makes it worth stopping at instead of just walking past on your way to somewhere else.

The Happy Hour Lowdown

Happy hour runs daily from 3pm-6pm, giving you that crucial afternoon window when you need a break from losing money or walking the Strip. They've got $5 draft beers, $6 house wines, and $7 well cocktails that are perfectly adequate. The food specials run around $6-9 and include bar standards like wings, sliders, nachos—nothing revolutionary, but priced right for a casino bar on the Strip.

Why You're Actually Here

Honestly? Convenience. You're at Planet Hollywood, you need a drink, you don't want to walk another half mile to the next casino, and Cafe Hollywood is right there with air conditioning and bar stools. The people-watching is premium—casino floor energy with a front-row seat to tourist chaos. It's a solid pit stop for regrouping, charging your phone, and hydrating with beer before you continue whatever questionable choices led you to Planet Hollywood in the first place.

The Vibe Check

Pure casino bar energy. It's loud, it's bright (but not painfully so), and there's constant movement of people walking past. You'll see slot players taking a break, convention attendees escaping their conferences, and tourists figuring out where the hell they are. The bartenders move fast because they have to—casino bars don't do slow nights. It's functional, unpretentious, and exactly what you'd expect from a mid-casino watering hole.

Real Talk

This is a casino bar on the Strip, so adjust your expectations to "cold drinks and hot food in a convenient location." The happy hour prices are fair for Planet Hollywood, which still means you're paying more than you would off-Strip. Don't come here expecting craft cocktails or gourmet bar food—you're getting speed and convenience, not culinary excellence. The seating is first-come-first-served and can be hard to snag during peak hours when the casino's packed.

Pro Tips

This is a strategic stop, not a destination. Use it to recharge between casinos or as a meeting point that's easy to find. The happy hour deals are better than wandering the casino floor looking for cheap drinks. If the bar's full, there are usually high-top tables nearby where you can still order. Keep an eye on your stuff—it's an open casino floor, and theft happens. Order simple drinks that are hard to mess up; the bartenders are slammed and don't have time for complicated requests. If you're hungry, the wings are a safe bet—hard to screw up and filling enough to soak up the afternoon drinking.