Must-see nightlife in Caribbean
Cervecería Antiguo Almacén de la Madera y Tabaco
Habana Vieja
Down by the docks lies one of only two brewpubs in Havana, which makes and serves three Austrian-style beers in an old lumber and tobacco warehouse. Craft…
San Juan
Enjoy handpicked coffee from various small farms in Puerto Rico's Central Mountains. Ask the baristas for recommendations – they have an encyclopedic…
Varadero
On the top floor of Mansión Xanadú, the dark-wood Bar Mirador is Varadero's ultimate romantic hangout where happy hour conveniently coincides with sunset…
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
Ocho Rios
This corporate franchise has turned getting drunk into big business. The music is loud and the signature margaritas don’t come cheap, but many tourists…
Holguín
Decorated in Cuban film memorabilia, this fancy cafe evokes a classy atmosphere of yesteryear – save for the big wall-mounted TV. It's known locally as a…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
A maze of driftwood, booths and cushioned sun loungers with red umbrellas, this good-time venue serves local and European ice-cold beer alongside a small…
Barbados
In a wooden shack by the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, Chris's place is a typical little Bajan watering hole that is a good place to hang out…
Aruba
A rum shop with a strong Dutch accent, Cafe 080 is a lively spot with plenty of outdoor seating – picnic tables and bar stools under an awning and a huge…
Grenada Island
Once the go to place with expat students from the nearby medical school, Bananas has fallen out of favor a bit as hipper places open elsewhere but is…
Vieques
There's music most nights at this rowdy, open-sided malecón bar. Depending on the day, you can play at an open jam session, kick back with a thin-crust…
Tobago
Tiny outfit serving up delicious smoothies made with fresh tropical fruits, from pawpaw and pineapple to guava and mango; there's also a kale and pak choy…
Manchester Arms Pub & Restaurant
Jamaica
The Manchester Arms goes all out to give you that pub-in-the-midst-of-Jamaica feeling, an effort that’s vaguely successful. The broad menu encapsulates…
Nassau
Poised to capture cruise-ship revelers as they wander toward Junkanoo Beach or the Fish Fry, this waterfront Mexican-themed party bar can actually be good…
Santiago
A cross between airport lounge, sports bar and Miami nightclub, this sleek establishment stretches along the southern side of the Monument. Large-screen…
San Juan
With its bright-green graffitied walls, it's hard to miss La Esquina Watusi. Set smack in the middle of the Santurce street-art district, it draws a cool…
Bequia
Climb the stairs to the deck overlooking Admiralty Bay and enjoy good local flavors, a wide selection of mixed drinks and a fun atmosphere at this bar…
North Coast
Anywhere billing itself as the 'world's greatest pool party' is a little suspicious, but it also tells you a lot about what to expect. In this case, it's…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Vincentians take street drinking to the next level at this outdoor party in the heart of Kingstown. Dozens of vendors hawk beers from coolers while sound…
Habana Vieja
The ominously named 'golden shower' on Obispo always has live music belting through the doorway, so it's always crowded. But with a higher-than-average…
St John
St John’s daily party starts here at 3pm, when the price on domestic beers drops precipitously (US$2 for a bottle of Coors). By 4pm the tanned crowd in…
Grenada Island
Fantasia has a dance floor that resembles a roller rink or maybe a bullfighting ring, depending on your perspective. It's no longer as popular as it once…
Carriacou
Right at the north end of Beausejour Bay, this great little beach bar serves up cocktails and light meals, including burgers and panini, in a cute pastel…
San Juan
Among the many treasures inside the Cuartel de Ballajá is this little cafe that roasts its own coffee beans and prepares it using a variety of brewing and…
Barbados
This unpretentious and popular bar has lost its car park and is just now just an open-air strip with a well stocked bar running along it's length but…
San Juan
Take your place with the beautiful people at one of Condado's hot spots. At weekends, the lobby bar explodes with activity while chic cocktail-bearing…
Port-au-Prince & Around
Yes, you can get passable Mexican food here, and whole chickens, and Prestige, of course. But the main reason to come is that after dinner, this…
Habana Vieja
Once the only cafe on Plaza Vieja, this state-run staple encased in a finely restored colonial mansion has recently been outclassed by newer private…
Haiti
At this traditional Haitian nightclub in the town center, compas rhythms and Prestige fuel dance parties long into the night. If anybody gets hungry, all…
Vieques
Locals, expats and visitors head to this oceanfront dive bar to mingle long past the sunset happy hour. Weekends mean live music, open jam sessions and…
Tobago
In the center of Pleasant Prospect, this is a good place to hang out with folks. It has a surfer vibe and friendly clientele, and there are pool tables…
Montego Bay
Trapped on Doctor’s Cave Beach (you pay to enter), your only drinking and eating option is the Sand Bar. The food – burgers, seafood and such – is…
Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast
This is a funky watering hole drawing locals who wash in and out and overindulge in white rum. It has tremendous character on Friday night when a mountain…
Bermuda
DJ sets at the 'Cosmo' cater to a crowd in their 20s and 30s that likes to rock out to hits from the '80s and '90s and whatever's hot on the radio. Themed…
Culebra
Head to this lively waterside joint for the drinks rather than the food – mainly seafood and pasta. Try the Bushwacker, the island's potent signature…
Tortola
Boaters drift into Rhymer's, a Cane Garden Bay stalwart, for breakfast and midday beers. Crowds die out by afternoon, when the neighboring bars start…
Culebra
A hot spot for locals and expats, this sports bar has a vast outdoor deck opening onto the bay – perfect on warm nights – and an indoor lounge with a pool…
Cabarete
Vela Windsurf Center by day, bar by night, this small, hip cafe also serves sandwiches and snacks. Monday karaoke is a mandatory part of Cabarete beach…
Port of Spain
Once at the forefront of the Port of Spain nightlife scene, 51 is a bit past its prime, but it's still a good spot for some clubbing vibes. Thursday is…
Tortola
The Elm is the smallest and perhaps the most welcoming of all the beachfront joints on Cane Garden Bay, great for kicking back with a beer and chatting…
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