Bonaire
Bonaire's pretty people seem to have chosen this relatively new double-decker beach bar as their natural habitat – throughout the day they can be spotted…
Must-see nightlife in Southern Caribbean
Port of Spain
First opened as an inexpensive lunch spot, Frankie's has morphed into one of Ariapita Ave's best-loved liming locations. You can still get local lunches …
Tobago
Perched on the cliffside above Parlatuvier Bay, this friendly Tobago rum shop is a great place to kick back and enjoy superb views over a beer or a glass…
Tobago
Right on the sand where Pigeon Point Rd forks right, this cool little beach bar serves them cold and mixes a mean rum punch. Great for sunset-watching;…
Willemstad
The island's finest specialty coffee bar is ensconced in one of Pietermaai's restored Dutch colonial homes, with scarlet walls, an old-timey cash register…
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…
Bonaire
The capital's hottest spot is this sultry Cuban cafe, especially on Thursday night, when salsa dancers strut their stuff. Any night of the week the place…
Willemstad
That’s Miles as in Davis, one of the inspirations for this stylishly divey night spot in Pietermaai. This place is old school, as in jazz music from vinyl…
Port of Spain
Competing with Frankie's as the Avenue's busiest liming spot, Pub House has a small dance floor and sports games on big screens inside, and a large decked…
Port of Spain
A 2015 fire destroyed its original hallowed location in St James, but Smokey & Bunty has risen from the ashes on Ariapita Ave, and still has much of its…
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…
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…
Port of Spain
The current epicentre of Port of Spain's club scene, this lavish Oriental-themed nightspot attracts the cream of Trinidad's DJs and a very chic crowd, who…
Port of Spain
A great place to party, with a young and beautiful crowd dancing the night away, sipping cocktails and nibbling on Peruvian food from the in-house…
Port of Spain
Popular with a well-heeled, older crown, this is a lovely spot for a drink and a lot less frenetic than many Port of Spain bars, with lots of tables on an…
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…
Port of Spain
An ever-busy bar that's popular with the expanding Venezuelan community. Drinkers crowd onto the pavement outside come the weekend, and DJs spin Latin…
Port of Spain
Set high above the street on the terrace of swish One Woodbrook Place, this is a chilled alternative to the bars of Ariapita Ave and Rust St, with…
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…
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…
Bonaire
This is Kralendijk's unofficial day-drinking headquarters, and you can bet that if there's a big game on, every sunburned cruise passenger, rowdy expat…
Port of Spain
Buzzing bar-club with an air-con dance floor inside, which spills out onto a raised terrace under the stars. Expect a buzzing Trini crowd, a queue for the…
Port of Spain
A block back from Ariapita Ave, this cool little wine bar is a popular hangout for arty types and for the LGBT+ community, with a host of cultural…
Curaçao
A cozy, East Africa–themed beach bar that fills to the brim for its Saturday happy hour. Discounted drinks start flowing at 5pm, and DJs and live bands…
Willemstad
From the end of September through the end of March, Floris Suite Hotel bar is a Friday-evening gathering spot for gay and lesbian folks – and their…
Bonaire
A classic cigar and music bar (the coolest in the Caribbean, it claims), this throwback guarantees a good time with live bands, trivia contests, and come…
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…
Tobago
Right on the sands of Pigeon Point Beach, this is a lovely spot to have a cocktail, and is great for sunset-watching. It also serves decent grilled food.
Bonaire
It's not technically a beach bar, but it's set on a pier and it promises happy-hour specials, sunset views and good vibes all around.
Bonaire
That '70s bar, complete with lava lamps, flower power and a VW-bus DJ booth. Nightly happy hour and occasional live music.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tobago
Overlooking the ocean, with its outdoor deck cooled by sea breezes, this popular bar and nightspot has pool tables and regular special events that draw a…
Tobago
Leggers is an unpretentious bar nooked into a cliff overlooking the ocean. It catches lovely breezes and is a great spot to snag a beer after a day of…
Tobago
Happening bar with a dance floor, offering chilly cocktails and beers, and the biggest party crowd in Crown Point. Often puts on special events: karaoke…
Trinidad
Lively bar across from the beach, with DJs at weekends. Bake and shark (and more sustainable kingfish) on the grill, with a good array of salad and…
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…
