Nightlife

Clubs

Mangu Nightclub
Hotel Occidental Flamenco
809.221.8787 Ext.5003
-A nightclub mainstay in Bavaro, Mangu is known well known around the country. The two level club features latin beats downstairs and electronic and house beats upstairs. Expect a mix of tourists from numerous Bavaro resorts with some locals mixed in; mainly night-workers.

Imagine Nightclub
809.466.1049
Carretera Coco Loco, Friusa, Bavaro
-Bavaro’s mega club in this spacious disco located inside a natural cave replete with live bats flying about the cave’s ceiling. A large lit up dance floor cranks the latest Latin hits while a dj spins the latest electronic sounds at the cave’s northern end. Be prepared for a steep US$20 cover charge as well, unless you’re lucky enough to have a VIP card.

Areito Nightclub
809.687.7788 Ext.4044
-No cover charge at this spacious night club with one dance floor and a mix of merengue, salsa, bachata, reggaeton and dance music. Mainly tourists with a mix of locals.

Bars

PhotoBar Nightclub
809.804.1422 / 809.425.6695
Cortecito, Bavaro
-Very popular hangout for locals with a small mix of visiting tourists. Catch live music inside or listen to electronic sounds on the outside beach deck.

Soles Chill Out Bar
809.910.4371/829.910.1321
Residencial Los Corales, Bavaro
-”Chill out” is exactly what Soles is all about. With cushioned chairs spread out along the beach, dim lighting and lounge music, Soles is a great place to hang out if you want a drink and place to talk.

Stop and Play
Plaza Naútica, 2nd floor, Av.Alemania, Bávaro
-Popular bar/lounge with comfy seating both inside and on the outside deck. Mainly locals and mainly lounge or electronic tracks.

Shop and Drink
Plaza Mayoral, Ave. España, Bavaro
-Liquor Stores in the Dominican Republic double as bars and Stop and Drink is a perfect example. Expect nice daily crowd of mainly locals listening to merengue, salsa bachata and reggaeton. A dance floor is surrounded by seating with waiters who take your drink orders.

Danny’s Sports Bar
809.710.2486
Plaza El Dorado, Los Corales, Bávaro
-Small sports bar with the necessities: two TV’s, pool table and bar. They also offer a grill menu to go along with your beer and game.

Hard Rock Cafe
809.552.0594
Palma Real Shopping, Bávaro
-The world famous rock restaurant chain has a home in Bavaro. Check out Hard Rock for live performances or special events. If not, solid spot for a drink or even to watch the game.

Plaza Bavaro Bar
Plaza Bavaro, close to the entrance of Mangu Nightclub.
-The party at Plaza Bavaro starts late night: after 12am. A long bar with seating about the plaza is filled with Latin beats and the dance floor is wherever you want it to be. Expect a very local crowd of mainly “working girls” and some foreigners looking for a “good time”.