Must-see nightlife in Cape Cod

  • Beachcomber

    Cape Cod

    If you're ready for some serious partying, 'Da Coma' is the place to rock the night away. It's a bar. It's a restaurant. It's a dance club. It's the…

  • Cape Cod Beer

    Cape Cod

    Not just a place for beer connoisseurs (although they'll be pretty happy), this brewery is a fun spot to while away some time. Free brewery tours happen…

  • Red Inn

    Provincetown

    The happy hour at this harbor-front hotel bar is a must. There is a large patio, but even inside the bar you'll have a great view of the waning summer sun…

  • Aqua Bar

    Provincetown

    Imagine a food court where the options include a raw bar, sushi, gelato and other international delights. Add a fully stocked bar with generous bartenders…

  • Crown & Anchor

    Provincetown

    The queen of the scene, this multiwing complex has a nightclub, a video bar, a leather bar and a fun, steamy cabaret that takes it to the limit, plus…

  • Nor'East Beer Garden

    Provincetown

    The cocktails always flow in P-town, but it's not immune from the craft-brew explosion. This delightful main-street oasis features 16 draft beers from all…

  • Harbor Lounge

    Provincetown

    The Harbor Lounge takes full advantage of its seaside setting, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a boardwalk stretching out into the bay. Candlelit…

  • Monkey Bar

    Provincetown

    Trying to parse out how to categorize Monkey Bar can be confusing: Is it a Thai restaurant? Is it a martini bar? Is it a gay bar? Best to not think too…

  • Harvest Gallery Wine Bar

    Cape Cod

    Tip your glass with class at this combo wine bar and art gallery behind the Dennis village post office. There's live music several nights weekly (jazz,…

  • A-House

    Provincetown

    P-town’s gay scene got its start here and it’s still the leading bar in town. This landmark club has several faces: the Little Bar, an intimate pub; the…

  • Boatslip Beach Club

    Provincetown

    Hosts wildly popular afternoon tea dances (4pm to 7pm), often packed with gorgeous guys. DJs fire things up: visit on Thursdays for dance classics from…

  • Liam Maguire's Irish Pub & Restaurant

    Cape Cod

    The perfect Irish pub: good food (from beef and Guinness stew to fish tacos), good craic, a good selection of draft beers, Irish bartenders, live music…

  • Chatham Bars Inn

    Cape Cod

    Drink in the seaside views from the veranda of this refined resort (built in 1914), or join the fun at the Beach House, where cocktails, clambakes and…

  • Coffee Obsession

    Cape Cod

    At this lo-fi cafe, you can buy global beans by the pound or a toasted bagel to accompany your quality espresso, cappuccino or latte. It's a welcoming…

  • Pier 37 Boathouse

    Cape Cod

    Overlooking Falmouth Harbor, the Boathouse is the place to hit the dance floor around here; it packs with the partying 20-something crowd Thursday through…

  • Snowy Owl

    Cape Cod

    Things are extra cozy at the Snowy Owl, just off of Main St in Brewster proper. The interior of this coffee shop with an on-site roaster is all warm woods…

  • Chatham Squire

    Cape Cod

    The town's favorite watering hole is both a family-friendly pub and an easygoing, boisterous bar. Got an old car license plate to spare? It'll find a home…

  • Pied Bar

    Provincetown

    This woman-owned waterfront lounge is a popular dance spot for all genders, especially around sunset. The main event is the 'After Tea T-Dance,' to which…

  • Embargo

    Cape Cod

    Live jazz accompanies creative tapas dishes during dining hours, then DJs hit the decks from 10pm. Signature martinis and a long cocktail list keep the…

  • British Beer Company

    Cape Cod

    On summer nights visitors flock here for grog, pub grub and Red Sox games on monster-size TVs. There are events most nights, from live music to karaoke to…

  • Bubala's by the Bay

    Provincetown

    Watch the streetside parade roll by at this sidewalk cafe that bustles from brunchtime into night. Stop by for Tequila Tuesdays and occasional live music.

  • Fox and Crow

    Cape Cod

    You can stop in this charming cafe for a coffee fix on your way down to the waterfront. It also has a small menu of burritos and sandwiches ($7 to $12).

  • Chequessett Chocolate

    Cape Cod

    Make a stop here to get a primo caffeine and choc fix. Chequessett makes delicious, artisanal bean-to-bar chocolate from sustainably grown cacao beans.

  • Kohi Coffee

    Provincetown

    Need some help to stay awake for tonight's parties? Let Kohi help – it makes P-town's best coffee, from espresso to pour-over and cold brew.

  • Patio

    Provincetown

    Grab yourself a sidewalk table and order a fresh ginger mojito at this umbrella-shaded cafe hugging the pulsating center of Commercial St.