If you like to mix some swank with your nightlife, you'll love the Empire Ballroom nightclub. Created from the ashes of the former Club Utopia, and located on the strip across from the Monte Carlo, Empire Ballroom treats guests to an alluring entrance hall that leads to a full-on bass-in-your-face main room, complete with an enormous chandelier that towers over the pulsating dance floor and highlights the dusky earth tones of the room's decor.

On a level above, cabanas offer a private eagle's eye view of the dance floor from within rooms awash in candlelight.

After opening in September 2005, Empire Ballroom night club quickly became a local hotspot, catering to the wee-hours-of-the morning club, made up primarily of hospitality industry employees coming off all-night shifts. Even today, the fun really begins after 2:00 am. However, efforts have recently been made to attract top talent to appeal to regular club goers and music lovers who might not normally visit the club. Additionally, Sunset Strip sensation and tribute band Metal Skool regularly appears to wow the crowd with their rendition of favorite 80s rock. If you're planning on going, expect to spend over an hour behind the velvet ropes awaiting admission.

For a $30 cover charge and $5 parking fee, Empire Ballroom offers a winning combination of variety, glitz and hometown friendliness that pleases the most discriminating club goer. The dress code is considered a bit more casual than several other popular Las Vegas club venues, however the same rules apply as to no baseball hats, tennis shoes, sweats, t-shirts, and the like. For most guests, one trip inside the doors of the Empire will confirm that everyone dresses to impress, even when the rules say you don't have to. And, if you're looking to spend some extra bucks on privacy and special treatment, table reservations are available starting at $200, depending on the number of guests and other factors.

With top music acts, well known area DJs spinning popular house & techno beats, and a dazzling crowd of beautiful people, Empire Ballroom continues to be the number 1 place to go for after hours nightlife.