13 Best Bars in Turks and Caicos Islands

You can't miss this colorfully painted establishment—it's the first stop on the main road leading to and from the marina. It's a great place to grab a cocktail or cold beer, but you can get something to eat here as well. Sit indoors where there's shade and a cool breeze, or perch on the wall at the outside bar. With cheap beers at happy hour, this might just be the best deal in all of the Turks and Caicos islands. This is also where you can find a reasonably priced, very basic room if you miss the last ferry. They're open from 10 am to 11 pm.

Weekly, there's live local music to add to the ambience of the special barbecue nights. The bartending staff are extremely friendly and ready to strike up a good conversation. If you're looking for a place that has good drinks and good vibes, this is definitely a spot to check out.

Known for its Blu Fridays, this bar is located just across the street from Salt Mills Plaza. On Friday nights, there's always a DJ and a party. If crowds aren't your style, you can step outside the bar and relax on its patio lounge. There's also a food menu here with trendy twists on local delicacies, the plantain fries and conch ceviche are both great options to nibble on.

Servers at the Pool Bar are more than happy to keep the drinks flowing by delivering them to your quiet spot on the water's edge, with Mangrove Cay and the mega-yachts of the marina as a dramatic backdrop. Three gas fireplace seating areas are absolutely wonderful spots from which to enjoy a breezy evening.

On Saturday, local musicians play a bit of rake ’n' scrape at the Bohio so that guests and residents alike can do a bit of dancing oceanside while enjoying their buffet barbecue. It's a little more expensive than the other music combinations, but the food is great and the venue lovely. On Friday nights there's jazz, and Sundays there's a saxophonist. Some might say the music is at Ike and Donkey Beach Bar—that's just the name of the beachside bar at Bohio.

Located just off the shores of Long Bay Beach, this floating bar always serves great energy. The waters here are barely above 5 feet, so you're able to enjoy the party from onboard the tiki bar or in the water with your friends. This is definitely a plus as space onboard can become packed rather quickly. The space in the water is also cordoned off to ensure that swimmers are safely protected from the arriving boats. Captain Oak's offers top shelf liquor as well as the local beer and the food here is fresh off the grill. Sundays are when you'll find this place at its peak as tourists and locals alike are all on the water. The tiki bar opens daily from 12 pm to 6 pm and there is a water taxi service offered at $20 per round trip.

A lively spot that offers slots, blackjack, American roulette, poker, craps, and baccarat. They're all here. Open until very late nightly, 4 am for those who dare; this is often the last stop for the night.

Cielo recently opened in the Ports of Call Plaza, and has been making waves since. It is both a restaurant and bar, but the nightlife is truly what makes Cielo the place to visit. There's usually a DJ on the weekends and the bartenders are fun. Cielo also offers some of the best and the cheapest hookah in Grace Bay.

This popular Irish pub has lots of slot machines, as well as big-screen TVs airing major sporting events. Tuesday and Thursday are karaoke, Friday is country night with line dancing, and Saturday night has a DJ. It's open until the wee hours except Sunday when they call it a night at midnight. It's also a great spot for a late-night bite.

When it comes to a party on the water, Noah's Ark is certainly a top choice. Located off the coast of Little Water Cay, this floating bar is a stop for many who are looking for food, drinks, and a great time. On Sundays, this place is at its liveliest, with a DJ and numerous dance competitions. Noah's Ark is open from 10 am to sunset every day and offers a menu of grilled food and drinks that will have you coming back for more. The only way to get there is by boat, but luckily, there is a water taxi that leaves from Blue Haven Marina directly to the ark for $20 round trip. For a fee of $550 you can also reserve VIP sections to make sure you and your crew have the best time. So consider it a nightclub—except during the day and in the middle of the ocean.

On Friday local musicians play at the Salt Raker Inn. Many of the local residents gather here for this, so don't miss it if you wish to mingle.

With an exclusive VIP lounge and DJs on a daily basis, the Shisha Lounge is the place to go if you're looking for a party. Beyond the hookah and drinks, there's a full food menu here as well, ranging from fried chicken to pasta. If you want to check this place out on the weekends, we definitely recommend purchasing a section beforehand to ensure that you're not in the midst of the big crowd. 

This is one of the newer spots on island, and certainly one of the most popular. Set in a two story building, this nightclub and restaurant is a one-stop shop for nightlife. You can have a taste of their extensive food and drink menu that is a fusion of Caribbean styles, but also dance the night away as there's always a party here, or simply enjoy drinks from one of their three bars.