Bonaire
Bonaire's pretty people seem to have chosen this relatively new double-decker beach bar as their natural habitat – throughout the day they can be spotted…
Must-see nightlife in Southern Caribbean
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Port of Spain
First opened as an inexpensive lunch spot, Frankie's has morphed into one of Ariapita Ave's best-loved liming locations. You can still get local lunches …
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Tobago
Perched on the cliffside above Parlatuvier Bay, this friendly Tobago rum shop is a great place to kick back and enjoy superb views over a beer or a glass…
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Tobago
Right on the sand where Pigeon Point Rd forks right, this cool little beach bar serves them cold and mixes a mean rum punch. Great for sunset-watching;…
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Willemstad
The island's finest specialty coffee bar is ensconced in one of Pietermaai's restored Dutch colonial homes, with scarlet walls, an old-timey cash register…
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Aruba
An island institution, Charlie's has been serving up cold beers and good times to tourists and locals alike since 1941. The walls are plastered with old…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Port of Spain
A 2015 fire destroyed its original hallowed location in St James, but Smokey & Bunty has risen from the ashes on Ariapita Ave, and still has much of its…
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Aruba
Sip and been seen at this trendy coffee bar by day, swanky cocktail lounge by night. Coffee options include cold brew and hand-pulled espresso, and there…
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Aruba
You can watch the massive cruise ships glide in and out from a colorful adirondack bar stool at this touristy yet fun restaurant. There's a daily happy…
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Port of Spain
The current epicentre of Port of Spain's club scene, this lavish Oriental-themed nightspot attracts the cream of Trinidad's DJs and a very chic crowd, who…
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Port of Spain
A great place to party, with a young and beautiful crowd dancing the night away, sipping cocktails and nibbling on Peruvian food from the in-house…
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Port of Spain
Popular with a well-heeled, older crown, this is a lovely spot for a drink and a lot less frenetic than many Port of Spain bars, with lots of tables on an…
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Aruba
Palm Beach's liveliest beach bar hosts frequent happy hours and a rollicking Sunday-night dance party in the sand, which the whole island tends to show up…
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Port of Spain
An ever-busy bar that's popular with the expanding Venezuelan community. Drinkers crowd onto the pavement outside come the weekend, and DJs spin Latin…
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Port of Spain
Set high above the street on the terrace of swish One Woodbrook Place, this is a chilled alternative to the bars of Ariapita Ave and Rust St, with…
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Aruba
At the recently revamped headquarters of the Aruba Coffee Roasting Co you can expect the most freshly roasted, richest, most delicious coffee on the…
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Aruba
Do you love a local dive bar? Then you'll love the Local Store with its beer-keg bar stools, bare light bulbs and tin ceiling. This is the place for…
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Bonaire
This is Kralendijk's unofficial day-drinking headquarters, and you can bet that if there's a big game on, every sunburned cruise passenger, rowdy expat…
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Port of Spain
Buzzing bar-club with an air-con dance floor inside, which spills out onto a raised terrace under the stars. Expect a buzzing Trini crowd, a queue for the…
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Port of Spain
A block back from Ariapita Ave, this cool little wine bar is a popular hangout for arty types and for the LGBT+ community, with a host of cultural…
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Curaçao
A cozy, East Africa–themed beach bar that fills to the brim for its Saturday happy hour. Discounted drinks start flowing at 5pm, and DJs and live bands…
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Willemstad
From the end of September through the end of March, Floris Suite Hotel bar is a Friday-evening gathering spot for gay and lesbian folks – and their…
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Bonaire
A classic cigar and music bar (the coolest in the Caribbean, it claims), this throwback guarantees a good time with live bands, trivia contests, and come…
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Aruba
Aruba's premier gay bar is a friendly place with a pretty sweet patio. It's quiet during the week, but business picks up after midnight on Friday and…
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Tobago
Right on the sands of Pigeon Point Beach, this is a lovely spot to have a cocktail, and is great for sunset-watching. It also serves decent grilled food.
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Bonaire
It's not technically a beach bar, but it's set on a pier and it promises happy-hour specials, sunset views and good vibes all around.
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Bonaire
That '70s bar, complete with lava lamps, flower power and a VW-bus DJ booth. Nightly happy hour and occasional live music.
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Aruba
A rum shop with a strong Dutch accent, Cafe 080 is a lively spot with plenty of outdoor seating – picnic tables and bar stools under an awning and a huge…
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Tobago
Tiny outfit serving up delicious smoothies made with fresh tropical fruits, from pawpaw and pineapple to guava and mango; there's also a kale and pak choy…
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Tobago
In the center of Pleasant Prospect, this is a good place to hang out with folks. It has a surfer vibe and friendly clientele, and there are pool tables…
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Port of Spain
Once at the forefront of the Port of Spain nightlife scene, 51 is a bit past its prime, but it's still a good spot for some clubbing vibes. Thursday is…
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Aruba
Aruba's locally brewed beer isn't anything to rave about, but it's still neat to learn how this light pilsner is made locally from imported Scottish malt…
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Tobago
Overlooking the ocean, with its outdoor deck cooled by sea breezes, this popular bar and nightspot has pool tables and regular special events that draw a…
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Tobago
Leggers is an unpretentious bar nooked into a cliff overlooking the ocean. It catches lovely breezes and is a great spot to snag a beer after a day of…
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Tobago
Happening bar with a dance floor, offering chilly cocktails and beers, and the biggest party crowd in Crown Point. Often puts on special events: karaoke…
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Trinidad
Lively bar across from the beach, with DJs at weekends. Bake and shark (and more sustainable kingfish) on the grill, with a good array of salad and…
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Aruba
Crooners warble from the jukebox at this smallish Dutch pub that's popular with local professionals. On Saturday there's live music starting around 11…
