Aruba
We’ve compiled the best of the best in Aruba - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
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We’ve compiled the best of the best in Aruba - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
The colorful and creative reptilian-themed decor makes this a favorite hangout for cruise visitors who want to enjoy the view of the port from the second-floor balcony while enjoying sangria and massive frozen cocktails. Dinner is served, and the food deserves recognition (especially the jerk chicken and coconut shrimp), but the bar is the real draw as people come to people-watch and sample the potent drink list, especially their signature Pink Iguana.
Contrary to its name, it's not a store but a bar, and a very local one at that. Live local bands, lots of resident partiers, and a laid-back, down-to-earth atmosphere make this the place to kick back and have fun, especially on weekends. Good prices on drinks, a huge selection of craft beers, local Aruban snacks like funchi fries (made from seasoned cornmeal or polenta with a crispy outside and a creamy inside), and over a dozen kinds of artisanal chicken wings attract the tourists, too.
It may not be on the beach, but Lucy's has the quintessential beach bar vibe; there is even a small man-made beach area outside replete with hammocks. By day it’s a lunch spot serving up burgers and hearty American fare, but it ramps up the vibe at happy hour with live music and creative drink specials until just after sundown. All-day Taco Tuesdays draw both locals and visitors alike, and they are also one of Aruba’s only spots that will cook up your fresh fish catch for you. They are dog friendly, too.
It might not be located on a beach, but you can expect a South Beach Miami vibe with electronic music, flashy lights, and a big outdoor dance floor with DJs. The party starts late and gets crazier as it gets later, attracting a young hip crowd with bottle service and different special events every night of the week.
Based on the famous Bulldog in the Netherlands, this one is all about partying hearty in the center of Paseo Herencia's courtyard with zany antics by the barkeeps and lots of dance action after the water shows end.
Located in the spacious lobby of the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino, this cool and classy enclave is also about craft cocktails, sushi rolls, sips, snacks, and sometimes soft live lounge music. The combination provides an escape ideal for pre-dinner or post-partying relaxation. Don't miss their unique Aruba Mule cocktail, made with aloe vera juice.
The island's coolest new dance hot spot has great DJs and dazzling techno light shows that welcome people to party late into the night in the same complex as Brutto Beach Bar just off the Strip. It's a great excuse to put on your glam to enjoy stellar craft cocktails and dance 'till you drop, and it's one of the few spots on Aruba with VIP tables and bottle service. Check their Facebook page for the music schedule and specials.
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