Must-see nightlife in Long Island

  • Wine Stand

    The Hamptons

    Wölffer Estate's more casual wine bar (no flights, by glass or bottle only) is the place to be in the Hamptons on Friday and Saturday nights between…

  • Left Hand Coffee

    Long Island

    This perfect, salt-weathered coffeehouse is the sort of place where hardbody surfers wander in off the beach for their artisanal pour-over or exquisite…

  • Moustache Brewing

    Long Island

    In true craft fashion, this hop-lovers' haven occupies a somewhat isolated warehouse space in Riverhead; 25 taps and few bells and whistles await true…

  • Hampton Coffee Company

    The Hamptons

    Caffeine connoisseurs aren't spoiled for choice in Southampton, but this East End favorite (there are additional locations throughout the Hamptons) is…

  • Greenport Harbor Brewing

    Long Island

    A small crew dedicated to brewing fine craft beers started in an old Greenport firehouse in 2009, but their expanded brewery-restaurant in Peconic is a…

  • Shagwong Tavern

    Long Island

    An old-school drinking and eating establishment along the manic 'strip' for 80 years, the Shagwong was a favored celebrity drop-in in the ’70s.

  • Jack's Stir Brew Coffee

    The Hamptons

    On charming Amagansett Sq, this is East Hampton's best bet for Third Wave caffeine (and often vegan baked goods), a 100% organic hipster hangout with…

  • Southampton Publick House

    The Hamptons

    Near the movie theater, the Publick House offers an energetic bar scene and scrumptious pub grub in an open-air atmosphere – great for people-watching…

  • SagTown Coffee

    The Hamptons

    This stylish coffee house is Sag Harbor's see-and-be-seen caffeination station, offering top-notch espresso ($2.75), turmeric lattes, three cold brews on…

  • Sant Ambroeus

    The Hamptons

    This Milan-Manhattan export serves exquisite Italian espresso, but it'll cost you dearly, running a pocket-emptying $6. The cafe's signature mini-paninis…

  • Montauk Brewing Company

    Long Island

    'Come as you are,' preaches the small tasting room dubbed the Beer Barn, and Cobain's family hasn't asked for their lyrics back yet. There's eight…

  • Montauket

    Long Island

    Experts agree: this is the best place to watch the sun go down on Long Island. An unassuming slate-blue-shingled building, full of local flavor (and…

  • Blue Parrot

    The Hamptons

    A low-key Tex-Mex hangout in East Hampton that counts Jon Bon Jovi as a partner – who'd a thunk it? Margarita and sangria by the pitcher, and a happy hour…