Must-see nightlife in Caribbean

  • Caciba

    Santo Domingo

    Also known as ‘La Cueva’ (the Cave), this small and dark spot favors good ol’ rock music like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. It recently relocated to Calle…

  • D Lime

    Tobago

    Cool little liming spot set just back from the Big Bay beach, with tables on the veranda and icy cold beers. There's karaoke on Friday nights, and free wi…

  • Boardwalk

    St Lucia

    A popular spot where you can cut loose over some sunset cocktails in pleasant surrounds and eavesdrop on the yachties' tall tales. It's at the marina, on…

  • Discoteca la Bamba

    Varadero

    Varadero's most modern video disco is at Hotel Tuxpán, in eastern Varadero. It plays mostly Latin music and is considered 'hot.'

  • Mint

    Santo Domingo

    This small nightclub, part of a revamped hotel not far from the Zona Colonial, gets packed very late on weekend nights after most of the bars have shut…

  • The Spot

    Culebra

    A favorite late-night haunt of locals and expats, with a checkerboard floor and cobalt blue lighting, this tiny bar has style, along with a killer…

  • Onno’s

    Cabarete

    This Dutch-owned restaurant and nightclub serves good-value food on the beach, presided over by the popular manager Milton. At night a DJ spins a decent…

  • Taberna Bucanero

    Camagüey

    The beer drinker's choice. Fake pirate figures and Bucanero beer on tap characterize this swashbuckling tavern, faintly reminiscent of a British pub.

  • Ziggy’s

    St Kitts & Nevis

    The party starts early at this jamming shack and goes until late. It's open all day, starting with breakfast, and there's live music on weekends.

  • OMG Coffee Bar

    Jamaica

    Perk up on Blue Mountain coffee, sugar up on cakes, munch on a panini lunch, or chill out on local Devon House I Scream at this coffee shack.

  • Bar Yesterday

    Camagüey

    This Beatles-themed bar has a large inner patio and life-sized bronze sculptures of the fab four. Locals come for snacks and chilly brews.

  • La Taberna

    Bayamo

    This busy local place on the main shopping street has beer on tap in ceramic mugs and a constant buzz of conversation. Pay in Cuban pesos.

  • Happy Spot

    Aruba

    More than half a dozen blenders are kept busy making milkshakes and fresh juice drinks at this little shop on the main shopping drag.

  • D'Rehab Lounge

    Montego Bay

    If you're addicted to watching the sport on the big screen to an accompaniment of pounding reggae, you'd better check into D'Rehab.

  • L’Aventura

    Las Galeras

    A popular spot for a drink along the main road. It also serves what's considered to be the town's best pizza (RD$290 to R$540).

  • Cubita Café

    Cienfuegos

    Strong, thick coffee for trained Cuban palates, or weak lattes for those reared on Starbucks, plus some ultra-sweet cakes.

  • Barrita de Ron

    Santiago de Cuba

    A tourist bar attached to the Bacardí Rum Factory; offers rum sales and tastings.

  • Zest

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    A lounge in the center of Pétionville that attracts a young, rambunctious crowd. Tuesday night karaoke is very popular.

  • La Barca

    Rincón

    Lively local bar in central Rincón where you can stop in between beaches to eat a burger washed down with a cold beer.

  • Proud Mary Art Bar

    Santo Domingo

    This chill spot is one of the oldest bars in the Zona Colonial, defined by its exotic lamps and killer sangria.

  • Blues

    Willemstad

    On a pier over the water, this swanky bar is a cool venue for dinner or drinks. It has live jazz on Thursday.

  • Djoumbala

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    A large and popular open-air club, leaning heavily on compas, with regular live bands.

  • Tropisur

    Cienfuegos

    A fiesty open-air venue on the Prado with a traditional Cuban vibe. Known for its cabaret.

  • Diamond Club

    North Coast

    A raucous nightclub with frequent live DJs and Latin music. Find them on Facebook.

  • Twin Gates Plaza

    Kingston

    Shopping plaza that turns club venue to host the Hot Mondays dancehall night.

  • Lazy Dog

    Cabarete

    Winnipeg Jets fans? Anyone? Diehards of the Canadian city's NHL franchise can rejoice since Lazy Dog's owner, a Winnipeg native himself, shows every…

  • El Ranchón

    Baracoa

    Atop a long flight of stairs at the western end of Coroneles Galano, popular El Ranchón mixes an exhilarating hilltop setting with taped disco and salsa…

  • Douglas' Pub

    San Juan

    This diminutive dive bar is almost as small as the corner pocket in the upstairs pool table. Stop for a cold beer or a cocktail and enjoy the genial vibe…

  • La Bigornia

    Camagüey

    Local youths are drawn to this lurid-purple boutique bar-restaurant. The sports store on its mezzanine level draws scantily dressed-up 18-to-25 year olds…

  • La Casa de la Cerveza

    Trinidad

    The 1840-vintage Brunet theater has been a ruin since its roof collapsed in 1901. Today it serves as a beer hall and live-music venue. Don't get too…

  • O Bar

    Grand Cayman

    Take the party to the next level at this nightclub and lounge, tucked into the Queens Court Plaza strip mall. Expect a young crowd, overpriced drinks, and…

  • Coconut Bar

    St Vincent & the Grenadines

    Right on the sands by the dock, this little shack is great for watching the comings and goings on the island, or to hit a cold beer while you wait for…

  • Britannia Pub

    Sosúa

    Popular with North Americans and Europeans, this spot will fill your craving for fish and chips. There’s a book exchange at the back.

  • Restaurante El Mirador

    Holguín Province

    Perched high above town near El Cuartelón, this place has a view to die for but not much in the way of good food. Come for a drink.

  • Hotel Matum

    Santiago

    The Tabú Room nightclub is part of this hotel complex, which is popular for dancing and live music.

  • Barajando Bar

    Santiago

    This high-energy bar near the Monument hosts live music every night.

  • Nanook

    Kingston

    New Kingston bar hosting the popular Vinyl Thursdays club night, which goes heavy on the roots reggae.

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