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North Coast
Local watering hole where tourists are frowned upon until enough rum is consumed, then welcomed with open arms. Then cursed at. Then welcomed again…
North Coast
Local watering hole where tourists are frowned upon until enough rum is consumed, then welcomed with open arms. Then cursed at. Then welcomed again…
Puerto Plata
The best bar along the Malecón does a killer churrasco, and hosts live merengue bands and DJs on the weekend. The most popular libations are mojitos and…
Cabarete
This lounge is the only place on the beach to hear house and techno music (you'll recognize it by its neon blue lighting). Dancing goes 'til late.
North Coast
Anywhere billing itself as the 'world's greatest pool party' is a little suspicious, but it also tells you a lot about what to expect. In this case, it's…
Cabarete
Vela Windsurf Center by day, bar by night, this small, hip cafe also serves sandwiches and snacks. Monday karaoke is a mandatory part of Cabarete beach…
Cabarete
A beachside sports bar with NFL, NHL, NBA and games from many other league acronyms on the big screen, along with regular food and drink specials. Late…
Cabarete
This mellow bar and restaurant serves food until 12:30pm, when the DJ starts to spin. The 3rd-floor Ojo space has popular salsa nights Thursdays and…
Cabarete
This Dutch-owned restaurant and nightclub serves good-value food on the beach, presided over by the popular manager Milton. At night a DJ spins a decent…
North Coast
A raucous nightclub with frequent live DJs and Latin music. Find them on Facebook.
Cabarete
Winnipeg Jets fans? Anyone? Diehards of the Canadian city's NHL franchise can rejoice since Lazy Dog's owner, a Winnipeg native himself, shows every…
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.