In the last few years, the island’s nightlife has grown to meet the tastes of an increasingly affluent and cosmopolitan population, with a range of settings and activities to keep you entertained all night long.

Those into the arts can enjoy music, theatre, and dance performances at several venues. You can catch the most recent movies at several cinemas, including two multiplexes at MovieTowne in Port of Spain and Caribbean Cinemas 8 in Trincity.

For live contemporary music, bands play frequently at Euphoria Lounge, Woodford Café, and the Corner Bar (around Port of Spain) and Trevor’s Edge (St Augustine). Catch live jazz at the Bois Cano Bistro and Bar (Kapok Hotel), Satchmo’s (Woodbrook) and 110 Jazz and Calypso Lounge (San Fernando).

Out in Chaguaramas, you can spend an evening out on the sea dining, partying or enjoying live entertainment aboard the Ocean Pearl or Treasure Queen.

For low-key after-work drinks and eats, sports bars and lounges have become very popular. Try Zanzibar in MovieTowne; Sandbaggers in Trincity; venues on Ariapita Avenue, and in larger towns and suburbs like St Augustine, Arima, and Chaguanas.
 
The district of St James has been called “the city that never sleeps”, and its signature bar – Smokey and Bunty’s – is the quintessential Trini street lime where watching the passers-by provides endless entertainment all by itself.

If you’re in the mood for karaoke, the 51 degrees lounge on Cipriani Boulevard (also good for parties and live entertainment) or the seaside Lure in Chaguaramas are two popular destinations.

When you just want to dance, there are some impressive nightclub experiences across the island. The futuristic Space La Nouba is at the epicentre of clubbing and live entertainment in south Trinidad, while Club Zen dominates the scene in Port of Spain. Arima’s popular spots include the Living Room and 5th Element.

Where to start

• Space La Nouba Nightclub (La Romaine): 697-1165
• Zanzibar (MovieTowne): 627-0752
• Sweet Lime Restaurant (Woodbrook): 624-9983
• Bois Cano Bistro & Bar (Maraval): 622-5765
• Hyatt Lobby Lounge (Port-of-Spain): 623-2222
• Sandbaggers Sports Lounge (Trincity): 640-8337
• Skyview Lounge (St Ann’s): 623-3511
• Waterfall Bistro and Bar (St Ann’s): 623-0883