Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Part of the worldwide rock 'n' roll chain, with a buzzy vibe, music-themed decor and a stunning rooftop terrace with sea views beyond the palms. Regular…
Must-see nightlife in Canary Islands
Fuerteventura
On a jetty jutting out into the ocean, this swanky glass-walled bar is the top spot for a sunset cocktail. There's also a good beer menu and light snacks…
Santa Cruz de la Palma
With a large array of tables out on the cobbles, this peaceful restaurant-bar is a superb choice for some al fresco supping of chilled Cruzcampo or…
Fuerteventura
Tucked away down a narrow cobbled lane, La Tierra is a great choice for drinks at the outdoor tables. There's a jam session every Wednesday and a language…
Corralejo
A relaxed, hip and colourful place thrown together just inches from the ocean with a menu of exotic mojitos.
Restaurante Cafetería Dinámico
Puerto de la Cruz
Bars and cafes come and go in Puerto de la Cruz but the Dinámico has been around since the '50s in one form or another and has counted the Beatles and…
Puerto de la Cruz
Above a pizzeria on an energetic stretch of eateries along the western flank of Plaza Charco, this cocktail bar is the perfect spot to snag a window seat…
Gran Canaria
With its outdoor tables mere steps from the vast and vertiginous facade of the Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, and therefore with a rather dwarfing and epic…
Corralejo
Although this popular place doubles as a restaurant during the day, the best time to come is when the sun goes down and a mix of surfers, party animals,…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This beach bar (and restaurant) has a sparkling summer-in-the-sun feel, with its glossy white furniture and decor contrasting with the deep blue of the…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This poky place puts little effort into its decor, but Bodega Don Juan Pachichi – generally shortened to just Pachichi – is a local institution and old…
Puerto de la Cruz
Fronting the same-named hotel, Terraza Marquesa, dating from 1712, has one of the most delightful terraces to sip a drink and people-watch. It overlooks…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This place draws an urban, chic crowd with its sprawling fashionable interior of exposed pipes, colourful cushions and wood seating. Excellent local wines…
La Laguna
This heaving nightclub also draws crowds of warblers and crooners for its popular karaoke nights (and contests) – just in case you feel a Whitney Houston…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Right on the beachfront at Playa de Troya, this is a winning spot for a sundowner and gradually fills up with a hip, good-looking crowd who gather here to…
La Laguna
Serving drinks for over 30 years, this moodily lit bar has a great range of cocktails and imported beers, plus giant-screen music videos and an atmosphere…
El Hierro
Opposite the town hall, this cavernous basement bar is Valverde's go-to night-time hangout (possibly the only one…), with moody lighting, thumping music,…
Garachico
Duck into the sumptuous Hotel La Quinta Roja then double round the back to this delightful small bar located on a picturesque cobbled side street. Here…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
One of several tapas bars on this street, Bodegón Lagunetas also has a restaurant. Hang out in the bar with a caña (draught beer) and enjoy the…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
The antithesis of the brash drinking dens that still exist in this part of Tenerife, this simple wooden kiosk on the beach has all it needs to whip up a…
Puerto del Carmen
Amid bold pink-and-white decor or on a small sea-view terrace, La Delicatezza throws homemade ingredients into original, artfully presented cocktails (€8)…
La Laguna
This convivial and contemporary tight-squeeze space is a decent choice for enjoying healthy fruit-and-veg juices or coffee. Savoury snacks and a selection…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Serves delicious fresh fruit juices (€2 to €3.50), including strawberry, mango, papaya, avocado and various delectable combinations. Local workers also…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This Irish pub has a suitably blarney atmosphere, together with Guinness on tap and nightly live music provided by the accomplished and popular resident…
Puerto del Carmen
A busy spot near the harbour for a plate of steamed mussels washed down with cold beer on tap, including Guinness, Paulaner and John Smith’s Bitter.
El Cotillo
Doubling as a hamburger restaurant, this bar has a good perch in front of the cove. The full English breakfasts here are popular too.
Puerto de la Cruz
This dark and sexy Latino nightclub goes on all night and is located in an atmospheric colonial building.
La Gomera
Live music, DJ sets and laid-back vibes on a leafy garden terrace just inland from Vueltas' harbour.
Puerto de la Cruz
Located over a restaurant and accessed via a traditional Canarian courtyard, this thumping nightclub has a series of atmospheric rooms offering varying…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
A long-standing club at the western end of the Centro Comercial San Telmo.
