Trinidad / Bars/Nightlife

Trinidad’s nightlife is a dynamic, ever changing entity, populated by a vibrant milieu in search of the latest “scene” or happening. For a sampler Trini night out, venture by some of Port of Spain’s establishments below and prepare to stay up late.

Read the full article on Trinidad’s Nightlife by Stephen Thorpe

Recommended bars and nightclubs in Port of Spain, Trinidad include:

Zen, Keate Street - Near the Savannah, top of the range, smart set club over three floors, attracting a well heeled clientele and the socially aspirant; all inclusive premium drinks nights, stunning sound system and semi open air rooftop area; mixed music, soca, dancehall, hip hop and R&B, elegantly casual dress code.

Saborlatino (former Attic), Maraval - Old established upstairs hideaway venue in the Shoppes of Maraval complex. A favourite Venezuelan hangout owing to its twice weekly Latin nights and salsa dancing; intimate, unpretentious bar, lighting not high on its agenda.

The Crobar and Shakers Cocktail Bar, Woodbrooke - Two pub style venues, outside drinking areas and effervescent crowd not too far apart on the main drag of Ariapita Avenue in Woodbrook; popular after work on Friday nights, lots of music, “till when” closing times. Shakers also has an open air courtyard bar in the MovieTowne complex.

Smokey & Bunty, St James - An end of the night spot where anybody who is anybody, and lots who aren’t, will generally wash up at this congenial roadside joint in the early hours; crashing music, tables on the pavement, bedraggled street crazies, a place best experienced after a few too many. Best to go with a local or in a group.

More Vino, Woodbrook - As the name implies, a cool spot for the wine connoisseur, with a nicely done interior and shaded decking area outside; growing reputation as another meeting and eating place for the uptown crew.

Veni Mangé, Woodbrook - Unobtrusive and sometimes bypassed from the outside, a hip, much loved institution once within the upstairs portals; vibrant decor and artwork, a great lunchtime bar and Friday evening liming location, presided over by sisters Rosemary and Allyson, major characters in their own right.

51° Lounge, Cipriani Boulevard - Stylish, heavily thronged party club, mixed upmarket crowd, eclectic music with different themed nights, Saturday usually a Champagne evening; strict dress code keeps out the riff raff- though when Sir Mick Jagger turned up wearing jeans, rasta belt, sleeveless t-shirt and a wide smile he was admitted.

Stephen Thorpe recently visited Veni Mange, Smokey & Bunty and More Vino, amongst others – see what he has to say on our Blog.