Must-see nightlife in North Coast

  • El Catamaran

    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…

  • La Carihuela Beach

    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…

  • Leaf

    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.

  • Café del Mar

    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…

  • Voy Voy

    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…

  • Kahuna

    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…

  • Lax Ojo

    Cabarete

    This mellow bar and restaurant serves food until 12:30pm, when the DJ starts to spin. The 3rd-floor Ojo space has popular salsa nights Thursdays and…

  • 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…

  • Diamond Club

    North Coast

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

  • 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…

  • 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.