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Fusing restaurant, lounge and performance, CatHouse offers the Las Vegas nightscape a discrete playpen for spontaneous, provocative and sophisticated entertainment. A loungerie inspired by the rich opulence of a 19th-century European bordello, CatHouse was created by an international team that includes European jet-setters, Australian celebrities, theatrical producers and one of Sin City’s most popular chefs.

Opening in one of the world’s top entertainment markets within Luxor, one of the most iconic resorts in Las Vegas, CatHouse introduces nightlife new to The Strip. Interactive theatrics - in the form of exotically clad, professionally trained performers means surprise is mandatory for every guest. Never confined to any one stage or area, the CatHouse loungerie is the embodiment of living, breathing theater, without the red curtain separating actor from audience.

Complementing CatHouse’s upscale lounge is a sexy and sophisticate restaurant from celebrated Chef Kerry Simon. For CatHouse’s menu, Simon stays true to his roots while putting a new spin on his signature approach: dishes inspired by French and other European flavors. From crowd-pleasing shared plates such as Pigs in a Duvet, Arancine, Fromage Fondue and Lobster Roll Silders to heartier options such as Duck Confit Salade, Grilled Tuna Nicoise, Short Ribs and a You Can Surf entrée with filet and lobster, CatHouse is perfect for a dinner date - or as part of an entertaining night on the Strip.

As the night progresses, two styles of music with two separate DJs, one European vocal house and one mainstream dance, juxtapose rhythmic tastes in distinct areas within CatHouse. Dancing by beautiful, lingerie-clad performers heats up the night. One of Australia’s top club owners and promoters, partner Billy Cross, draws on his international network to give guests the opportunity to experience world class DJs in an intimate setting. Partner Mick Doohan, a five-time world Moto GP motorcycle racing champion and 20-year resident of Monaco, infuses the venue with his jet-set lifestyle.

Remaining true to its name, CatHouse pushes the erotic envelope in an arousing yet subtle fashion, openly encouraging willful voyeurism, twisting taboos and playing with social mores. “The name pokes fun at what we are,” said Cross. “There’s nothing traditional about us. It’s not a forced experience. We’re tapping into the openness of celebrating sexiness in a way that is empowering for all participants.”

From the entertainment down to the smallest décor design element, this sense of experimentation, theater and discovery is evident within every layer of CatHouse. The entrance mimics an old bordello hallway, with fake doors lining the walls, complete with peepholes playing vintage European erotica films. A decorative mirror, located in the loungerie, comes to life randomly throughout each night, exposing a CatHouse ‘kitten’ seated in front of a vanity table, in the delicate process of preparation.

Hundreds of small, personal effects from fin de siecle European bordellos have been researched and sourced, such as metal bed warmers and a large collection of private photographs. The discovery of these artifacts, hidden throughout the venue, makes each CatHouse visit unique. Layers of vintage hand mirrors adorn the entry to the loungerie, granting CatHouse a kind of mythical history that is unique in the Las Vegas ‘ever new’ night scene.

Located within the Luxor in the midst of a $300 million makeover, CatHouse is the next step in the resort’s extraordinary transformation and aspires to create a new category of niche, intimate, individualized nightlife entertainment. “We want CatHouse to be so unique it draws people. We want to give the customer more than alcohol and crowds. We want them to experience something singular,” says Cross.

Officially opened on 29th December 2007 with a VIP party including guests such as Adrien Brody, Jack and Kelly Osbourne, Jamie King, Jordana Brewster, Tommy Lee and Michelle Trachtenburg, the CatHouse restaurant is open seven nights a week, from 5-11pm. The CatHouse loungerie is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 10pm until late.