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San Pedro has the most active nightlife scene in Belize, but, still, don't expect Miami’s South Beach. A few in-town spots such as Fido’s have live music. At Jaguar’s Temple nightclub, the action starts after 10 or 11 and often goes until almost daybreak. (Be careful going back to your hotel in the middle of the night after sampling rums—take a taxi if possible.) There are plenty of spots just to have a cold one, including some classic beach and pier bars like BC’s, Tackle Box, Wet Willy’s, and Palapa Bar, or tonier spots like Rojo Bar. There’s a small casino at Captain Morgan’s on North Ambergris. Many hotels have bars that mostly draw their own guests, but anyone, staying there or not, is welcome. Among the better resort bars are those at Victoria House, Banana Beach Resort, Spindrift, Pedro’s Hotel, Mata Rocks, Matachica, and Ramon’s Village. Karaoke is big in Belize, and some bars and clubs in San Pedro have karaoke nights, which are as much for locals as visitors. In late January and early February, singer Jerry Jeff Walker holds "Camp Belize," two weeklong events in San Pedro during which Walker puts on shows for his loyal fans.Don't let your taxi driver pick up an extra passenger at night, a common practice that is unsafe. Don't walk on the beach alone at night—it's unlit and can be dangerous.
Bring your swimsuit and dunk into the sea (inner tubes are at the ready) at this end-of-pier San Pedro favorite. The thatched roof and its saltwater backdrop are what draw crowds (although the pulled pork and ceviche aren't bad for bar food). After dark, the colorful lighting lends a festive air. Palapa Bar doesn't rock all night, though—it usually closes around 9, 10 at the latest.
