Free entry. Free singing. A live band backing every performance. 10,000 songs. Craft cocktails from $16. A 100-ounce punch bowl for $65. Cat-themed everything. An outdoor patio open to the Strip. Themed nights, high-energy competitions, and a crowd that is there to have the actual best time. Smelly Cat Karaoke at the Grand Bazaar Shops is one of the most fun and most accessible nightlife experiences on the Strip and almost nobody knows it exists.
Free Entry, Free Singing, Live Band Behind You Every Night
Smelly Cat Karaoke is located at Suite 100, 3619 Las Vegas Blvd S inside the Grand Bazaar Shops at Horseshoe Las Vegas, steps from the center of the Strip and walking distance from every major hotel between Bellagio and Paris. Entry is always free for guests 21 and older. Singing is always free. There is no cover charge and no minimum spend. Every performance is backed by a live band that knows every genre from pop to rock to country, making Smelly Cat the only live band karaoke bar on the Las Vegas Strip. While other karaoke spots charge cover, hide in back rooms, or skip the live musicians entirely, Smelly Cat puts you center stage on the Strip with a live band behind you and a crowd in front of you, every night of the week.
The 3,500-square-foot venue holds up to 200 guests across an indoor stage area and a patio lounge open to the Strip. The patio is open to all ages until 10pm. After 10pm the full bar and stage are open to guests 21 and older. The energy shifts significantly after 10pm when the themed nights and competitions run at full intensity. Thursday through Sunday nights are consistently the highest-energy, with Sunday drawing a strong local and industry crowd.
10,000 Songs and a Live Band That Keeps Up With All of Them
The song library at Smelly Cat covers over 10,000 titles across every genre. Pop, rock, country, R&B, hip hop, classic rock, Broadway, and everything in between. The live band rotates throughout the week and adapts to whatever the performer selects, which is a fundamentally different experience from backing tracks. When the band is locked in and the crowd is loud, a karaoke performance at Smelly Cat can feel genuinely like a concert. The rotating schedule of themed nights adds another layer: think decade-specific nights, genre-specific nights, and themed competitions with prizes that bring out guests who take the format seriously while still keeping the atmosphere completely accessible to first-timers walking in off the Strip. The full current event calendar is at smellycatvegas.com.
What to Drink and What to Order
The cocktail program at Smelly Cat is cat-themed throughout and priced significantly below the Strip standard for a comparable experience. Signature cocktails start at $16 for a 16-ounce pour. The standout ordering decision is the 100-ounce punch bowl at $65, which the bar’s own lead bartender Kayla Hale calls a must: “You definitely have to get a fishbowl.” For a group of four to six people planning to spend two to three hours singing, the punch bowl is the most practical and most fun option on the menu. Draft beer and frozen daiquiris are also available throughout the night.
The food menu covers one-handed bites designed for eating while holding a microphone: popcorn chicken, loaded fries, loaded tots, truffle fries, chili, and wings. The keg cocktail program runs 12 to 16 rotating options on tap alongside the craft cocktail menu. The full menu is available at smellycatvegas.com/menu.
Private Events and Group Bookings
Smelly Cat Karaoke is one of the most popular bachelorette party, birthday, and corporate event destinations on the Strip, and the format is well-suited to groups. The venue holds up to 200 guests, there is no minimum spend for general groups, and the free entry policy makes it easy to scale a group outing without worrying about per-head cover charges. Private event bookings with customized packages are available for groups who want reserved seating, dedicated service, and custom drink packages. Inquire directly at smellycatvegas.com or by calling 702-846-4002.
Now You Know
| Topic | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Address | Suite 100, 3619 Las Vegas Blvd S, Grand Bazaar Shops at Horseshoe Las Vegas, NV 89109. Steps from the center of the Strip. Valet at Horseshoe or self-park in the Paris/Horseshoe garage. |
| Hours | Monday through Thursday noon to 2am. Friday through Sunday 10am to 3am. |
| Entry and Singing | Always free for guests 21 and older. No cover charge. No minimum spend. Under-21s welcome on the patio until 10pm. |
| Live Band | The only live band karaoke bar on the Las Vegas Strip. Live musicians back every performance every night. Every genre covered. |
| Song Library | 10,000-plus songs across every genre. Pop, rock, country, R&B, hip hop, classic rock, Broadway, and more. |
| Cocktails | Signature cocktails from $16 for 16 ounces. 100-ounce punch bowl for $65. Draft beer, frozen daiquiris, and 12 to 16 keg cocktails on tap. Cat-themed throughout. |
| Food | One-handed bites including popcorn chicken, loaded fries, loaded tots, truffle fries, chili, and wings. Full menu at smellycatvegas.com/menu. |
| Themed Nights | Rotating schedule of themed nights and high-energy competitions throughout the week. Check smellycatvegas.com for the current calendar. |
| Private Events | Bachelorette parties, birthdays, and corporate groups welcome. Up to 200 guests. Custom packages available. Call 702-846-4002 or visit smellycatvegas.com to inquire. |
| Parking | Valet at Horseshoe Las Vegas. Self-park in the Paris/Horseshoe garage. The venue is walking distance from every major hotel between Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas. |
| Phone | 702-846-4002 |
| Follow | @smellycatvegas on Instagram for themed night schedules and event announcements. |
