Santo Domingo
This fashionable cafe, art gallery, bookstore and cinema is housed within the charming former abode of Emilio Rodríguez Demorizi, one of the Dominican…
Must-see nightlife in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
The dissidence, though pleasurable, couldn't be more extreme here, sipping rum-based cocktails on an astroturfed 3rd floor directly across the street from…
Las Terrenas
The hottest bar in Las Terrenas by a landslide, this open-air lounge is a good-time juxtaposition of rustic lounge furniture, fairy-light-lit trees,…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
The road past mostly undeveloped plots earmarked for suburban-like developments ends rather surprisingly at this raucous and happening two-story…
Santo Domingo
At the entrance, guests step into a shoe shop where artisans craft espadrilles. Continuing to the back, though, the store opens into a trendy cafe with…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
The city's most happening and sophisticated spot, this cocktail bar near the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia does a lethal, vodka-laced…
Santo Domingo
This collection of artisanal food and alcohol vendors is housed under one Zona Colonial roof, with communal courtyard seating. It's a good place to drink…
Santo Domingo
A place of refuge for hopheads both Dominican and foreign, this is one of the city's best bets to escape the Presidente stranglehold on beer geeks. There…
Santo Domingo
If the thickness of the bouncers' necks is any indication of how good the bar is, consider Mamma Club the hottest place in town. In the heart of the…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
This chill beach bar and sand lounge is quietly positioned out of street view in Los Corales and favored by hip expats, residents and trendier tourists…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
A favourite of local expats who thought tourists would never find it. Think again! Tucked away in a residential neighborhood less than five minutes' walk…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
If you'd like to avoid gaggles of tourists, head straight to Drink Point at the corner of Av España and Av Francia, where Dominicans pack in nightly. The…
Santo Domingo
Dozens of imported craft beers from around the world, including a good representation of Belgian and German ones served up – slowly, when busy – on the…
Kukara Macara Country Bar & Restaurant
Santiago
Customers enter through old saloon doors and are welcomed by servers dressed like cowgirls and cowboys at this kitschy but fun western-themed restaurant …
Las Terrenas
Canadian-owned One Love is a great place to down a few cold ones (there's a two-for-one happy hour from 5pm till 8pm) to the tune of crashing waves – you…
Santo Domingo
A diverse mix of capitaleños (Santo Domingo residents) get down to son (Afro-Cuban percussion), bachata (popular guitar music based on bolero rhythms) and…
Santo Domingo
Thankfully, there's no dress code at this laid-back, grungy place with graffiti-covered walls, strong sangria and a merengue soundtrack. The vibe becomes…
Santiago
The best of a string of bars on Calle RC Tolentino, Ahí has an open-air patio set above street level. Most people come to drink, but the food's decent too…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
This small, outdoor bar, part of a hair salon, sits on a lively corner and is a fine spot to knock back a couple of rounds of the classic rum cocktail of…
Santiago
A diverse mix of locals, dom-yors (Dominicans living in New York City) and even a celebrity baseball player or two come here for serious merengue music…
Santo Domingo
Serene cafe with tables spilling out onto a picturesque cobblestone lane good for a cappucino or a glass of wine (RD$190). These are best accompanied with…
North Coast
Local watering hole where tourists are frowned upon until enough rum is consumed, then welcomed with open arms. Then cursed at. Then welcomed again…
Santo Domingo
Hands down the best place for an afternoon drink. As much a restaurant as a cafe, El Conde’s appeal isn’t its varied menu of decent but overpriced food …
Santo Domingo
There’s always something going on at this hot spot just off El Conde, with several flat-screen TVs, lasers, an illuminated bar, DJs and a smoke machine…
Santo Domingo
A trendy, good-looking crowd flocks to this 45-year-old disco, often aglow with neon lights and an oversized illuminated dance floor. Hosts salsa,…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
This open-air bar right on El Cortecito beach is without question one of the area's best independent spots to order a cocktail, which you can down to DJs…
Central Highlands
This thumping bar is the best party in town, especially on Saturdays – expect merengue, salsa and reggaeton, and elbow-to-elbow service at the bar. There…
Puerto Plata
The best bar along the Malecón does a killer churrasco, and hosts live merengue bands and DJs on the weekend. The most popular libations are mojitos and…
Santo Domingo
This chic little bar draws a party crowd with its Thursday karaoke and mojito nights in a beautiful courtyard; check the Facebook page for the live-music…
Santo Domingo
Only a block from Calle El Conde, Esedeku is an intimate bar with a huge selection of cocktails. It's popular with local professionals; not for hustlers.
Cabarete
This lounge is the only place on the beach to hear house and techno music (you'll recognize it by its neon blue lighting). Dancing goes 'til late.
Santo Domingo
Classy and sophisticated wine bar with a massive global selection at affordable prices. Service is equally top notch, as is the tapas menu.
Santiago
This bar atop the Plaza Bella Terra shopping mall has great views and a good after-work scene. Reserve ahead for nights.
Santo Domingo
A beloved gay bar in the Zona Colonial that hosts regular drag shows. Find it on Facebook.
Santiago
A cross between airport lounge, sports bar and Miami nightclub, this sleek establishment stretches along the southern side of the Monument. Large-screen…
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…
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…
Cabarete
A beachside sports bar with NFL, NHL, NBA and games from many other league acronyms on the big screen, along with regular food and drink specials. Late…
Santo Domingo
An Italian cafe popular with tourists and worth noting for its location occupying a prime piece of cobblestone real estate, good for an espresso drink or…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
Town square, town bar and town radio station (whether you want it or not) all rolled into one, this colmado is where locals gather to talk, drink and…
