2 Best Nightlife in Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Loft

This adults-only venue makes its home in the vast space above the MV Chowder Co. and has long historic roots. Today it's home to an over-21 hotspot for concerts, comedy, DJs, and events. The 400-seat club is one of the hosts of the MV summer concert series and draws national and regional live music acts to its stage. A game area offers pool tables, Ping-Pong, darts, foosball, video games, and a full bar. A full menu is available in the restaurant space below the club.

The Ritz Cafe

Islanders, wash-a-shores, gay, straight, whateverall are welcome at this unpretentious dive bar/rock club featuring live music year-round. There's been a bar at this spot on Circuit Avenue since 1944; these days, it draws a mixed crowd for live music, karaoke, pool-playing, and dancinglots of dancing. There's live music nightly in season, and on weekends off season.