Aruba
More than half a dozen blenders are kept busy making milkshakes and fresh juice drinks at this little shop on the main shopping drag.
Must-see nightlife in Caribbean
Montego Bay
If you're addicted to watching the sport on the big screen to an accompaniment of pounding reggae, you'd better check into D'Rehab.
Santa Clara
This meet-the-locals cocktail lounge has live bands and dancing, plus the odd comedy show. It generally gets swinging around 11pm.
Las Galeras
A popular spot for a drink along the main road. It also serves what's considered to be the town's best pizza (RD$290 to R$540).
Cienfuegos
Strong, thick coffee for trained Cuban palates, or weak lattes for those reared on Starbucks, plus some ultra-sweet cakes.
Santiago de Cuba
A tourist bar attached to the Bacardí Rum Factory; offers rum sales and tastings.
Port-au-Prince & Around
A lounge in the center of Pétionville that attracts a young, rambunctious crowd. Tuesday night karaoke is very popular.
Rincón
Lively local bar in central Rincón where you can stop in between beaches to eat a burger washed down with a cold beer.
Ciego de Ávila Province
Party with the locals into the wee hours at Hotel Ciego de Ávila's rowdy disco, about 10 minutes' walk from town.
Santo Domingo
This chill spot is one of the oldest bars in the Zona Colonial, defined by its exotic lamps and killer sangria.
Willemstad
On a pier over the water, this swanky bar is a cool venue for dinner or drinks. It has live jazz on Thursday.
Santa Clara
Imbibe your beer from the bottle on the laid-back street-facing terrace – prime people-watching territory.
Ciego de Ávila Province
Young, raucous entertainment-seekers test the patience of sleep-deprived paying guests at the Hotel Morón.
Central Highlands
A swanky lounge where velvet ropes cordon off VIP areas and neon lights illuminate the beautiful people.
Port-au-Prince & Around
A large and popular open-air club, leaning heavily on compas, with regular live bands.
Vedado
Cafeteria in the afternoon that becomes a ferociously caliente (hot) club by night.
Cienfuegos
A fiesty open-air venue on the Prado with a traditional Cuban vibe. Known for its cabaret.
North Coast
A raucous nightclub with frequent live DJs and Latin music. Find them on Facebook.
Península de Pedernales
Very simple but marginally friendly bar with predictably ice-cold Presidentes.
Kingston
Shopping plaza that turns club venue to host the Hot Mondays dancehall night.
Ciego de Ávila Province
Proudly mixing Caribbean cocktails with Antarctic air-con since 2011.
Cabarete
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Baracoa
Atop a long flight of stairs at the western end of Coroneles Galano, popular El Ranchón mixes an exhilarating hilltop setting with taped disco and salsa…
San Juan
This diminutive dive bar is almost as small as the corner pocket in the upstairs pool table. Stop for a cold beer or a cocktail and enjoy the genial vibe…
Las Tunas
Wine-tasting in Las Tunas probably sounds about as credible as food rationing in Beverly Hills, yet here it is; only MN$7 for a shot of the local poison,…
Camagüey
Local youths are drawn to this lurid-purple boutique bar-restaurant. The sports store on its mezzanine level draws scantily dressed-up 18-to-25 year olds…
Trinidad
The 1840-vintage Brunet theater has been a ruin since its roof collapsed in 1901. Today it serves as a beer hall and live-music venue. Don't get too…
Grand Cayman
Take the party to the next level at this nightclub and lounge, tucked into the Queens Court Plaza strip mall. Expect a young crowd, overpriced drinks, and…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Right on the sands by the dock, this little shack is great for watching the comings and goings on the island, or to hit a cold beer while you wait for…
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.
Holguín Province
Perched high above town near El Cuartelón, this place has a view to die for but not much in the way of good food. Come for a drink.
Vedado
A scruffy evening cafe that turns into a hot local club after 10pm. Friday and Saturday nights are best.
Santiago
The Tabú Room nightclub is part of this hotel complex, which is popular for dancing and live music.
Kingston
New Kingston bar hosting the popular Vinyl Thursdays club night, which goes heavy on the roots reggae.
