Nightlife in Bonaire
As befits a laid-back Caribbean island, Bonaire's nightlife is casual and fuss-free. Sip Happy Hour cocktails at Kralendijk's quaint bars or party at Karel's Beach Bar till dawn. Sophisticated night-owls will revel in Little Havana's mellow jazz lounge or should consider taking to the high seas for a Champagne cruise by moonlight.
Deco Stop Bar
Beachside chillout bar
Locals and tourists mingle comfortably at the Deco Stop Bar, located inside
divers' haven, the Habitat Bonaire resort. Choose an exotic drink from the
extensive menu and enjoy the sunset, with regular live entertainment and
Happy Hours throughout the week.
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Address
Habitat Bonaire Resort, 103 Kaya Gobernador Debrot, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 8290
Little Havana
Cuban chic, Latin jazz
Visitors can expect chichi decor in swanky Little Havana, a cigar and
cocktail bar in Kralendijk where potent pre-dinner tipples are served.
Delicious tapas morsels are accompanied by the mellow sounds of a
saxophonist playing cool Latin jazz.
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Address
4a, Kaya Bonaire, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 786 0717
Karel's Beach Bar
Drinks on the pier
Host of the island's uber-funky Heineken DJ Contest, and built on
Kralendijk's rickety wooden pier, Karel's Beach Bar opened in 1985 and
offers nights of mariachi music, reggae events, 2-for-1 happy hours and more
- simply turn up and join in.
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Address
Kaya JE Craane, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 8434
Chibi Chibi
Seaside food and drinks
The pleasant pastel-coloured wooden terrace at Chibi Chibi bar and restaurant
in Kralendijk overlooks open water, where colourful shoals of fish entertain
a laid-back crowd sipping beer and cocktails. There's food too, with lunch
and dinner served from noon.
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Address
40, Divi Flamingo Beach Resort Bonaire, JA Abraham Boulevard, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 8285
Cactus Blue
Potent cocktails in Bonaire
Feeling brave? Then try out the big-measure cocktail menu at this lively bar
in Kralendijk, hailed a 'masterful mixology' by its patrons. Cactus Blue's
concoctions come served in a litre carafe packed with four shots of
alcohol.
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Address
12, JA Abraham Boulevard, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 4564
City Café
Rarely closed, always busy
Incredibly, this waterfront place in Kralendijk is open 19 hours a day
(7am-2am), 365 days a year. It offers breakfast, lunch, happy hour and
special weekend events, when City Café morphs into a hedonistic party with
live bands and DJs.
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Address
7, Kaya Grandi, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 8286
Divi Flamingo Casino
Tempt Lady Luck
Bonaire's only casino attracts a fun-loving crowd with its dazzling array of
neon-lit slot nickel, quarter and dollar machines at Kralendijk's Divi
Flamingo Beach Resort. Tempt Lady Luck at video poker, roulette and black
jack-tables.
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Address
Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino, 40, JA Abraham Boulevard, Kralendijk Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 8285
Samur Champagne Sailing Cruise
Champagne by moonlight
Samur Champagne Sailing Cruises sail under the stars on an original Thai junk
ship. Climb aboard and sip Champagne under a night sky for moonlit views and
gentle ambient sounds. The cruise sails weekly on request, or at full
moon.
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Captain Don's Habitat
Cocktails against marine backdrop
Locals head to this up-tempo nautical for Bonaire's musical legend, Moogie,
on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join them at Captain Don's Habitat in Kralendijk
to enjoy delicious half-price cocktails during happy hour, against a
backdrop of nets and diving gear.
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Address
113, Kaya Gobernador Debrot, Kralendijk, Bonaire
Telephone
+599 717 8290
