American Express (NYSE: AXP) opened the doors to Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge, an entirely new airport lounge concept within The Centurion Lounge network, at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. The space, created for solo and small groups of travelers, is a small, speakeasy-inspired lounge, where eligible Card Members looking for a quick stop can sit and order elevated food and drinks from a menu curated by the award-winning Resy Chefs from The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge™. This opening marks the 32 nd location in the Centurion Lounge Network across the globe and represents American Express’ first expansion of the Centurion Lounge experience into a more intimate format.
“Since opening the first Centurion Lounge in Las Vegas in 2013, we have gained invaluable insights around how Card Members use our lounge spaces, which has informed how we innovate,” said Audrey Hendley, President, American Express Travel. “Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge was born out of the fact that a significant portion of Centurion Lounge visitors stay for an hour or less. This is not only an exciting return to LAS, but a new approach we created for those travelers looking for an upscale and efficient respite — even when they have a short window before boarding their flight.”
Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge makes American Express the only credit card issuer with two lounges at LAS, with Las Vegas being the #1 destination for hotels booked by American Express Card Members through Amex Travel™ in 2025. The lounge is located near gate D1 in Concourse D. Opening hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., a short distance from the primary Centurion Lounge.
“As traveler demand for lounges continues to rise, airports everywhere are thinking carefully about how to use space in more strategic ways,” said James C. Chrisley, Clark County Director of Aviation. “At LAS, every square foot counts. That’s why we are excited American Express is launching Sidecar with us. The new speakeasy-inspired design reflects the creativity of Las Vegas while maximizing space and delivering a high-quality experience for guests on the move.”
A Premium Stop for Shorter Stays
While some trips call for a longer stay in a lounge, others call for a quick stop. That’s where Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge comes in, with elevated food and beverage offerings, thoughtful design and technology that creates a fast yet premium travel experience.
- Restaurant-Style Ordering: Eligible Card Members visiting Sidecar will be seated at the bar or a table. They can place an order through QR code technology powered by Toast and have their food and drinks delivered directly by a server, more akin to a restaurant experience.
- Elevated Bites & Drinks: The menu will rotate regularly and features small plates from The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, a group of James Beard Award®-winning 1 Resy chefs — Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi, Michael Solomonov and Mashama Bailey — as well as craft cocktails 2 by esteemed Bar Director Harrison Ginsberg. The chefs, whose cuisines are inspired by a range of flavors from Afro-Caribbean to Italian, and whose restaurants you’d have to travel around the country to visit, have created new menu items including:
Each month, the menu will feature a different specialty Chef Signature Sandwich from The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, starting with Chicky Chicky Parm Parm Sliders by Chef Sarah Grueneberg.
Crushed Cucumber Salad with Crispy Rice Pearls by Chef Kwame Onwuachi
Avocado Toast with Schug Labneh and Black Sesame Seeds by Chef Michael Solomonov Mushroom & Mustard Greens Egg Bites with Black Garlic Aioli by Chef Mashama Bailey Sidecar Cocktail — Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon by Bar Director Harrison Ginsberg
- Sommelier Helen Johannesen Joins The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge:Johannesen will curate the wine list for Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, and her wine selections will be available in all Centurion Lounges across the U.S. beginning in Spring 2026. Johannesen, who is passionate about educating and inspiring people about wine, is the founder of Helen’s Wines. She is also a partner in Jon & Vinny’s with locations in Los Angeles and Miami, where she leads a carefully curated program of natural and small-production wine pairings for Jon & Vinny’s Italian, an enduring cornerstone of LA’s chef-driven dining culture.
Get information on the restaurants from The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge and make reservations through Resy.
- Thoughtful Design: Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge’s design reflects the culture of Las Vegas — an “oasis-in-the-desert” concept that feels immersive and premium. The speakeasy-inspired space features desert hues, mixed natural stones, lush foliage and pops of deep American Express blue, as well as nods to Vegas glamour for depth and shimmer, including brass accents, antique mirrors and warm lighting. Its design optimizes its smaller footprint to deliver an efficient experience, while also blending in contemporary elegance familiar to Centurion Lounge visitors.
Amenities and Access
Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge offers signature amenities, including private restrooms, accessible power outlets and USB ports, and access to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Access to Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge is complimentary for Card Members who currently enjoy access to The Centurion® Lounge Network, including Platinum Card® Members. Card Members will be eligible to access Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge within 90 minutes before their flight departs. Eligible Card Members will continue to have access to the Centurion Lounge at LAS.
Meeting More Card Members in More Places
With more airport lounge options than any other credit card company on the market 3, the American Express Global Lounge Collection® is one of the many ways American Express supports Card Members while they travel. Eligible Card Members have access to more than 1,550 lounges worldwide, including 32 locations in the Centurion Lounge Network. American Express continues to expand and enhance the Centurion Lounge Network with plans announced to open new lounge locations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Learn more about Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge.
[1] James Beard Awards®: Kwame Onwuachi (Rising Star Chef of the Year, 2019); Mashama Bailey (Outstanding Chef, 2022); Mike Solomonov (Outstanding Chef, 2017); Sarah Grueneberg (Best Chef, 2017).
[2] Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.
[3] Based on comparison with other U.S. credit card programs, as of 07/2025.