Must-see nightlife in Bay Islands

  • Hole in the Wall

    Roatán

    There's a party going on, way out in the mangroves at this over-the-water bar only accessible by boat (including on mangrove tours). Slip onto a stool…

  • Treetanic

    Utila

    Owned by Neil, an eccentric American artist, this psychedelic mango-treetop bar is somewhere you just have to see while visiting Utila. It always draws a…

  • Skid Row

    Utila

    This is everything a hard-drinking bar should be, with a leaky tin roof, concrete floor, pool table, dart board, an excess of wizened characters and a…

  • Sundowners

    Roatán

    This open-sided beachfront bar is the expat hangout in Roatán. There's always a crop of grizzly old characters hogging the bar stools from lunchtime…

  • Cafe Escondido

    Roatán

    Located above West End Divers, this fine cafe-bar has a lovely, breezy upper deck with fine harbor views, magazines for browsing and sofas for lounging…

  • Islanders

    Utila

    Serving El Bosque craft beers brewed in San Pedro Sula, Islanders is a new, low-key spot for quality brews and even better views from the over-the-sea…

  • Tranquila Bar

    Utila

    Jutting out over the bay, this bar is a key evening hangout and one of the main social hubs for backpackers on the island – more for its prime location…

  • Blue Marlin

    Roatán

    A highly sociable and welcoming bar-restaurant with superb sunset views from the rear deck. Draws a good mix of locals, expats and visitors. There’s…

  • Relapse

    Utila

    Overlooking Chepes Beach from an over-the-water covered deck, this colorful hammock- and pillow-strewn drinking hole is an oasis of chill during the day…

  • La Cueva

    Utila

    A dive bar that packs in a curious mix of local characters, hard drinkers and members of the international wandering class. Try the banana-infused rum.

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