Santo Domingo
A place of refuge for hopheads both Dominican and foreign, this is one of the city's best bets to escape the Presidente stranglehold on beer geeks. There…
Must-see nightlife in Caribbean
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…
Santo Domingo
If the thickness of the bouncers' necks is any indication of how good the bar is, consider Mamma Club the hottest place in town. In the heart of the…
Grand Cayman
'Calico Jack' Rackham was an English pirate who marauded around these parts in the 18th century. Nowadays he lends his name (not to mention his mug) to…
US Virgin Islands
It may be a frame shack in the middle of a paved parking lot, but Duffy’s creates its legendary, tiki-themed atmosphere with high-volume rock and crowds…
Habana Vieja
A hurricane of Cuban energy, this tiny dive just off Plaza Vieja gives at least half of its space over to the nightly band, most of whom are older than…
San Juan
The so-named Hijos de Borinquen (or Sons of Puerto Rico) has three distinct zones in one shabby-chic space – a cool cocktail lounge, wine bar and swinging…
San Juan
This cupboard-sized cafe, with its industrial-chic walls and Scandi-influenced furniture, brews top-notch coffee, perfect with the delicious vegan…
Grand Cayman
Beach bars don’t come much more friendly than this boozy refuge, which sets up chairs on the sand. Burgers, sandwiches and cocktails are on the menu for…
Las Terrazas
Patio de María is a small, brightly painted coffee bar that dispatches one of the best brews in Cuba. The secret comes in the expert confection and the…
San Juan
You'll find your best cup of San Juan joe at this cozy cafe that's a bit like wandering into someone's living room. Beans come from the family's coffee…
Villa Clara Province
The narrow entrance gives little away, but rather like Dr Who's Tardis, La Taberna is bigger inside than out. Walk in through the narrow bar done out with…
Ocho Rios
The big TV above the bar screens the latest football games and the outdoor terrace is perfect for a beer, a burger and a spot of people-watching on the…
Vieques
All the tropics in a glass – that's what you'll enjoy when tasting the fabulous smoothies from this small stand right in front of the ferry terminal…
Kingston
Music meets athletics at this punning sports bar owned by Usain Bolt. The atmosphere is lively, with plenty of drinks and good bar meals, and there's…
Grenada Island
On one side of the market plaza, this great local smoothie bar knocks out refreshing fruit-based beverages, as well as more filling shakes, that are full…
Ocho Rios
This classic Jamaican dancehall remains Ochi's liveliest scene. The most popular nights are the Sunday Sip oldies jam at the weekend, ladies’ night on…
Ocho Rios
Small but cheery modern coffee shop inside Island Village, serving excellent coffee (Blue Mountain, of course) and other hot drinks, smoothies and a host…
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…
Kingston
Held at the Ark (also known as the Afrikan Roots & Kulcha Centre), this is a seriously good Monday roots and dub reggae night, with a regular mix of DJs…
Barbados
With ballroom dancing on a hot open-air dance floor, this combo of beach and fishing bar stands out from its nearby contemporaries. Look for the big green…
Holguín
Perched above Salón 1720, this is the city's poshest spot. Cocktails are in order as you drink in the views over Parque Calixto García while listening to…
Holguín
There's a young, trendy vibe at this place on Parque Calixto García. If you can't dance, stay static sinking beers on the adjacent Terraza Bucanero (entry…
Cienfuegos
At ye olde yacht club, this bar is great for cocktails and beer. Sunsets are sublime.
Vedado
Housed in an 1880s mansion, La Esencia is among Havana's trendiest bars due to its ambience, retro-style decoration and consistent cocktails. It also…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
At the end of the runway, this beach bar is a rite of passage for plane-spotters: where else can you sip an ice-cold beer while jets take off right above…
Vedado
Tucked behind a residential building in sight of the Hotel Meliá Cohiba, this small walk-up bar offers an astounding 97 fresh juice combinations using the…
St-Martin & Sint Maarten
Ask any St-Martin resident about Stachy's Hut and their eyes start rolling as they recall – mistily – nights spent partying at this rollicking joint on…
Puerto Rico
Wilfrido ‘Fido’ Aponte became a local legend for his sangria – a blend of Bacardí 151 and sweet tropical fruit juice. The drink garnered such a following…
Habana Vieja
El Floridita was a favorite of expat Americans long before Hemingway dropped by in the 1930s, hence the name (which means 'Little Florida'). Bartender…
Habana Vieja
Made famous thanks to the rum-swilling exploits of Ernest Hemingway (who by association instantly sends prices soaring), this is Havana's most celebrated…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Located right in front of Clifton, in the bay, you'll find this one-bar island. There didn't used to be any land in this part of the bay, but local…
Havana
Opened by young Spanish immigrant José García (aka ‘Joe’) in 1919, this bar earned its name for its dodgy sanitation and soggy ropa vieja (shredded-beef)…
Rincón
Good coffee and better smoothies are served from a bright orange booth that waylays you as you head out from Rincón towards the Punta Higüero Lighthouse…
Vedado
This sometimes suave, sometimes frenetic lounge upstairs at Teatro Nacional de Cuba hosts everything from young rap artists to smooth, improvised jazz…
Habana Vieja
Chocolate addicts, beware: this state-run museum-cafe in Habana Vieja's heart is a lethal dose of chocolate, truffles and yet more chocolate (all made on…
Vedado
Cafe, English-language bookshop, socially responsible community resource, and a great place for Cubans and non-Cubans to interact: Cuba Libro plays many…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
This chill beach bar and sand lounge is quietly positioned out of street view in Los Corales and favored by hip expats, residents and trendier tourists…
Havana
The animated sidewalk cafe at the Hotel Inglaterra is an open terrace bar where mojitos and Cuba libres are served well before noon. It’s the perfect…
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…
