Where to Find the Best Cocktails in Aruba

For all the cocktail enthusiasts out there, are you ready to sip your way through paradise? We’re dishing out some of our favorite places in Aruba for kicking back and enjoying a cold, refreshing cocktail. From beachfront bars to cozy hideaways, the island offers an impressive selection when it comes to mixology. Get ready to raise your glass and discover your new favorite watering holes on our happy island!

Pelican Nest Seafood Grill

Location of watering hole: Palm Beach on Pelican Pier, in between Holiday Inn Aruba and Playa Linda Resort

Thirst-quenching highlight: This is a hot spot in Palm Beach, you can choose to either sit on the restaurant side or the casual bar side of the pier. Once you hear that loud siren signaling the beginning of happy hour, you can expect, fun music, friendly and entertaining bartenders, specialty jumbo cocktails (frozen and on the rocks, try their Summer Love or Turtuga cocktail), mouth-watering seafood dishes, and delicious appetizers… oh, and not to mention mesmerizing views of Aruba’s pretty blues surrounding your every turn. If you go to Pelican Pier once, you are sure to come back for more!

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Sunset Bar

Location of watering hole: Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino

Thirst-quenching highlight: Sunset Bar, just recently refreshed, is located on the lush and tropical property of Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, is a vibrant open-air bar and lounge with nightly live entertainment and happy hour specials. Take in the spectacular views of cascading waterfalls and sunsets of Palm Beach while you savor small bites and sip on a refreshing cocktail. With a casual, yet refined atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for an elevated, relaxing happy hour experience!

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5 o’Clock Somewhere

Location of watering hole: Renaissance Marketplace

Thirst-quenching highlight: It’s always 5 o’Clock here (surprise). This rustic outdoor bar located at the center of Renaissance Marketplace, offers beats, bar bites, drinks, and live entertainment. They’ve got plenty of weekly specials offering great drink deals, so be sure to check their schedule. How does starting your week off in paradise with Margarita Monday sound?

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L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House

Location of watering hole: Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort

Thirst-quenching highlight: Not only does the restaurant offer an extremely extensive craft cocktail menu (all cocktails are prepared table side) but L.G. Smith’s even has an after-hours lounge. The lounge is open late, very late, or rather early depending on how you look at it (6 AM)! You can also choose to enjoy their extensive wine selection (over 120 wines) and an after-hours food menu for those late-night cravings.

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More bars located at Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort where you can grab a delicious and refreshing cocktail include:

Blue bar (located at Renaissance Marina)

Solé (located at Renaissance Ocean Suites)

Lucy’s Aruba Retired Surfer’s Bar & Restaurant

Photo by Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

Location of watering hole: Downtown, alongside the Renaissance Marina

Thirst-quenching highlight: Lucy’s has great grub, famous cocktails, good music, and a fun dining experience overlooking the Renaissance Marina. This fun, colorful and chill spot serves nothing but good vibes and pretty views. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on Lucy’s Aruba. Tip – Go on a Tuesday for their famous “Taco Tuesday” and enjoy $2-5 tacos and drink specials all night long! Our drink suggestions: try one of their many margaritas or Da Killer Blue Whale.

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