Nightbeat
Nightbeat
Let’s Hit the Town! by Susan Campbell Whether you’re seeking classy lounges, barefoot bopping, dance emporiums, sports bars, or a friendly happy hour, we’ve got the goods on where the people are ready to party. Let’s go!
Start slow and catch a stellar sunset at surfside spots like The West Deck while enjoying their classic upside down “beerritas,” or at romantic Pinchos Grill & Bar where you can cozy up in a lover’s swing on a gorgeous pier while enjoying their trademark sangrias. Also surfside for day and evening VIP-style enjoyment is Reflexions beach bar.
Surf and sand bars
Actually, parties here don’t wait for the sun to set, barefoot bar hopping in bathing suits can begin as early as 3 p.m. when the happy hour crowds start rolling in to places like Piet’s Pier Bar, The Pelican Nest, and Bugaloe Beach Bar. And sometimes the revelry lasts all night! Sand Beach Lounge at Brickell Bay, though not right on the beach still has that barefoot party vibe with VIP lounges, entertainment, bottle service, and crazy Sunday pool parties.
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Fun and friendly watering holes
Looking for fun and friendly folks to raise a glass with? Then head for popular local haunts like the aptly named Local Store for music, craft beers, and burgers. The Dutch-style pubs and cafés dotted around the island are also great places to make new friends and try new drinks. Visit Café 080 during their famous beer bucket deals or ladies’ nights, or Café Chaos that’s more of a bar than a café with live bands
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and funky music. Eetcafé The Paddock is as Dutch as they come with lots of zany drinking parties. But be forewarned: if you show up while the Netherlands is playing futball on television you’d better be wearing orange, as their fans are fun, but fanatical! Getting together for drinks, food, and good company? Bingo! Café & Restaurant is another local favorite that sometimes adds live music to the mix as well. There are other bars for sports watching too. Many have big screens and cool offerings like Bros & Beer Aruba that serves a constantly rotating line-up of !
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