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A First-Timer’s Guide to the South Strip Bar Crawl
Five stops from Mandalay Bay to Luxor, including a free hour of games. Here is exactly how the South Strip crawl works.
The South Strip crawl is the newest Royal Crawl route and a favorite for groups staying near Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur. It runs from noon to 11 p.m. and covers five bars you can reach on foot, plus one of the most unique stops in Las Vegas.
The five stops
- Swingers, The Crazy Golf Club at Mandalay Bay: check in and grab your first drink in a striking mini golf venue built around a huge bar. Your ticket covers the drink, not a round of golf, so book a tee time separately if you want to play.
- Rhythm & Riffs Lounge: live music right on the Mandalay Bay casino floor.
- Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar: on the casino floor, next to the gold Muhammad Ali statue.
- House of Blues Las Vegas: a classic music-and-drinks stop.
- Play Playground at the Luxor: your drink here comes with a free hour of life-size games and puzzles.
What makes it different
Play Playground is the South Strip’s signature stop. When you check in for your final card and drink, you also get an hour of free play in a high-energy social arcade, which is perfect for a competitive group. Along the way you collect a virtual poker card at each stop, and the best hand wins a prize.
Tips for first-timers
- Download the Royal Crawl app before you arrive so check-ins are quick.
- Start by early afternoon to give yourself the full window across all five stops.
- Everyone needs their own ticket and a valid 21-plus ID.
- Use code VEGAS40 for 40 percent off.
Quick answers
Common questions
The South Strip route runs from noon to 11 p.m. Start by early afternoon to comfortably finish all five stops.
Play Playground at the Luxor includes a free hour of life-size games with your drink, which makes this route a favorite for competitive groups.
Five: Swingers, Rhythm & Riffs Lounge, Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar, House of Blues, and Play Playground.
Ready to crawl?
See all five South Strip stops for yourself. Use code VEGAS40 for 40 percent off.