# FLEX Cocktail Lounge > FLEX Cocktail Lounge ("FLEX") is a 24-hour gay bar at 501 E Twain Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119, off-Strip on Twain Ave — a quick rideshare from the Las Vegas Strip. It is a locals' neighborhood bar where visitors are welcome: no cover, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with happy hour twice daily (2–8 AM and 2–8 PM), 15 bar-top video gaming machines, free parking, and a weekly lineup of DJs, drag and karaoke. Its neighbors on the Twain Ave gay bar strip are Fun Hog Ranch (next door) and Dust (about half a mile east). Schedule last updated: September 26, 2026. Canonical site: https://flexlasvegas.com ## Key facts - **Name:** FLEX Cocktail Lounge (also “FLEX”, “FLEX Las Vegas”) - **What:** FLEX Cocktail Lounge is a 24-hour gay bar in Las Vegas — a locals' neighborhood bar off the Strip, where visitors are welcome. - **Address:** 501 E Twain Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119 ([Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=FLEX%20Cocktail%20Lounge%2C%20501%20E%20Twain%20Ave%2C%20Las%20Vegas%2C%20NV%2089119&query_place_id=ChIJhVKUbf_FyIARCK3EOxFBvEg), [Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=I4AE706E7948D1D73)) - **Phone:** (702) 385-3539 - **Hours:** Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - **Happy hour:** Twice daily, 2–8 AM and 2–8 PM. Buy a drink during happy hour and you get a card for a free next round, redeemable during any happy-hour window. - **Gaming:** 15 bar-top video gaming machines. - **Parking:** Free parking in two lots, front and back, shared with Fun Hog Ranch next door. No street parking on Twain Ave. - **Getting here:** Off-Strip on Twain Ave — a quick rideshare from the Strip, not walking distance. Rideshare is the recommended way in and home. - **Neighborhood:** Twain Ave’s gay bar strip, west to east: Fun Hog Ranch (next door, 495 E Twain Ave), FLEX (501 E Twain Ave), then Dust (855 E Twain Ave, about half a mile east). - **Age:** 21+ with government photo ID. ## Weekly schedule All times Pacific (Las Vegas). The bar itself is open 24 hours; these are the programmed nights. | Day | Event | Time | Host | Cover | Age | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Monday | [Customer Appreciation Mondays](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/customer-appreciation-mondays) | 2 PM–8 PM | — | Free | 21+ | | Tuesday | [Open Decks](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/dj-rob-tuesdays) | 9 PM–2 AM | DJ Rob Douglas | Free | 21+ | | Wednesday | [Flex Vibe Karaoke](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/flex-vibe-karaoke-party) | 9 PM–2 AM | Mr. Rey + DJK | Free | 21+ | | Thursday | [My O My Drag Show](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/my-o-my-show) | 9:30 PM | Stephanie & DJK | Free | 21+ | | Friday | [Underwear Night](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/underwear-night-fridays) | 10 PM–2 AM | DJ Rob Douglas | Free | 21+ | | Saturday | [Saturday Night @ FLEX](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/dj-rob-saturdays) | 10 PM–3 AM | DJ Rob Douglas | Free | 21+ | | Sunday | [Sunday Sessions](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/sunday-funday-rob) | 5 PM–9 PM | DJ Rob Douglas | Free | 21+ | | Sunday | [Boomin' System](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/boomin-system) | 10 PM–2 AM | DJ Royal Rocka | Free | 21+ | ## Upcoming special events - [Very Gay Gayme Night 2](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/very-gay-gayme-night-2): Thursday 2026-10-15, 6 PM — 8 PM · Free - [Underbear](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/underbear): Friday 2026-10-23, 10 PM — 2 AM · Free - [Cosmic Q Fest](https://flexlasvegas.com/events/cosmic-q-fest-2026): Sunday 2026-10-25, 6 PM — 10 PM · Free ## FAQ ### Is FLEX really open 24 hours? Yes. Every day of the year, holidays included. Nevada has no last call and FLEX has no closing time. ### Is there a cover charge? No. There's no cover at FLEX for anything — the drag show, karaoke, the DJs, Underwear Night. If an event ever costs money, it'll say so on its page. ### How far is FLEX from the Las Vegas Strip? About two miles east of mid-Strip, five minutes by rideshare. FLEX is on Twain Ave, next door to Fun Hog Ranch and a half-mile west of Dust. Take an Uber or Lyft rather than walking, especially late. ### Is FLEX a gay-only bar? FLEX is a gay bar. Anyone who respects that is welcome — locals, LGBTQ+ travelers, friends, first-timers. Be a good guest in the room and you'll do fine. ### Is there parking at FLEX? Yes. Two free lots, one out front and one behind the bar, both shared with Fun Hog Ranch. There's no street parking on Twain Ave. If you're drinking, rideshare home. ### How old do you have to be to get in? 21 and over, with government-issued photo ID. Everyone gets carded. ### Does FLEX have video poker? Yes. Fifteen bar-top machines running 24 hours — video poker, video slots, keno and roulette, depending on the machine. Jackpots are paid on the spot. ### When is happy hour at FLEX, and how does it work? Twice a day, every day: 2–8 AM and 2–8 PM. Buy a drink during happy hour and the bartender hands you a card good for a free next round. Use it before the window closes or bring it back for any later happy hour — cards are only redeemable during happy hour. ### Where is FLEX in Las Vegas? FLEX is at 501 E Twain Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119 — off-Strip on Twain Ave, a quick rideshare east of the Strip. It sits between Fun Hog Ranch (next door) and Dust (a half-mile east). Phone: (702) 385-3539. ### What kind of bar is FLEX? A neighborhood gay bar — the one locals go to on a Tuesday, not just a Saturday. Open 24 hours, happy hour twice a day, fifteen bar-top machines, and drag, karaoke and DJs through the week. Visitors are welcome; you'll be drinking next to people who live here. ### What gay bars are near FLEX? Two, on the same stretch of Twain Ave: Fun Hog Ranch is next door at 495 E Twain Ave, and Dust is about a half-mile east at 855 E Twain Ave. Together the three make up the Twain Ave gay bar strip — rideshare between them after dark. ### Can I host a birthday or private party there? Yes — birthdays, fundraisers, after-parties, drag or DJ bookings, film and photo shoots. Send the details through the Private Events page and we'll answer by email within a day or two. ## Pages - [Home](https://flexlasvegas.com): Tonight’s lineup, the weekly event grid, happy hour and directions. - [Events this week](https://flexlasvegas.com/events): Every weekly night with times, hosts and links to each event page. - [About FLEX](https://flexlasvegas.com/about): Facts at a glance, the Twain Ave neighborhood, photos and the full FAQ. - [Gay bars in Las Vegas](https://flexlasvegas.com/las-vegas-gay-bars): Where the city’s gay bars are: the Twain Ave strip, the Fruit Loop and beyond. - [Entertainment](https://flexlasvegas.com/entertainment): The DJs, drag performers and karaoke hosts who work at FLEX, and their nights. - [Open Decks](https://flexlasvegas.com/open-decks): Tuesday open-decks night for new and aspiring DJs — how to sign up and play. - [Private events](https://flexlasvegas.com/private-events): Birthdays, parties, bookings and shoots at FLEX — inquiry form. - [Shop](https://flexlasvegas.com/shop): Official FLEX merch. ## Optional - [llms-full.txt](https://flexlasvegas.com/llms-full.txt): This file plus full event descriptions and entertainer bios. - [Sitemap](https://flexlasvegas.com/sitemap.xml): Every public URL with last-modified dates.