Legally Consuming Cannabis in Las Vegas & Reno

Nevada permits cannabis consumption only in private residences or licensed cannabis lounges. Public use—hotels, casinos, streets—remains illegal. Here’s a breakdown of legal venues, how they operate, and what you need to know:

Dazed! Consumption Lounge at Planet 13

  • Location: Attached to Planet 13 dispensary near the Strip
  • Access: Only lounge-purchased cannabis may be consumed; outside purchases must be stored securely onsite (lockers provided). More About Here: CannaCon, Food & Wine
  • Rules: 21+ entry, no alcohol/tobacco onsite, discreet indoor vaping and smoking permitted in designated areas .

Smoke & Mirrors (Thrive Cannabis Marketplace lounge)

  • Opened: February 2024—first non-tribal, state-licensed lounge. Moe About Here: Eater Vegas
  • Ambiance: High-end cocktail-lounge style, DJ booth, non-alcoholic infused drinks, full-service waitstaff.
  • Policy: Cash-only, cannabis must be bought and consumed onsite; cannot exit with leftovers.

SkyHigh Lounge (NuWu Cannabis Marketplace)

  • Operated by: Las Vegas Paiute Tribe (tribal land)
  • Opened: October 2019—first-ever lounge in NV. More About Here: Eater Vegas, Sky High
  • Note: Governed under tribal regulations but compliant with state guidelines.

Closed: Smoke & Mirrors Public Access

  • Unfortunately, Smoke & Mirrors closed for public access in April 2025, citing poor turnout and regulatory costs. Now it operates only for private events. More About Here: MJBizDaily
  • This leaves Dazed! and SkyHigh as the only publicly accessible lounges in Las Vegas.

Private Spaces & Cannabis-Friendly Hotels

The Lexi Hotel

  • Opened: June 2023; allows cannabis smoking in designated guest rooms with filtration systems. More About Here: CannaCon, Wikipedia
  • Note: Although private consumption is allowed, lounges have not yet opened onsite.

Private Residences & Airbnb

  • Cannabis consumption is legal in private spaces. Always clarify with the property before planning a sesh.

Reno & Washoe County: No Lounges… Yet

  • Washoe County (Reno) rejected proposals for cannabis lounges, including SoL Cannabis, in early 2023. Learn More About Here: Kolotv, The Nevada Independent
  • Reno City hasn’t passed ordinances to allow state-licensed lounges. Thus, no legal consumption lounges in Reno .
  • Only legal option: consume in private residences.

Nevada Laws & Compliance

State Regulations (Regulation 15)

  • Lounges must follow strict rules:
    • No alcohol/tobacco allowed
    • Only onsite-purchased cannabis allowed; no exits with product
    • Age 21+, ID checked, no pregnant or visibly intoxicated patrons

Smoking vs. Vaping

  • Despite the Nevada Indoor Air Act, lounges are exempt as “private tobacco-free bars”. More About Here: State Bar of Nevada
  • However, Clark County recently banned open smoking, including cannabis, in lounges—impacting indoor consumption policies .

Public Consumption Penalties

  • Smoking in public spots—casinos, sidewalks, parks—can lead to up to $1,000 in fines .
  • Consumption in casinos, hotel hallways, or the Strip remains illegal despite tourist indulgence. More About Here: Reddit

Recommendations for Consumers

  1. Bring your own or purchase onsite?
    • At Dazed!, Smoke & Mirrors, and SkyHigh, you must purchase cannabis at the lounge—no outside products allowed.
  2. Check availability and hours
    • Lounge operations vary; closures or private bookings may limit access—especially Smoke & Mirrors.
  3. Know the proximity limits
    • Lounges must be over 1,500 ft from casinos, 1,000 ft from schools or other lounges. View More About: CannaCon, Las Vegas Nevada
  4. Hotel stays?
    • Book at The Lexi or others with clear “cannabis-friendly” policies to avoid penalties from public use.
  5. Transportation matters
    • Arrange rideshare options—no cannabis consumption while drivers are impaired; lounges provide signage reminding patrons. More About: Wikipedia, Las Vegas Nevada
  6. Private-Reno users
    • Without lounges, consume safely at private residences; check local rules.

Recap

  • Las Vegas: Currently, only two public lounges remain—Dazed! at Planet 13 and SkyHigh on tribal land. Smoke & Mirrors now functions privately.
  • Reno/Washoe: No licensed consumption lounges; private home use is the only legal route.
  • Always follow state rules: consume only on private property or in licensed lounges, buy onsite products, and never consume publicly or in non-permitted venues.

With demand growing, lounges may expand—but for now, Las Vegas stands alone in providing legal, social cannabis hubs. If you’re heading to Reno, plan for private use or stay at cannabis-friendly lodging. Wherever you go, stay informed, stay legal, and enjoy responsibly.