8 Best Bars in Trinidad and Tobago

A large and varied selection of wines and reasonably priced nibbles makes this cozy lounge popular with locals and visitors alike. There are full meals on offer and frequent performances from visiting DJs and musicians. It's a great place to meet members of the local arts community. The crowd often overflows into the street.

An abundance of TV screens, as well as more than 30 varieties of beer from around the globe, await at this sports bar in a two-story atrium. It's incredibly popular on weekends—despite the pricey drinks. It's also one of the few establishments on the island that offers a free ride home for any patron who feels too intoxicated to drive.

At this stylish club, there's entertainment on most nights, and Thursday is always packed to the rafters (go after 11 if you want to avoid the karaoke crowd). Don't even think about showing up in shorts, as there's a strict "elegant casual" dress code. Admission varies and sometimes requires that an invitation be picked up ahead of time, so call ahead—and be prepared to stand in line for a bit.

This outdoor deck has a small but regular crowd that seems to have fun until sunrise. They come for the music and the surprisingly affordable cocktails.

As many locals as visitors frequent Kariwak Village on Friday and Saturday night, when one of the better local jazz-calypso bands almost always plays. Expect more of an older crowd. The fruity cocktails here are the best on the island.

Young professionals head here to network while sipping one of the more than 100 varieties of wine. Although most people sit outside during the evening, the interior seating area is air-conditioned. Inside, you will also find an astonishing number of bottles on display for consumption on the premises or to take away. Sushi and other Asian-inspired dishes for nibbling are also available. Smoking is allowed on the deck, and hookahs and cigars are available here.

This sure bet for raucous late-night fun is open from 7 pm to 4 am Thursday through Saturday. It's down a side road opposite Crown Point's only gas station.

This upscale club on the Avenue draws a lively and well-heeled crowd on Friday and Saturday nights. Hit the dance floor or just relax on one of the many couches and enjoy the specialty cocktails.