VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Bottles of Champagne Cost $575K Everywhere at EDC
Last week, images of drink menus from the Electronic Daisy Carnival (EDC) in Las Vegas circulated, similar to last year, sparking the same social media backlash.
That anger originated from individuals who misinterpreted the menus as displaying the prices for drinks at the numerous walk-up bars located throughout the music festival's 1,200 acres.
“This can’t be real,” commented X user @LOS_LUCRATIVE.
“If I see a 6 pack of bud light for $120 I’m shootin the place up,” added user @txmmxdxnx.
Why Such a High Price at EDC?
The drink menus that gained popularity showcased the prices at EDC’s three high “SkyDeck” platforms named Marquee, Circuit, and Neon.
Prices varied from $75 for a six-pack of Mamita’s Tequila & Soda to $575,000 (you read that correctly!) for “The Notorious,” a champagne deal featuring 125 bottles of Dom Perignon Brut alongside 125 bottles of Dom Perignon Rose and 10 bottles of Clase Azul Ultra Extra Mexican tequila.
We’re not claiming that these prices aren’t ridiculously incorrect. We’re simply emphasizing that these aren’t the prices found universally at EDC, where beer or liquor served in a plastic cup is about $20 — excessive but not shockingly so.
The main attraction on the drink menu at EDC’s SkyDecks isn’t actually the beverages.
It’s a private table with a clear and unblocked view of the stage and a personal cocktail server throughout the night/morning. It’s also a wristband that grants entry to all other VIP sections of the festival, providing the chance to mingle with other trust-fund kids whose dads neglect to review their credit card statements.
To be fair, the drink menus at SkyDeck also featured a reasonably priced $30 bottle of Grey Goose for $975, a $20 bottle of Jack Daniels for $875, and a $10 six-pack of Bud Light for $140.
That was meant to be sarcastic, in case you missed it.
This SkyDeck menu lists EDC’s notorious “Notorious” champagne package. (Image: Jon Grace via X/@LasVegasLocally)
The Bottle of the Genders
Whether you like it or not, the majority of nightclubs and beach clubs in Las Vegas have provided comparable bottle service for at least 20 years. While there typically isn't a worthwhile stage to be near in a dance club, purchasing bottle service secures a private table and allows one to bypass what could be an hour-long wait in line.
At times, if the venue reaches near its capacity, a big group of males might not be allowed entry regardless of how long they wait.
Bottle service originated in 1988 at Les Bains Douches. Faced with a higher number of patrons than available space, the Paris nightclub started providing table bookings that included a free bottle.
From that point, the concept circulated throughout Europe, eventually shedding its complimentary aspect.
The initial bottle service available in the US was at the Tunnel nightclub in New York in 1993. At that moment, buying the $90 bottle almost seemed financially reasonable when compared to ordering $6 glasses of the identical drink.
By 1995, bottle service had proliferated throughout New York, with new venues raising their prices and mandating it for VIP room entry, at least for those not in the VIP category. Miami and LA joined this profitable and exclusive trend in 2000.
Bottle service debuted in Las Vegas with the launch of Light at the Bellagio in 2001. At this point, almost every nightclub on the Strip offers it.
This bottle service menu at Wynn Las Vegas’ XS nightclub features a $200K bottle of Ace of Spaces Brut. (Image: lasvegasnightclubs.com)
