Don't think the sidewalks roll up after the dessert plates are cleared. Hamilton, the East End, the West End and hotels have bars, pubs with game rooms, clubs and live music, entertainment and dancing that can keep you going until late. Hamilton offers plenty of nightlife with discos, sports bars and intimate jazz clubs.
Splash is Bermuda's answer to the sophisticated nightlife of London, New York and Rome. The unique split-level club has two full-service bars, a martini and wine bar, tasty hors d'oeuvres and the striking décor of a European ultra-lounge. The patio is perfect for meeting and making friends, happy hour mixers or a mood-setting aperitif before dinner. There's also state-of-the-art sound and lighting for dancing until 3 a.m. Open from 5pm-3am Monday through Friday and 9pm-3am Saturday and Sunday. VIP and bottle service available. Dress is smart-fashionable. There is a cover charge after 9:30 p.m. — Admission is complimentary when dining next door at Portofino. Reservations suggested. Call 441-292-2375.
Party al fresco! Bermuda Island Cruise offers Don't Stop The Carnival. Depart Albouy's Point at 7pm for a short cruise on the calm waters of Great Sound to Hawkins Island. Feast on BBQ dinner and enjoy an open bar, live entertainment, conga lines and dancing. A must-experience extravaganza for visitors.
Barracuda Grill - visit the hip and tres chic bar, with its glowing amber-coloured, resin-topped side bar, and enjoy martinis or one of more than 16 wines served by the glass.
Also in Hamilton, Cafe Cairo on Front Street is open until 3am. Escape from the ordinary for the cuisine of Egypt, Lebanon and Morocco. Recline on plush cushions of a Bedouin tent-style dining room. Let your senses be seduced by authentic rhythms of the regions, belly dancers, a Sheesha pipe of fruit tobacco and Turkish coffee.
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Peg Leg Bar at the elegant 275 year old Fourways Inn offers a charming spot for after dinner drinks. There is an extensive selection of Cuban cigars from Cohiba, Partagas, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta and Upmann and Punch as well as a large selection of fine ports.
Be sure to visit the venerable Hog Penny Restaurant & Pub, Hamilton's oldest licensed establishment, in business since 1957. As restaurateurs will tell you, the Hog Penny inspired Boston's Cheers pub of TV fame. This is a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike.
Fresco's Restaurant & Wine Bar, tucked off Chancery Lane, offers fine Mediterranean fare with a Bermuda twist. The wine bar is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
The Pickled Onion is an upscale-but-casual with its classy, fun martini-style bar is a popular hangout for locals getting off work or out for a fun night on the town. Featuring live entertainment seven nights a week in season, the award-winning Pickled Onion overlooks the harbour on Front Street. Come and see why it won five Best of Bermuda awards.
An absolute must...Your vacation, moreover, wouldn't be complete without an evening at Bermuda's oldest pub and restaurant, The Swizzle Inn in Bailey's Bay. After dinner enjoy great pub entertainment and check out the gift shop, which offers a wide selection of Swizzle Inn-Swagger Out logo clothing and gifts. Be sure to leave your card or a message on the pub walls, which are covered with graffiti from previous "swizzlers." Also can also visit the "new" Swizzle Inn on the South Shore, not far from the Fairmont Southampton.
Just the two of you? For a romantic evening out visit Aqua at Ariel Sands. Just steps from the ocean, dine al fresco or inside in the signature blue dining room. Aqua is the proud recipient of many awards including Best Chef, Most Imaginative Menu and the Bermuda Gold Award.
For great English pub fare, stop by the White Horse Pub & Restaurant waterfront on King's Square in St. George's. Happy Hour is from 5 to 7 p.m. daily, and there's live entertainment until 3 a.m. Dance the night away upstairs at LIGHT, the island's newest and hip nightclub, with some of Bermuda's top DJs and musicians. Also enjoy live satellite sports coverage and gaming machines.
Henry VIII Restaurant and Pub, a landmark on South Shore Road in Southampton, has been welcoming guests for almost 30 years. Henry VIII features live entertainment in the Oak Room Pub daily from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Seahorse Grill and other Elbow Beach lounges attract the most stylish crowd in Bermuda. Seahorse Grill at Elbow Beach provides an intimate, cozy atmosphere. It's open daily for dinner, from 6:30pm to 10 pm and for cocktails from 11:00am to 1:00am.
If your staying at the Fairmont Southampton, you needn't go far. Jasmine is THE Place for the Quintessential Martini. Elegant and relaxing, Jasmine is a the ideal spot for meeting, greeting or simply relaxing, any time of the day. In the evening Jasmine steps up the pace from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with live entertainment for your listening pleasure.
Also on property at the Fairmont Southampton, The Cellar — an excellent choice, where you will discover the unique and lively atmosphere of an Old English Pub. A favourite place for both locals and guests alike, The Cellar is located adjacent to the indoor pool at the Willow Stream Spa. While enjoying your favourite cocktail, you can watch sports, play a game of pool on a custom cherry wood table (pull the drapes for privacy) or dance the night away with the best in live, local entertainment. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 am.
Steeped in Bermudian History, the Waterlot Inn at the Fairmont Southampton is gracefully nestled dockside at Jew's Bay. The inn has been offering breathtaking sunsets and delectable Bermudian fare more than 320 years, and proudly boasts both AAA Four-Diamond and Wine Spectator awards. Service is impeccable and friendly, and the restaurant often features live entertainment.
Step back in time and drink up the historic atmosphere and live music in the English pub-style Frog & Onion restaurant in the Royal Naval Dockyard. Kids of all ages appreciate the Frog & Onion's Game Room. You can't miss the giant fireplace at its center, the 16 foot bar and large-screen TV and Bermuda's only on-site brewery, Dockyard Brewing Company. The brewery serves five home-made brews.
While in Bermuda enjoy the finest cigars from Cuba and around the world. Relax and enjoy an after-dinner cigar — you can shop at three retailers offering great service and the world's finest cigars: Churchill's, York Street, St. George's Tel: 441-297-1650 Cigar Box, Church Street in Hamilton. 441-295 4523 cigars@cigarbox.bmcigarboxbermuda.com Chatham House on 63 Front Street, across from the flagpole.
No matter where you relax and party, be sure to order a cocktail made with Bacardi. Bacardi International, Limited, has had its worldwide operational headquarters in Bermuda since 1965. In addition to Bacardi rum, the company has a controlling interest in Martini & Rossi, and in 1998 acquired Dewar's Scotch and Bombay Gin. "Aged with Passion" since 1862, Bacardi, Limited, has more than 250 brands and labels. bacardi.com
In "Beach & Sizzle Season", May through September, for an evening of family fun (and later shopping hours) Market Nights in St. George's, Harbour Nights in Hamilton and Destination Dockyard at Royal Naval Dockyard celebrate life in Bermuda. Dance in the streets, sample local delicacies, meet new friends and rekindle old friendships as you soak up Bermuda's unique, colourful culture.
Also during the summer months (thru mid-October), ask your concierge or travel planner about Feel The Love Sundays Beach Party at Horseshoe Bay. DJs, tiki torches and white lounge beds create the backdrop for a world-class beach party until 1am. Visitors can also mingle with locals during Sunset Musicfest at Dockyard. Hear live jazz 8p - 11p. A small cover charge may apply to these events.
For a grand finale to your visit to Dockyard, check out the dazzling overhead graphics of the colorful laser light show Coastal Colors each evening. Call for more info (441) 238-2975.
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