The High Roller
38 people recommend, 22 warn against itvia r/vegas, r/LasVegas30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 23 threads.
What people say, in short
Many visitors like the Happy Half Hour open-bar cabin, and many point to the city views after dark. Some find the ride itself short, though, and many visitors say once is enough, while some say it is not worth doing without the bar cabin. A few visitors warn against riding it on New Year's Eve. Opinions are split.
Address
High Roller, 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
At a glance
- Best for
- Views
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Happy Half Hour open bar cabin, Night views across the Strip
- Time needed
- Under 2 hours
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/TDoubleDownMac in r/vegas · May 2026visit time
Found the views cool, but felt finished after about ten minutes and wouldn't make a point of repeating it.
- Caveatu/Worried-Mongoose9213 in r/vegas · Jan 2026
NYE package on the high roller felt poorly run and low-effort; only the view was good, so it's a warning to others.
- Recommendsu/ShroomShroomBeepBeep in r/vegas · May 2026
Suggests choosing the happy-hour drink option, which they feel makes the ride much better.
- Caveatu/ChesticleSweater in r/vegas · May 2026photography
Thinks the wheel's placement is among the least scenic spots on the Strip.
- Recommendsu/hillakilla_ in r/vegas · Nov 2025visit time
Loves the wheel's happy hour and strong drinks, and suggests going around sunset.
- Caveatu/Ghostronic in r/vegas · Jan 2026
Says they'd avoid the Strip on NYE and would warn a friend thinking of the high roller.
- Recommendsu/mynameisnotsparta in r/vegas · Apr 2024
Lists the High Roller among other suggested things to do.
- Caveatu/Ulrich453 in r/vegas · May 2026
Says the ride isn't worth it without the unlimited bar.
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- Mixedu/teo747 in r/vegas · May 2026
Has done it twice and would only repeat it with someone keen on the ride.
- Recommendsu/genosx71 in r/LasVegas · Mar 2026
Suggests riding the High Roller as one of the things to do.
- Recommendsu/bushmaster2000 in r/vegas · May 2025
Includes the High Roller in a list of things to see.
- Recommendsu/Rello215 in r/LasVegas · Sep 2024
Rides the High Roller on every Las Vegas trip as a personal tradition.
- Mixedu/One_Basil_2227 in r/vegas · May 2026crowds
Rode it once; fellow riders' behavior was mildly off-putting, but they shrugged it off.
- Caveatu/bobadada1138 in r/vegas · May 2026
Says the once-only feeling applies to most Vegas attractions, implying this one too.
- Caveatu/rogavira1 in r/vegas · Jan 2026
After reading the complaints, suggests skipping the high roller NYE and throwing a room-view party instead.
- Recommendsu/slapchopchap in r/vegas · Feb 2024
Says the observation wheel is worth doing at least once.
- Caveatu/MrsCoach in r/vegas · Jan 2026
Rode it in the morning nearly empty, though a large group was added last minute; calls it overrated but sees NYE appeal.
- Recommendsu/TAckhouse1 in r/LasVegas · Jul 2024
Calls the High Roller observation wheel a fun experience.
- Caveatu/Eminem_quotes in r/vegas · Jun 2026crowds
Found the open-bar ride a poor deal; only got two drinks due to a packed cabin and slow service.
- Recommendsu/BeefistPrime in r/vegas · May 2026
Enjoyed the open-bar cabin with a partner and thought the drinks made it worthwhile.
- Mixedu/ryevermouthbitters in r/vegas · May 2026visit time
Rode once in daylight and would do it again only at night.
- Mixedu/jfeathe1211 in r/vegas · Jun 2026photography
Admits the spot isn't ideal, but says it was the best option and the upper views are good.
- Recommendsu/DarkLordKohan in r/LasVegas · Jul 2024
Calls the High Roller cool, especially for its night views.
- Recommendsu/bgwa9001 in r/vegas · Jun 2026
Calls the happy-hour ride a great way to kick off a night out.
- Mixedu/Dalit8 in r/vegas · Jun 2026weather
Rode during very strong winds; found the motion intense but thought the open bar made it worthwhile.
- Recommendsu/CalhounSay in r/vegas · Apr 2026visit time
Suggests riding the High Roller at least once, at night.
- Recommendsu/TheRabidBadger in r/LasVegas · Jul 2025
Commenter enjoys bringing visitors here and suggests it as a worthwhile outing.
- Recommendsu/ZucchiniOk1709 in r/LasVegas · Jul 2024
Agrees with the High Roller pick and suggests its bar-car happy hour.
- Caveatu/Economy_Ad_7861 in r/vegas · May 2026photography
Says the view matches what most hotel rooms offer.
- Mixedu/pdxbatman in r/LasVegas · Sep 2024
Rode it once and found the movement unpleasant.
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