Bars and nightlife in Curaçao
A drink after the beach, cocktails before dinner or an evening with music? We help you choose a bar and location that suit your plans.
Bars and nightlife
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| Feature |  |  |  |  |
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| Outdoor seating | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indoor seating | ✓ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Food available | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dance floor | ✕ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Venue type | Local bar | Beach bar | Beach bar, Restaurant & bar | Beach bar, Restaurant & bar |
| Entrance | ✕ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dress code | ✕ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Reservation recommended | ✕ | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open | Open | Open | Open |
Which bar?
Drinks after the beach
Choose a beach bar that fits your day's plans, and check whether music or an event is scheduled.
Dinner and cocktails
Choose a bar and restaurant in the same area so you can keep your evening easy to organise.
Going out for music
Choose the date and programme first, then check the start time and arrangements for entry.
Where can you have drinks on the beach?
Chill Beach Bar & Grill at Mambo Beach is an option for drinks and something from the grill. Zanzibar at Jan Thiel combines a beach setting with music, including its Saturday happy hour with a DJ and live band. Decide whether you want to sit and chat or go out for music. If you want to spend the day at the beach first, our beach club overview helps you plan both.
Where can you go for drinks in Willemstad?
Saint Tropez in Pietermaai is an oceanfront option for cocktails, with a restaurant if you want to eat there too. The surrounding neighbourhood has other bars and restaurants, making it practical to combine dinner and drinks. In Otrobanda, Netto Bar is a traditional bar known for its green rum, Ròm Bèrdè. Choose based on the setting you want and where you plan to spend the rest of the evening.
How do you choose a night for music or happy hour?
Check the programme for the date you want to go, rather than choosing by the venue name alone. Opening hours, happy hour and live music may have different start and finish times. Check which drinks an offer includes and whether the music continues afterwards. For a quieter catch-up, look for a time without a scheduled performance; for dancing, choose an advertised music event.
How can you combine dinner and drinks?
Choose your dinner location and bar together to avoid unnecessary journeys during the evening. Check the kitchen hours separately from the bar’s closing time, and ask about reservations if you want a table for dinner. Arrange your journey back to your accommodation in advance, especially if you plan to drink alcohol. Our restaurant overview helps you find somewhere to eat that fits the rest of your plans.
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Questions
Do you need to book a table at a bar?
That depends on the venue and the occasion. A dinner reservation, a table for drinks and admission to an event may have different arrangements. Check directly with the venue, particularly for a group or a specific event.
Does happy hour mean there is a party all evening?
No. Happy hour is a period with selected drink offers. Music or a party may continue afterwards, but that depends on the programme. Check the offer times and the event schedule separately.
Can you visit Saint Tropez just for drinks?
Yes. Saint Tropez welcomes guests for drinks without having a full meal. You can also order snacks or combine your visit with dinner.