Must-see nightlife in Aruba

  • Charlie’s Bar

    Aruba

    An island institution, Charlie's has been serving up cold beers and good times to tourists and locals alike since 1941. The walls are plastered with old…

  • Craft

    Aruba

    Sip and been seen at this trendy coffee bar by day, swanky cocktail lounge by night. Coffee options include cold brew and hand-pulled espresso, and there…

  • Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar

    Aruba

    You can watch the massive cruise ships glide in and out from a colorful adirondack bar stool at this touristy yet fun restaurant. There's a daily happy…

  • MooMba Beach

    Aruba

    Palm Beach's liveliest beach bar hosts frequent happy hours and a rollicking Sunday-night dance party in the sand, which the whole island tends to show up…

  • Coffee Break

    Aruba

    At the recently revamped headquarters of the Aruba Coffee Roasting Co you can expect the most freshly roasted, richest, most delicious coffee on the…

  • Local Store

    Aruba

    Do you love a local dive bar? Then you'll love the Local Store with its beer-keg bar stools, bare light bulbs and tin ceiling. This is the place for…

  • @7 Club

    Aruba

    Aruba's premier gay bar is a friendly place with a pretty sweet patio. It's quiet during the week, but business picks up after midnight on Friday and…

  • Cafe 080

    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…

  • Balashi Brewery Tour

    Aruba

    Aruba's locally brewed beer isn't anything to rave about, but it's still neat to learn how this light pilsner is made locally from imported Scottish malt…

  • Cafe Chaos

    Aruba

    Crooners warble from the jukebox at this smallish Dutch pub that's popular with local professionals. On Saturday there's live music starting around 11…

  • 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.

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